It's Official...

Well, for those of you who don't already know...we are expecting! Baby #3 is scheduled to arrive in late March of 2012. We are hoping to find out whether it will be a he or she in just over a week! We are very excited and a bit overwhelmed.

Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Diggity Dog

Yay for Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! We had Taija and Luke's birthday party yesterday and if I do say so myself it was TERRIFIC! It was held at the Robison Clubhouse and Taija's good buddies were able to come.
First off...frosting Mickey Mouse Cookies

Next, dancing with our Mickey Mouse-Ears

Singing the Birthday Song (we had an icecream cake from Coldstone - one of the BEST cakes I have ever eaten)!


Group pictures are always an adventure, there were 8 kids including my 2, but as you can see not all made it in...

Taija is 3!

Three years ago yesterday I became a MOM! It is crazy to think it has already been 3 years, but at the same time it feels like I have been doing this forever! Motherhood is so much harder than I could have ever imagined, but I wouldn't trade it for the world!

Taija is such a fun, energetic, mischievous, kind, happy child. It is so funny to watch her different moods, but watch out if she is ever woken up from her nap/bedtime. All I can say is she is worse than her father (although maybe not, I hear he was a pill to deal with too)! Taija is ALWAYS on the go...I don't think this child sits still for a minute. She still loves to play with her baby dolls and is quite the little mother. She likes to play with Luke, but only on her terms (which can create WWIII in my home at times as Luke is starting to have his own opinions that are very different from his sister's). Taija loves her special time with Daddy; workbook with special crayons, bike rides, tower building, etc. She is still Mommy's little girl and loves to help 'cook' but only cookies, cakes, and other fun things to eat.
I am sure if anyone saw her with her shirt off I would be turned in to child services. This kid is SKINNY! Taija wears 3T shirts, but is still in 2T shorts as any bigger falls right off her little bottom! Somehow she has more energy than any other little girl I know. She is currently taking a dance class twice a week and absolutely LOVES it! If you ever get the chance ask her to dance for you...it is HILARIOUS! Taija is quite the talker now and once she warms up to you she won't STOP talking. Whether it's telling you a story, what she did yesterday, or her trip to New York she usually has some pretty funny actions to accompany her talking.
TAIJA - you are such a joy in my life and I am proud to be your mother. At times you frustrate me as I know how smart you are and how much you understand, but pretend not to (I am sure this will be a sore point for years to come). I love when you play with your little brother and what a great big sister you are. Thanks for being a part of my family...I LOVE YOU MY LITTLE GOOSE!

NEW YORK CITY

Last week the kids and I had an amazing time in New York City!!! We only went for a few days, but they were a BLAST! Thanks to my in-laws for such an awesome experience! Taija was so funny...our hotel was right in Times Square and several times a day she would ask Pa to take her to New York (she thought New York was only down below on the streets)! The hotel was perfect, the food delicious, the shows were wonderful, and the sights were breath-taking!! One day we hired a driver to take us to lower Manhattan so we could see the Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center, the United Nations building, Wall Street, and so many other wonderful things. We even took the Staten Island Ferry so we could see the Statue of Liberty. All in all such a wonderful experience!
We were able to go see Central Park and take a carriage ride...so beautiful and peaceful. Interesting bit of trivia...the only natural landscaping in the park are the BIG rocks.

Luke and Grammy were good buddies on the trip!

Just outside our hotel...this was the first night we were there. By the weekend the streets were PACKED! It was crazy!

On the Staten Island Ferry...poor kiddos didn't have much of a cool weather wardrobe! At least it wasn't too cold - mid 50s!


I was quite spoiled in that we saw some pretty amazing shows. We saw Wicked, Lion King, Mary Poppins and The Addams Family. Not to mention for all but one of the shows we were 7th row in the middle section on the isle. The last one we were on the 2nd row to the left (not too shabby)!!! I am definitely planning on going to New York again, just maybe not for a few more years...

LAST Utah post

Since this is really the only record keeping I am doing for my family I need to add one last post from our Utah vacation!
On Saturday night we were able to catch up with our good friends the Call family...we love them and wish we lived closer! While we were there I was asking Katie how she cuts Johnny's hair and not only did she tell me...she cut Luke's hair! It was AWESOME!



We also spent some time up north with Pa, Grammy, Emily and Ryan. One evening we were able to go to the Davis County Fair that was just a block away from Taija's cousins' house!

More FUN in Utah

Taija had a blast spending time with her cousin Ari who she doesn't see too often since she lives in Bahrain.
Playin in the sprinkler



Utah trips are not complete without a camping trip!

Utah's HOGLE ZOO

SO I am FINALLY updating my blog with the last part of our UT trip...

Honestly after the Miami MetroZoo I am afraid it was a bit lame (especially since the only thing the Hogle Zoo has that the Miami one lacks is bears, but the exhibit is currently under construction). Taija was also SERIOUSLY disappointed with the giraffes!

But Taija and Luke both LOVED the carousal and the train




Taija's good buddy Alex (cute story...while we were walking out to the car I told Taija to give Alex a hug&kiss goodbye, so she hugs him and Alex turns to leave, but Taija grabs his face and plants one right on his lips! That's my girl!)

UTAH vacation...part 1

The kids and I spent the last 2 weeks in UT with family! It was so nice to be home and see everybody!

First order of business was to visit/meet our newest nephew! William Scott Robison was born on August 3rd and weighed 9lbs 1oz, 21 in long! He had some issues with his bilirubin count so we were so glad that he was finally home!


Next we had a dinner date with family and friends...Taija finally got to play with Ari!

Tuesday was such an AWESOME day! The Lucero family was able to seal Maria, Jazzy and Alex to them and I was able to be there! Such a wonderful experience....LOVE those guys!

Next up was the Salt Lake Temple and Gateway! Taija was so excited to be so close to the temple and kept asking to go inside!



Taija wasn't a big fan of the splash pad at Gateway...about halfway through she informed me she wanted to go to HER splash pad...

5 YEARS!

5 Years ago I married my best friend! It seems like yesterday that we were dating, but at the same time I don't remember life without him by my side! Life at times is hectic, but there is no one I would rather share it with...we don't always get much time just the two of us, but I wouldn't trade it for the world! Justin is such a loving husband, devoted father, dedicated student, and caring person. I am so proud to be his wife!

Our family has grown by 2 in these few years and it has only made my love for this man grow that much more! There is nothing more touching than to see your husband spend such special moments with your children!


So glad I have FOREVER with you BABE! LOVE you mostest!

Good Buddies

The other day while Justin was watching the kiddos he took these pics of them playing in Taija's tents

Taija's BIG GIRL BIKE

Taija just got a new BIG girl bike!! She doesn't quite have the hang of it...yet, but she LOVES it!

BATH time

No words necessary! Luke is now big enough to bathe with Taija...



Taija's bed time routine...reading the Book of Mormon

Cutest video...EVER!

Homemade OREOS!

Taija is my new little helper in the kitchen...she LOVES to make cookies. We made some homemade oreos the other day to take to one of my visiting teaching sisters who had a birthday.

Playing at the Beach...TWICE in a week

Last week we were able to go to the beach...TWICE! On Wednesday we went to the beach with some friends from church. Taija had so much fun playing with Ella and Emma. Justin was at work, so I was very hesitant to drag both kids out to Pompano Beach, but Krista (who recently moved here) agreed to tag along to help. Good thing too! Taija wanted to be in the water at all times, but Luke had to hang out in his pack-n-play.




On Saturday Daddy got to come with us! Yay!



Daniel and Krista joined us for this trip too!