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New Blog

2008-04-30T16:52:00.001-07:00

Hey Everyone.

I will be sending out an e-mail.. but for those of you check our blog.. I'll show you what we've been working on.

Take a look: www.4robinsons.com

Last Day in Pismo

2008-04-07T08:19:00.001-07:00

Our last day in Pismo was nice, although it went by too fast!

Pismo

2008-04-04T20:06:00.000-07:00

What a busy week! We are off again to San Luis Obispo for a wedding that I need to shoot on Saturday. After a 6 hour drive we finaly made it to Pismo around 5pm. After checking in we went a found a place to have dinner.

View from our room

Dinner

New Blog

2008-04-03T18:42:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Just thought that I'd share my new Photography Blog.. Let me know what you guys think!

www.andrearobinsonphotography.com/blog

Disneyland

2008-03-30T23:18:00.000-07:00

Our weekend started on Thursday, when we left with my parents to Disneyland. Only taking us an hour to get there, we started the trip by enjoying a lemon-berry slush from Sonic. Sam discovered these the day before we left Bakersfield, and Anaheim is the only closest Sonic to us now.

Our first Disney stop began at Downtown Disney... enjoy the show!

Disneyland is having a great deal right now, two parks for the price of one. CLICK HERE for more details.

Baby Update

2008-03-25T15:25:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Monday we met with a Doctor in Murrieta. To be honest, I was expecting the worst from my past dealings with Bakersfield doctors. When we got there, I wasn't impressed and the office staff which were abrupt in personality.

After a short wait, we met with the Doctor. She is a charming doctor who made excellent eye contact with me (that's a pet peeve of mine) , and was very polite to both Sam and Jacquelyn. She answered all of our questions and encouraged us to ask more.

We will be having another c-section birth which is scheduled early morning Friday, May 2, 2008. The birth will take place at the Ranch Springs Medical Center in Murrieta.

If this changes, we will be sure to let everyone know.

Hope all is well with everyone!

Jacquelyn's Dance Class

2008-03-12T15:11:00.001-07:00

Jacquelyn had another dance class today. But, this time we came prepared with ballet shoes, tap shoes, tights, leotards and a skirt. Who knew that we would need so much stuff? And, we still have to buy a tutu!!

Jacquelyn did better in class today.. although I still had to hold her .. she wasn't as clingy so that's nice. But, I really think she enjoyed herself when she was climbing on the door! =) Maybe we are in the wrong class..

Misc. Monday

2008-03-10T17:25:00.001-07:00

Jacquelyn's First Dance Class

2008-03-05T16:27:00.000-08:00

Today was Jacquelyn's first Dance class at the Diamond Valley Dance Acadamy. We thought it would be a nice experience for her.. I'm hoping within time she'll really love it..

Although, this was her favorite part. Getting the sticker.

A Day at the Park

2008-03-03T13:28:00.001-08:00

Well I have been horrible about keeping up with any of my blogs! So, once again I'll try and stay current. Saturday the 1st, I drove to Bakersfield to shoot a wedding, what a dress! You'll have to check one of the others blogs to see it. So, Sunday we decided just to relax! Well, poor Sam had a "honey-do-list" as well as one of his own! So it's a good thing we had planned to meet Jessica, Mike and baby Maddy at the park for a picnic, otherwise Sam would have just kept on working. Here are some photos..

Maddy just LOVES to swing!! She had the biggest smile!

Jacquelyn had fun too!

Then we went to one of my favorite places. Where I indulged in my all time favorite flavor - mint chocolate chip

One of Maddy's first bites of ice-cream!

She stole my ice-cream!! Good thing they are only a $1 on Tuesday's!

Feb. 16 2008 Continued

2008-02-21T08:56:00.001-08:00

Enjoying a walk down to the Santa Monica Pier

Scott shooting

Too Cool!

Isn't he handsome!!

Jana enjoyed a walk down to the beach

Looking at street vendors

Santa Monica Beach

Happy Kid - She loves Dan and Kalani!

Caught off guard

The photos below - Sam took, love his candids!

Not too bad for 7 months pregnant! - I think...

Keith David - You may have seen him in Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick

Feb. 16 2008

2008-02-20T19:36:00.000-08:00

We hope that everyone had great extended weekend. We arrived to Placentia on Saturday afternoon, along with Scott and Jana and Sue and Billy.

It was a special treat to see Scott and Jana together, usually they are traveling separate because of Scott's work schedule, although he will be retiring in a year so that may change. Thinking back, it's been around two years since we have seen them both together. We saw Scott last summer and Jana over Thanksgiving.

