Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas to all and to all -get more sleep.

We had a lovely Christmas. I was a bit worried when I realized it would just be me and Grandpa. I wondered if we would be lonely and miserable. What I learned is that my family is always close- by phone. That helps. Then the visits by Wendy and Pete, Peg and Thad, and Vic and Molly who bring friends and kiddies that we love and adore, to visit.  It was quiet but you know, I think I am ready for quiet. I didn't have stockings and I didn't miss them. We have a few presents under the tree and really that was enough-we went shopping and bought what we wanted for ourselves earlier this month so we got what we wanted. The added presents from kids was a surprise and were seen as  tokens of love,which is what we really want. So all in all, we are ready for this life of simple and easier and don't miss some of the things I thought we would. I look forward to times of being together of course and don't mind cooking-although my girls, daughters and in-law daughters, are better cooks that I am, it's just eating and being in the same room that is fun.
I loved Thanksgiving but I didn't get to sit and talk like I would like to. Next time I will plan that in there. We were busy with kids. I do miss holding my grandchildren so don't feel that babysitting is such a bad thing for me. The older the kids get, the more interesting they will be and I don't want to miss that time to talk to them.
All in all, I love you and want you to be at peace as we start the new year. I can't fix the world (boy I would like to) but I can enjoy the blessing of "now" and I hope you can too.You all have a work to do, I know, so just know we pray for you and our grandchildren to fulfill that mission. We have girded our loins (does an apron count?) and hold our shields and move forth. WE can do this- we can use our talents to bring truth to the board -or minds- of those who come in our paths- because they were sent to you.
Love you all, Happy New Year!

Best Prank Ever

This video clip is from a Brazilian TV show (they have sick senses of humor in Brazil, I guess).  Victims are led their believing they are going for a job interview.
(Hint:  The elevator doesn't actually go anywhere.)

Let's learn this dance!!!

Ok not really but I can't seem to get the song out of my head. You will have to click on the link to see the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vMoK0focAFE

Can you guess what the lyrics are?  Don't cheat!

Thank You!

I'm a little embarrassed to say how much I love nice gifts and being thought of by everyone. I love it.

Thank You, Thank You!

I did not at all expect something like this and I LOVE IT!  I shoved everything I thought I might remotely need for a Sunday with 6 kids in this great purse/ diaper bag. When our foster kids, Gazel and Noah came to church with us I wanted to be ready and it ALL fit. When the spit up came and Gazel needed something to quite her because she didn't understand 'prayer time' it was so easy to find. But enough about this cool bag... what about my cool family that was so great and giving and made my birthday a real surprise. 

*The bonus: I had a friend admire my bag the other day and when I explained that my husband surprised me with it for my birthday, she exclaimed "what husband thinks of things like that?" 

Um, Mine!

We Should Make a Music Video

This Video is "TWO" cute!

Have you seen this product before and thought "oh my, what will the come up with next" with all the enthusiasm of heart and soul?  So I am being a little sarcastic.  I have seen this product and rolled my eyes but I am now a changed woman.  BECAUSE I read the customer reviews!  Follow the link and then you read the reviews on this much needed kitchen gadget.

And then go change your underwear because you will pee your pants. 

 http://www.amazon.com/Victorio-Kitchen-Products-Banana-Slicer/dp/B001F5STWU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1345407076&sr=8-3&keywords=banana+slicer

Our San Francisco Trip

The Painted Ladies.  Tanners had us over for dinner (Full house reference)

China Town.  I bought a purse and we had lunch.

Grace Cathedral.  I love to visit Cathedrals anywhere I go.

Front Door to Grace Cathedral.

Giants Game!  It was chilly!

Disney Museum.  $20 a person!  But it was moderately interesting.

Disney's Oscar's.  The one in the middle bottom has 7 little ones next to it.  It's the one he got for Snow White.

The Palace of Fine Arts.  Really really pretty.  I dont know what it's purpose is, just a nice place to stroll.

Blazzing Saddles is the place you rent bikes from.  $9 dollars an hour and worth it! We biked across the bridge and rode into Sausalito, had lunch and rode the ferry back.

Crossing the bridge.

Lombard street.  We didn't drive down it, just walked it.

Muir Woods and Sasquatch.  Probably.

This area was called "the cathedral". 

Golden Gate.

Alcatraz.  That's the purse I bought in China Town.

Oh and this is back from when Jenny and the kids came up to visit.  Hailey took a liking to Thad.  I still have to watch my back around her.  I think she's still mad at me for hogging Thad all to myself. 

July

This is my favorite picture of my trip to Utah in July. (This and the fishy video).  It was just such a good trip!

The kids are gone

After a visit from Joy and the kids, the kids wrote on the side walk and drive way. It was a self portrait for some and Allie drew a picture on the side of the elevated part of the drive way. Any way, in view of that and Jenny's kids visit,here is my rendition of what happened.

Stay till May.

The pictures were in place
My granchildren's art and face
I loved to see each line
On the drive- way, they were mine
I could see them when I walked
I remembered where we talked

But, alas it didn't stay
For the rain washed them away
Now I long for pictures in that place
And I long to see their face
Some future time I know
I will waite for them to show

It's the fate of getting old
The visits too soon grow cold
I guess there isn't any way
To make them stay till May.

Utah fun

 Park City: Where even the bike racks are artsy and cool.

 Molly and Peter, our wonderful hosts. I love a fun afternoon that ends up at a yummy local restaurant.

 Grant, Hailey and Jack on the Park City trolly.

 The shoe tree in Park City. Now we just need to see Bubble Gum Alley

 We love Peter!  And yes, he is so active that my camera can't take his picture fast enough.

 The Bean museum. A must and I hear Joy, that you get to see it too! They had live animals on exhibit. A Horned Lizard- Mackay asked if it would shoot blood from its eyes. he thinks that is so cool.

Bridal Veil Falls. So much more fun than my original enthusiasm for it. I loved this picture with Peggy and Thad and tried to play around with my new software.  We had such a great trip back in May/June  and have enjoyed a lazy summer ever since.  (that's why I've been slow on the up-load)

Happy Fathers Day Grandpa! You are the Grandpa that each of our children are excited to walk beside, to play with and visit. You are wonderful! There can not be enough said about how much of an impact you have on each of our lives. Some of the best memories in the Robinson house come from time spent with Grandpa (and Grandma)! We love you.

What is Jenny saying?

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