Monday, December 28, 2009

Christmas in Pictures

We had a fabulous week in Arkansas with my family! Everyone was there and we really enjoyed having an entire week together - we haven't all been together since last Christmas.

Here's a recap in pictures! (as always, click to enlarge)

We...


...played by the lake,


talked to the babies,


admired them,


passed them around,


snuggled them,


went for walks,


watched Quinn's dance moves,


laughed with babies,


admired these curls,


hung out on the golf course,


golfed in shorts (they knew we were from out of town!),


lost golf balls in the mud,


enjoyed the beautiful day,


loved being outside in December,


took hundreds of pictures of these babies,


watched them nap under blankies from Aunt Kelly,


cracked up at this boy in his jewelry,


appreciated his sense of style,


loved that he wanted to wear earrings,


got puked on multiple times,


almost floated away with 4" of rain! (you can see the red line where the edge of the sea wall is!),


were charmed by this sweet face,


watched Myla go from smiles to tears in a matter of seconds,


worked on the babies' neck strength,


opened presents,


sat by a cozy "fire",


got a PS3!!!,


cleaned up a big post-present mess,


oogled these blue eyes,


taught Quinn how to play foosball,


smiled at how cute this Nana and Papa are,


dressed up and went to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

and had an overall relaxing, food-, fun- and family-filled week!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Want to Win?!?!

Anyone want an HP TouchSmart 600? I DO!

So, I entered this contest. You should too! :)

PS. I've been reading MckMama's blog for a year and a half - it's great! She is a hilarious, honest, warm and witty writer...enjoy!

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Monday, December 7, 2009

CHRobinson Holiday Party

We had Ryan's company party on Saturday night. It was downtown at the Radisson (don't get Ryan started on the parking situation - let's just say it was a cold few blocks with my bare legs!!) There was a great buffet, desserts and then sliders and fries around 11. Ryan played a lot of blackjack but, despite winning lots of tickets for the raffle, didn't win any prizes. He was really hoping to win the PS3!

I wore one of the dresses I worked on this year!






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Thursday, December 3, 2009

NEW NIECE!!

We have a new niece! Lauren Marie Van Cleave was born at 12:28 today.

8lb 3oz
19.5"

She's beautiful!! I'm not sure I can wait until next Friday to meet her!



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