I was also able to meet Sue and Billy for the first time. Sue is Twink's best friend who I have heard about but never had the privileged of meeting. - Sue it was great meeting you and I had a lot of fun hanging out with you and Twink, and we hope to see you soon.
Jacquelyn immediately took to Sue! Blowing her kisses and following her around. She has great taste in people!

The special occasion for this get-together was to celebrate Grandpa Jim's 90th Birthday! His birthday is actually on the 28th , two days after Jacquelyn's, but we decided to celebrate it early, by enjoying a meal at the Anaheim White House.

I shot very little this weekend, so I borrowed some photos from Scott. Enjoy the show!

2-14-07

2008-02-14T17:53:00.000-08:00

Cool morning

Great Sunset

Our Weekend

2008-02-10T20:58:00.000-08:00

We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. We had to go to Bakersfield for a wedding to shoot. Our trip started early leaving Hemet at around 6:30am, arriving in Bakersfield at around 10am. I met with two clients before my wedding which started at 12pm. The reception luckily for me ended at 6pm, because I was exhausted!! This flu/cold thing is wearing me down. I have been living off of Tylenol and Halls for the last several days!

Sam drove which was nice, because I was able to take some photos along the way.

Jacquelyn enjoying the scenery

Gormon

Now, take a look at these phots which were taken approx. 3 miles from Gormon.

Heres Bakersfield, as we were driving down the Grapevine. Can you beleve the smog?!

The American Lung Association has rated Bakersfield the third most polluted metropolitian area!

Ugh

2008-02-08T20:40:00.000-08:00

Don't we look like we are having fun! Sam took this photo of us this morning. We have been sick now for about a week. I thought we had passed the worst of it early in the week, but the last two days have been rough. And, tomorrow I am off to shoot a wedding in Bakersfield, that'll be a long day!

Although, it doesn't look like it in the photo, that is a baby bump people! And, not a fat roll!!

In fact, I still have not gained any weight with this pregnancy! (knock on wood!)

We are now 27 weeks! The baby seems to be doing very well, she is very active! I felt like she had the hick-ups today.

Hope everyone is well.

Watch out Bo Jangles!

2008-02-06T13:10:00.000-08:00

Big Girl Bed

2008-02-03T08:04:00.000-08:00

Jacquelyn is making the transition from our bed to her very own bed. Last night was the third night, and she is doing well. Although, for the last three mornings I find myself waking up in there! I'm hoping that this will end by the end of the month...

Are you GREEN yet?

2008-01-25T10:53:00.001-08:00

I couldn't believe the statistics that Matt Lauer shared on the Today Show this morning.

Sam and I often talk about going GREEN.. it is certainly easier said then done. It's amazing how accustomed we have become to convenience! It's horrible.

So what have we done to go GREEN? Well here is a list of things that we are trying to do:

- Avoid using paper plates

- Avoid using plastic water bottles

This was/is extremely difficult! We always drink more when the bottles are chilled in the refrigerator. But, "Uncle Dan" has bought us a Brita Faucet Filteration System, and for the last two days we have been using it regularly.

- Avoid using aerosols

- Canvas Bags - after watching this segment we have decided to invest in canvas bags. I found these on-line ...

So, what have you done to try and go GREEN? One important thing to remember is that it takes time to go GREEN, especially for those who are like myself and enjoy the conveniences that life has to offer.

Like most things that we try and perfect, it will take time. Any effort we make will help.

Take a look at this video clip..

Finally, it's done!!

2008-01-24T11:36:00.000-08:00

I am always recommending everyone start there own blog.. but don't try and keep up with it while trying to move.

Our move is finally done!! Thank goodness! It felt as though we would never be moved. We were packing for weeks, disposing of anything that we felt we could part with! And, the trash! We had a pile of trash for the trash-man that was soo huge, the neighbors couldn't believe it! I guess we got a little consumed with what we "felt" was important.. then we said the hell with it! All for the best.

We moved down here to Hemet on Sunday, the 20th. We were able to pick up the moving truck a day early which was perfect, so Sam and I were able to load it in around 6 1/2 hours. Dan was able to meet us in Hemet, late that evening.. we all stayed at parents, seeing how our new home was unfurnished.

My mom made us a great breakfast (as she always does) on Monday, and the boys went off to unload the moving truck. Which took another day. On Tuesday, Sam and I were able to unpack the essentials and get things organized, that evening was our first night here.

All I can say, is thank goodness we moved on Sunday and not any later. There is a huge storm over California and particularly the areas that we travel on. Take a look at some of these photos taken of the Grapevine, it is completely covered in snow. (We have to take the Grapevine to get to 210 fwy, in order to arrive in Hemet)

I hope by Monday, things well calm down and we can return to our routine. And hopefully, I'll be more consistent with our blogging. Hope all is well with everyone.

