In one week I became a Mother in-law and a Grandmother

Last Tuesday the 21st my oldest daughter Kristine married her fateful love David. Then two days later she gave birth to their beautiful daughter Abigail Marie. Abi weighed 7lb 6oz and was 19.5 inches long. It was a magical week.

The wedding was splendid, very lovely and beautiful. My sister, her family and the beautiful lady that helped make the whole wedding possible, did an amazing job. It is good to have connections. I can not thank them enough.

We thought for sure Abi was coming the day of their wedding. Poor Kris was having contractions throughout the whole day. She even went into the hospital, but they sent her home, but by 1:30pm the next afternoon Kris was back in the hospital, this time to stay. She labored until about 1:30am the next morning, before the doctor decided it would be best to take Abi by C-section. Poor Abi's heart rate went up too high and stayed there. I did get the chance to stand at Kris's side and help her push off and on for about 2 hours, before they took her. What a wonderful experience. Kristine and David were incredible through the whole thing. They had an army of supporters and they did not turn away not one of them. The new family is very loved.

Mikie's band concert

Last night Mikie performed in a wonderful band concert. They all sounded fantastic. I'm very proud of Mikie, this is his fifth year in band and his fifth year playing the trumpet. Go Mikie!!! Plus he looks sharp. I aways love going to his concerts. It is a great way to spend an evening.

Mikie and the Evergreen High School Band were in a Band Festival today. Other then the marching part of the band, this is the first time I've gotten the chance hear them play in a concert like setting. They looked and sounded wonderful.

I'm very proud of Mikie, this is his fifth year playing trumpet and he is doing great.

Today David asked Kristine to marry him. Of course she said; Yes. We are all very happy and excited for the three of them. Yes I said three. Kristine and David are also expecting a little girl at the end of April or the first part of May. (Abigail Marie)AKA (Jellybean) We are very excited about that as well. You can call me Grandma Robin or Nanna Robin.

This has been quite the year for us. A new home, soon to be, new grand baby, soon to be, new son in-law, a whole new lease on life is the way I see it. 2009 has been good to us so far. I feel very blessed, even with the economy is in the crapper. If family and friends were equal to money, I'd be richer then Bill Gates.

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Two kids, two concerts, two different places, only one of me.

Both Max and Hope had concerts last night. Max had a band concert at a local middle school and Hope had a choir concert at her school. (AT THE SAME TIME... GRRR) So, needless to say Mike and I had to split up and each attend a concert with cameras in hand.

Mike and Mikie went with Max to his concert, while Kris and I went with Hope to hers.

Although I did have some camera troubles, all in all it went well. Hope looked great in the new choir robe, eventhough she hates it. They all looked and sang beautifully.

Max performed in another great band concert

Last night a few of the local 5Th grade bands performed with a local 6Th grade (Pacific Middle school) band and they all sounded great. Max once again looked very handsome and played very well. We all enjoyed listening to the bands play.

The evening wasn't without humor though. The 5Th grade students are used to playing a song from start to finish, so when the middle school band directors motioned for them to stop playing mid-way though a song they just kept on playing. One director after motioning several times, finally had to pick up the microphone and verbally ask them to stop. This was during rehearsal, before the concert began. This happened a few more times during rehearsal. It was quite comical. You just have to applaud their enthusiasm.

15 years

Saturday, yes Valentine's Day was Mine and Mike's 15th wedding anniversary. Mike and I went on a romantic dinner for two to Tender Green's, our favorite Chinese restaurant. Where we ate until we were miserable. Then we went to our friend Brian's, where we played Up-words (Mike won) and watched Youtube music videos on Brian's ginormous plasma screen TV until 11:30pm and then went home to an almost empty home. I very much enjoyed our time together and look forward to the year(s) ahead. I give much thanks for my Hubby and family. I feel very blessed and rich to have them in my life everyday.

Max's first band concert ever!!!

Tonight Max along with several other Burton fifth grade students played their little hearts out, after a long over do wait. I say that, because unfortunately the concert that was to take place before the Christmas holiday, was canceled on the count of snow. So needless to say, I and probably everyone else, were very excited to finally hear our kids play. Max sounded great, they all did. My only issue was the several hacking children that all seemed to be sitting behind me and not covering their mouths. Other then that, it was lovely. I love going to the kids concerts.

Cool day!!!

Today we met up with my nephews Tyler and Tanner at the skate park. It was colder then I think we all anticipated and before long it started lightly snowing. It snowed just enough to make the ground wet and soggy. Ick!!! Rumor has it, it is suppose to snow more Sunday and maybe even Monday. It was nice getting to send some time with the nephews. We don't get to see much of them during the school part of the year, everyone is to busy. Life is too busy. We will have to visit again soon. Hopefully with Jake Al and Dom too.

Mikie is back home...

Mikie's forth day in DC was all about the parade. Here at home we watched C-Span and all other channels covering the Inaugural Parade, in anticipation to see the EHS Band and Color Guard March, play and sing their way through the streets. Three hours of watching and eagerly waiting to see them coming down the street, so I could hit record on the VCR and all they got was less then 30 seconds of air time. Personally I was hoping for a couple of minutes or so. But from what I did see, I think they did a great job and I'm very proud of all of them. I certainly hope this was a positive experience and one they will be talking about for years to come. A huge thank you to all of the chaperones, teachers, and principal for bringing our kids home safe. It sure was great having Mikie home again.

Mikie's third day in DC...

I hadn't heard from Mikie all day, so I looked on the itinerary I printed off the website and found out when they would be back at the hotel and called him. He was the one to answer the phone. I asked him how Midieval Times was and he replied "it sucked". I'm not sure why it sucked, perhaps the show wasn't as good as the one he saw in California a few years earlier. IDK He seemed to be in a hurry, he was on his way out to enjoy the indoor pool, so our conversation was brief. I told him good night and that I loved him and I would be watching for him tomorrow in the parade. I hope the rest of his night goes better. He did say he took pictures to day. Whoo Hoo...

Mikie called me from a spaceship...

This morning at 8:00am our time, Mikie cheerfully calls my from his cellphone to let me know he is in a spaceship. They were taking a tour of the Smithsonian Museum and him and some of his friends were taking a ride in this ship. Unfortunately he had forgotten to take the camera I had sent with him, which had plenty of memory cards and plenty of batteries. That little stinker. Anyways, then he calls later from Toby's Dinner Theater, where he ate shrimp, prime rib and cheese cake, while watching Sophisticated Ladies. So far it sounds like he is having a wonderful time. I'm so happy he got the chance to go. I'm also happy to say the Pensky truck with all of their uniforms, instruments, and rest of their luggage made it to DC safe and on time. Great Job, Laura and Charlie...

Mikie has touched down in DC.

This morning Mike and I took our son Mikie to PDX airport. Where he caught his first plane ever and took it all the way across the US, to Washington DC. Where he and 149 other Evergreen High School Band and Color Guard students will embarking on the experience of a lifetime. On Tuesday the 20Th please join me in watching the Inaugural Parade. Where I will be eagerly watching for the Evergreen Marching Band and Color Guard to take to the streets and play and sing for all to enjoy. I'm very proud and happy that Mikie got this chance, and I'm sure there will be wonderful stories that can be handed down from generation to generation.

A special thanks to all that have worked so hard to make this trip possible. A thanks to all of the staff and chaperones in DC watching over and keeping our kids safe. A thanks to all of the wonderful people that stepped up and helped this once in a life time chance happen. And last but certainly never least a thanks to all of the hard working students. GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with y'all while you're away.