THE ROBERTS FAMILY

Waiting and waiting and waiting.....

2011-04-30T08:18:00.001-07:00

Snow, snow, go away come again some other day (or not). That has been the theme song in my house for the past month and we have made many outings to the mall and other inside places so we can get our energy out without freezing in this silly weather. Here are a few pictures! Enjoy!

The moment we have all been waiting for....

2011-02-08T18:18:00.001-08:00

I know, I know, I know.... you have all been waiting and waiting and waiting for me to update my blog. Boy I never realized how long it has been. Sorry! Here are just a few fun pictures of our family (and these are even a few months old - but very cute!) Compliments to Ashley for the pictures!

Isn't Avery-Ann adorable! 4 years old already.....

I just love my Megan! So cute and already 2 years old....

So I guess in another six to eight months I will post again. Ha Ha Ha.... I'll try my best to do better than that...cross your fingers!

June

2010-06-30T12:05:00.001-07:00

We have been busy this month. Check it out.Bowling!Visiting family all over the state and touring Uncle Bryan's helicopter!Running in the 40 mile relay "To Bone and Back" with family and friends!And of course, getting cuter and bigger everyday!

Rain, Rain Go Away

2010-05-31T13:34:00.000-07:00

This is what we do when we are waiting for the rain to disappear.

What we have been up to the past few weeks...

2010-04-23T19:30:00.000-07:00

Bubbles, balloons, and bikes are a favorite around our house these days.We have also had lots of fun using our umbrellas and eating the occasional chocolate!

Easter was lots of fun in our pretty dresses and visiting family in Salmon. We were lucky enough to participate in three Easter Egg hunts...all of them in the snow!
We have also been busy with the latest project for the house: A GARDEN! Mom is so excited and dad.....well that's all we need to say!

one, two, three, four....teeth?

2010-03-26T20:52:00.001-07:00

Avery found these the other day and I just about died laughing. Really, my sides hurt after seeing what she did! Oh I love my kids!

Latest Project

2010-02-16T11:19:00.001-08:00

Not that this is very exciting for anyone else, but here is what our latest addition to the house was! Shelves in the extra storage room in the garage! Now everything is off of the floor and we have a place for food storage, an extra freezer, and whatever else ends up in there! Stephen and one of his buddies did it all! Great job!

Here is the before:

Here is the after!

Catching up.....

2010-01-16T05:59:00.001-08:00

Here are some pictures of what we have been up to in the last month or so.....

Megan and Avery love to ride this little plane at Walmart any chance they can get ( or at least when I have 50 cents in my purse)

Visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus.....Megan wanted nothing to do with them at all, and Avery made sure that Santa would bring her a ballerina outfit!
Christmas Eve with the cousins acting out the Christmas story. Avery was an angel and Megan was suppose to be baby Jesus if only she would have stayed put...

Christmas morning.....it was lots of fun. Avery loved to see what she got and to help everyone else open what they got. Megan loved the boxes and wrapping paper. They both were spoiled!

Sledding with the neighbors behind the four-wheeler. We love our neighbors and always have a good time with all of them! (I love how Avery's face is all squished in the hood of her snow suit...at least she doesn't get cold!)

The finished painted product in the living room, down the hallway, and in the kitchen! Voila!

A trip to the visitor center at Idaho Falls Temple. The girls both could not get enough of the Savior. They kept hugging Him and trying to climb on his lap. The spirit was amazing and I am so grateful to share moments like this with my family!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

2009-12-14T13:07:00.000-08:00

Every little girl needs a wonderful dad to share her ice cream with!

Not so little anymore

2009-11-16T19:58:00.001-08:00

Megan is just growing up too fast. She is already a year old and I don't know where the time went. Anyways we just love having her in our family and we hope she feels the same about us! We love you Megan! Happy 1st Birthday!

Isn't her face hilarious? She really didn't want anything to do with her cupcake so Stephen finally tried to put some in her mouth. Um...are we really related because sugar could be my middle name?!!!!!!

Halloween!

2009-11-09T17:26:00.000-08:00

Okay so I know this is a week or so late, but at least I'm getting to it! We had so much fun, especially with Avery because she was so excited to go door to door and pick out a treat! I bet next year will be even more fun with both girls just loving it!
Anyway it was cute to see the reaction of some people when a duck and a skunk showed up at their door! Now if only I could have convinced Stephen to dress up as the farmer!

