The Rock'n Ways of Robin

2006-07-18T03:57:00.000-07:00

Oh yeah, this is a blog. I finally am posting because of all the threatening phone calls and as a defense of the bad dog house press. Oh yeah, not to mention all the teasing I got at the party last night. SO before I get tarred and feathered I think I will attemt to post.
So an update on my life, for the very few of you that have not yet heard I am going to have a baby in Febuary. Tim and I are more in love then ever. He is out oo town this weekend at a pastoral confenince in O'neal Nebraska working on finding a a youth pastor postion. This is the first time we have been apart since we have been married and the longest amount of time we have gone without seeing each other since we started dateding last winter. But the good news for me si that he is on his way home now and I will see him in a few hours. I can't believe how much i have missed him. The good news is that he has been invited to come check out a couple of church and he told them that I would be coming along. Since Tim was gone this weekend I hung out with the next coolest man in my life, Eric. We wne to Sams going away party, then to a twenty first birthday party, and then back to Sams until 2:00am. I had a great time, thanks Eric!!!

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2006-02-22T14:39:00.000-08:00

To all those who have faithfully checked my blog, and are complaining about my lack of posting I deicate this post to you....

Okay, so if you have not heard, I am officially engaged!!! Tim proposed this last Saturday. Here is a picture of my complete bridal set, I am only wearing the the engagement ring until after the wedding. It is more beatiful than I ever imagined. I am very happy. I will be at swing this week if you would like to see my ring up close and hear more details about the romantic way Tim proposed and the suprise engagment party he planned.

Yeah... I like I could do that if I wanted..!?!

2006-02-09T06:08:00.000-08:00

Take a break for reality and check this out. Please remember to pick up your jaw after viewing!!!
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2006-01-12T07:12:00.000-08:00

Garlic chiken, brocoli and cheddar rice, mixed veggy. Then for desert we had warm fresh pinapple over vanilla ice cream.

So, it has been a very intesting week. Dating/courting someone can take a lote out of you, like a desire to sleep or eat. The first week I think I got a grand total of 38 hours of sleep the inter week. I was begining to wonder if I was ever going to sleep again. Last saturday Tim met one of my other families and then we had dinner at my best friend and her husband apartment. We had a great time. The guys got along instantly and talked by themselves for the first 45 minutes of the evening. We laughted (espeacially when we played the board game) and talked until midnight. It was a great night. Later in the week Tim was teasing me that my best friend had cooked for him but I had not. I think he knows he has a lot to worry about when it comes to my abilibity to cook, beacause I have only made at least 3 meals a day for a family of 8 for almost four years. You know if I was him I would worry too. So I asked him If I could plan date night this week, and have us make dinner together. This is actually a huge complient because I really don't like other people in my kitchen. But for him I thought I would make an acception. DId you like the picture of us in matching aprons. Girls try not to be to jeaslous, I know he looks really hot in an apron. I will spare you the rest of the mushy details about my week and just tell you that I have been teased for years about my list of what I want in a man. Most of people thought that I should broaden my list, because the kind of man who could met that discription was one in a million. I am please to tell you that I have met the man I have been praying for since I was 8 years old and not only does he fit the list to a T, he I more than I could ever hope for in a man.

2006-01-07T04:50:00.000-08:00

Your Fashion Style is Girly

You dress to look beautiful and show off what you've got
Dresses, skirts, heels... whatever it takes to turn heads
You love feeling like a girl in any setting
Even your workout clothes are cute and feminine!

What's Your Fashion Style?

I stole this little test thing from Merida's blog.I took the little fashion quize and of course came out as girly, which does not surprise me at all, and I doubt it would really surprise anyone who knows me. But it is kind of fun.

First official date

2006-01-05T05:57:00.001-08:00

So this is Tim and I, on our first official date. We have been out before and have spent many hours talking since we met, but like I said last night was our first official date. He brought me a flower when he came to pick me up and was lovingly attacked by my nanny children. After that we went out to eat a Chinese reastuant and talked and held hands for hours. Then we brought bunny tracks ice cream home to share with the family and we hung out with them until 11:00.

