tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79574066442171863952024-03-09T18:46:23.522-08:00The Bear and the BeeRobb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-63642356865897674422013-09-17T14:45:00.001-07:002013-09-17T14:45:44.320-07:00Grandpa Ed, a runner.Grandpa Ed was a runner. An exceptional runner. He not only inspired kids in his physical education classes, he inspired his own family. <div><br></div><div>With the approach of grandpa Ed's birthday, it made me think about his influence and the trickle-down effect in my own family.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3oQk8d_SQzQ/UjjNd6SZeuI/AAAAAAAAJXU/X_efrPkBgME/s640/blogger-image-2113159677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3oQk8d_SQzQ/UjjNd6SZeuI/AAAAAAAAJXU/X_efrPkBgME/s640/blogger-image-2113159677.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Three-year-old Lily went for her first official run with me last night. To most people this would seem like a silly thing to celebrate. For those of you who really know me, however, you know that this meant a lot. I couldn't be more proud and more excited of the hopeful runs ahead of us!!</div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Grandpa Ed (and grandma Betty) cheered me on in many races. His passion for running and enthusiasm for sport showed itself in a small way last night in Lily. Love that!! </span>To the trickle-down effects and passion for running and sport, and to grandpa Ed, a runner!</div><div><br></div><div>One of many runs that he cheered for. Heather in Grandma'sMarathon. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4tQu0n7SE-I/UjjNhad1ZgI/AAAAAAAAJXc/vkYfR54IE94/s640/blogger-image--28170261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4tQu0n7SE-I/UjjNhad1ZgI/AAAAAAAAJXc/vkYfR54IE94/s640/blogger-image--28170261.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-75451641376404599692013-09-10T09:58:00.001-07:002013-09-10T09:58:28.588-07:00Fresh from the gardenHave a look at Lily's proud garden moment. #precious<div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atSGIx9ILt8&sns=em">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atSGIx9ILt8&sns=em</a></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKVvfZvHEw0SHbiCXMvLMpqpNBGxvF-55zgsTsRUy1sh8sm8G3Dkt0S5Mzwz6ALSblzEQhEXOJAZt4lBDz2K-783Wp9DTXA7TsrTdxui4-s0Wppff-zjeVhWiwEdugGdG7bR9c3hMePho/s640/blogger-image--2120812675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKVvfZvHEw0SHbiCXMvLMpqpNBGxvF-55zgsTsRUy1sh8sm8G3Dkt0S5Mzwz6ALSblzEQhEXOJAZt4lBDz2K-783Wp9DTXA7TsrTdxui4-s0Wppff-zjeVhWiwEdugGdG7bR9c3hMePho/s640/blogger-image--2120812675.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-6561286900352844472013-09-10T09:41:00.001-07:002013-09-10T09:41:20.606-07:00Game time, baby!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Denver Broncos' season is officially underway! My team and I took in the NFL season opener/Bronco home opener last Thursday, and I was reminded how much fun it is to live in Bronco Country!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I59eUGRVX68/Ui9Lh9CFowI/AAAAAAAAJWg/dJtWyKcWMFs/s640/blogger-image--64096762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I59eUGRVX68/Ui9Lh9CFowI/AAAAAAAAJWg/dJtWyKcWMFs/s640/blogger-image--64096762.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here we GO!!!! (#nosebleedseatsarestillfun) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--tvtxpFcYX4/Ui9Lo87Tc0I/AAAAAAAAJWw/bONMXyzdIQo/s640/blogger-image-97910417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--tvtxpFcYX4/Ui9Lo87Tc0I/AAAAAAAAJWw/bONMXyzdIQo/s640/blogger-image-97910417.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">WEEEEEE!! Up, up and AWAY!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MtO66upb3ZY/Ui9LlZMzqkI/AAAAAAAAJWo/1ptwRrFkxgI/s640/blogger-image-689585755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MtO66upb3ZY/Ui9LlZMzqkI/AAAAAAAAJWo/1ptwRrFkxgI/s640/blogger-image-689585755.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/---N9NMI7xSk/Ui9LrkRJaPI/AAAAAAAAJW4/3uehdgb_wbY/s640/blogger-image-1659389631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/---N9NMI7xSk/Ui9LrkRJaPI/AAAAAAAAJW4/3uehdgb_wbY/s640/blogger-image-1659389631.jpg"></a></div><br></div>If the predictions are correct, this could be a season for the books! Let's go Broncos!</div>Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-58033148630520101212013-08-20T14:06:00.001-07:002013-08-20T14:06:46.219-07:00Jeff and Dina<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4imxFS4_7uA/UgzkkiWqXWI/AAAAAAAAJVQ/mz_s6NqkqL0/s640/blogger-image-884726746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4imxFS4_7uA/UgzkkiWqXWI/AAAAAAAAJVQ/mz_s6NqkqL0/s640/blogger-image-884726746.