Happy Birthday

2009-11-07T20:38:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Avery's birthday! I can't believe she is already 3! She is just so full of fun and life and had a wonderful time being spoiled by her family and friends. We ate at Red Robin (her request which we supported with much enthusiasm) and had cake and ice cream at home and opened lots of presents. She got a guitar (which she had been asking about for quite some time....maybe we have a future musician in the family?!) and some princess hair accessories (blow dryer, curling iron, etc - yes she does my hair everyday now) and a cash register with fake money from Grandma Hawkins and many more presents. She loves to go around the house and "buy" lots of things with her money. She also kept asking if everyday after her birthday was still her birthday because she wanted to open more presents and eat at Red Robin again. I told her it would be fun if everyday was a birthday, but that the next presents will have to wait for Christmas and that we could make great burgers at home! Anyways we just love her and had so much fun watching her enjoy her special day!

We love you Sissy! Happy Birthday!

Our park days are almost over.....

2009-10-22T11:02:00.000-07:00

Here are few pictures of the girls at the park. I'm sad to say that I think it will be one of the last this year....at least without the yucky snow (why do I live in Idaho again?) Anyways, the girls just absolutely love the park so I snapped a few pictures of them playing. Megan will literally jump out of my arms and crawl as fast as she can to the stairs and slide! She thinks she is bigger than she really is! Avery loves the sand and I thought of putting one in our backyard, but then remembered how gross they really are! (why do I let my kids play in them again?) Anyways, enjoy!

The Moment We Have All Been Waiting For....(Okay maybe just me!)

2009-09-23T14:39:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of the cute little house that we just bought! We get to move in this weekend which is coming up sooner than I thought! (Yes, you can all come over to help pack and clean!) I think today I am most excited about the big back yard (1/3 acre to be exact!) Tomorrow I'm sure I will be most excited about a dishwasher, and then the next day it could be the third bedroom, and then ....... Did I mention that I am so excited and can't wait to decorate it!

Part of the front

The other part of the front and the two car garage!

Back of house

Dining area looking out to back yard

Kitchen

More kitchen - looking into family room! The fridge will be on the left - should be in today or tomorrow! Can't wait for top-notch matching appliances and the huge corner pantry!

Family/Living Room

Bathroom - the shower/tub is to the left and the laundry is through the sliding door

Extra big storage room in garage! Now I have no excuse for food storage.... a good thing right?!

Oh and I forgot to take pictures of the bedrooms, but I'm going to blame it on the fact that I was chasing after my almost three year old and my 10 month old! They can't wait to move in too!

And for your convenience we are registered at Home Depot and Lowes and we will be home anytime for you to drop of the house warming gifts or you can always just mail them! Ha Ha

Another Tag

2009-09-17T13:38:00.000-07:00

I have been meaning to do this tag for awhile so here it goes....

*What is your current obsession? Getting stuff ready to move into my new house and wondering how I will decorate each room.

*What do you hate (or dislike) the most that everyone else seems to love? High-heel shoes (okay most guys probably don't like these either....) For some reason I am so clumsy with them on! I like the way they look just not the way they feel when I wear them! Although I've always wanted some sexy red high heels for fun! Someday if I get enough practice walking with some on then maybe I'll wear them out in public!

*What's for dinner? Stuffed Green Peppers, salad and fruit! One of my fav's

*What would you eat for your last meal? Something italian

*What was the last thing you bought? milk - we go through a lot!

*What are you listening to right now? Avery coloring on one of the boxes that we just packed.

*What do you think of the person who tagged you? Well, where do I even start?! Lindsay is amazing and so fun to be around! I love how she loves my girls and how they love her back! She is so thoughtful and always makes me feel loved and would do anything for me and my family! We love you Linds (and Ronnie!)

*If you could have a house fully paid for and totally furnished anywhere in the world, where would it be? Somewhere tropical so that I could vacation there anytime!

*If you could go anywhere for the next hour, where would it be? Somewhere outside - maybe on a hike or a walk on the beach.

*What is one of your hobbies? I love to read.

*What are three things that annoy you most? When people don't take care of their children (like leaving them in the car to run into the store when it is hot outside...), a messy unorganized house - but only my own (I could care less if it was someone else's house), and rap music.

*What is your favorite color? it depends on the day...today it is purple

*What is your favorite item of clothing in your wardrobe? my cotton capris = so comfy

*What is your favorite fruit? Pineapple

*What inspires you? Music.... I've always wanted to be a great piano player and I am slowly fulfilling that dream and realizing how healing and inspiring it is to not only me, but my family as well!

