My Oh My, The Time Does Fly!!!!!!!

I can't believe it's been almost a month since I last did an update. Things are truckin' right along here in "Robertson Land". We have been busy with all the normal things of life....teething, doctor's appointments, and the like!!! Randy is away on a military trip at the moment so things have been rather busy!!! He is due back sometime next week so we are all looking forward to his return. My goal is to get to bed early tonight, so off I go!!!!!!!!

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

Birthday Pictures!!!

If you've never taken the time to double click on a picture to take a better look, let me urge you that this is the post to do it. We captured some wonderful emotions from Connor and his smile, his laugh, his surprise, his wonderment are all so precious it will warm your heart. I know it does mine....So take a closer look and see what I mean!!!!!


Looks like Connor's going to have some fun presents to open!!! Would you look at all those birthday cards!!! Thanks everyone for remembering Little Bug's 2nd Birthday!!!


Oh my, where do I begin?????? How 'bout we start with the toys????? Yeah, that's the ticket, let's start with toys!!!!


Here we are celebrating Connor's birthday with Grandpa and Grandma-Nanny. We will be celebrating again with all my Robertson cousins in a few weeks.....Man, I love this birthday thing!!!


Gettin' comfy with my dad!!!


Horsin' around with my Daddy!!!! He makes me laugh so hard...I love him!!!


You gotta be kiddin' me.......That cupcake is not going anywhere near my mouth, it's got FIRE on it!!!!! No wonder I'm freaked out to eat food.....Who puts fire on food anyway???? Silly people!!


Hey now that's better, I'll just sit here and smile with my cupcake and with my Daddy!!!


I'll lick my lips like I took a bite, even though I didn't!!! Maybe next year!!!


Mackenzie sitting with her Grandpa playing Old MacDonald Had A Farm....Oh wait, I'd better smile, there's a camera near by.


I don't know why adults think that kids like getting clothes for their birthday... I was goin' in for a 2nd look to see if there was a toy tucked under that funny, white, noisy paper but sure enough, it was just clothes....But they were cool clothes....Camo pants just like my Dad's!!!!


Ok, can we get back to the toys now????? I sense a talking book is going to be under this paper. Sure enough....My first book reader with lights and sounds!!!


This is our infamous family birthday hat. In our house everyone, and I mean everyone (even the dog Abbey) wears this hat on their birthday. It's a little big yet for the kids, but through the years they will grow into it!!!


Showin' off my Birthday Boy shirt!!! There's no mistaking who's having a birthday!!!!


C-ya later....Thanks for coming to take a look at my birthday pictures. I had a great time turning 2. Here's to another great year......no hospitals and lots of milestones ahead for me!!!!

Lovebug Hugs,
Little Bug

Having Fun Playing Bouncy-Bounce....Sorry For The Blur!!!!

I know they're blurry, but c'mon how could I not take pictures of this happy little guy????

During a game of bouncy-bounce before bedtime tonight, Connor was in rare form. He loves to bounce up and down on our lap and he will laugh and shreek with delight the whole time. Tonight he was really goin' to town and smiling from ear to ear. Imagine me trying to snap a picture during this mayhem.....he's wildly bouncing, I'm trying to hold on to him so he doesn't go crash, bang, boom and then trying to stabalize the camera in the other hand. Hee Hee Hee.....what a scene, huh????? Anyway, I was feeling up for the challenge and snaped these pictures.......I know, I know they are blurry, but you can at least get the feeling of how much fun he was having on his big #2 birthday night.

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

Guess Who's Two??????

Happy Birthday To You

Happy Birthday To You

Happy Birthday Dear Connor

Happy Birthday To You!!!

Little Bug is turning 2 today!!!!! It's hard to believe our little guy has transitioned into a little toddler. He was happy and smiling today when I peaked into his room a little before 7am. He was showing off his new found skill of pulling up on his knees and trying to get out of his crib!!! Yikes!!!!! We are definately going to have to put his crib down to the lowest postion now. I've been trying to snap a good picture of him all morning but he is so active and moving all around that each one has turned out blurry. You'd think this big 2 year old had ants in his pants......Hee Hee Hee!!!! Anyway, if I get a good picture of Connor today I will post it later. Just wanted to take a moment to tell the world that our little miracle is 2 years old today. Thank you Lord for your continued miracles in Connor's life. More to follow when I get time...and pictures too!!!!