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This post is dedicated to memories; to life and to its journey. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In 2001, I set out to find what exists outside of Wisconsin's green, tree-filled boarders. I packed my little silver Saturn to capacity and landed in sunny LA, CA. As dad headed back to WI, I sobbed, wondering if I had made the right decision. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jeff and Dina opened their home to me. They showed me the ropes and helped me acclimate to Hermosa Beach. Jeff made sure I remembered to laugh and Dina was like a big sister to me, always there to listen, give advice and help me navigate my way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Years have passed and we both now live in Colorado, have families of our own and have created paths for our lives. As they set out on their next journey to Saudi Arabia, I just want to reflect on all the good thats come of the moments, memories and milestones we've shared. Love you guys and miss you already!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7VYq_XuJ860/UgzkoocbxaI/AAAAAAAAJVY/ncpDPVyH7Vk/s640/blogger-image--651668760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7VYq_XuJ860/UgzkoocbxaI/AAAAAAAAJVY/ncpDPVyH7Vk/s640/blogger-image--651668760.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1EjudL4ZB_U/UhPaZAQ_JZI/AAAAAAAAJVw/HbGqjBQaxwk/s640/blogger-image--1652112268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1EjudL4ZB_U/UhPaZAQ_JZI/AAAAAAAAJVw/HbGqjBQaxwk/s640/blogger-image--1652112268.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-52029570621959741492013-08-06T08:07:00.001-07:002013-08-06T08:07:52.365-07:00Lazy Summer Days<i>From time to time it's nice to find a little time to just unwind.</i><div><br></div><div>Believe it or not this is a saying that was on a little pencil pouch I had as a child. I know this may come as a shock to some of you, but I tend to put words to song in my everyday life...it was no different for me, as a kid. Because my friend and I put those words to a tune, as we giggled like giddy school girls, I can still remember them to this day. How true it is! We do need to find time to just relax. To just <i>BE</i>. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wYEXPAtwQ_k/UgERRkd5xbI/AAAAAAAAJVA/JxCwKYgawmo/s640/blogger-image-2057597922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wYEXPAtwQ_k/UgERRkd5xbI/AAAAAAAAJVA/JxCwKYgawmo/s640/blogger-image-2057597922.jpg"></a></div><br><div>We finally had a chance this weekend to enjoy Denver and enjoy some of the things in our own backyard that make us smile. Refreshing, to say the least. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pg49y6-lBkI/UgERIxp2I9I/AAAAAAAAJUo/PGhc5ivzfBU/s640/blogger-image--385689887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pg49y6-lBkI/UgERIxp2I9I/AAAAAAAAJUo/PGhc5ivzfBU/s640/blogger-image--385689887.jpg"></a></div>Rain gauge fun!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XS0C8PnjtGCXbV_5sTd6UMeQoe7SNluF9PHzPcFrL8Zvk4GKd8-twgjmJdH7ifLAQimpxwBjQvtEWYwE8rEDXd0FtgngJ7tXG0HVhfAXDKBYULXEaoyLC8zR3A6mCjeUJQp_Nqxehd0/s640/blogger-image--381443501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XS0C8PnjtGCXbV_5sTd6UMeQoe7SNluF9PHzPcFrL8Zvk4GKd8-twgjmJdH7ifLAQimpxwBjQvtEWYwE8rEDXd0FtgngJ7tXG0HVhfAXDKBYULXEaoyLC8zR3A6mCjeUJQp_Nqxehd0/s640/blogger-image--381443501.jpg"></a></div>Marching!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uyno222iBmM/UgEROqyXwuI/AAAAAAAAJU4/oaw2SNlR0TA/s640/blogger-image--1770736140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uyno222iBmM/UgEROqyXwuI/AAAAAAAAJU4/oaw2SNlR0TA/s640/blogger-image--1770736140.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Sisters. Enjoying life. </div></div><div><br></div><div>Life can get going so fast. Remember to take time to enjoy the simple things.</div><div><br></div><div> <i>Life is a journey not a destination. Enjoy every moment.</i></div>Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-84840156072966618322013-07-30T09:15:00.001-07:002013-07-30T09:15:53.954-07:00AZ. We went, saw, survived (the heat)!Nothing says hot like a July day in Arizona. We took a trip with all of the Doerksen crew and coincidentally selected the hottest time of the year… Hundred degree temperatures combined with humidity makes for quite the combo. Flying with two small kiddos is always a challenge but our girls did pretty well and loved seeing the sights of the desert, meeting their great grandma, seeing palm trees and swimming in the pool!