Pa and the LEVY

Pa has been here for the last week helping out with the kiddos! Taija and Luke LOVE when Pa visits...and even Mika warmed up to him! One of Pa's favorite things to do is take Taija to the levy. This time I sent Justin with them to document what it is they do there...

Mika's Newborn Pics

Our wonderful photographer (Katie Joy Photography) took some adorable pics of our cute little Mika....ENJOY!

EASTER 2012

This year Easter was so much fun with the kiddos! Both Taija and Luke LOVED going through their baskets...Luke didn't really understand the whole FIND the egg concept, but enjoyed eating the candy.

BEACH DAY with Grammy and Kate

Grammy and Kate's vacation out here overlapped by two days...so naturally one of them had to be spent at the beach! It was Mika's 1st time at the beach! Of course her being a Floridian she LOVED it!

Swim Lessons with Auntie Kate

While Auntie Kate was here she took the kiddos to swim lessons! Luke LOVES the water and showed Kate how it's done. Taija is our little fish and has done so well in her lessons!

Mika Pictures

Mika Kate Robison

Mika Kate Robison (pronounced Meek-ah) was born at 1 pm today. 7 lbs 11 oz. Mommy and baby are doing wonderfully well.

Splash Park 2012

We were frequent visitors of this cute splash park last year...but sadly I haven't taken the kiddos since Luke was just a newborn. Yesterday I decided to change that!! We hit it just right! It had been raining most of the morning, but being the observant mom that I am didn't pay much attention to it until I was walking both kids out the door. To prevent an absolute meltdown I told Taija we would drive over there, but if it were raining we couldn't get out of the car. Lucky for us we got a solid hour and a half of no rainclouds! We were the only ones at the park for a good 45 minutes!

My BIG Girl

We haven't been the best about getting Taija to ride her BIG bike...she usually asks to take her little one and since it's easier for us we let her. Well, all that has changed! Taija is a PRO at her big bike. It took her a bit to figure out she couldn't peddle backwards since that was her brake, but she now has it down!




*And I just need to give a shout out to the WORLD'S BEST DAD! Justin puts in long days at the hospital/clinic, but when he gets home it's all about playtime with the kids! As you can see they LOVE playing outside with Dad and Justin constantly amazes me with his desire to spend time with us! Most days he has to put in a few hours of study time after the kiddos go to bed, but he always makes sure while they are awake they have his undivided attention! LOVE you babe!

Beach Day

Finally we were able to have another beach day...it's been almost 2 months since the last time we went!! It was perfect! Luke and Taija LOVED playing in the water, although by the end they were my little popsicles!

Daddy Playtime

The other day we let Taija pick out a special treat...and she picked popcorn! Which happens to be one of Justin's favorite treats. So, every so often right before bed we have a bit of bonding time with daddy as both my kids LOVE popcorn

Valentines Day and Playdates

Earlier this week we were able to get out and enjoy some cooler weather (upper 60s) at the park with some friends. Taija and Luke LOVE playing at the park!



Yesterday being Valentines Day we had a very special preschool day with Taija's friends Ella and Ellie.


And for my Valentines gift Justin made up some cute little cut outs of the kiddos' hands with pictures of them doing there 'Love you THIS much' and squeeze with kisses...here are the pics he used!

We survived!

The month of January has been a tough one for our little family...mainly because Justin has been working A LOT! This was his surgery rotation and he was with a trauma surgeon who is a workaholic! It was a great experience for him, but a LONG one for us. Most days he didn't get home until bedtime...if he made it home at all! But we survived and since I hadn't taken any pictures I thought I had better take some last night so that I didn't completely miss this month. The kids and I spent many evening playing outside in the dark...they LOVED it. The weather has been perfect - mid 70s so not too hot. Enjoy!

Lion Country Safari

While Grammy and Pa were in town they took us to Lion Country Safari. It was so MUCH FUN! First, there is a drive-through safari where we were able to see ostriches, giant tortoises, different types of deer, giraffes, camels, rhinos, and of course lions! While that was fun, the amusement park was more of why we came. Taija was able to go on a carousel, the ferris wheel, a splash park, a pantoon boat ride...ride a camel, and feed the giraffes. I think Luke's favorite part was the cafeteria-esque restaurant...and NOT just because of the food. This kid was in heaven just people watching. We sat in our little booth for about an hour and the majority of that was Luke watching everyone! Here are some pics...ENJOY!

CHRISTMAS 2011

Christmas was so much FUN celebrating with just our little family in South Florida. We missed everyone in UT, but are so grateful for technology in that we spoke with everyone on Skype. The minute Taija woke up she couldn't stop talking about Santa and she was so excited to see what he brought her.




Our little family all ready for church...thanks to Nana for the Christmas dress. Luke also got a suit with a red and white striped tie, but due to his physique ties don't really work.

Pa & Grammy at the Beach

Pa and Grammy have been in town to celebrate Christmas with us (well, the kiddos really) and so the first day they were here we took them to the beach. Where else would you spend the day on the 23rd of December?? Daddy was even able to get most of the day off and join us!

Not sure what Justin is doing in the picture...sun bathing??