Since it is my blog I guess I can be a little mushy. WARNING don't continue reading this paragraph if you have a weak stomach. Tim is definitely the sweetest man I have ever met. Being with him is so easy and natural. I can easily see spending the rest of my life with him. In fact we are already talking about marriage.For those of you who know me well, you are aware of the families and the process that a suitor *that is a fun word* how to under go to pursue a serious relationship with me.Tim is does not mind meeting and undergoing interrogation by Multiple over protective familes to get their blessing. He said because it is important to me that he will do whatever it takes. If fact he told me to tell Greg, that he is indeed already registered.

I can't wait for you all to met him.

Happy New Year

2006-01-02T14:39:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year one and all. I hope that this year came to a memorable end for you, I know it did for me. I made a new "friend" on Christmas, and on New Years day we went out on a half date;(you know that ones were you are not sure at the beginning if it is a date but by the end it is most definantly a date.) But more on that later. AS for New Years Eve, Vivian, Mari and I got all glammed up for the big night. Unforentily for me I did not get much sleep the night before because I was out until 3 with Viv and my Christmas friend. Then my mind would not slow down so at 6 am I finally got up and worked on things. I did get a two hour nap latter that day but by 8 o'clock I was wiped and wishing for midnight. Despite being tired I did have a fun evening. Here are some pictures.... Yeah, isn't that guy taking our picture weird? I can't believe he did that,... he...
Are you serious, he did what, with your ear?...
Tada, aren't they fabulous.
Vivian and Mari, having way to much fun.
The lady in blue. With hair in her mouth.

Three beautiful women,

Christmas Eve doings

2005-12-24T20:55:00.000-08:00

Tonight is Christmas eve and I am not feeling well enough to go to Christmas Eve service as I would wish to. So I have been working on Nanny Applications on line. O I should tell you THE BIG NEWS. Greg, dad of the family got offered the job at the college in Virginia, at Patrick Henry College. This means that he will be moving to Virginia in the next month and the family will follow him early this summer. So since I am not planning on going with them this makes the it necasessary to job hunt. Appling for nanny positions is about as fun as taking a final in college and almost as hard. Just for fun I will share a couple of the you would find on a Nanny app.

Have you ever been to counseling?

Do you have any learning disabilities.

In a thousand spaces (notice not words)please describe your childcare experience.
Then in small type under this question it reads, tell of your experience, childcare style and a something that sets you apart for all other Nannies. & don't forget this
page times out in 20 minutes.

Why do you think you would be a good nanny?

Then there are questions about tattoos, and smoking, religion, marital statues. Not to mention life ambitions and philosophizes.

Then at the end after you have filled out the required info, answered the 20 essay questions and promised them your first born child, they ask you to write a letter to the family. In this letter the instruct you to tell them of yourself, your hobbies, childcare experence, philosophies, future plans, and why you would fit with their family better than the 200 other applicants. This is what I wrote:

Dear Family,
When people meet me for the first time the facts that they would likely glean would be: that my name is Robin Wilkerson, I am Twenty-two years old, and a born again Christian. I am an avid swing dancer, and someday hope to be a professional photographer. If they were to question me further upon our next meetings they would most likely learn that I enjoy classic literature such as Jane Austin, Paul Bunyan, and C.S. Lewis. I love to sing and cook, especially at the same time. I have spent many hours learning about vintage clothing and how to do 20s’-40’s era hair styles. In high school I was that 2nd place girls ping- pong champ two years in a row, played basketball and volleyball, did civil war reenactments, as well as being in a children'’s choir that sang in 23 states and Mexico. After they had learned all that and I had in return asked questions of them. I would most likely have to excuse myself so I could get back to one of my two newest hobbies, knitting scarves, or making scrapbooks our adventures for the children.

I am an adventurous, imaginative kind of person. I count working with children one of my greatest joys in life. Who better to share an adventure or a good story with than a child? Nothing I have found can warm my heart more than their laughter or stir compassion in me than their tears. The four children and I have a special place we go at bedtime, called Dreamland. It is a wonderful place where the doughnuts are as big as cars and the horses are always saddled and ready to ride. In Dreamland anything you can imagine is possible except tummy aches and scraped knees. Over the years we have enjoyed many adventures as we pretended to be pirates, cowboys, soldiers, Care Bears, pilgrims, jungle explores, Sherlock Holmes, and every super hero imaginable. I love to remember the forts we have built or the dance parties we have had.

