Robertsons Galore

2.2.14: Superbowl

With Debbie in town for an overdue girls weekend, we were able to celebrate the Superbowl truly representing Seattle. Debbie had the girls (above Daphne, Fiona, Stella) make a Seahawks sign and made sure they knew when to celebrate. Turns out there were plenty of times to celebrate.

2.1.14: Brrrrr

On this beautiful sunny 60 degree day, we decided we best get bigger winter coats for Stella, Daphne and Fiona. While the afternoons are still lovely, the mornings have been in the 30's and our little girls chattering teeth became too loud to ignore. Turns out, buying winter coats in February, in Arizona, is a challenging task given the swimsuits are already on display.

1.26.14: New Goldfish

Today we got a surprise after swimming lessons, the girls graduated from being tadpoles and are now goldfish. Here Stella, Fiona and Daphne are proudly displaying their ribbons. I am amazed at how well they have taken to submerging their faces in water and bravely try whatever their teacher suggests. Very proud of my little tadpoles...oops I mean goldfish.

1.18.14: Hiking

Today we went on a REAL hike....a climbing over rocks, beware of the prickly plant, I think this is the right way to go...sort of hike. The girls (Stella, Daphne, Fiona) had so much fun and so did we. We took a few water breaks an lasted just over an hour. We even saw the inside of a saguaro cactus that had fallen over. Not too bad for our first hike through desert wilderness.

1.12.14: Swimming Lessons

Upon finding an indoor pool with fantastic reputation Daphne, Stella and Fiona are now officially enrolled in swimming lessons. It is extremely important the girls learn how to swim properly given we have a pool and are surrounded by friends with pools. We have tried swimming lessons twice before but both times the girls were too young to actually learn to swim. Previously the lessons were more focused around being comfortable in the water - and they are. However, now it is time to learn to swim, really swim. We are hoping to have good swimmers by summer.

1.5.14: Pizza

Tonight Stella, Daphne and Fiona each made their very own pizza. Their favorite part was definitely stretching out the pizza dough followed next by the munching of extra cheese. Stella made plain cheese, Daphne mushroom and Fiona broccoli. We even had enough for leftovers the next day.

1.3.14: Triplet Carts

Whenever the girls find three of something, they get really excited and declare them 'triplet objects'. With Nene in charge during the final days of winter break, the girls (Stella, Daphne, Fiona) went to a park to swing.

Then they decided to create a triplet slide

Finally ending at a grocery store with three mini-carts. This is a rare treat that only Nene allows. Mama and Daddy avoid the kid carts as much as possible because someone invariably runs into someone/something inappropriate. Nene is from out of town, so she seems less bothered by the onlookers.

12.27.13: Just one more book

The girls (Stella, Fiona, Nana, Daphne) trying to squeeze in some more Nana reading time before our final house guests leave the for the holidays.

12.26.13: Robertsons and Javelinas

With everyone together, we attempted the large family photo (Evan, Nana, Ragan, Brant, Daphne/Melissa, Kari/Fiona, Christina/Stella).

For the first time since living here, a family (~10) javelinas went running through our front yard. They are much larger than I expected and I was very thankful we were all safely inside at the time. Melissa noticed them first and yelled 'Pigs!' over and over again. Eventually the girls let her know they were javelinas and actually seemed excited to see them - me, not so much.

What do you do with all the boxes left over from Christmas? Why you make a five minute doll house that can be colored and decorated of course.

12.25.13: Christmas

The girls awoke to many wonderful surprises left by Santa including brand new Big Girl Bikes! This year he accidentally knocked over some of the candles in the fireplace. Next year the girls instructed us to move the candles too - as we already have to put the stockings on the floor so Santa isn't blocked from coming down the chimney.