Chocolate Lover

My parents tell a story about my sister getting into the baby powder when we were very little.  I have heard the story multiple times, and I was able to get a very clear visual of that scene tonight - only it was chocolate powder...

Julianne was pretty proud of herself for being able to get the coco powder container open while I was in another room; that girl just can't stay clean!

Thankfully, the container was almost empty, but it was still a mess!

Until next time...

Accessories

Julianne was trying to figure out why everyone was laughing...

Apparently, she didn't see anything wrong with her newest body jewelry/accessory piece.

Until next time...

Silly Girl

Julianne was being her silly self today when she accidentally landed in the (old) ice cream bucket!

I don't think she was happy that I went to get the camera before helping her get out...

Her smile later returned while practicing her "hang ten" moves

Until next time...

Twister!

Reba got the game Twister as a Christmas present.  On the night of Jan. 23rd, the kiddos found the game under the couch. (don't judge, it got shoved under there while opening gifts and forgotten about).  I was in the middle of nursing Julianne when they decided to play, and I only had my phone for a camera; therefore, I apologize for the poor photo quality and the closeness of Dallas' rear end.

Dallas took over the control of the spinner, and Daddy was helping Reba reach from red to green!

This Twister version has extra commands, such as put your right foot in the air.  Needless to say, this game didn't last long!

Until next time...

Robertson Christmas

Yesterday, we packed up the van early in the morning and started our trip to Aunt Katie's house!  Thankfully, the kiddos all did great on the trip - good thinking on the DVD players, Santa!

GG's first time meeting Julianne

This morning, Daddy was playing airplane with the older kiddos.  After breakfast while everyone was finishing getting ready, they wanted to fly again, so Pa-paw volunteered to take them up.

Finally, it was time to start opening presents, but first...yep, Momma had to get a picture!

I was able to take more pictures today because Ma-maw "volunteered" to hold Julianne.  Good thing Dallas and Reba were very willing to help others open their presents!

Reba showing off her new sparkly school shirt

Dallas showing off his new football from Aunt Katie

Have you seen this commercial?
Aunt Katie introduced Doug to it at Thanksgiving, and he, of course, loved it!  Therefore, Kate and Brian thought Doug needed this shirt...

Us girls went together and got this family birthday and anniversary wall hanging for Granny.  Each round "charm" contains a family members name and date of birth and hangs from the respective month.  The heart-shaped "charms" have anniversary dates.

Aunt Lisa getting some snuggle time in with Julianne

Aunt Katie decided to read some stories to Little Julianne

Meanwhile, Pa-paw and Reba worked on a puzzle together!

Until next time...

Fun Friday Fotos

Last Friday, while on the way north to spend the weekend with grandparents, Doug and the kiddos decided to pass some time by having fun with the camera...

 

Until next time...

a-Mayse-ing Pumpkin Farm

Dallas had this past Friday off from school for Fall Break, so Daddy took the day off in anticipation of visiting a Pumpkin Farm.  Unfortunately, it was a rather cold and rainy day, so we delayed our trip to Saturday.  The day was cloudy and a bit chilly, but we still had lots of fun!  Enjoy the photos from the Mayse Farm Market...

 

Two lil' pumpkins

Dallas really liked this tall pumpkin

New to us was the Wildly Fun Rat-Race

 

Diggin' for Diamonds :)

Dallas really loved the Gourd Sling Shot!

Little Miss needed a little extra help

Next up was the Duck Races

We're thinking about doing away with the electric well, and just having the kiddos manually pump the well!

The kiddos then took a ride in the Barnyard Buggies

After going through some of the Corn Maze, we found the Giant Cornfield Slide

Next, it was time for Lil' Buckaroo's Rodeo

Finally, it was time to go...

I thought this was a great picture of Daddy and the kiddos

Until next time...

Sunday Funny

I got the follow message last week from one of my aunts.  Funny how God sends you a reminder at just the right time in life.  My oldest child has been a bit of a challenge this last week and a half.  It must be the "terrible threes" kicking in because he has not wanted to listen and/or follow directions at all.  I love him dearly, and I know this too shall pass.  Enjoy.

GOD created children, and to those of us who have children in our lives, whether they are our own, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or students...here is something to make you chuckle.

Whenever your children are out of control,
you can take comfort from the thought that
even God's omnipotence did not extend
to His own children.

After creating heaven and earth,
God created Adam and Eve.

And the first thing he said was, 'DON'T!'

'Don't what?' Adam replied.

'Don't eat the forbidden fruit.' God said.

'Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit?

Hey Eve! We have forbidden fruit!'

'No, way!'

'Yes, way!'

'Do NOT eat the fruit!' said God.

'Why?' replied Adam and Eve.

'Because I am your Father and I said so!' God replied,
wondering why He hadn't stopped creation after making the elephants.

A few minutes later, God saw His children having an apple break and He was ticked!

'Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit?' God asked.

'Uh huh,' Adam replied.

'Then why did you?' said the Father.

'I don't know,' said Eve.

'She started it!' Adam said.

'Did not!'

'Did too!'

'DID NOT!'

Having had it with the two of them,
God's punishment was that Adam and Eve
should have children of their own.

Thus the pattern was set and it has never changed.

If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they haven't taken it, don't be hard on yourself.

If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you?
Until next time...

the pictures used in this post came from here.