Hobnobbing with Celebs in Oklahoma City....

U2 Concert (opening group-Black Eyed Peas)

U2 Concert at OU

Okay, so maybe not "hobnobbing", but we did meet Fergie of Black Eyed Peas, and Keith literally bumped into Taboo (the American Indian member of the group) at the hotel brunch. I've always been thankful for having a husband who loves to research our vacation destinations down to the most minute detail, but when he told me we were staying at an Historic Hilton in downtown Oklahoma City I didn't think that meant the Black Eyed Peas would also be staying there. (Of course, we were hoping we would run into any member of U2.) Although Fergie doesn't look it in the photo she was very polite, as was Taboo. I was already bummed that Will-I-Am passed us in the lobby and we didn't get a photo. So when Fergie made her way through the lobby and out to the van where the rest of the group was waiting, I made Keith take a pic. As he was firing away with our paparazzi camera, she walked over to us, very politely shook our hands and asked if he could "at least take my picture where the sun isn't in my eyes". Then she struck her pose...and the wind blew my hair and I closed my eyes. Go figure. This photo would be deleted if Fergie wasn't in it!



Long story short...we had a very nice weekend getaway, enjoyed sleeping in, eating leisurely, and seeing U2 and Black Eyed Peas in concert. That was the longest I've ever been away from my kids (I know, I need to get out more), and now I know they are fine without me, and I am capable of being away without worrying too much. Keith's goal is to eventually take a week-long vacation...but that's a while off for now. :) The only thing that would've made the trip better is if Keith had met Bono or The Edge. Maybe another time.

Oklahoma City Memorial

Weekend Update

Here is your latest installment of "What's New with the Robinson Kids"

Eva and I were playing a board game The Grouchy Ladybug, while Dylan was coloring with markers. Mommy was re-reading the directions and rules...in my opinion it is a pretty complicated game for a 3 year old. I prefer the classics like Candyland and Hi-Ho Cherrio, but Eva insisted on this game. Anyway, while I was busy reading the rules, Dylan was busy coloring his nose....

More on our little monkey...

A few weeks ago while visiting Grandmommy, Dylan decided to jump out of the crib because he didn't want to go to bed. Actually, I think he fell out. He was pretty stunned when I found him on all fours on the floor. We hoped he would learn a lesson and be more careful...instead, a few days later when he didn't want to nap, he tried climbing out of his bed. Unfortunately, he is in the "fearless" stage of toddlerhood...looks like he might be moving to a toddler bed sooner than mommy would like! Yikes! Stay tuned for that story.

As you know Eva LOVES her dinosaurs, so much that she wants to sleep with them, along with her 8-10 other stuffed animals. There's barely enough room for her to sleep! I draw the line at hard, plastic dinosaur toys with horns and spikes. The other day when changing the sheets, I reached into one of the pillows to find her stash of hidden dinos. Sneaky little thing. When approached about said dinosaurs, her response was..."hmmm, maybe Eva put them there" She doesn't usually speak in third person ...unless she is caught red handed. :)

A few months ago we had our first movie night at home with Eva. She picked the movie at Blockbuster, The Tale of Despereaux (very cute). We made popcorn, had M&M's and "fizzy water". She enjoyed staying up late with Mommy and Daddy- so we thought. Every weekend after that we've asked if she wants movie night and her response has always been no. Tonight she finally revealed why she doesn't want movie night...because the big cat in the movie (Despereaux) is scary. Poor thing thought we had to watch the same movie! When I explained to her she could pick a different movie every time, she said "oh, yes, another movie night!"

Hope everyone is having a super day!

From the mouths of Babes

While I'm thinking about it....wanted to write a few funny things the kids have said (or in Dylan's case, the funny things he's doing...he is talking a little more every day though....he's coming around ;)

Eva today at dinner: "Dylan, you have to drink all your milk, see (gulp, gulp) I have to drink it all gone so my bones and teeth won't crack up! Wait, there's still more. (gulp, ah) There. Now my bones and teeth won't crack up."