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-z2msJDQVI-A/UffmuLOtREI/AAAAAAAAJT8/YecHQo6n5Z0/s640/blogger-image--179693704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-z2msJDQVI-A/UffmuLOtREI/AAAAAAAAJT8/YecHQo6n5Z0/s640/blogger-image--179693704.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the first time, Lily was actually a huge helper. She insisted on pushing her sister in the stroller through the airport, both leaving Denver, and returning. It was a hoot! We got many chuckles as we made our way through the crowds. It's kind of insane that we have to pack so much for only three days. I think Robb and I (or maybe just I 😉) need a class in consolidation when traveling…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dYOQD378ejs/UffmmOtfY_I/AAAAAAAAJTk/TiE2K0SU0hY/s640/blogger-image-514794211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dYOQD378ejs/UffmmOtfY_I/AAAAAAAAJTk/TiE2K0SU0hY/s640/blogger-image-514794211.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vYLhRP4UzqY/Uffmo31EWHI/AAAAAAAAJTs/Sbc28gzGEZ4/s640/blogger-image--1261424641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vYLhRP4UzqY/Uffmo31EWHI/AAAAAAAAJTs/Sbc28gzGEZ4/s640/blogger-image--1261424641.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This might be one of my very favorite photos from the trip! Great grandma sitting with her little great-grandchildren. So precious! She loved each and everyone of them so very much and it truly made her day(s) to have them near. She gave Molly the nickname dumpling… I tried not to take offense, as I know she was just having fun, but I guess she agreed that Molly is not under-nourished. LOL. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JcpvD5VsQSk/UffmjhhqclI/AAAAAAAAJTc/4UiWwoAahHw/s640/blogger-image--523223756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JcpvD5VsQSk/UffmjhhqclI/AAAAAAAAJTc/4UiWwoAahHw/s640/blogger-image--523223756.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Papa Doerksen enjoyed his time with the kids, as well. We have many photos capturing the joy in all of their eyes, as the kids climbed all over their papa!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Sc7xiZO-P-Y/Uffmrq6ihrI/AAAAAAAAJT0/Y1LdxJPRpV4/s640/blogger-image--1412691766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Sc7xiZO-P-Y/Uffmrq6ihrI/AAAAAAAAJT0/Y1LdxJPRpV4/s640/blogger-image--1412691766.jpg"></a></div><br></div>A good trip. We were left a bit exhausted, but that's what fun memories often do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">#memories</div><br></div>Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-24000653677428987752013-07-30T08:45:00.001-07:002013-07-30T08:45:52.442-07:00The rocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If there is one venue, view and feeling that I never get sick of it's a concert at Colorado's Red Rocks amphitheater!! Robb and I searched high and low and finally landed tickets for the Philip Phillips/John Mayer sold out show at the rocks .... And what a show it was! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Dg0HYz34t8w/Ufffj6J1NzI/AAAAAAAAJS0/8lxq9dMn1GY/s640/blogger-image--1709555564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Dg0HYz34t8w/Ufffj6J1NzI/AAAAAAAAJS0/8lxq9dMn1GY/s640/blogger-image--1709555564.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We've seen John Mayer at Red Rocks three times now and he has never disappointed! The evening weather was perfect, the air was full of energy and the show was beyond words!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qSeccVuhsLU/Ufffrg3SoFI/AAAAAAAAJTM/atL70fJcMEM/s640/blogger-image-7128272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qSeccVuhsLU/Ufffrg3SoFI/AAAAAAAAJTM/atL70fJcMEM/s640/blogger-image-7128272.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCd7FaoxAhhyphenhyphen4pOuN1nRlXPWlHG3n5QXQmKyQ5GU4Lxb4Dy5liLYTkRWm3Sbeh-8c9pF8GNxip6n3vIsM5loj8HCRxYdFaNsAIXMJQVxuCopx1frMGaxPu9SWQ-HBEo-zJRpmhLKPeUq0/s640/blogger-image-746753539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCd7FaoxAhhyphenhyphen4pOuN1nRlXPWlHG3n5QXQmKyQ5GU4Lxb4Dy5liLYTkRWm3Sbeh-8c9pF8GNxip6n3vIsM5loj8HCRxYdFaNsAIXMJQVxuCopx1frMGaxPu9SWQ-HBEo-zJRpmhLKPeUq0/s640/blogger-image-746753539.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Most of you know this but one of my very favorite bands of all times is the Dave Matthews band. Philip Phillips, in my mind, is a little Dave, waiting to explode into fame! I loved watching his show and can't wait to see him again!