I believe that a nanny is first of all a parents ally. The next role would then be that of a life coach for the children. Much of my goal in being a nanny is helping carry out the vision of the parents. Some of the ways I have teamed with my current family to work towards their goals include: taking care of the meals and housework along with my child care responsibilities. This has helped the mother to reach her goal to have more one on one time with her children. I believe that being a mother can feel very much like you are a professional plate spinner. My aim as a nanny is to come along side you and help carry your load. In my current position that has meant cutting the family's hair, running small errands and helping with the childrenÃ’s home schooling.

I see myself as someone who can sneak character development into the everyday fun of life. As the children work on facing situations with the right attitude I also try steer them in the direction of creative problem solving. Our favorite story about how we can do this happened one day after Ruth Ann and I had finished shopping. As we exited the store she asked if we could get a bottle of lemonade out of the machine. She was excited when I said yes and she put the change in the machine and pressed the lemonade button. When water appeared at the bottom she was very disappointed. But it is what happened next that makes this story memorable, instead of having a bad attitude or throwing a fit, she looked up at me and very graciously asked for help. And as she tells it, since she chose blessing I did not have to use my efforts to help her with her attitude. So we could use both our energy to think of a creative solution. And that is just what we did. After talking about it we decided to use her bottle of water and some lemonade mix at home and make a pitcher of lemonade instead. The best part was that she not only ended up with enough lemonade for herself, but she had enough lemonade to share with her whole family. So now we have a saying, that when life gives you water, make lemonade.

I hope reading this short letter has aided you in drawing a sketch of my character. I look forward to hearing from you and your family.

Sincerely,
Robin Wilkerson

So what so U think?

Knit - whit

2005-12-20T09:30:00.000-08:00

If you have been wondering what I have been up to, well this is it. I have knit,and knit, and knit some more lately. I have made grand total of ten scarves this month.

Even Ruth Ann can't wait to get into the knitting fun. She is very excited about learning how to knit. David and Ruth Ann both learned to knit using chop sticks. When they showed me ten finished rows They got their own pair of real knitting needles.(Or as Caleb calls them Knitting noodles.)

This is the scarf I knit for my Mom who lives in Oregon,

This is Tameria, I nanny part time for her two boys, Joey and Matthew. Doesn't she look warm wearing her new scarf.
Mari modeling the scarf I made her.

After Christmas I will post pictures of Melissa's, Daivd's, Alan's, Kathy's, LuAnn's, and Abrea's. I also made one for LuAnn's Dad but I did not get a picture of it. IF you want to see the scarf I made for Eric, (because I know you all are finding this post very fasinating)*chuckles and rolls eyes* just keep scrolling down that picture is with the ones from the caroling party.

2005-12-19T18:28:00.000-08:00

This is how Eric impresses the Ladies

I know you are all wondering if that is in fact the scarf that i made Eric, and the answer of course is yes. I hear that it doubles well as a cat toy.

See that it is about 5 degrees outside when I took this picture, I would have to say that those are some crazy legs.

Pictures of caroling

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2005-12-01T07:36:00.000-08:00

I know you all have been wondering when I would post more Mari Pictures. I have good new, the wait is over. Here they are:The many faces of Mari

Thanksgiving

2005-11-24T08:51:00.000-08:00

I have many things to be thankful for, here are just a few:

The redeeming Love of Jesus Christ,

The laughter and tears of the Davis children that fills my days,

Hope for the future,

The Jitterbug gang,

For my many families (The Davis', The Hensley's, Mom and Dad, and my Oregon family)

For Melissa and Tara who have taught me what true friendship looks like,

For victories and failures,

For joy, dance and a little romance,

And lives many adventures.

Happy Thanksgiving.

2005-11-22T07:42:00.000-08:00

I found some more pictures that Mari took of me. I think these look more like me than the other ones. Once again the question is which which do you like best. I think the first one looks the most like me.What do you think? We can call these a, b,& c.

