Saturday, June 06, 2009

Hello everyone,

We spent the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at T and Fenori's. T.L., J.A., Bean, Bug and Smidge were there, too. We had a great cookout for lunch and then Grandpa and I stayed with all of the grandchildren while their mommies and daddies went to play mini golf. We watched a fun movie and then spent the rest of the time outside. It was a very fun day! Here are some of the pictures we took:


Zoo enjoying his chips while waiting for the food to get done.

Bug with some chips of her own.

Bean on the swing set looking cute!

Deuce dealing with a fear factor!

A little less worry here! She got over it!

Lili posing for the camera.

Bean showing Grandma her hanging upside down skills!

Bug likes to sit on top of the bar!

Lili with a very cute smile - not posed!

Bug decides to show her upside down skills, too!

Deuce on the swings.

The older girls standing behind the younger girls.

Now all together! Deuce, Lili, Bug and Bean!

Grandpa sitting with the girls on the big swing. The younger ones were napping.

Bug with a questioning look here.

Zoo and Fess sitting in their little chairs watching for a train.

All little boy and so cute!

Bean, Fess, Zoo, Lili and Bug waiting for a train to go over the railroad bridge again.

Cutie Zoo in his little chair wearing his new little boy sandals.

Bean, Fess, Zoo, Deuce, Lili and Bug watching the train.

Bean and Deuce posing by the tree.

Bean, Deuce, Fess and Zoo having fun posing by the tree!

Zoo and Fess posing by themselves!

Bean, T.L., Fenori, Fess and T enjoying the beautiful day on the swing.

Fess standing and Bug and Lili playing in the sand box.

Smidge is up from her nap and having a snack.

Getting a drink from her colorful cup.

Lili, Bug, Bean, Deuce and Fess modeling their new jammies - so cute!

Bean showing that she can lift Deuce with Fess watching and T.L. on the computer.

Bug showing how she can lift Lili up.

Fess giving a kiss to Smidge.

Everyone trying to lift up Fess by her arms and legs - lots of laughing going on!

Smidge looking adorable, as usual!

Such big, blue eyes and a little grin!

Zoo sitting on Grandma's lap wearing his little boy Pooh jammies.

What a cute look! Wonder what she's thinking about here?!
Smidge walking around the furniture.


We had such a great time! The weather was beautiful! T.L., J.A., T and Fenori made it back in time to go for a nice long walk. The kids got to see a train go over the railroad bridge and back again. We even got to see J.A.'s dad, Grandpa Jim, when he brought their dog, Bea. We hadn't seen him since Smidge was born, almost a year ago. He was able to have lunch with us before he had to leave. It was a very fun weekend and now we get to go this weekend to see Bean and Bug in their Dance Recital. We will also celebrate Smidge's 1st birthday, which will be on 6/15. I'll certainly have more pictures to share then! :)

Have a wonderful weekend and remember to not allow yourself to be discouraged by all that's happening in the world and in this country. Just continue to stay in the Word and in fellowship with Him! He has a plan for our lives that involves blessing and not cursing, if we simply hear and obey His Word! DO IT!!!

Shalom in Him,

Robin

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Hello everyone,


Here are some pictures from our mini vacation in the Twin Cities. We were staying at the "Hotel TiniBrian" and were very blessed to be there!:D Brian and Kristine were so gracious to let us stay at their home while they were away. We all went to lunch at Moscow on the Hill in St. Paul on our first day, Monday, May 18. We have been there before and loved it. We were not disappointed this time either! Wonderful food and a great atmosphere. We didn't take any pictures because we have shared those before AND I forgot my camera in the car! Trust me - it was FANTASTIC!!! Here are the pictures that I DID get:



Greg, me, Roxy and Pastor at Fogo de Chao in Minneapolis. It's a Brazilian Steak House and if you are a meat lover, you'll LOVE it! If not, they have a wonderful, HUGE salad bar!

This is just a small portion of MY salad bar! (Don't like meat!:D)

We're looking at the picture on the wall of the Brazilian cowboys (Gouchos) who do the cooking of the meat.

Here are some on horseback! We loved it there, too!

This is of the buffet at True Thai in Minneapolis, one of our favorites.

Another view while filling up plates!

I'm not a buffet lover, so here is my choice - Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken - wonderful!

Here is Pastor at Union Depot in St. Paul where we went to eat at Christos Greek Restaurant in honor of Brian and Kristine who were in Greece!

Huge columns and the old clock.

Train mural on one of the walls of the Depot.

He won't REALLY get hit by the train!

Christos is located in the middle of the Depot.

Taking a picture by the Athens poster in honor of Brian and Kristine!

A view of the restaurant's other entrance.

Samson?!

The Greek buffet.

Another view.

And another view.

And still another view.

And another!

One more view - a lot of great food!
And MY choice - Phyllo wrapped Chicken and Spinach with Spiced Carrots - YUM!!!


We REALLY did do more than eat, but restaurants were a real highlight of our trip. We did a lot of shopping, finding some really great bargains, resting, watching baseball, hockey and basketball. A needed get-a-way! Can't wait to do it again!

I am really starting to enjoy the warmer weather! Take advantage of every nice day! Stay full of faith, full of power and walk in love - it NEVER fails!

Shalom in Him,

Robin