ANDREW MAKES AN ANNOUNCEMENT

For all of you who have been waiting for "the" announcement from Andrew and Kylie - we are proud to be the first to have been able to confirm. Andrew and Kylie are proud to announce -----

ANDREW HAS PASSED STATISTICS
Yes, I know that the whole family has been waiting for this important news. (I can't even spell statistics without spell check and it took me two semesters to pass College Algebra) We are so proud that Andrew has passed this important step in his life.

Way to go Son, keep up the good work !!!!!

We can't wait to see what lofty goal this outstanding young man sets for himself next - could it be quantum physics or biogeographic engineering? Only time will tell - the sky is the limit.

Love you son !!!

GAVIN'S BLESSING DAY

What a great looking family !!!

Every new addition is so special to us.

We just love our new little Gavin.

No matter how many grandchildren and great-grandchildren Grandpa & Grandma Robinson get they always have a special love for each one.

I had to fight to get this picture, but I wanted a picture of me with my girls. I know I am going to get kind of sappy here, but it is my blog after all. I just love "my girls". Laura has always been a joy and blessing to me. I am so proud of the wonderful woman she has become. I am so proud of the way that she loves her children and how she is raising them in the gospel. I am also so proud of my sons that they had the good sense to choose such "elect young women" for their eternal companions. I know that I say this too much, but I am the richest woman in the world. I could not ask for better daughters than Leslie, Jill, & Kylie. They have never treated George and I with anything other than kindess and love. They are raising (and I know Kylie will too) their children with such love and care. I think of some of the things that they have been through with their children and I marvel at the inner strength that they have. I love these beautiful young women so much and hope that they know what remarkable women that I think they are.




One of the reasons that I love all these girls so much is this --- what a group. The sweetest words ever spoken, "Grandma can I sit on your lap?" Thanks so much for sharing your children with us. We love each and everyone of them so much.

HITTING THE ROAD

A "BIG" thank you to Kylie. Andrew and Kylie came down this weekend - we had a really great time. Kylie helped me get back on my blog. Somehow I had shut myself out, something about not remembering my e-mail address or password or something. (for all of you rolling your eyes, you will be old someday too.)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA !!!!Lisa & Eddie are on their way to Vermont. We miss you guys so much already. I didn't realize how often during the day I would think, "I have to tell that to Lisa." Have a great birthday and we really really really hope that we can get together before too long.

QUINN COMES FOR AN ALL BY HIMSELF VISIT !!!

I know that I am late getting this on the blog, but I wanted to show what a great time we had when Quinn came for a visit "all by himself" !!! (For others requesting an "all by yourself visit"call our scheduling department, and be sure to ask for Grandma.)

The best part of every day is discussing the ills of the world and the political situation over cookies and cold milk.

I think the kids think that Grandpa would actually ruin the back yard if he put in grass.

Quinn was always excited for

Grandpa to get home to challenge

him to a game of soccer.

The last night here we all went to see "Living Legends" (The Lamanite Generation). Quinn liked the bright costumes and the music. There is a lot of his daddy in this boy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - MOM !!!

Today is Mom's birthday - yesterday some of her family and friends got together for lunch to surprise her.

I know that you can't tell from the picture, but these ladies are a real hoot. If you don't believe me get Aleene to tell you about the trips these ladies made (without their husbands) to Mesa to play volleyball.

Grandma verses the ice cream cake - watch out when you let Grandma loose with a knife.

Grandma and her sisters - they will smile before and after, but not during a picture.

Thanks mom, for all you do for us and our families - we could never say in words what you mean to us. Just know we love you and are proud to be your daughters.

THE VERY BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Santa came early this year and brought us the very best gift -

little Gavin Mac Papa -born Dec. 15th.

Leslie looked so beautiful holding her new little one - and Mike was bursting with pride -
Gavin had to stay down in the nursery for a while, but the whole family was excited and happy to have him get to come home.

Grandpa & Grandma love him already and can't wait to introduce him to trains, Grandpa picnics, tea party time, & spoil him rotten.

We love you already, Gavin!!!

BOBBSEY TWINS - ADVENTURES IN PIMA

Do you remember Freddie and Flossie? They were the original Bobbsey twins. Well in our family we have our own Bobbsey twins --- Maverik & Parker !!! Our own little Bobbsey twins - what one doesn't think of the other does - they are always ready for adventure and fun ---
Running from adventure to adventure - our little twins take a sidewalk chalk break to express their creative side.

They travel the world over - right from the back yard.

Any game is more fun when you are partnered with a friend.

This may look like an ordinary bathtub - but to our little adventurers it is an Olympic Pool and they just won the gold!!!

Nap time comes - wouldn't you just love to be able to listen to their sweet dreams and hold them forever?

And what is this?

The next set of Bobbsey twins - and so the adventure continues --

IT'S ALWAYS FUN WHEN GRANDKIDS COME ---

Laura & Micah took off for a little R & R for their anniversary and the kids got to take a vacation at Grandma's house ---

Maverik now has a new favorite movie - Goonies - don't they look like they all just love it.
We got new games for Christmas - Candyland and Shoots and Ladders - Can you guess which one won?

Grandpa takes his job seriously - wear them out before bedtime.

Looks like that plan backfired ---

We had a great time - thanks for letting them come - we love spoiling them and then sending them home.