Marcus and Amanda getting started

We have  had a couple of crazy months to start this year out.  Jordan started martial arts lessons.  Marcus and Amanda have tried to start some healthier lifestyles with exercise and diet.  Brielle had her birthday.  Amanda and Emma totaled the van at a young women's activity.  We had to buy a new one.  (Jordan wants to call it the Flash)  We have been sick a lot also.  It is really hard to make healthy lifestyle changes when you are sick all the time.  We have spent a lot of our weekends at home because of this.  Brielle and Dad had a daddy daughter date at school.  Emma, Brielle, and Dad have also identified Orion, the seven sisters, and the big dipper on a couple of occasions.  Dad and Jordan are working on a pinewood derby car also.  We will post pictures when we are done.

Hi lites from Amber

happy birthday nate

always the helper

 we would love to see some pictures of your happenings too!  this post took about 15 minutes for me who is terrible at computers.  thanks for keeping the big year alive. 

points=28

I have decided to make the point system a little easier. see above

dress up like your 100 day






I like scizzors and I destroy things

kids made my cake

the cake that use to be violet.  frosting changed over night



he really focused on his wish this year








 

first day of scouts on his birthday

Grandma and Gramdpa January

I am trying this for Amber.  I am able to make my own post without signing in as her! Dad and I are planning a trip to the Wasatch Front this weekend for Hallie's Baptism.  We are super excited about this decision she has made.  In February we are headed down to Arizona for Jens's Baptism.  Once again we are super excited!.  Both of these trips should allow us to "touch a temple, not our own," and look at the sky in another area other than Vernal. Brielle texted me that she has braces, with red and pink elastics or whatever those things are they change every month.  Way to go Brielle!

Last weekend we got 2 points each for touching our temple.  Because we haven't had a very clear night lately we can't get points for a constellation.  I called and visited with Markell about the baptism and the cupcake cake so I guess I get 5 points for that.  I am super excited to see pictures from all of you.  Happy end of January!
total points so far=9

Robinson January

Just a little quote to get you all going.  Our family is planning a camping trip to see all of the temples in Arizona.  so far there are only 5 but a new one is coming soon. let me know if anyone wants to come  I think I look at stars a little like Dad looks at birds.  They are all so beautiful and amazing.  Take time to check them out sometime.  There is a free app that will show you exactly where the constellations are at anytime of the day and year.  you can point your phone anywhere and it will show you what constellation is there.  My kids love it!  (Sky view free)
This month has been a good one for us so far.  We read the kids holes and let them see the movie.  Now we have a big hole in our back yard.  Jens keeps hoping he will find something hidden in our ground..  Adee got her ears pierced and we checked out the pet store. That was her "best date ever."  We really want a dog or two.  Nate started working out again.  He's going for the Rambo look this time.   I taught Derek and Lleyton to love tomatoes on their in and out burgers. Derek's adorable kindergarten teacher got married. I am secretly praying that she will still be teaching when Lleyton goes to kindergarten .  I get attached to teachers.  Adee is still plugging away at violin and Jens finally started piano again and NEVER wants to quit for his whole life.  And the weather is gorgeous!

Point total= 10

Ear piercing



Derek at his kindergarten shower for his teacher





sneak peak of Jen's baptism pictures

Great Idea

Thanks for getting us going again.  This will be fun!