Happy Birthday Kailin JoyAnnalice!

Dearest Kailee,
Happy 9th Birthday my love! This has been quite a year! You still manage to accomplish so much that make us proud! You have mastered your multiplication tables! You are making huge strides with making friends and relating to others. We are so impressed with the things you're able to do! This year we went to Cedar Point, you weren't crazy about the roller coasters but you loved everything else! You love to read, you adore anything that is fact or fantasy! You are really into music right now! So for your big birthday gift you received an iPod! You love it!! You spend hours texting with Grampa Lou and Gramma Deb, you adore being able to take pictures and modify them. You also sing your little heart out for most of the evenings! We are going to go to the Young American's try outs for "back up singers" next week. Then you may be in a few of their shows which is very exciting! You were in choir this year and loved it! You say you don't want to do it next year but Mrs. Asiala-Gross sees your hidden gem of a talent and really would love you to be in it again! You have such a beautiful voice and your self confidence is growing with each tune you sing. You told me you "like" Tate and J.J. but not as "boyfriends" but just friends who are nice boys. (Be still my heart it almost hurt to write that because you are growing up so fast.) I love that you are willing to try almost anything once; you love spicy foods too now! Which is something new! You love being outside and riding your bike! You are anxiously awaiting for the next week of school to fly by so you can enjoy summer break! Although, you love Mrs. Keene as your teacher; you are very ready for a nice break!
While every day is not unicorns and rainbows (because you are being a "tween") a good majority of our days are filled with smiles! There will be days that you don't like me; but you don't have to like me Kailee, you just have to love me! There's a difference between like and love when it comes to family! While I may not like an action; something that will never change is my love for you! You are the best thing that God and daddy ever gave me and I couldn't imagine my life without you!
Love you always and forever, Mommy

Birthday morning!

Birthday at Gramma Deb & Grampa Lou's - Officially 9!

Week 20

It's been a week long celebration of Kk! It started on Sunday, May 19! She was celebrated by Gramma Deb, Grampa Lou, Auntie Angela, Uncle Josh, Abby & Jordy, Mommy, Daddy & Gg. We had quite the soiree! It was so nice to see a 9 year old smile! 9 years old; it doesn't seem at all possible!

On Monday, May 20th she took her cookies in to school for snack! On Tuesday, May 21st she received flowers from Auntie Gina & Auntie Stacey! Wednesday, May 22nd she received a birthday card from Great Grandpa & Grandma Kittle!

Gg being the sassafrass that she is!

Kk reusing and crafting! Love her creativity!

Week 19

Kailee's birthday treat!!

Which she didn't get to bring in on Friday because she was sick still with the throwing up flu. Lily felt bad for her so she snuggled Kk.

Gg walked to the bus stop all by herself Friday morning since Kailee was sick. (Don't worry daddy followed in his truck!)

Friday morning Kailee received a phone call from Mrs. Keene & her class who sung Kk "Happy Birthday!"

Then she was exhausted and slept the morning away.

The Robin's have Babies AGAIN!!!

Saturday, May 11th marked our 11th Anniversary!

11 years of wedded Bliss! I hope one day my darlings that you can find a man who will stand beside you like daddy does me. Someone who will lift you up in your hour of need, and you do for him in his need too! I hope you find love that makes you special everyday in big ways and little ways... each day! xo

Week 18

We have been the goofiest kids... also the sassiest!

You both lost "technology time" so, books have been your only form of entertainment. This picture I ADORE!

Someone left the backdoor open and we couldn't find Lily. So Kailee made this sign. Which reads: LOST! Name: Lily One Mangy black and grey stripe on the side of her. If found please return to: 2270 Deer View Lane or Call.

I don't know why the pictures are distorted but I still love them!

We're excited that Uncle Lou will be coming to visit in 2 months!

Week 17: Where did we go?

After blogging "semi" weekly for like 14 weeks; it seemed to be getting to be too much; especially since mommy was finally getting around better and needed to get more done in the house. There's so much to share... so much to write. There's so much I need to say but can't just yet. I keep waiting for that "I'm gonna cry at any second" feeling to go away so I can write a post but it's still there and just can't, quite yet. I know you both will understand. Here we are 6 weeks post-last post and I'm still a stick in the mud when it comes to blogger'fying my dears. Please understand... I will in due time; catch up. Maybe tonight I will feel the love bug bite to write again.

1st Concert

Gramma Deb and Grampa Lou took you to your first concert! It was the Resort Bear Creek Country Concert and neither of you were overly impressed with The VanLears, Thom Bresh or Burns and Poe. It's okay you both were so happy to have won the gift basket that it just warmed my heart!! Gramma Deb and Grampa Lou were so funny they took turns bringing you out of the concert when it would get too loud or too boring. It was so cute watching you. Mommy & Daddy were helping out with the concessions which was why we could not take you. I think you both had fun eating concession sweets and just being with Gramma and Grampa.

Week 16

Snuggle dady time.

Little kitteny Lily!

Wooly bear is Gg's newest pet!

Tea party with the Wooly bears!

Kitteny Lily is such a goof ball!

Miss Dody & Mommy helped Resort Bear Creek Fire Department put on a Concession for the Fire Concert this was all our work.

Week 15: Back to Reality

Gramma Deb's birthday was over the weekend! That has been the highlight from the week. It's been a little sad around the house lately. Mommy has been in a funk, I think it's because it's been 1 year since Great Grandma Joy passed. Mommy hasn't felt like blogging, playing, or doing anything fun. I don't think it helps that the weather has been so gloomy either. We stay hopeful that April Showers will bring May Flowers!

Here's some pictures from Gramma Deb's birthday... sorry that I am slacking on your daily "fun things". I promise I will try harder from now on.