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4VGsZ7MMjp8/UfffpLyWSeI/AAAAAAAAJTE/Zx7rMmC1tLs/s640/blogger-image--1239467564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4VGsZ7MMjp8/UfffpLyWSeI/AAAAAAAAJTE/Zx7rMmC1tLs/s640/blogger-image--1239467564.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Great night! Worth every cent! #memoriesforlife</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-61518104651898432402013-07-15T12:51:00.001-07:002013-07-15T12:51:30.972-07:00An app that will make the difference!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-50yiWyiG-QA/UeRSwDXH70I/AAAAAAAAJR8/SDjLimw0h6E/s640/blogger-image--1962415696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-50yiWyiG-QA/UeRSwDXH70I/AAAAAAAAJR8/SDjLimw0h6E/s640/blogger-image--1962415696.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here we are. If you used to look at this blog frequently or even remotely frequently, you'll appreciate that this is the first post in approximately eight months. What I appreciate is 1) your dedication to standing by this blog and continuing to check in and 2) an app that's now available and seems to be convenient enough that I should be able to update this blog on the go wherever life takes the hive. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So here's to catching up, staying connected, memories, and life in the hive… Brought to you by an iPhone app and a mom rededicated to making the effort! </div><br></div>Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-48787476942523509942012-10-16T14:11:00.001-07:002012-10-16T14:11:54.310-07:00Oh yes she just did ...Yep. As if it weren't already a leading thought in our minds - it's captured on video and is official - Lily is such a big girl. Robb and I were just talking last night about how she has become such a big, little person in the past few months. When looking back at photos from one year ago, it's hardly possible to imagine all of the changes that have brought her to spelling and writing her name! She is such a gem and we truly love every single day, as each is such a new adventure with her. #lovebeingamommy<br />
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I have been trying to capture Lily spelling her name for quite some time now and finally last Friday - bingo - I turned off the volume on my video camera on my phone and tricked her! ;-) She had no idea I was taping - that is the key. She's pretty proud of herself each time she "writes her name" ... have a look!<br />
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My how time flies. Everyone told me it would. With two little dolls that fill our time, it's tough to make blog updates a priority (obviously). I apologize for the absence in my posting. I will aim to make it more of a regular part of my week. <br />
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Have a look at how the time really has flown. The video post prior to this captured Lily meeting Molly for the first time. Fast forward almost five months and Lily and Molly are the best of buds! Lily is excited every morning to see her sister and Molly smiles the biggest when she sees Lily coming over/talking to her. It makes my heart happy to see these two - so in love.Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-67412500424456042462012-05-01T14:06:00.001-07:002012-05-01T14:35:37.751-07:00Lily meets her little sister, Molly for the first time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our sweet Lily is the best big sister ever!!! We could not have asked for a better initial bond between our two girls. This video captures Lily's first glimpse of her baby sister. I am holding back tears big time, as you will see...it's just so sweet to see how amazing Lily is with Molly. She wakes up in the morning and immediately wants to see her sister. She says, "Hi baby sister. I missed you! I love you!" and gives her a tender kiss. Simply priceless.</div>
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This video is fresh off the phone from yesterday afternoon. Lily (all on her own) found a bee buzzing in the bushes and proceeded to try and get "Mr Bee" to come play with her. It was the cutest thing I have ever seen! She held her little hand out there for him to come land on and kept saying, "Hey, Bee. Come here." I think I got tears ... as most of you know the story of bees runs deep in my blood.... I am loving the chance to share this precious moment with you all!! As Grandpa Schwartz says, "She is a natural little beekeeper...might take after someone else in the family at this age..."</div>