Keith and I frequently call the kids our little monkeys, to which Eva always says she is not a monkey. Today, guess she wanted to make sure that I understand:
"Dylan is a monkey because he likes bananas. I do NOT like bananas, so I am NOT a monkey."


Eva's little shadow, aka, little brother Dylan: last week Dylan started copying EVERYTHING that Eva does. I do mean everything. Has advantages at times, like when Eva is cleaning up, or sits quietly at dinner. Other times, not so good...Eva doesn't like her food, Dylan pushes his plate away. (and you all know how much he loves his food!:P) Eva falls down. Dylan falls down. Yesterday, took the kids on a nature walk, and every time Eva stopped to look at something on the ground, Dylan stops to look at something on the ground even though he doesn't even know what he's looking at!



The gorilla: Dylan has a stuffed animal gorilla that he likes to cuddle and carry around. Keith and I were telling him to give the gorilla a kiss. So, he walks over to Keith and plants a big smooch on his lips!


We must live in a computer generated world, when a three year old "air-mouse clicks" her choices. No joke. When I asked her what kind of sandwich: "hmm, soy butter (holds out left hand) or peanut butter (holds out right hand)".....points finger to left hand and says in robotic voice "click-soy butter".

Eva's First Day of School

Eva had her first day at Sonshine School (mother's day out), and mommy was definitely more anxious than our baby girl. Seeing my first-born confidently walk into a classroom with her oversized backpack and lunchbox, find her name at her seat, proceed to sit, begin coloring, and simply say "bye, mommy", I felt both a sense of pride and a twinge of heartache. Okay, so it's only two days a week for about 5 hours, but still...

Thankfully, she had a wonderful time. Her response when asked what she thought of school: "Mommy, I want to go again and again and again!". Dylan enjoyed some time with mommy, but he also missed his big sister. I had to wake him from his nap to pick her up, but when I told him we were picking up "Ya-Ya", his little eyes widened and he smiled. They were so excited to see eachother, and Eva couldn't wait to give us a play-by-play of her day. She even admitted she only ate the jelly side of her sandwich! :) She had such a great day, I won't be as nervous on Thursday...maybe.

Eva, mommy and daddy are so proud of you, big girl!

Another year older...

...and yet I feel so young. Maybe it's the kids keeping me on my toes, or could it be the new 'do?



I had a very nice birthday weekend. Saturday, I got a much needed haircut that took a day for Keith and kids to get used to. I went shorter than originally planned, so when I walked in and they were waiting behind the sofa with gifts, not sure who was more surprised! Eva's immediate response was "get your long hair back". Don't think Dylan cared, or even noticed. :) After a few hours Eva said she liked it, but wanted to be sure I could still ride bikes. Not sure where she came up with that..kids are so funny. We had a fun weekend filled with all my favs: shopping, spending time with family, eating great food-cheesecake, wine, Thai on Saturday, grilled fajitas on Sunday. Think I put on a few pounds, but being with my husband and kids to celebrate all that the Lord has blessed me with this past year makes it all worth it. (just have to spend more time on the elliptical this week!)

Thanks Daddy, Eva and Dylan for making my birthday so special! I love you!

Our baby boy is growing up...

Hard to believe that Dylan is officially closer to two years old now. He turned 18 months on August 1st and mommy knows all too well how quickly 6 months will pass. He still likes to cuddle up with us...although, usually not for more than a minute..sniff,sniff. Then he's off to chase the cats or his sister. Dylan is totally into anything with wheels. It's funny to watch him push his toy vehicles around the house, and drive them on the walls and the cats. He also enjoys building block towers, coloring, playing in the mud, climbing and jumping on furniture, and trying to catch frogs! I cringe thinking about the daring and crazy adventures he will have as he gets older. I just hope and pray he doesn't share the same pyromania as his daddy!

Happy 18 months, Dylan!! We love you!