A Robbins Family Update

OK...so blogging hasn't been on the top of my list lately!  Really, it hasn't been on the list at all.  But here's an update on all of us and some of our upcoming summer adventures:

Bill:  The school year has been over for about 3 weeks now and we have LOVED having more time together (hence the lack of blogging!).  He's still working with the youth at the church and now has more time to focus on planning and getting lessons ready so the school year isn't as stressful as it was this year.  He's loving being able to put more focus on the Bible studies he wants to do with the students.  Bill, 2 other leaders and about 12 students will be camping this weekend in the mountains.  Just a fun time to hang out!!  More than all of that, though, he's having a GREAT time being Dad!  He and David have bonded so much this summer.  Bill loves going for walks with his little man and showing him off everywhere we go!

Me:  As stated above, I'm loving having our family together more.  This time last year we were learning the ropes with a newborn!  I'm involved in a Bible Study with a few other women at our church.  It is lead by our pastor's wife.  We are going through Philippians,  but are first taking a few weeks to really look at the background of the book and the author, Paul.  It's been great!  I'm also going to a few mom's groups with David, when we can.  It's fun to see him play with other kids.  He and I are headed to San Francisco this weekend for Jill Farmer's wedding!  I'm so excited to celebrate this special day with her and see the rest of the Farmer family and other Bay Area friends.  It's been about 5 years since I've been up there!

David:  Just as fun as ever!  Each stage gets more and more enjoyable as we watch him learn, grow and discover new things!  He loves putting small objects in boxes, bowls and anything he can get his hands on.  We've learned to check our shoes before putting them on!  He has just about mastered the stairs and turns around on his own to go down.  He took a little tumble last week, but survived the ordeal and wanted to climb again!  And his latest feat (or should I say 'feet'):  

He's taken his first steps!  

He'll walk if something is about 5-6 steps away, otherwise, he gets down and crawls!  It's so fun to watch him walk, or better yet, waddle!!  It's only a matter of time now, we know, until he's running!  (Videos to come!)

BB/S (baby brother/sister):  Everything is just great!  Our little wonder is 12 weeks old!  Oh, and as with David, we aren't going to find out what we are having!  Here's what's going on now:

Our baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.

She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.

I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday.  I started the heparin shots twice a day the day after I found out I was pregnant.  The dosage is finally right, so I go in every 2 weeks to have it tested (as I gain weight, I'll need to increase the dosage).  My belly is pretty bruised, but better than the first few weeks.  I've been in maternity clothes since the beginning because of the bruising.  It's just more comfortable that way.  I've been more sick in the afternoons than in the mornings, which is different than my pregnancy with David.

OUR SUMMER ADVENTURES:

June 19-21:  Bill camping. Donna and David in San Fran!

July 7-9: Bill and Donna (David will be with Grandma and Papa Robbins) are off to Breckenridge, CO (where we honeymooned!) to celebrate 2 years of marriage!

July 13-Aug 1: All of us will be in Arizona and California for almost 3 weeks!  We will fly to AZ, stay for a week then drive to CA for my Granddad's 90th birthday and some fun at the beach, Lake Arrowhead, and with any other So Cal friends and family!  Then we'll head back to AZ for another week and a half or so of swimming and hanging with Dandad, Grandma, Uncle Chris, Auntie Eva, and, of course, cousin Austin (he REALLY misses David!), and any other AZ friends who will be around at that time (let me know and we'll have you over for a swim!)

So there you have it.  I'm sure I'll have tons of pictures to post next week of our trip to CA!  

And we'll try to get back on the blogging wagon!!