A compliment

This morning BJ's dental office entered a float into the Dixie State University Homecoming Parade. We've entered a few parades before and always have a great time. This was the first parade that the boys participated in. Usually they find a nice spot along the parade route with Nana and Papa to take full advantage of the candy-collecting. However, this time encouraged them to join us in the parade.

After getting them ready this morning I went into the bathroom to get myself ready. Knowing we were going to be riding on the float, I curled my hair a little more than usual. I also put on a bit more make-up, specifically I put on a little more eyeliner than usual.

When I walked out of the bathroom to head the kids to the car McKay looked at me and did a double-take. Then he said, "Mom, you look different than your usual self."

I asked, "What do you mean, McKay?" Thinking maybe he was trying to tell me I looked nice today.

He replied, "You look different...kind of like a witch."

"What?!" I said, rather horrified.

Once he realized he had made me feel bad he quickly backpedaled, "What I mean is that you look really pretty today, Mom."

I felt like a million bucks heading to the parade, let me tell you.

Robertson Family Photos 2013- up close

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lily walking

Robertson Family Photos 2013

As part of our Robertson Family reunion we got some new family pictures! It's a good thing too because we've had some major changes since our last round of photos.

Our reunion was up in Pine Valley, so the lovely and talented Katasha Conner of Infinity Imagery graciously came all the way up to do the photo shoot.

 

"B.Rae" and the crew

Dan, Angie, and Baby Mark "Dangie"

 

Becky and Todd "Bod"

 

 

Dave and Trisha "Dish"

 

Mom and Dad!

 

 

 

 

Popular

 

We know our kids love us but sometimes, based on their reactions you really wouldn't know it. For example, the other day McKay and Benson were over at Nana's house while BJ and I did a few errands. When we returned to pick them up, BJ walked into the house. When Benson saw him come in he let out a howl and shouted, 

"Not AGAIN!!!"

Guess we know who wins the popularity contests around here!

McKay's latest after church on Sunday:
(Background: McKay recently discovered the MegaBlocks Halo characters and plays with them all the time)

McKay: Mom, We sang about Halo guys today in Primary!

Rachel: What?!

McKay: Yeah, it went like this... "We are as the armies of Halo Men!"

Robertson Family Reunion

It's Family Reunion time! This was our first ever Robertson Family Reunion with all of my siblings being married. We spent a couple of days in Las Vegas at a great little resort "Cancun" that didn't feel at all like Las Vegas. It was really refreshing! They had a great pool and nice rooms with kitchenettes. We went shopping, ate at PF Changs and Maggianos.Yum!

Then we headed up to Pine Valley for a few days in our friends' cabin. It was so beautiful there. Lots of green trees and fields and so quiet. You could sit outside and listen to the breeze rustling the leaves. The nights actually got chilly and the stars were so beautiful. 

One morning we took a hike along the newly paved riverwalk trail. It winds along the stream that feeds from the reservoir. It was so fun to go together and enjoy the beauty around us. The boys were great little hikers too!

Eventually their legs got a little tired.

Here we all are at the reservoir. 

 

Benson really has a special affinity for Becky. He was so excited when he heard she was coming. I really think it has a lot to do with the time Becky spent with him when he was first born. She came for a month when Benson was a newborn and cared for him a lot while I was recuperating. Though he was tiny, I think he got to know her then and has always really loved her for that early bond they shared. 

On the trail with Papa, Todd, Benson, Daddy, and McKay

Afterward we all sat down for a nice drink together. Angie and Baby Mark also went on the hike which was really impressive! They both did great but Little Mark was very hungry afterward so they were feeding him while the rest of us were chillin' post-hike.