The Roberts' Rollercoaster Ride: June 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The Girly Girl

Somebody really really really

likes SHOES!

Especially any shoe that isn't hers.

Thankfully Ben isn't "put-out"

that Keira constantly steals his shoes

but instead is rather proud that she

always picks at least 1 of his crocks.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Today I delicately, gently, lovingly but directly tried to explain to my young, energetic children why mommy can not go to the pool everyday or even every other day for that matter. Why we'll probably be home a lot more until baby Daniel comes. That mommy is tired, sore, swollen, hot and that all my energy is being sucked up by making the baby healthy. I even tried to remind them that Daddy and many people will be here visiting and entertaining them after the baby comes. With still frowns on their faces of disappointment and rejection at another request to go swimming we made this...

Today we removed "19". On our COUNTDOWN TO BABY DANIEL.

Thankfully a primary activity for church and the 4th of July will be joyous distractions to get them through!

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Stinky But Fun

Look at all these

ANIMALS

we found at Owen's Farm!

This beautiful horse was CRAZY tall.

Sydney was the only kid daring enough to hold

the cups full of grains for the goats.

But I have to agree the goats were pretty

aggressive when it came to free food!

Every girls dream...

a pretty pony of her own!

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

These 2 were fascinated that the chickens

and roosters would "talk" back to them.

Time for a hay ride!

Thank heavens there was a breeze

and some cloud cover because

with humidity and 93 degree temps
OR

we would have melted out there!

Bump, bump, bump!

We really enjoyed all the donkeys,
goats, chickens, bulls, horses, ducks,

hay maze, hay ride and

the farm house set up just like years ago!

Thanks for the invite Kern Family!!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Happy Father's Day

We love to show daddy

just how much we love him!

We are very lucky to have such

a hardworking, fun-loving

guy like him.

So we brought him breakfast in bed

with biscuits & egg butter

and a bowl of fresh strawberries.

We gave him a brand new set of scriptures,

a little photo album of the kids

to "show off" at work

and Sydney had a few special treats

she picked up at school.

Loves & Hugs for #1 Dad!

Here is Sydney's school

survey about her Dad:

"My dad is special because he is fun.

I like it when my dad plays tickle monster.

I like to make my dad smile by tickling him.

My dad's favorite thing to do is have fun.

My dad is smart! He even knows how to tickle good."

And can't forget to give a shout out
to the delicious dinner we had.
Porterhouse steaks, baked potatoes,
salad and crescent rolls!
YUM!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Masterpiece Theater

Scholastic Videos...you are my lifesaver.

Thank you for making my life easier. Good books on video.

And now my kids are quiet. A rare thing during the summer days!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Smile.

This purchase had me smiling the whole

way home.

Beaming like a proud parent.

Now just remember,

all of these products are high end

and usually $5 each.

Oh and let's not forget the 2 butterfingers

not pictured due to offering them as a thanks

for the girl who played with my kids

so I could go somewhere...

ALONE!!

Total cost?

LOVE IT!!

Monday, June 14, 2010

Let Your Light So Shine

Larry helped our home enter the 20th century

buy throwing out the fluorescent, buzzing,

ancient kitchen light

and putting up this little gem!

Who knew a home built in 2005 still

offered that hideous light fixture as

the base option.

EW!

So glad to be rid of it!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Looking For Me?

If you can't find Keira Jane,

she's probably outside lounging in

her very own grassy tub of fun.

Double the slides...

double the FUN!

I just love her dimples,

floppy brown hair

and big blue eyes.

She's truly become a splash addict.

Thankfully she's past her trepidation

about pools in general and

is now enjoying her freedom.

The other kids are always complaining

that Keira makes the pool really dirty

by putting all the outside toys in the pool.

Personally, I think it's just her way of

kicking them all out!!

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Moving On To Days

That's right. No more counting in weeks. Only days.

34 more days left.

And at this rate I'm going to need a wheelchair to get me there. Lately my left leg/butt muscle/sciatic nerve have begun to flare up. And when I say "flare up", I mean burn, sharp pains, stop dead in your tracks, squeal in agony, can't speak until it goes away kind of pain. It used to show up at the end of a long day and I could bare through it to finish those motherly duties.

However, now I wake up with this wonderful jolt of lightening. There's nothing better then to literally ROLL out of bed awkwardly to stand and feel your blood rushing down your legs, your head swim with stars and then a cramp in your muscle that feels like you've been kicked with a steel toe boot.

But the best part are the Braxton Hicks that have jumped from 10 a day to 10 an hour. My mom especially has become an advocate at putting my feet up and doing nothing until her flight arrives the day before the baby is due. We'll see if we can grant her wish.