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2005-11-21T09:10:00.000-08:00

Eric took this picture of Merinda and I last Saturday when we were at her house and help set up her tree. Don't we make cute Santa's helpers?

Picture this

2005-11-15T20:22:00.000-08:00

I am trying to decide which picture I should send my family for Christmas. So I am loading them on to my blog 1)I can see them better(now that they are not in thumbnail form.) and 2)Maybe you guys will take a peek and tell me which one you like best of this purpose. We can call the picture 1-5 if you would like. By the way Mari is the talented photographer who took these.

2005-11-13T16:13:00.000-08:00

To see the lasted and by far the best of Mari's Senior picture just follow this link Mari">

Let me know what you think.

2005-11-03T21:46:00.000-08:00

So it has been what two, three days maybe since my last post. Well anyway tonight it is Thursday about an hour until Friday. Our family has been feeling like we were sitting on pins and needles waiting since Monday for the college to call back and let us know if they were going to offer Greg the job or not. Finally today greg got an email that said that they have not made a dis-ion yet and that they were still interviewing. Understandably mystified by there cool response Greg calls his friend who hires management personal for the military to see it he could make heads of this seemingly sudden turn in their attentions. After a brief recap of their hot pursuit and then their lukewarm response his friend guesstimated that they are going to try to find someone who would do the job for less money. He also con clued since Greg said that he would prefer not to start until the first on January they figure they take the time to see what other fish might bite at the bate before they reel him in or throw him back. The advice he ended with was to give them a few weeks and then call back to see if he is still in the running. Needless to say Greg and LuAnn were very disappointed.
What dose this mean for me? While you see, when I re contracted with the family during our yearly contact discuss in I was ask to stay and agree I would until Mari Graduated for high school. After which time Luann would come home from working part time and have finished all her extra committee things that come with having a home schooled senior. So really during this season of my life i really should be preparing to move on anyway, after all April is not very far off now. But since August when I was promoted from nanny to household manager I have been so happy with my Job and well a busy with the extra responsibility that I had stopped thinking about moving on and was only concerned with meeting the families many needs. SO really weather they end up in VA or not my course of action is still the same. Make the most of the time I have left with the kids. Work on making them memory albums of the things we have done together and and the things I have taught them or the last 3-4 years. And think about what is next for me. What is it that I really want to do? Who do I want to be in the future? Do I go back to school, work at Boys-town or take a easier more transitional job. Really I feel like I really have a lot of really good options and still even two days later than my last post look forward to see what lies ahead

2005-11-01T13:01:00.000-08:00

So a few weeks ago the family I Nanny for went to Virginia for a family wedding and also to check out colleges with their 18 year old daughter. (View her senior pictures in my album) We were gone for ten days and at the close of the last week we were there Greg, the dad, Luann, the mom, and Mari went to check out Patrick Henry College. While in the Admissions office Luann was joking around with the admin. officer ....
"So I suppose the staff at the college get a tuition beak."

" While in fact they do" said the admin. officer

"So are there any openings?" Luann says chuckling to herself at her own joke.

"In fact we are looking for an I.T. person to manage of computers."

momentary silence insues...
as the Davis' quietly look back and forth at each other.

after a moment the admin. guys gets the feeling he is missing something and asks,
" Why so know someone who would be interested?"

Now the Davis' are laughing as LuAnn rep lyes, "It just so happens that Greg do that kind of thing."

At this Greg recovers from his previous shock enough to further explain what we currently does for employment and give brief summary of some of his past computer experience.

Having been pleasantly surprise by this news admin. says, 'In fact the people you would need to talk to are just on the other side of this wall," From there he gets up and begins to put action to his last statement.
Greg ends up meeting the head of the department at lunch and after wards is told that they are sup post to give a man a final interview for the position on Monday. They tell him that they realize it is Friday and that he is on vacation but they are very interested and it would be in both their favor if He could have a cover letter and his resume' to them first thing Monday morning.

