Fun! Fund! Fun!

The kids wanted to dress up as ballerina's. Don't they look so cute. Soren was insistent on dressing up also, and he wanted a dress, the girls said at least put him in blue. He also had to wear every necklace he could find.

Olivia and Tori on the roller coaster at My Waterloo Days. You should have seen Tori's face when that thing first took off. It kind of jolted and started kind of fast and I thought she was going to jump out of her pants. the rest of the ride both girls had a smile on their face the entire time.

Watching the Waterloo Parade. A very long parade (1 hour and 10min) and no candy.

Alli looks so ready for a great ride. This was before the ride started, when the man came by to check their seat belts he talked to Alli and she flipped out, started screaming, and climbing out of the ride. Drama, drama, drama.

Memorial Day & Nicole's Graduation

The Robinson Fam gathered Memorial Day weekend in Geneva Ill. for the celebration of my niece Nicole Renee Cisco's high school graduation. Here are a few of the events and highlights. Badmiton tournament. I am not even real sure who the winning team was. Kimmer and Rog the serious team did pretty well. Below you will see the team of Andrew and Kurt, that's a pair, the trash talkers. Kathy and Jenni (team not so good, but we had fun) held our own for two old moms with a few drinks in them.

The family at brunch the morning of graduation.

Kurt and his girls watching the badmiton and bags tournaments.

The girls taking a bath in the jacquzzi tub at hotel. When we turned on the jets the bubbles overtook them and they loved it.

The three piece band came over the sang Nicole her own graduation song. This was right when they came over and Nicole didn't really know what they were doing yet.

"Wow, I am soooo embaressed." We all laughed so hard, it was a wonderful moment.

The girls thought Cola's white dress was so pretty.

Nicole's room changer.
One of Nicole's guest speakers talked about everyone has someone in their life that is a room-changer. This person is that person that will change the feeling of the room when they enter and make things fun, exciting, different, and all around better. Later that evening Kathy asked Nicole who her room changer was and she instantly said "Kurt", didn't even hesitate. He was sooooo proud.

We are all so proud of our Cola and wish her the best of luck next year at SIUE. :)

Tori's Field Trip

Tori 's preschool class ended the year with a field trip to Hansen's Dairy Farm. I was not able to go, but my friend Karen took my camera and got some great shots for me. Tori had a great time, and when we asked her what her favorite thing was she said, "Milking the pretend cow, feeding the wallabys a dandilion, and eating ice cream. Too much excitement.

Counting, party, and sales.

I am amazed and have to brag a little. Kurt, my dad, and Allison were driving through car lots today and Alli started counting the cars; 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,18 Yeah that's right my baby girl counted from 2 to 13. I did not even believe Kurt and had to ask my dad. I will have to see if tomorrow she can do it again.

Tori and I had a fun day today at Fun City in Burlington. We went with Nana, Malorie, and Makala. It was a birthday party for our cousins Kaylie who turned 7 and Max who turned 2. We played games and bowled a game. Tori got a 61 and I only got 100. It was a very fun party and we enjoyed seeing our cousins; Kaylie, Jacquie, Max, and Brett.

I helped my mom with her garage sale today, my third in the last month. I am done for the year.

Tori only has three days of school left and then we will start our very busy summer; Tee-ball (which kurt is coaching), swim lessons, a class for me (my last to complete my masters degree), a vacation to Texas for a wedding, and I am very excited about school shopping in August.

Mothers Day

I got a wonderful gift from the girls and Kurt. A Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer. I know super exciting. I have been wanting one for months and just wouldn't go buy it for myself. I can't wait to make huge batches of cookies and lots of pumpkin bread.

Danny and Tori chillin'

swimming at the pool at the hotel in G-burg.

Preschool Graduation

My baby is going to Kindergarten. Preschool Graduation and program was awesome.
Tori had a whole entorage of family there to see her perform her songs.
Allison and Soren did not want to be left out.

Tori getting her certificate :)

Grandma and Grandpa and their girls

Proud Mommy and Daddy

Two preschool grads. Cousin Makala

Love ya Aunt Mel :)

Grandma Schrock, the girls, and Nana

The Graduate.

The hats were the cutest thing. Made with a string a square posterboard and a paper bowl.

Playset

Wow :) This was a huge task. I am going to give you some details, and yes I really did look in the book and counted the numbers.

4 boxes---1 booklet---81 boards---70 bolts---144 washers---1200 various screws.

All the boards layed out!!!
Saturday afternoon

Here's the tower, Tori was a huge helper.

It's starting to look like something.

I sat like this and pre-drilled boards for hours. literally :)

We can't wait. "When will it be done" We heard this

about a hundred times.

Alli got out her drill and wanted to help "fix"

Sunday night.

Finished product Tuesday night.

I have heard from some people this was impressive to have it done in four days.

It was all worth it to see the girls enjoyment to be able to play in our own yard.

Watching Alli climb the stairs and Tori learning how to pump on the swings is priceless.

Gymnastics recital

Tori had her end of year gymnastics recital.
Here are some of her best moves.
Bridge :)

Somersault :)

The class with their wonderful teacher.