Robinson Ramblings

These are random pictures that I really liked. The two of Henry were at 2060 W. Sunny Slope. Henry and I spent so much time in the back yard. He loved to swing on the swing & here he made a bed on it. Jack is sitting up in his little seat - I love it that the word "INSPIRED" is visible behind him! He is such a sweet, happy baby - very laid back.

I tried to take pictures so you could see how well our window coverings from Sunny Slope fit in our new place. Our things really look nice here, I think.

We have received several requests for pictures of our house. I am posting a few of the living room, dining area, and kitchen. I will take pictures of the rest of the house once a few more pictures are up and boxes put away. Our offices are taking the longest time - they are functional but not pretty yet. Our bedroom is finished so I'll get pictures of that next. The red tool chest in the picture of the dining area/kitchen is NOT a permanent fixture!! It follows us all around the house depending on what we are fixing or putting up! The table in the dining area is the only one we have right now that is small enough for the area. However, eventually we will look for a little larger table (maybe on Craig's list) so that we can comfortably seat 4 (at least).

Here are some recent pictures of Jack and Henry. Jack is growing so fast (he was 4 mo. old on Friday, Nov. 13) and Henry is such a little man. He stayed overnight at our house on Friday night (for the first time ever) & we had such a precious time. Henry likes Nana and Papa's new house but he commented that our steps (going downstairs) were "too deep" and he asked "Should I hold you, Nana?" Of course, I let him hold me (as I carried him down the stairs). The times that he will want to be held are going to pass all too soon! He also asked me "Should I ask you a question?" but he wasn't sure what the question should be! Henry helped me bake pumpkin muffins on Saturday morning - he is a great helper in the kitchen (Grandma Great would have loved having him help her bake). I enjoy every minute that I have with Jack and Henry!

I know that I should get 40 lashes with a wet noodle for neglecting my blog so shamefully. What in the world have I been doing?? Well, we moved!!! Our beautiful house on Sunny Slope Drive in Meridian was sold and we moved into a 1200+ square foot townhouse in Boise! We are still trying to find things (mostly the things that went to storage instead of the townhouse on moving day). Actually, our little house is cute and cozy. I will get some pictures up soon. We will be here for awhile (a year or so) so that we can minimize expenses then we will look for a house. It is quite an adjustment to be in a space less than 1/2 the size of our previous house. Fergie is getting adjusted to not having a back yard. He does like the walks that we take, though!

I absolutely love these pictures Jack. He is awake more and has more expressions everyday. Today he "smiled" at Becca. He is a cutie!

Amanda B. (Iyana's mom) took these darling pictures of Iyana, Henry, and Jack at Fuller Park last Tuesday. She is a very good photographer!! Thank you, Amanda! Iyana is such a sweet little mother to both of the boys! Henry adores her! The day we went to the park, Henry had a bad tummy ache. He would play for awhile and then crumble in tears (when his stomach ache would flare up). All through the time, Iyana was patient and so caring. What a sweetie!

Last Saturday Rich and I biked around part of Redfish Lake and had our lunch on the picnic tables in front of Redfish Lodge. We played Scrabble and watched all the boats out on the lake. It was too cold for us to swim but there were a few hardy souls out in the water. I mentioned in the last blog that the dogs were cold - Ferguson curled up in our Bronco blanket with his head on Rich's pillow. When we went to bed, he burrowed down into my sleeping bag with me!! Sara, we would love to have you go camping with us!! Idaho is a great place to camp!

Hollie and Tyree and their three dogs are true campers. They like to rough it a bit more than Rich and I do! We like to have some of the creature comforts! I am so thankful for our camper. Our campsite was very close to a beautiful stream. We loved hiking and biking in the area. The evenings and mornings were very cold. Friday night (July 14) the temperature got down to 25 degrees Saturday night the temp was 28 degrees). Needless to say it was cold - even the dogs had to have blankets around them. Ferguson (our Cairn Terrier) got even more comforable!!

Here are some more pictures of our camping trip to Stanley. We camped at a remote spot about 6 miles out of Stanley. We were completely isolated. It was great!! Kelly and Dan (a musician that she often performs with) performed outside of Redfish Lodge on Wednesday, July 12 from 6-8:30. I have included a picture of them performing. Kelly, Jason, Hollie, Tyree, Rich and I (and four dogs) camped together.

Here is the direct link to Dave's CD. It is so good - we love his music. Listen to the CD and download it for free (for a limited time). Copy and paste the link: http://davemincy.bandcamp.com/album/a-place-of-quiet-rest

I am starting next week at a new job working at Lowell Scott Middle School in the library. At this time it is a part time position but I am praying that it will turn into full time eventually! At least I have a foot in the door with the Meridian School District. I will continue to teach piano - I am shooting for 20 students. I have 10 now and I've had another 5 show interest in starting in Sept. so I think that I can reach my goal. I am finished working at Citi. I never went back after fracturing the bone in my hand. My temp position was finished the week that my doctor gave me clearance to go back to work. If I wanted to stay at Citi, I would have needed to interview for the position that I had been doing for 3 months. It seemed that this was the best time to give my notice. The job just wasn't for me (at least not permanently). The Lord has been teaching me so much about trusting in Him. I just finished reading Esther and now I am reading Job (in my daily Bible reading). The...

Henry is helping his Daddy blow out the candles on his birthday pie! Here is Jack at Brent's 29th birthday party with Brigette (Brent's Mom). Papa is reading "Two Little Trains" by Margaret Wise Brown and Chicka, Chicka abc by John Archambault and Bill Martin Jr. Henry really loves these books! He loves to be read to and will even sit through long books like Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel (by Virginia Lee Burton). This is pure joy to this children's book loving nana!!! He loves to come to Nana's and read all the books that I have - he knows his favorites! Here is our sweet little Jack. He is 5 weeks old today. Jack, Henry, Becca, Amanda and Iyanna invited me to go to the park with them today. We brought lunch and the two older children played and we ate our lunch. The temperature was about 75 degrees - it was perfect!

Brent starts today with the Caldwell Police. He passed his firearm and rifle tests over the weekend and was certified to carry a weapon on his first day on the job . We are very proud of him.

Becca and Jack came home from the hospital on Thursday evening. They are doing well - Nana has been over to help everyday for a little while & will continue to help out as needed. It is such a joy to be able to do so! I will be starting week 5 of Glory Children on Monday. We only have two weeks left of school. This has been such a wonderful experience. I have been teaching music and movement to 11 autistic children with all different levels of abilities and challenges. Glory Children will be back next summer and the Lord willing, I'll be a part of it! The director told me that she really wants me to be on board next year. The Lord will have to work out my availability. I am trying to get a job with the Boise or Meridian school district. If that works out, I would have summers off! I am supposed to go back to Citi on Monday after three weeks off with a broken bone in my hand. This will mean going back to 13 hour days. My hand is not completely healed and I still am wearing a bra...

Jack Tyler Watson Born: Monday, July 13 Time: 10:00 p.m. Weight: 6 lb. 14 oz. Length: 20 in. Here are Papa and Henry enjoying the fish in the maternity waiting room.