Greg indeed had a brilliant cover letter and resume' to them first thing Monday morning, and as a result they offer the other man a different posit on and have been pursuing Greg who is by far the most qualified canad ate they have seen. Last week correspondence flowed back and forth between Greg and the college.They sent him questions to he was to write out answerers to concerning his Faith, doctrinal holdings and views on homeschooling. Shortly after reviewing his answers the were quick to set up a phone interview. By the end of the week the were paying to fly him there for an in person interview with serve al of the staff.
LuAnn went with him so do some res reach on housing and such. They got in last night and have been told that he should be hearing from them in the next two days. Greg believes that the it very well and is anticipating a job offer.
So what does this mean? While if Greg get the job it means that my family will be moving to Virginia. But it will have to happen in pieces, you see Mari is a Senior and is her class president, she is also on a debate team and starting in a play this winter. As you can see she is in no position to be moving just yet. So Greg have to go to VA alone for a time. Hopefully not until after Christmas. And after Mari graduates in the spring the rest of the family will follow. With an exception, and that being me. If I was to go with them it would be only for a short season of time to help them settle in, but right now i don't think I will even be doing that. As for a job for me I just can't see starting being a nanny again, it be to hard right now. Starting over, all over with another family of little ones. It is to hard, mostly because in many ways you grow to love them as your own but really they are not yours and it is the parents right to do things as the see as right. Even if it means taking the children along with your heart to the other side of the country..*wipes tears off cheek*
I already have a place to live and I am looking into applying at Boys Town to be an assistant Family teacher. Also I am looking forward to going back to school. It is an exciting season . I look forward to seeing exactly were God will lead us.

2005-11-01T11:29:00.000-08:00

If you want to see more pictures of our hilarity just go to
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Halloween Pic. From JNO

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THis is Mari as the Lady in Red and her blind date the fench broom, Peair'.

Halloween at JNO

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2005-10-27T13:38:00.000-07:00

Don't I Look tough in my pirate costume for the JNO dance. The other pirates in the crew that night with be Swervy the driver (Vivian), Popeye the onion bread pirate (Eric) and hopefully, Heave hoe the poop deck pirate (Kevin) and Scurvy dog pirate (Lori).

2005-10-27T13:32:00.001-07:00

The skull is saying "aaarrgg!" and the writing under it say BACKLEADER the pirate. That being me pirate of course.

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back side

2005-10-26T13:14:00.000-07:00

Hey there gang,
I know it has been a while seen I have posted. I have been busy with weddings and out of town trips. While our family was in Virginia last week I started working on Mari's senior pictures. Some the backgrounds we have were of a small single engine plane that Mair's uncle owns, a pretty little gateway structure we saw found in some radium stop in VA. But some of my favorite shots of Mari at Gettysburg. If you would like to take a peek you can go to...
"Mari Senior Pictures">

Let me know what you think!

2005-10-10T19:44:00.000-07:00

Melissa's wedding was this weekend and was by far the most beautiful one I have very been to. She had her ceremony and reception at soaring wing vineyard on Sunday evening. The weather was on the chilly side and it was fairly windy except for the actual wedding itself. The stage/ gazebo that we stood on seemed to be filled with warmth and joy. The sun warmed our backs as our hearts were warmed by the couple in the center who stood forehead to forehead looking into each others love filled eyes. Everything about this wedding captured the creativiy and freedom of this bride. From her Harley Davidson boots she wore under her dress to the butterfly that crowned her veil. I am so happy for my drearest friend. The day we have talked and drempt about has finally come. Andy and Melissa enjoy your happily ever and may all your dreams come true.

2005-10-10T19:23:00.000-07:00

Here I am in my brides maids dress showing my secret... I was wearing jeans under my dress because it was so cold and windy.

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Here is the beutiful but very cold flower girl.

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This sideways picture is of Ruth Ann and Caleb singing at the reception

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All dressed up for a night on the town.

2005-10-10T19:05:00.000-07:00

This weekend was melissa's wedding and our good friend Beth Brands ( the one on the right) came for the weekend. On Saturday, the night before her wedding us three got all dressed up and headed out for a night on the town. We started off going to Zio's for pizza in the old market. Then we went to the store to pick up some last minute things for her honeymoon, then we went and had icecream at the house. We finally got to bed about 2:30 that morning and slept in the next morning.