January Updates

2008-01-08T17:35:00.000-08:00

We hope that everyone is having a great New Year while sticking to those ever so difficult New Year's Resolutions! =)

Speaking of New Year's Resolutions... one of my New Year's Resolutions was to start a new blog..

This blog has been referred to as the 365 Project... The objective of this blog is to take a photo a day! Harder said than done!

Check it out ... www.365therobinsons.blogspot.com

Also, you can view it , if you take a look to the right of your screen, under "Places to find us" there is a link " 3 6 5 Days "

We have some news that we would like to share..

As you know we are expecting a baby .. It was determined last Friday, that we will be having a girl! =)

Also, we will be moving back to Hemet! (Didn't we do this last year?) Well, it must be that time of year.. because we have the moving truck scheduled for January 21st.. All volunteers are welcome! =)

We look forward to seeing and hanging out with everyone again! That's it for now...

Some from today - January 8th

2008-01-08T17:19:00.001-08:00

Packing down Daddy's freshly filled hole.

Now, this is a working man!

Filling up holes in the backyard.

This was really cute.. grandma asked Jacquelyn where her baby sister is and she pointed to my stomach! =)

Great Photo

2008-01-07T11:09:00.000-08:00

Jana sent this over a couple of days ago..

Uncle Mike, Jana and Pat as little ones..

Thanks Jana.

Happy New Year

2008-01-03T17:05:00.000-08:00

Jacquelyn showing off her new sweater that Thia bought her. Cute smile until she realized that we were on our way to the Dr. office, where they said she has Bronchitis.

December Fun

2008-01-02T16:57:00.000-08:00

We wanted to share some photos taken over the holiday weekend, starting at my parents and ending with Christmas at Mike and Twinks. What we aren't showing is the great dinner that we had on Saturday the 29th for my birthday.. =)

Happy

2007-12-11T19:59:00.001-08:00

New Sweater

2007-12-11T12:30:00.001-08:00

Jacquelyn showing off her new sweater that Kaloni and Dan got her. She loves it! Thank you, it's very cozy!

Monday Morning

2007-12-03T11:17:00.000-08:00

Baby update

2007-12-02T16:15:00.000-08:00

This is our new baby!! We were able to see him/her sucking their thumb. The sex couldn't be determined just yet so we will have to continue to be patient!!

I haven't posted that I'm pregnant just because there's not too much to tell. I had wanted to wait for my Dr.'s appointment so that I could share all the little facts and growth updates but with everything going on, it has been a long wait. Well our appointment had finally come and unfortunately the only thing that I can share with everyone is that I'm 17 weeks.

The Doctor that we had an appointment with was very rude and took no time to tell us anything. He did not confirm our delivery date or take any time to answer any of our questions. I had to wait to write about it, because otherwise I would have been writing on my disapointment. All that aside..

* I suspect that I'm due around May 8, 2008 - I don't know this for certain because he never told me my due date!

* I suspect that the baby is doing fine - because he never told me otherwise

And this is all we know!! Needless to say, I will not be making another appointment with him!

Another appointment has been scheduled for the 13Th of December with another Doctor and we hope that it'll be a better experience...

Our Fairy is sick...

2007-11-30T15:25:00.000-08:00

Over Thanksgiving we thought Jacquelyn had caught a cold.. turns out it's pneumonia!! Fortunately it is a very mild case at that, nothing to get hospitalized over. It seems Jacquelyn has asthma, we had a suspicion about that earlier last year when we had to give her breathing treatments through a nebulizer. Although the Dr. assures us that it's caused by the poor air quality in Bakersfield and that she will outgrow it, it's still unnerving.

The last couple of days has been very rough, as we have been trying to break her fever. Today, is a big improvement. She's laughing, talking and smiling.. and back to following us everywhere!

Believe it or not, yesterday she was too sick to eat any cookies!! So, this afternoon she's making up for it.

F.Y.I.

Jacquelyn's height is off the charts!! She is 21 months and 35 1/2 inches tall!! And, she's in the 50Th percentile for her weight, weighing in at almost 26lbs.

Studio Fun

2007-11-24T19:06:00.001-08:00

21 Months in two days!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-22T08:55:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

We were able to celebrate a day earlier.. Here are some photos.. So, today we are just going to relax and have leftovers =)

Watch the waistline everybody.. A little STAT from the news earlier this week said that most people will consume on average 5000 Calories today!!