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All you parents out there get this ... silence can only mean one thing ... trouble?!? Last night Lily managed to find her bath toys and create play time in the sink. She maintained she was "washing dishes" but somehow water got in her hair, all over the counter and at the very end of the "washing," all down the front of the cabinets, forming a puddle in the carpet. Miss Bee. She just makes me smile! It's so fun to watch her do big people things like "bake, wash dishes, brush her teeth, get dressed, feed and burp her babies, vacuum, clean..." (I wonder where she gets those last two from?? ;-))</div>
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They're finally back from South Korea, and Lily is loving getting to know her Danny and Katy! She played pretty hard with them last weekend. I am not sure who was more tired out... I was tired just watching! </div>
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Lily loves to RACE from the front door to the living room. She stands against the door and commands, "Ready. Set. GO!" Danny was a trooper and raced many, many times!!</div>
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Daddy and Uncle Danny took Lily to see Bob and Larry (of Veggie Tales). It was an experience similar to the visit with Santa. She liked them from a distance and then when they got close up, she crawled up Daddy!</div>
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Running. Always running. "Daddy's gonna get you!!"</div>
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"I spy with my little eye..."</div>Robb and Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492533446779569491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957406644217186395.post-36818919209386810372012-03-13T13:39:00.002-07:002012-03-18T19:22:23.893-07:00This is how I...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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...celebrate Mardi Gras!! I LOVED my beads!</div>
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...slide down the slide all by myself!</div>
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...play, play, play and laugh!</div>
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My baby is SO big! She can sing the ABC's now all by herself! This video isn't the best representation - I will get another one soon but for now, you get the idea! Of course, we are so proud of her and love to sing her praises! Enjoy the little video!</div>
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This post is dedicated to our girls! The bright, cheery yellow wall represents my growing joy and excitement around having two little ladies in our home! Jennifer, you captured Baby Bee 2 so well ... we just love the images and smile thinking about the memories that await "the hive!"</div>
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Can you believe it? I can't! 8 months pregnant. Wow. Time has truly flown. Although, when I think back to August, September, October, November ... being sick all day long, every day, that actually seems like years ago. That's a good thing, right?! I hope you enjoy taking a peek at our growing family, as captured by my very talented friend, Jennifer Logan-Stark! We are excited little bees and a bear ... as we wait for the arrival of our baby bee 2! Little lady, mommy can't wait to meet you, hold you, hug you and smother you with sweet kisses!</div>
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Last night Lily helped me get her Valentine cards ready for her friends at Miss Lissa's. Picking out the heart sticker to put on the back was the best!</div>
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"Give me one, please, Mama." What would I have done without her assistance? She colored her name on each, as well. Signed and sealed with love! Who could resist being Lily's Valentine?? Not this Mama!! (*smile)</div>
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It's always a treat to capture your child "in a moment." Lily moves so quickly that it's rare to capture the little things that Robb and I giggle and smile about. The photo below is a treat because it's one of those pictures that will forever represent a specific time in Lily's life and development. She's so much fun right now! I know I've said it before, but if I could bottle this stage up and save it forever, I would!!!</div>