2005-10-10T18:58:00.000-07:00

This is Ruth Ann and her giant birthday cake I made for her. This little girl is allergic to milk and soy so making her a cake can be a huge task. This one is rows of crispy cream plain glased doughnuts stacked two high with strawberry whipped topping for frosting. Ruth Ann choose the decorations herself and I help her decorate it. Happy Birthday my girl.

2005-09-26T15:32:00.000-07:00

I recently took my best friend Melissa's engagement pictures here are some highlights.

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a sweet ride.

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a walk to remember

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Don't they look so content. This is one of my favorite ones of them.

2005-09-26T15:18:00.000-07:00

This is me and my wonderful kids at the zoo. This picture was taken by my friend Eric. The kids and I met up with Eric, Lori and her son for a play date last week.

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Kari Winslow and family

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This is Caleb or baby batman as he calls himself with his sleeping time gear. His smiliy face dream land pillow and his favorite book... Chippy Goes goes to the Dentist.

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Y, Mrs. Winslow don't you look fetching in your wedding gown.

2005-08-22T15:32:00.000-07:00

"Just hitched and proud of it," read the front of Kari's and A.J. car after the wedding.

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Sending them out properily. This was Kari and A.J.'s get away car after the bridal party decorarted it.

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This is me kissing my date at the wedding reception. Caleb (age 3) even had a suit on that matched my dress. What a lucky girl am I.

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Meet the brides maids from wedding night mare # 12. We gave Kari a card at her bridal sleep over that said. Wedding night mare # 12. All the brides maid got the wrong message and all came to the wedding dressed as clowns. So for the rehearsal we put on clown costume things. Kari like it so much that she asked us to wear our noses when she was walking down the aisle so she would not be so nevous. The funny part was trying to decide where to stash the nose until it was time.

Girls only Knock before entering

2005-08-22T14:55:00.000-07:00

This sign was posted on the girls changing area after the Pastor accidentally walked in on the bride to be stand in the middle of the room wearing only her undergarments.

2005-08-22T14:53:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of behind the scenes for the big wedding production. Pictures here of course in the green is me their resident hairdresser along with Mair, Kari a.k.a. the bride, and her mother Tamera.

2005-08-22T14:49:00.000-07:00

This wonderful shot is of me trying to eat a dounut without any hands. One of the games we played at the party. And the only picture I could get away with posting from the games the at the Bachorlotette party. All the others have to high of a rating.

2005-08-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

This Sunday Alan Davis, age 8. Publicly declared that Jesus is his Lord and Savior, and was baptised. Way to go, Alan.

2005-08-15T06:45:00.000-07:00

This weekend I went to a wedding reception with Matthew as his "dance partner". I did have a nice time, even though I was asked at least once an hour if I was his girl and why I was not. At the end of the evening I met his new romantic interest. Which is kind of an answer to prayer, because I knew that I was starting to get to attached to him. Yes, I know that things just would not work out between us as anything other than friends but I still think he is a great guy. So after the I had a good crying session I was very happy that me met someone else.

Wade in the Weddings with me

2005-07-28T09:52:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went shopping with Melissa, to find a bridesmaid gown. We found one I could buy right off the rack and have altered right away. This is great because we don't have a lot of time before their wedding.

The lady in Red

2005-07-28T09:49:00.000-07:00

This is my gown for Melissa's wedding. She is getting married in October (which is in like 2 and a 1/2 months). She is hoping to get married in a vineyard. She choose to have all her attendants wear the same style of dress but in all different rich fall colors. The one pictured above is the color and style of mine.

The Lady in Blue

2005-07-28T09:44:00.000-07:00

This is my bridesmaid's gown for the Kari and A.J.'s wedding. They are getting married August 20th. Her colors are Navy Blue, silver, and white since she is marring a Air Force man. She let us pick out the dress, she did not care what they looked like as long as we could get them here on time and they were navy blue.

