Robinson Ramblings

When we had the boys, we took them to a play-ground in a new subdivison right near school. It is called Hazelwood Village & we have looked at quite a few houses in the subdivision. We took them into one of our favorite reasonally priced house & Henry agreed that it was perfect for " Nana and Papa ." Jack loved it too! The subdivision also had a beautiful clubhouse and pool !!

I tried my hand at painting a chair (bought at a flea market) to auction off at the art fair. I think it sold for $45!! Not bad, huh? I have been inspired by Sara Fosmark as well - she paints everything!! Although I am a total novice, I thought I'd give it a try & actually I was pleased with my efforts. I decoupaged the ME picture (from a calendar) onto the seat & painted a border of flowers & leaves around it. Rich took a few pictures of the chair for me but didn't get the bottom. I painted flowers all over the legs and cross bars on the bottom. The "seat" is painted with chalk board paint so that the "saying" can change. The problem was everyone kept touching it and smearing the chalk so it looked very messy by the time we took the picture. Anyway, the new owner said she loved it & wrote a new saying on it when she got it home.

Rich and I watched Henry and Jack on Saturday, May 21 while Becca and Brent went on an all day youth activity. We had fun although Jack was not a happy camper when we were at school. He was tired!! However, after a short nap, he perked up at the park!

Working at an Arts Magnet School is awesome!We always have great art work displayed (often in the library). Here is a display of paintings inspired by Dr. Seuss' Red Fish, Blue Fish and a collection of plates thrown by the husband of our first grade teacher, Jan Lundine. Then the plates were painted by teachers and students and fired in our school's kiln. They will be on sale along with many other art pieces at our Art Fair, Saturday, May 21. The posters were made by 7th graders during library time. They did a great job!

We had a wonderful time over Mother's Day weekend. Becca, the boys, and I went to a local restaurant with the ladies in Brent's family to celebrate Mother's Day together. Then Becca, Henry, Jack, Hollie, Rich, and I celebrated Mother's Day at our house. We had a wonderful meal and such fun together. Brent had to work, Tyree was visiting his mom, and Kelly and Jason were keeping a vigil for a dear friend dying of cancer. He passed away the following Tuesday morning. I love the picture of Becca with Brent's grandma. The other pictures speak for themselves!

I was honored at a district banquet for being chosen "Classified Employee of the Year" at my school. Rich and several teachers and my principal went with me to t he banquet. It was lots of fun!

Wow, where has 2011 gone? It has been a very busy, very fulfilling year! I am sure that next year I will do better at staying on top of everything. At least I hope so! This year I've been involved in Awana, Children's Church, orchestra (flute) or piano for the morning services (when I am not in Children's Church), practicing flute, piano, and musical ensemble pieces, babysitting Henry and Jack whenever I have a chance, Co-Director of Children's CE at church, and of course, time with my husband, daughters, their guys, and my sweet grandsons. School takes up many evenings and some Saturdays as well. I am getting together to pray with a Christian friend every other Saturday for a couple of hours and teaching 10 piano students. Add to that list my other interests: crafts (from time to time), reading (always), walking the dog (he insists), etc. Whew, no wonder the days fly by! Life is busy but I have missed keeping in touch via my blog. I have a few pictures of the family to...