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1. For Christmas (2011), Lily got her very first Veggie Tales DVD (thank you Auntie Emy *wink*)</div>
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3. Lily's attention span has expanded to include watching educational programing (for more than 30 seconds)</div>
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4. Watching Veggie Tales means "covie-up" on the couch with every baby and critter she owns snuggled on her lap</div>
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5. She tells Robb and I to "SIT" - she wants one of us right next to her (again - something I wish I could bottle up and bring back out at ...say age 16!!)</div>
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Christmas day 2011. We created many fond memories in the company of our family! It was fun to experience Christmas through the eyes of children. Noah and Breven were so excited and animated as they opened gifts and so thankful, as well. Precious. Lily kind of got it this year. She enjoyed opening gifts - hers and other's. She loved the visit from Emy and Aaron's friend's puppy. The pure joy that came with seeing the dog and petting her was infectious! "Hi doggy!" She kept saying it and bending over as if to make sure to look the little pup in the eyes. So stinking cute!! She was fascinated by Christmas trees this year. At home, she woke excited to see the tree and told it goodnight before bed!! Each and every ornament was a new treasure in her little eyes. Again, seeing things for the simple, pure joy that they are was priceless this Christmas season!!</div>
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And who's fab gingerbread house might this be?! Yeah buddy! It's the master work of team Robb (with some help here and there from his wifey). The gingerbread build-off was a blast and made for some great memories and hearty laughs! </div>
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After returning from MN, we quickly repacked the bags and hit the road to spend Christmas in IN, with Auntie Emy, Uncle Aaron and cousins Noah and Breven. Nonni and Papa were part of the trek, as we all piled into a ... wait for it, wait for it ... cop car (LOL) for the drive! It was an adventure, to say the least. Ask Papa and Robb how powerful they felt driving a cop car down the interstate! ;-) Cars would literally pull to the right lane, thinking we were highway patrol, and then pass us, once they realized we were the Doerksen crew from CO...LOL!</div>
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Lily is situated with her babies and ready for the ride. She did so well. We really could not have asked for a better 18 month traveler! She might have actually done better than pregnant mama!</div>
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Yes, you read the title correctly. Lily would tell you that <em>she plays pool</em>. The fascination with the pool table began the night (actually butt crack of dawn/early morn) of the day we arrived at mom and dad's. Robb took Lily to the basement to try to get her to settle down (finally at 3 am) and go to sleep. When she saw the pool table, sleeping was the last thing she was interested in. She wanted to throw, not roll, the balls and thought it was absolutely hilarious. Robb might not have found it as funny, but over the course of the weekend, any chance she got, Lily was game for a "game of pool..." Nana was gracious enough to take her down and let her play around. Giggles, giggles. Pure joy on that pool table. </div>
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"Nana, this is serious business. I would like to give you lessons...are you in?!"</div>
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The second part to our MN trip included the celebration of my grandparent's 60th wedding anniversary! They are a true testament to love that goes the distance and lasts a lifetime! We were thrilled to be part of their celebration. As you can see from the photos, the kids were excited that there was room to run and play...heehee. </div>
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<br />Mirrors are so.much.FUN!</div>
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<br />Taking a break from all of the running, running, running!!</div>
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Grandma/Bucca Betty ... such a beauty! </div>
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<br />Grandpa/Bucca Ed and the ladies! BIG.SMILES!</div>
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