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

Happy New Year........2008!!!!!!!!

As you can tell we have been VERY BUSY since the week after Thanksgiving and we have neglected to update the blog. SORRY!!!!!!!!!! We have had many fun visits with family and friends and lots of trips back and forth doing this and that!!!! I'm sure you are all waiting for pictures of the kids at Christmas. Well, we do have some pics, but we just need to find the time to sit down and download them. We have also been battling teething with Mackenzie and 2 year molars with Connor. Yikes......We've had fussy babies and sleepless nights....UUUGGGHHH!!! Anyway, we do hope that everyone had a memorable Christmas and fantastic New Years!!! I will be posting in the next couple of days with more info and lots of pictures.

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

Guranteed Laughter Ahead!!!!!

Ok, We've really gone nutty this time, or shall I say "elfy"!!!! No matter how "elfy" you think we are, it will be worth a huge pile of laughter if you click the links below......Be careful...... You might get "elfed" too!!!!! Remember to turn up your volume and definately watch both links.

Thanks Sarah for this cute idea!!!!!!
Be patient, it may take a minute or two to load.......but it will be worth it!!!!!!!! Hee Hee Hee!!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9620287855
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9619300321

Lovebug Hugs,
Elf Randy
Elf Lori
Elf Little Bug and
Elf Sweet Pea

Pictures That Will Make You Smile!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!


Hey....Don't take my turkey and don't even think about swiping my mashed potatoes and gravy!!!


Mackenzie's pretty in her special Thanksgiving dress!!!


These two munchkins just make me smile....Both are little miracles to be thankful for!!!!


Pooped out from a busy day!!!


Smiles follow Mackenzie wherever she goes!!!!!


Ahhhhhhhh, just resting for a bit!!!


Morning music time with Daddy!!!


I love profile pictures...there's a sweet innocence about them!!!!


You'd think she'd be used to all the picture taking but she still gets that "surprised" look!!!!!


Pucker up....I'm comin' in for a big wet kiss!!!!!!!!



Aren't toothless grins the best?????????


What a ham!!!!


Pink 'lil leopard girl!!!

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

We Are Thankful!!!!!!!!!!!

We are thankful for the family that God has blessed us with.
Our oldest son, Connor....A miracle, a fighter, an overcomer, a picture of God's love.
Our youngest daughter, Mackenzie...A joy, a beauty, a picture of God's grace.
The love Randy and I share. We are two people committed to a life of fidelity, commitment, Christian virtues, fun, adventure, and family.
Our extended families that bring us not only joy, but strength and faith.
Our friends that bring laughter and thoughtfulness to us daily and encourage us and support us through our journey.
Our country and the freedom we experience.
Our ability, with God's help, to see beauty around us every day even though things aren't always beautiful.

This year at Thanksgiving we step back and we take a moment to ponder the most spectacular blessings of God and the littlest of details.
We thank God that we have not spent an overnight at the hospital with Connor in over a year.
We thank God that Connor has not had to undergo surgery this year.
We thank God for the beautiful & fast birth of Mackenzie.

It goes without saying that WE ARE THANKFUL.
May we never forget to stop and remember and name the blessings of God upon our family.
May we always carry with us an attitude of thankfulness.
May the gratitude that we feel reflect upon those we love and upon those we call family and friends and strangers as well.

We are thankful for our blogging community that has been our support and encouragement. We love sharing our life with you.....the good, the bad, the happy and the sad. Thank you all for being a voice of love in our lives.

We are thankful and we trust that you are too.
May God be glorified as we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving Day.
Let us all join hands around the world today and say.........
We Are Thankful!!!!!!!

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

PS ~ We will post family Thanksgiving pictures this weekend!!!

Another Milestone For Little Bug!!!!

Daddy and Mama are sooooooooooooo proud of Little Bug because today, November 8th 2007, marks a GREAT....HUGE...milestone................What is this milestone you ask???????????