Flying Bouquets

2005-07-25T12:31:00.000-07:00

The good news is that my very best friend in all the world just asked me to be in her wedding that is in two months. The bad news is that I get to buy my second two hundred dollar bridesmaid dress in less than four months. In addition to the dress you have to add in all the other expenses of being a bridesmaid like shoes, invitations, gifts, and food for the parties you will host in their honor. It can really add up, so for me that means all my financial resources are to be redirected until further notice.
But back to the good news part, i am so happy for Melissa, she really is the most wonderful person in the world and Andy could not be more perfect for her. I love to hear her talk about him. It really encourages me not to settle for the available but to hold out for God's best, because he will be worth the wait. The part of the good news is that i have a very good excuse to buy a really expensive dress. I am so glad that those horrid puff things of the past are indeed a thing of the past. I have seen the basic design of the dress it is beautiful but not exactly a dancing dress. It just now accrues to me what exactly do you do with a $200 bridesmaid dress after the wedding. I know maybe I can wear it grocery shopping, or maybe to see the Queen(Hey it could happen). Feel free to drop your ideas into the comment box.

Babysitting?

2005-07-19T10:33:00.000-07:00

I was asked today if when I babysit, do I actually sit on the babies.
What do you think... What kind of person do you think I am
I only sit on them for very special occaions like christimas, birthdays and only on days ending in the letter 'y'.

2005-07-19T10:31:00.000-07:00

These two pool pals are having a great time making waves.

2005-07-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

The kids had swimming lessons last week. This is David doing the back stroke. I love the expression on his face.

2005-07-12T12:26:00.000-07:00

The room is starting to take shape. I finished the painting and have move the furniture in. I am still planning on hanging pictures and painting on the wall and cleaning the carpets.

2005-07-12T12:22:00.000-07:00

New wing back chair

2005-07-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

New couch

2005-07-12T12:19:00.000-07:00

In this picture I have the first coat of paint on the main wall area. The kids are enjoying watching a movie on my new tv and vcr/ dvd combo. I still have to move the furniture that over in the far area and paint over there today.

2005-07-10T15:22:00.000-07:00

When I have my apartment finished I will have to have you guys over. And to whom It may concern I do have a side entrance so you don't have to interact with the family unless you want to.

2005-07-10T15:18:00.000-07:00

This is my new bed and bed spread. I think the bedding is my favorite part of this room. It complements the paint as well as ties in the other elements of the room. Also I have had the picture above to bed for years and I am delighted that it goes with the bedding so well.

2005-07-10T15:14:00.000-07:00

Draped closet.

2005-07-10T15:13:00.000-07:00

These are big ugly selves that have now been draped with fabrics to add warmth and beauty to the room well hiding the selves and its content.

2005-07-10T15:11:00.000-07:00

the corner of my room.

2005-07-07T07:15:00.000-07:00

This is my new apartment It is a garage convertion. We have had this space for a while but we had a single Mother who is in her late 40's and her duaghter living there until last week.

2005-07-07T07:14:00.000-07:00

As you can see it is under constrution right now. This is the main area and the door way you see to your left is my recently decorated room.

Hilights from Alans Star Wars Party

2005-06-23T14:46:00.000-07:00

In this Jedi test, the young warriors must get up and down the stairs while keeping the ballon between between their knees and by the way they can't use their hands.

2005-06-23T14:42:00.000-07:00

Here the young Jedi is practicing his lightsabar skills.

Follow the link

2005-06-23T14:09:00.000-07:00

I am sorry I am having a little trouble getting it to take the link. I know you are all very disappointed but don't worry I will stay on and get back to you about those pictures.

Until next Post,
Robin

2005-06-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday this week I took some pictures of my kidlets, I think they turned out pretty well. Follow the link above to see for yourself and let me know what you think.

2005-06-22T14:44:00.000-07:00

Alan, Smile for the Camera!

Alan's Birthday

2005-06-22T14:25:00.000-07:00

Today is Alan 8th birthday. He is so excited. It took him until midnight last night to fall asleep and he proudly annouces to every passer by that today is his special day. You see birthday are a BIG deal in this house. I ,the Nanny, have this rule (mostly for my sanity) that you are only allowed to talk about your birthday 100 time is one year. Why you ask, well do the math there are four of them, so even limiting them to a hundred that is still 400 birthday discussions a year. So since you only have a hundred times ,the rule goes on, you should save up talking about it until the month of your birthday so you don't get to that month and not be able to say a thing. You see outside of Christmas their birthday is the coolest thing they can imagine and many of them start inviting people and planning for this big day starting the day after their recent party. Their birthday is when they celebrate their lives and their friendships. Have you ever heard little kids fight, one of the main threats they have in their arsenal is the tried and trued one liner, "You're not invited to my birthday party." This in a kids mind is even more of a slam than the 'My dads is bigger than you dad' line.
Anyway Alan, is having a Star War themed party and this afternoon I took him on his birthday date and bought him his very first lightsabar. Now he is ready to take on all the force of evil on the darkside, or at least the rest of the brother and the other kids in the neighborhood.