*Who was the last person you kissed? Stevie - he had to go back to work from his lunch break.

*What are you currently reading? The Storm Testament Series

*What delighted you the most today? Watching Avery dance and sing at the top of her lungs in the dollar store while Megan giggled!

I tag...
Brie, Jennie, Mom, Ashley, Becky, Marie, and anyone else who has the time to do it!

My two too-cuties!

2009-08-25T13:47:00.000-07:00

Don't you just want to give both of them a big squeeze?!!!

Boy Have We Been Busy

2009-07-08T05:57:00.001-07:00

So I have a billion things to post because we have been busy having fun, visiting family and accomplishing new skills. Here it goes:

I'll start with Father's Day. Here are some cute pictures of Stephen with the girls.

We got daddy a punching bag and some golf stuff for Fathers Day. He loved it!

Next we have Avery learning how to ride her bike. Okay so it was more like mom and dad pushing her on her bike because her legs weren't quite long enough to pedal the whole way around. Maybe next summer sis!

If you didn't notice, dad made sure that Avery was complete with safety gear: long sleeves, long pants, high-top shoes, elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards, and a helmet. Whew....no wonder she couldn't get going........!!!!!!!!

Then we have the wonderful day of the 40 mile relay race "To Bone and Back" that Stephen accomplished with some of his family and friends. Each member ran 5 miles, which wasn't an easy task because it included both uphill and down. They completed the race in just under 5 and 1/2 hours and the average team mile was about 8 minutes! Talk about speed! They placed fifth out of over 35 teams! Congratulations!!!!!!

Here is a picture of most of the team that ran. From left to right Jessica, Russel (both friends of Stephen's), Sarah, Josh(neice and nephew), Rhonda(sister), and Stephen. Not pictured is Rhonda Hobbs (also a friend of Stephen's)! All I can say is that we are proud of everyone! Thank you for coming and participating and making us all proud!

Here is a picture of the sign that the girls made for daddy. We saw him at the end of his leg and held up this sign to cheer him on! He was the 7th leg and we were so glad to see him finish and pass the baton on to Russel who ran the 8th and final leg!

(The sign was really cute! It included each girls hand print and the message "Go Daddy" and the artistic abilities of Avery on top of it all!) Again we are so proud of you Stephen and we love you! Can't wait to see you do it again next year! All of your months of training paid off! Keep it up!

Next we have the lake that was practically in our front yard because of all the rain. This is the church parking lot across from our house and the huge puddle that was in the middle of it! Stephen and Avery decided to play in it and had lots of fun! It was really cute! The deepest point was almost to Avery's waist! She loved it and I had fun watching her and daddy play!
Her pink shoe floating away!

We also decided to visit the Zoo and ride the train at Tauphus Park on one of Stephen's day off! We had a good time!

What does the alligator say? Chomp, Chomp!

Avery was the conductor and sole passengar on this train! Watch out! Chug-a-chug-a-choo-choo!

And in the midst of all this craziness and fun, little Megan decided that she would start standing up! She is becoming quite a pro! Just one more thing for me to be proud of (and worry about...)! Good job Megan! Hold on tight!

And last, but not least we were able to visit Grandma and Grandpa Hawkins and other family for the 4th. We had so much fun riding the carousel, going down the slides, swinging on the swings, splashing in the water at the splash park, launching Grandpa's rocket, playing Bocce ball, visiting the pet shop, playing on the train slide at the mall, eating good food and enjoying each others company. Now let's just hope that we don't get the chicken pox!

2009-06-20T19:33:00.000-07:00

I just had to share the creative choices of clothing that my two year old has lately been coming up with! Sometimes it takes all my will power to not laugh...and on most days I can convince her to change when we have to go out in public!
A long sleeve onesie and swimming shorts all underneath a swimming suit and a pillowcase for a hat...

Pajamas and rubber gloves...

A shirt, diaper, backpack and daddy's bike helmet.....(she told me she was ready to go to school!)

Her duck costume for Halloween this year....(Thanks Grandma!)

And of course she can't exclude her sister so here she is with Megan and toy buckets on their heads, pajamas, and blankets underneath so that they can "wrap up like burritos"

I love what she comes up with. I'm thinking a box of dress-up clothes for Christmas would be a great gift!