1 Year hospital free!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You see a year ago today Connor was discharged for the last time from Children's Hospital and has not been admitted to the hospital since then. Outside of occasional clinic appointments we have not been back to Children's in all that time. This is such an accomplishment for us and a huge milestone for Connor. As many of you know that have followed the blog for this past year and half, there were times we wondered if we would ever bring Connor home. We looked at the archives of the blog for last year at this time and we couldn't believe what we saw. We saw a puffy-faced little boy who was still medically frail. We both commented on how God shielded our eyes from how bad things were over our times in the hospital. We can truthfully say that Connor is improving day after day and we couldn't be more proud of him. What a beautiful day that we celebrate this incredible accomplishment for Little Bug.


Daddy and Little Bug gazing at the "You are Special" plate that comes out every time we have a special event in our house. If you look close there's even one candle in his Turkey & Rice dinner tonight. We know that there are still challenges ahead of us and many milestones left to conquer, but we are all up for the challenge and we look forward to each day ahead where we make progress for Connor's future!!!

Lovebug Hugs and Happy Anniversary Connor,
We Love You,
Daddy, Mama, Mackenzie and Abbey

Mackenzie in pink!!!

Ok so here's the deal...We took our first shot at entering Mackenzie into a photo contest so we're asking for your help. She needs your vote to win. All you have to do is click on this link http://links.mkt457.com/ctt?kn=2&m=1157016&r=ODg1NzcwMDE5OQS2&b=0&j=MzU3NTA4NjgS1&mt=2&rj=MzU3NDU3NTES1 and it will ask you to register. You do need to fill out this form and when you press Submit another window will pop up that tells you to check your email because your vote has not been cast yet. Check your email and follow the link to finalize your registration. Once you click on that link a window will pop up that has a whole bunch of offers...You do not need to do anything with that page. You will notice at the very top of that page that it says you are now registered and you can cast a vote once each day. Now you can exit out of that page and you're done. Go back to www. greatamericanphotocontest.com once every day and vote for Mackenzie. When you log on again just press the search botton and type in Mackenzie and choose Washington and press Search. You will see the above picture and then, vote for Mackenzie every day if you'd like.


I know it probably sounds like a whole lot of trouble to just vote, but we're so curious to see what kind of votes she could get. Thanks and we'll see what happens at the end of the month.




What a silly girl!!! Crooked smile and all, we think she's the cat's meow!!

I know it's a little blurry, but couldn't resist posting this cute picture I snapped today of Mackenzie all dressed up in her pink fur vest and jeans.....you'd think we were going to a party or something.....Nope, just Target!!!! Hee Hee

Lovebug Hugs,
Lori

All Dressed Up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All the Robertson's enjoying a little Halloween Fun....Connor was a Dragonfly, Mackenzie was a Sweet Pea and even Abbey joined in with a "Boo" bib and a "Bug" basket for treats!!!


Mama and Sweet Pea!!!


Hanging out at Grandpa and Grandma Nanny's house!!



Mr. Dragonfly looks tired........I think it might be time for this Little Bug to go night night!!!


Connor says, "But hey guys.....I'm a dragonfly....I want to fly!!!!!!!!!"


Oh sooooooo sweet and fuzzy!!!!!!!!


Is it necessary to have a leaf on my head???????????


"Do you people realize how hot it is in this thing???? When will Mama and Daddy figure out that I just like to be free and easy in normal clothes????"


Daddy and his little love!!!!!!!!!!


Mama hanging out with Connor havin' a little giggle time!!!!!


Daddy has to get some Little Bug lovin'!!!!!!!!!!


Daddy is soooooooooooo silly......He stole Connor's Dragonfly hat and tried to scare everyone....Boo!!!!


My silly boys!!!!!!!!!


Here's Connor standing up for his costume photo!!!!!!!!! I know, I know.....One day he really is going to kill me for dressing him up like this......But don't you agree, I just had to!!!!!!!!!!


Oh boy.....Mama says it's time for a costume change 'cause I'm tooooo hot!!!! My little onsie says "I'm so cute it's scary!"


The final result.......


Ahhhhhh....Little Bug's out of his costume and hanging out in his pumpkin onsie with his Grandpa Bruce!!


Two Lil' Pumpkins Pooped out and ready to go to bed!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Halloween & Lovebug Hugs,
Lori