Sunday Morning

2007-11-18T10:34:00.000-08:00

Getting cozy with dad

San Diego

2007-11-15T20:08:00.001-08:00

We were invited to spend a weekend in San Diego with a two incredible people.. yes that's right my parents! =) It was there 19Th anniversary and we were so very happy to have spent it with them. Also, it was a great way to take our minds off of Sam's surgery that was a week-and-half away. Here are some photos from the trip.. 99% of all photos are complimentary of Sam =) Didn't he do a great job?!

Doesn't she resemble Mrs. Clause? =)

Welcome, Will!

2007-11-15T08:45:00.000-08:00

Baby Will was born ( 8lbs, 3oz) to my beautiful sister and her wonderful husband yesterday morning. Will is the youngest of six, and being the only boy he will have five sisters to mother him! =)

Will is also my parents eleventh grandchild!

Congratulations, Mike and Amy! We are so very happy for you.

It's Done! PHOTOS INCLUDED NOT FOR THE SQUIMISH

2007-11-09T18:44:00.000-08:00

Well, Tuesdays surgery was a success!! Both hips were replaced. The right hip was replaced first and took allot more time than estimated.

This hip was extremely ruined and already going through the median wall. In fact a portion of the head is still there, and used for "bone graph" because it would not dislocate and because there was nothing there for the "cup" to be placed in. The surgery nurse was afraid that because the length of surgery they would not be able to do the left hip. But, the Dr. really likes Sam and knew that he wouldn't be a "pain of a patient" , so they went ahead and did the left. From what we hear (hospital gossip), both hips being done at this hospital is a first , so on Wednesday before transferring out of ICU, he had an audience when he stood for the first time.

Sam was transferred out of ICU and into his own private room. Later that afternoon he was able to do some sitting in a "very uncomfortable" lazy boy looking chair, his blood pressure was a little low... Thursday, Sam was able to walk with the aid of crutches around 200 feet throughout the day. Toady's recovery was a little slower.. his blood count is still very low for him, as was his blood pressure earlier today. This caused him to be dizzy and not to be able to do any physical training..

Although, tentatively scheduled to be released on Saturday, he still has been unable to complete certain milestones.. so , he may be released at a later time.

Cool Morning

2007-11-05T08:12:00.001-08:00

Here are a few photos of Jacquelyn helping Sam clean out the car this morning.

Sam's Hip Replacements

2007-11-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

As many of you may know, that Sam is in desperate need of having both his hips replaced. That time has finally come!! =)
Tomorrow, both hips will replaced at the Valley Presbyterian Hospital, in Van Nuys. It's a short hospital stay and we are expecting to have him home by Thursday.
Joining us will be: Jacquelyn, Dan and my parents. I will post as soon as we get home and let everyone know how he is recovering.

Pismo

2007-10-02T16:38:00.001-07:00

Pismo was gorgeous on Sunday! Blue skies... not a cloud in sight.

Enjoying a cool morning

2007-09-15T10:37:00.000-07:00

Since the mornings have began to cool down we have been able to play with Jacquelyn outside, for several hours. This morning, we decided to shake it up and grab some coffee and head to the park.

The River Walk Park is a newer park, which was built around the same time that we moved out here. This morning, they had some remote motor boats in the water. Some of these boats went as fast as 49.3mph!!

After the watching the boats... Jacquelyn enjoyed doing one of her favorite things... The Slide

Java...

2007-09-06T19:36:00.000-07:00

Hot Day

2007-08-27T17:09:00.001-07:00

Jana's Visit

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Finally, a Family Photo!

2007-08-04T19:05:00.001-07:00

She's getting soo big!!

2007-07-29T12:35:00.001-07:00

Hemet

2007-07-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

We went down to Hemet last weekend to visit my parents and to attend Leah's bridal shower.

Bonding

2007-07-12T14:35:00.001-07:00

Scott's Visit

2007-07-12T13:48:00.000-07:00

Wow! Almost a month has gone by since our last post. Better late than never!

Scott came down and visited us for several days. It's been about a year since we saw him last. We were able to take a trip down to the Santa Barbra Zoo on Tuesday. Here our some pics from his visit...

Keep checking back.. we'll be adding more photos.

Father's Day

2007-06-17T19:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!

To all you father's out there, we hope you had a great day!

We were able to use this day to travel to some of the surrounding areas, here in the Central Valley. Although slightly cooler in temperature by 10 degrees, and greener, the shopping still needs help. After vising Camarillo, we ended the night with our famous BBQ chicken, rice, and grilled corn - on - the - cob.

Here are some photos ...

First Post

2007-06-17T18:57:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone.

This blog has been created in attempt to stay in better contact with everyone. We encourage everyone to share their "stories" with us.