Books, Books, Books

2009-05-22T22:31:00.000-07:00

I think I have every book in my house memorized, or at least close to it.....so I'm just wondering if anyone has any recommendations of what to read next. I just got done with the Harry Potter series again and before that it was Twilight. I am up for anything. I love to read, but I'm stuck. My two year old would tell me to read "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" or some Berentsein Bear book, but really I already read those two, no four, okay more like 20 times a day to her! I wonder where she gets her love of reading. Okay so seriously, if anyone knows a good book send it my way!

Trip to Salmon

2009-05-14T19:30:00.000-07:00

Here are some fun pictures of our trip to Salmon! For some reason I don't have a picture of Grandpa Hawkins! Sorry! We had lots of fun playing at the park and on the tractor and down at the river and with the cousins! Can't wait to go back!

Easter

2009-04-18T06:42:00.000-07:00

We had a good Easter with good food and good company and good reminders of the Savior. And thanks to some wonderful friends, whose camera batteries didn't die, I got some wonderful pictures of Avery-Ann gathering eggs!

Birthday Ideas!?

2009-04-02T16:19:00.000-07:00

My Stevie is having a birthday soon! I never know what to get him or do for him! Does anyone else feel the same way? Boys are so hard to shop for! Ideas anyone?

My mommy days keep getting better!

2009-03-27T12:25:00.000-07:00

I think I am the luckiest mom in the world. I'll give you two reasons (of course I could probably give 4302 reasons, but that would be going way overboard...) First of all, my two year old told me something this morning that just made my day and made me want to bottle her up and keep her young and cute forever. After I had showered and got ready for the day, she came up to me and gave me a hug and said, "You are so beautiful mommy!"

My second reason is that I get to wake up every morning to the cutest, sweetest coos and babbles and smiles that come from my 4 month old! She sleeps for 10-11 hours straight and I am just amazed every morning that we all are rested and happy and ready for another wonderful day together! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I love you my sweet little girls!

ModgePodge

2009-03-14T20:47:00.000-07:00

So I just finished my first modge-podge project. I gave our ROBERTS family blocks a new look.....it only took me about three weeks....of course I could only work on it for about 15 to 20 minutes a day because my two year old wanted to help every time I got it out. (Now if only I could get her to be that excited about picking up her toys everytime she got them out) I guess I should just pat myself on the back for getting it completed!

Identical?

2009-03-05T21:10:00.000-08:00

People always tell me that my little Megan looks exactly like Avery-Ann did when she was a baby? What do you think? Who is who?

Upcoming Anniversary

2009-02-18T20:14:00.000-08:00

Okay, so every year for Stephen and my anniversary we switch as to who is in charge. This year it is my year and I am at a loss of what to do. Our anniversary is in two days and I still don't have a clue....I know I can't be gone too long from little miss Megan and since we haven't won the lottery yet I need somewhere or something affordable to do. Does anyone have a good idea? Help me out here people!!!!!

A Valentine for Grandma And Grandpa

2009-02-14T11:55:00.000-08:00

I'm the cutest, most sweet Valentine you will ever see. I love to give hugs and cuddle and I'm even starting to laugh!

Cheese! Thank you so much for the coloring page Valentine that you sent to us Grandma and Grandpa Hawkins.
Do you think that pink is my color?

A little something to say thank you Grandma and Grandpa. Oh and of course I know my ABC's!!!!!

Your BEAUTIFUL Eyes

2009-02-12T04:29:00.000-08:00

Avery-Ann your beautiful big eyes are bright blue,
They sparkle, they shine, so lucky are you
And Megan we wonder what will it be
Brown like your daddy's or blue just like me,
Either way, we don't care, we just want to say
That we are so privileged to have you both every day

These Things I Love About You.....

2009-01-23T15:59:00.000-08:00

My Sweet Baby Megan,

These things I love about you....
1. The way you smile with your whole face. You crinkle your eyes and nose and open your mouth as wide as can be.
2. The way that you always smell so good and sweet.
3. The way that you coo and babble all day long to anyone who will listen.
4. The fact that you are sleeping through the night and have been since 7 weeks old. Thank you!
5. The cute way that you suck your thumb. The minute you lay in your crib, your thumb goes straight to your mouth.
6. The way that you let your sister maul you with hugs and kisses and don't mind that she does it and how much you love her back.
7. The way you make our family so much better and remind us of the simple, precious things in life and that families really are worth being together forever!

