Robinson Ramblings

A few weeks ago Hollie was laid off from her job. She didn't let any grass grow under her feet - she contacted one of the vets she worked with in the past & started filling in at his vet clinic. She applied for unemployment and followed up on a few leads. Well, her hard work paid off & she got a job as an insurance underwriter for a pet insurance company. Her first day was last Monday. She is enjoying the job so far and is learning alot. There is quite a bit of opportunity for growth & income advancement. Hollie will continue to work on Saturdays for Dr. Gillis (the vet) and keep her vet tech skills polished.

We had a wonderful Easter service at church that was truly glorifying to the Lord. I am so grateful for what Christ did for me - dying on the cross and saving me from the consequences of my sin. Praise the Lord that Christ is risen from the dead - He conquered sin and death so that I might have life eternal!! Becca's sister-in-law invited us to enjoy Sunday dinner with them (and Brigette, Becca, and the boys). Ron and Brent worked all night so they were sleeping during our time together. We got some precious pictures of Henry, Jack, and Benjamin.

Becca and Brent's friend, Marvin, dressed up in his bunny costume and gave us some great opportunities for photo-ops!! Marvin's daughter, Rachel, helped Henry search for Easter eggs - they found lots!! Henry said, "I wasn't afraid of the bunny. I was brave!!"

On Saturday, March 27 we celebrated Hollie's birthday and had a campfire in the Watson's backyard. Here are some of the fun pictures from that day.

I am not sure what Rich was doing with his salad!!!! Here were some pictures of our celebration for Hollie's birthday (March 25). Kelly was sick and wasn't able to be with us and Brent had to go to work just as we met to celebration. However, Henry and Jack had a grand time helping Auntie Hollie open her gifts and eat her cheese cake.

I can't believe that it has been over a month since I blogged!! Life is busy! Highlights of the past few weeks: Becca turned 30 on February 23 & we celebrated with a party at Sakana's restaurant (Brent planned the whole thing). There were 22 people on hand to help celebrate with Becca. We all love her!! Henry, Jack, Becca, Brent, Rich and Hollie were sick with colds & or flu (in Jack's case in may have been related to teething:). Hollie is still not feeling too great but everyone else is much better. Jack cut his first tooth! He is scooting forwards and backwards as well. Amazing boy!! Prayer Request: My niece, Kari Tackeberry's daughter, Alisa, is having surgery on Monday to remove a mass that is near her spinal column. They have been trying to find out what is going on with Alisa for over two months because she has been in so much pain each night when she would try to sleep. Please pray for this precious 7 year old! Kari, Ted and family are trusting the Lord f...

This is the first week since my fall on December 15, that I have felt almost normal. I still have headaches but the vertigo and nausea are gone & my energy level is back. I am soooooo thankful. I have been going to the chiropracter twice a week for three weeks and it has been helping. Thanks for all of your prayers! Becca took these pictures of the boys with her phone. Henry is crazy about his Thomas the Train set & Jack seems quite taken with it as well. I wanted to show that Jack can smile for the camera!!

Jack is usually such a happy baby but it seems whenever I take a picture, he gets very serious!

I was off on Monday for Martin Luther King Day and so I was able to watch Henry and Jack while Becca was at work. I got some cute pictures of the boys and also of Becca after she came home. Henry had a little bit of a melt down (can't remember why) and crumpled to the floor but he couldn't stay sad very long!

Look who is sitting up - with a little help! We tried taking a family picture on Christmas Eve - this is the best picture of the bunch. It would have been better if we had a person to point and shoot instead of a delayed flash but what can you do . . . .

On Christmas Eve we had a birthday cake for Jesus. We sang Happy Birthday and Henry helped by blowing out the candles! He said, "Is it my birthday Becca said, "It is Jesus' birthday." Henry said, "Yes, it is my birthday and Jesus' birthday!" He also "helped out" by testing the frosting before cutting into the cake. You never know if it will be good!! Here is a picture of Kelly crocheting a snowflake for a gift. Kelly crochets all the time now & makes beautiful gifts! She made me a scarf with a delicate pattern that she developed herself. She is very talented!

Henry was so excited to get a teepee, tunnel, and dome tent that can be connected to each other (or played with separately). Auntie Hollie and Auntie Kelly put it together for him. He was THRILLED!

Christmas Day has come and gone but the reason for the season is the same and I still have the Christmas spirit!! We had a marvelous time on Christmas Eve at Becca and Brent's house and a wonderful Christmas morning at home with Hollie and Tyree and Kelly and Jason. Vera and Doug DeMay invited us over for dinner that evening and we enjoyed sweet fellowship with them.

It is hard to believe that Christmas Eve is here! Tonight we are going to go to Becca and Brent's house for our traditional fondue dinner. Everyone in the Robinson family will be there along with all of the men in our girl's lives. We love them all! Yesterday Rich and I had the privilege of watching Henry and Jack. Here are some fun pictures from our day.

This year is a bit different. I don't have many presents to buy or gifts to wrap. We couldn't put up all of our Christmas decorations because our place isn't big enough. We are cutting back in many of our usual Christmas traditions. However, in spite of that - I am really into the spirit of Christmas. Christmas carols have been floating around the house and I've been meditating on the reason Christ came to earth so many years ago. He came so He could die for me (and you). What a privilege to know the real Christ of Christmas - not the baby in the manger (although that is part of the story) but the Christ who conquered sin and death so that I may have eternal life! Wow, that is something to celebrate! So at this Christmas season, I am reading the prophecies in Isaiah and Micah about the coming Messiah and the story that never grows old from Matthew and Luke. I am thanking God for his amazing gift to us - His Son!