It's Been Too Long!

It's been so long since I have taken the time to update everyone. We have had such a crazy summer. Lots going on-- Just like everyone else. We attended the 4th of July festivities in St. Peter. Attended the Nicollet County fair, attended my aunt and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary and went to a wedding at a camp (Robbie's first over night outdoors experience--in a dorm/cabin). Lots of fun things. Can't believe fall is already here! Here are some of the fun pictures of how he continues to grow and all the fun things we did this summer! oh, yeah, also, Kent went on a Trip of Lifetime to Norway to visit his friend who lives there!! At the Anniversary Party hangin' next to Elvis

Tryin' on Elvis' shades!!

At Pat and Karisa's wedding in Northern MN--Beautiful!

Daddy and Robbie at the wedding! So handsome!

The family pic at the Anniversary...

Puttin up his dukes at the 4th of July parade... too funny!

Bath time... bein' silly!

He's getting so big!! Not our little baby anymore....

Kent's trip to See his friend Yolanda in Norway... he got to see lots of the sites, spent quality time with a dear friend and explored new things for 10 days... great Vacation for Kent!

Memorial Day Weekend and Robbie's First Hair Cut!

Memorial Day weekend I went down to St. Peter to celebrate Dad and Paula's Birthdays. The whole family was there. I missed out on the camping fun with all the Groetschs but made it down on Sunday to do the birthdays and have a sleepover at Grandpa's. We had a blast and Robbie got his first hair cut too! WOO-HOO! He looks so different. Enjoy some of the fun shots I got of the weekend. All the kids with Grandpa Pat and Auntie Paula celebrating their birthdays! "See Paula, you try, It's FUN!""Don't you want to try Uncle Roger?" Getting very tired, snuggling with Great Uncle Roger... So before we left on Monday, we decided to give Robbie his first hair cut! He had such fine hair. Here we are getting ready to occupy him with anything while Paula cut his hair...we weren't sure if he was going to sit still. The Before..... Making sure that the clipper wasn't going to hurt him. Just checkin it out...

Not so bad....

Looks like a mullet.....

And After....I can't believe how different he looks after cutting off those long locks!

Birthday Party #2 with all the Mears'

On Sunday, we celebrated Robbie's birthday with my side of the family. Where does time go??? Thanks to all of my family for making the Trek up to Eden Prairie. Robbie was so excited to see all of you. He had such a fun day. He especially loved all the cake (see pictures below). He was a very lucky guy. He got some amazing gifts. Thanks again everyone for making Robbie's 1st birthday so memorable. Love you all!
Grandpa and Robbie saying "1!"

Robbie hugging Tubby.......awwww!

All of the cousins... it was the best I could do. I couldn't manage to get all of them to look at the camera at once... oh well. :)

The first couple bites....

mmmmmm

lickin' the fingers....

shoveling it in....

almost all gone already......

in sugar heaven......mmmmmmm

almost gone.....

thinking about sharing it with both Aunite Patty and Paula....

The guys keeping track of the Twins score.

Chocolate beard..... mmmmmm... bed...who's going to want to go to bed after all this sugar... mwhahhahahahahah.......

All done.....

BUBBLES!

anticipating more bubbles....

"no one told me they sting your eyes.... "

pointing..once again....

Bubbles everywhere.... ahhhhhh

Ride 'em cowboy!

Birthday Party #1 with the Olsons

We celebrated Robbie's 1st Birthday with the Olson Clan at our house. Everyone was there. It was great people, great food and really Good Times! Robbie made out with some great gifts. He is quite lucky to have such loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Grandmas and Grandpa. We feel very blessed. Thanks everyone for such a wonderful night! Here are some of the great pictures from the party! Enjoy...Family Portrait

Our little pointer....

Cousin Shelby and Uncle Gino

Cousin Shelby and Karina

Grandpa and Robbie in deep conversation...

All the cousins Jake, Sophie, Shelby, Karina, Garrett, Katie and Robbie.

Great Grandma Evelyn and Robbie as he's enjoying his birthday cake!

Some of the fun decorations.... a picture mobile I made...

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