My darling two year old Avery-Ann,

These things I love about you....
1. The way that you are so full of life and energy. Sometimes you wear mom out, but is sure is fun to see you climb and run and dance and jump and climb and run and dance and jump some more!
2. The way that you are talking and making sentences and asking so many questions. Curiosity brings out a lot in you! You know your ABC's and the numbers 1 through 12 and recite them everyday.
3. The way that you sing, sometimes at the top of your lungs.
4. The way that you put your baby dolls in "time out" for not listening or behaving and then explain to them why they are in time out and what they can do to be better! (You don't miss a thing.)
5. The way you love your baby sister and can't wait until she wakes up after each nap so that you can hold her and give her "eskimos" and take pictures with her.
6. The way you love your daddy! Everyday when he comes home from work is like Christmas for you! You run to him and give him big hugs and kisses and practically never leave his side until bedtime!
7. The way that you love the simple thing in life....like whip cream!!! (watch the video below)

My wonderful hubby who couldn't get any better,

These things I love about you....
1. The way that you still surprise me with random gifts or thoughts as if we were dating.
2. The way that you love your little girls and can't wait to come home to see them. And the way that you play with them and spoil them and especially the fact that you say you want all girls! (Although, I bet you really want a boy too! I know I do, so that I can have a little copy of you running around too!).
3. Your sense of humor. It is never dull around here; that's for sure!
4. The way that you work so hard for us and the way that you insist and like that I am home raising our children! Thank you!
5. The way that you treat me and respect me and demand that I take time for myself often!
6. The way that you help out around the house and share jobs with me so that it makes my life easier and lets us do more as a family together!
7. The way that you still love and hold me and treat me as the most amazing thing in the world! I love you too!!!!!

Tag! You Are It

2009-01-22T13:52:00.000-08:00

Apparently I have been tagged. Thanks Linz. I think the only rule is that your answers have to be one word. Okay here it goes...... by the way, tag reminds me of my sweet little Avery-Ann who is into games that involve running and chasing and screaming. We often play "tag, you are it" throughout the house. It gets some of her energy out and gives me a great workout! I can't wait for spring and to be outside again...... Anyways, back on task..... here we go again.....

1. Where is your phone? Purse
2. Where is your significant other? CAT
3.Your hair color? blondybrown
4. Your Mother? Sweet
5. Your Father? Intelligent
6. Your favorite thing? Family
7. Your dream last night? Crazy
8. Your dream/goal? Travel
9. The room you're in? Family
10. Your hobby? Crafts
11. Your fear? Clowns
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Wealthy
13. Where were you last night? Groceries
14. What you're not? bold
15. One of your wish-list items? Europe
16. Where you grew up? Idaho
17. The last thing you ate? Chocolate
18. What are you wearing? Scooters
19. Your TV? Off
20. Your pet? None
21. Your computer? Dusty
22. Your mood? Relaxed (both kids are asleep!)
23. Missing someone? Hubby
24. Your car? small
25. Something you're not wearing? Sweater
26. Favorite store? Old (Navy)
27. Your Summer? Awesome
28. Love someone? Yessireeeeee
29. Your favorite color? Lots
30. When was the last time you laughed? Morning
31. Last time you cried? Forget
32. Something you crave? Fries
33. Why you blog? Fun

I tag: Mom, Becky, Ashley, Gretchen, Brie, Jen, Chalice and whoever else feels like being cheesy!!!

A few of my favorite things....

2009-01-15T13:20:00.001-08:00

I have been having so much fun reading loads of other people's blogs and stealing their ideas, so I thought that I would spice up my blog by adding a few of my favorite things (thanks Linz for the idea!).

#1 - my family of course..... two beautiful little girls and a wonderful husband that loves all three
of us more than anything. Boy is he outnumbered!!!!!

#2 - Olive Garden.....when you're here, you're family.......what more needs to be said?

#3 - Old Navy..... you can find me shopping here if there is any money left over to spend on myself!

#4 - Country music ( and lots of other genres) ..... call me cheesy, but I love almost every country music artist and their music. Top of the list as of now is Carrie Underwood. (click on her name to watch her video "So Small")

We finally did it!!!!

2009-01-13T12:32:00.000-08:00

Okay so it might not be too exciting, but we finally made a blog. A lot of people have been wondering and asking and even begging us to do it, so here it is! Sheesh, it is like I have a two year old and a two month old to take care of or something......No really we are excited about this and we will try to update it as much as possible.