The Roberts Family

Memorable Moments Spring 2011

2011-07-09T04:01:00.002-09:30

Often I write down sayings in random places that the boys have said, or things they've done. I am posting this on here so I dont lose them!Logan: (Puts a twizzler half dangling into the side of his mouth) Me: Logan, what are you doing that for?Logan: to be like Ray (from Ghostbusters)Me: Why is it just hanging there instead of you eating it, I don't understand.Logan: Because that's what Ray on

Oink! Oink!

2011-04-05T14:04:00.002-09:30

Well, it's official... Ryan has read his first full book all by himself! He started to tell me how he was going to read to the baby when it was born and I informed him he didn't have to wait... he could do it now and the baby could hear him! He was quite excited and asked if I would help him. Once he got a little confidence, there was no stopping him! He read "How to be a Pig" by Price Stern

Tick Tock

2011-04-02T11:02:00.002-09:30

It has been almost 8 months since I've posted on here... and I did not forget you were here! So here's what been happening in our house while I was MIA.... 1. Ryan started kindergarten and did not like his first day. He has loved it since then! (He said "mom, all they did was talk and talk and talk about RUULES!") lol2. Logan has

"That's all there is."

2010-08-26T04:51:00.003-09:30

Well, as I said before this has been a summer to remember. Some of those fun things included swimming with Aunt Barb & going to the park with Aunt Barb & Jackie. While Aunt Barb has been battling cancer over the last year, the cancer has slowly been winning. At the end of our vacation to Seaside, we received a phone call from Aunt Deb letting us know that Aunt Barb only had a few days left

TRANSLATION

2010-08-26T04:01:00.003-09:30

There are some things in life we all take for granted. It happens. Well, it has happened once again to me. My sweet Logan is growing, and while struggling is really working hard on his speach. So while his speach is improving, there are some things I miss like....When he called me Monny, instead of Mommy.There will always be BUNNY MILK for chocolate milk, but I loved when he said TIT instead

Summer Fun.

2010-07-21T18:39:00.005-09:30

So, the pb sandwiches & summer fun have kept me away from here. In doing so, there have been a lot of "moments" this summer that couldn't go without mentioning. With my being home, I have been able to enjoy more little moments, and some not so little. One of the first this summer was Ryan's first Lemonade Stand. Aunt Deb & Aunt Barb hosted a yard sale at mop mop's (Ry's ggrandma) house and

Fun with Eggs!

2010-03-27T16:35:00.006-09:30

Today we colored eggs since Ryan and Logan will be with granny next weekend.... a fun time for sure. Here are a few pics from our day...

Our Growing Boys...

2010-03-27T16:25:00.002-09:30

Some mommy's really anticipate that monthly visit when their baby is first born to see how much they have grown. How much do they weigh, will they be in the 10th, 50th, or 80th percentile? As they grow, some parents mark the childs height with a pencil on the back of a door or in a special place that doesnt get removed.... as we do. Well, I hadn't marked any growth in quite awhile. Ryan

Artwork of a Preschooler

2010-03-27T16:16:00.003-09:30

To interpret - The happy face at the top of the picture is "Ryan" and the sad face below it is "Daddy".... Dad has spikey hair, and the lines below his eyes are tears. Not only that but the little circlish patch below the sadface is "daddy's beard". When asked why dad was sad... Ryan replies "because I beat you in Lego Star Wars with my light sabre." Oh my.

Mealtime Menu

2010-03-27T15:52:00.007-09:30

Well, it's been quite awhile since I have posted my weekly menu. For one, we have been dieting and I didn't have any exciting new meals.... but I realized (once I found a few new meals) that even if I didn't think they were exciting, they may be something to change up your menu with!So here goes... and we do have several new ones this week from this months TASTE OF HOME magazine. MMMMMM......*

Where did winter go?

2010-03-18T17:15:00.007-09:30

So, I just recently realized I didnt make a single post all of winter 09! As I was looking through pics, I realized how I enjoyed lots of special "moments" with my boys that I didnt record. One of those "moments" included going to Canandaigua and participating in various Christmas activities. We saw "elves, Santa, and 100 decorated Christmas trees"... and here are a few pics to show for our day.

My crazies

2010-03-03T15:40:00.005-09:30

"Families are like fudge -- mostly sweet with a few nuts."

2009-09-27T16:18:00.004-09:30

Little man... FULL of energy. Small for size, but enough energy for two!!Openly expresses himself... very well. This kid ain't lettin' nobody take advantage of him:)Glowing. His smile, his eyes.... they glow. He is simply a happy child, and spreads his joy through his smile.Apples are his favorite food!N' sync. This kid has got rythm!! He LOVES the guitar, and plays air guitar any time there's a

Ryan's Random Questions, thoughts, and DREAMS.