2005-06-20T09:44:00.000-07:00

Is it friday yet? I know, I know the week just got started but I am ready for the week end. How about you?

2005-06-13T06:41:00.000-07:00

Looking good Dan.
This is Dan, wearing my Hawaiian hat at lindy in the park.

2005-06-12T22:23:00.000-07:00

*Dramatic music plays*
You are standing in the shodow of the palmtree.

2005-06-12T22:20:00.000-07:00

This was the view of the city at night for our room at the resort.

Aloha

2005-06-12T22:02:00.000-07:00

You can view my pictures from my trip to Hawaii at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/robinslullaby/album?dir=/7195

2005-06-12T21:52:00.000-07:00

Come, come and do the Hula with me.

Taking hula lesson was defiantly a highlight of my trip. I not only learn the moves but also the meaning and history of this dance. Like swing this dance has evolved over the years so when I was taking class I made sure to check out both traditional and modern hula.

2005-06-12T21:41:00.000-07:00

Here I am sipping my virgin pina colada on The star of Honolulu
(A fabulous boat on which we took a lunch cruise to see the island.)

2005-06-09T13:59:00.000-07:00

Arn't they loveable. The best swing friends a girl could ever have.

2005-06-09T13:56:00.000-07:00

Batman and his trusty side kick Robin

2005-06-09T13:22:00.000-07:00

Lee, here is that picture you were asking about.
What, what was that, I think we just got a cat call.
Yeah, baby!!

2005-06-09T09:21:00.001-07:00

Working hard for my Money.

Hows it going

2005-06-09T09:20:00.000-07:00

"How!?!" Says the little indian named Onion boy.

2005-06-09T07:57:00.000-07:00

Hello gang,
I thought I would just give a shout out to my fellow dancers. I am trying to figure out how to link you all to the pictures I took in Hawaii but I am having very little success. Mari figured out how to upload pictures and than conveniently went out of town. The effect is defiantly a funny form of torture.
* visualizes Mari with evil glint in her eye and deep sinister belly laugh*

Oh yeah, speaking of Mari, If you are reading this Eric and I have both tried to post on your blog but you have it set to team members only (an elite crew that we have yet to be invited to partake in the privilege of. )

As for my goings on, I am currently at work and not only do I have my four kids this morning I another two have somehow appeared. I think the are multiplying. "yikes!!" But the good news is that I am planning on going dancing tonight. I am hoping that onion boy will make an appearance there also. I know Greg is coming for sure other than that I have no clue who else will be there and I have not made the phone calls to find out and at this point I don't know how much effort I will put into it. I know when I was making the last rounds of calling yesterday I did mention that some of us were thinking of going, so i think I will just have faith in the good memory of my fellow swing dancers and let whatever happens happen. *congatulates self for the brilliance of plan*

Hope to see and hear from you all soon.
The cute one,
Robin

*giggle*

2005-06-09T07:49:00.000-07:00

Watch me move.
This is my favorite dance picture.
Look at Lee's Face.
*Giggle*

2005-05-22T21:18:00.000-07:00

This is Mari, posting for Robin.

We're trying to get this thing figured out... Yay! I think we have it!

... Now to figure out how to get picture up. *growls* HELP TOPICS!

*tries really hard NOT to swear (still Mari)* Ahem. A little help? The Picasa/Hello/Posessed-picture-loading-site isn't working for me. *sends out Help signal*
"Help me Blogger-wan Kenobi, You're my only hope!"

2005-05-03T15:48:00.000-07:00

So this is a Blog. Wow! Pretty cool. So I wonder it has spell check and stuff. Yep, It does. Now that is great.

2005-05-03T15:47:00.000-07:00

WEEEEEEEEEEEE this is fun???!!!