2009-08-24T16:29:00.005-09:30

As usual, I like to update about my kiddos first! They are truly awesome. I know, I am biased. So... Ryan is 4 now. About to enter preschool, so we decided to talk about why we go to school. Our conversation started with JOBS. A few days later we decided he should start having responsibilities... so now he has 3 chores each day. 1.Feed the dog in the morning before school2.Putting away the

Our "Honeymoon"...part 1.

2009-04-23T15:58:00.010-09:30

Well, as many of you already know Joe and I went to the Bahamas a few weeks ago .... ALONE! Yes, thanks to someone GIVING us a cruise, and to my AWESOME inlaws... we were able to go on our "honeymoon". Joe and I never went on a honeymoon, and in September we will be married 5 wonderful years! This was the most relaxing we've done... since we've known each other. It was great. The first day was so

Back to reality... Meal Plan for this week!

2009-04-23T15:40:00.002-09:30

So, I seem to have had this AWESOME vacation to the Bahamas... yeah, it was awesome. Not to brag... but there was food EVERYWHERE! One night we even enjoyed the chocoholic buffet. But now we have returned home to our two little munchkins, and our lovely diets. It's been awhile, but I am trying to get back on my schedule of meal planning. I have found that if I do not meal plan, we end up just

4 already?

2009-03-19T13:07:00.004-09:30

This past weekend my firstborn Ryan turned 4! Yeah, to some it is no big deal... but if you know me at all, you know I cried. I cry about EVERYTHING! Don't worry... I didnt cry the whole day. I DID cry as I saw Ryan get on his new bicycle... he didnt need me at all for that! Over the last 4 years, he has been totally dependent on myself or Joe. So I am starting this journey .... which I know only

Meal Planning... and diets.

2009-03-08T14:53:00.003-09:30

Its been awhile since I've posted anything, and have truly been slacking in my meal planning! SO.... I'm trying to gather some more meals that fit our "diet". Not only would we appreciate losing a few pounds before our cruise ( imagine me clapping my hands and screaming happily when this "cruise" is mentioned ), but are also working to change our lifestyle to eating healthier. We are aware

Words.

2009-01-31T02:43:00.002-09:30

Lately my words have been running together, and I just can't seem to get out what I want to communicate effectively. VERY FRUSTRATING.But yesterday, I realized I hadn't been blogging because I am frustrated with my lack in communication skills!!! So... as I was thinking about communication, I remembered several funny things Ryan has said lately. He also is trying to communicate effectively (the

Super mom...

2009-01-15T18:22:00.002-09:30

More like super whiny mom. That has been me this week! But I must say, never before have I admired my mom more. Around the end of last week it all started. Joe had a cold, then on Friday I was feeling pretty miserable by the end of my work day. Even so, I had "plans" for the weekend and wasn't going to let a petty cold get in my way. NOT. By Saturday morning, I was not wanting to move! I

Friday Funnies...

2009-01-10T09:51:00.002-09:30

So lately, as soon as Ryan gets to something difficult (in anything - games, peeing, putting on his clothes, etc) he says "he's done" or "you do it for me".... so the other day we told Ryan that just because you come across something that might take some work to do you shouldn't give up. Our motto has been try, try, try again. Obviously we will help him, but want him to see how rewarding it is

My New Years Resolution...

2009-01-05T17:03:00.003-09:30

I fear my New Year's resolution will be something I always struggle with. Yeah there are lots of those things like overeating, weight, impatience, the list goes on... but this is something very real and frustrating to me. Something that I never thought would be an issue - but it has become one. VIDEO GAMES. Yep, I said it. No, I am NOT obsessed with playing video games, I am far from it.

Belated Friday Funnies...

2008-12-30T19:08:00.003-09:30

So this week's funnies are late, but here nonetheless! The last week has been somewhat of a whirlwind around here. Uncle Pully (Andrew) came to visit last week and was here for Christmas. It was great to have him around and the boys absolutely LOVE having him here! Christmas Eve was just as busy as the 4 days after... and I'd say there were SEVERAL funnies mixed in there!Christmas Eve day Joe

Christmas 2008

2008-12-30T13:26:00.000-09:30

Creamy Choc Covered Oreos...

2008-12-12T17:20:00.002-09:30

YEAH FOR NEW RECIPES!In starting my new job this week I have been able to share a few recipes, and also gain a few! You know how that makes me happy. So my trainer Lil offered a new recipe forCreamy Chocolate Covered Oreos.Here is the recipe SOOOOO simple and DELICIOUS! And if you are going to the cookie swap Sunday... DO NOT REPEAT THIS RECIPE because there will be duplicate recipes if so! :)