The Robole Family

Eye Appointment

I promise I won't take photos of every eye appointment but he is becoming such a big boy. He did as directed and even put his head in the big eye scope without any fuss. He did get bored saying the letters over and over though. I've been enjoying watching his subtle bravery in his appointments. This is one thing that is exclusive to him and I think he knows it.

Leo's Preschool Screening

On January 15th Leo had his early childhood screening. A teacher tested his eyesight, hearing, and knowledge of things like letter sounds, patterns and following directions. This is required to be done before the start of kindergarten but preferrably around 3 1/2 years old. He is much more quiet about what he knows than Dru but I wasn't worried. Leo needed to score at least an 18, but he did an amazing job and scored a 44!! The instructor didn't have any concerns for him so he is set to start kindergarten in 2014! Yay, Leo!

New Year's Eve Sunset

On my way home from work I stopped at an overlook to see the last sunset of 2012. It didn't disappoint. It was even more beautiful in person. It was worth taking a freezing peaceful moment to reflect on the past year. I may have to make this a tradition.

Cousins Outing

While 2 of my cousins were home for college break over Christmas, we did a cousin outing. First, we went to Southdale for dinner. None of us were aware California Pizza Kitchen had closed so we ended up at Ruby Tuesdays. We shopped at Crate and Barrel and the Container Store then went to Walmart to pick up ice cream and art supplies. We did some canvas art at the Blooms house. We all did very different projects and here's how they turned out. It is so nice to spend time with the cousins getting to know each other better. It is surely getting more difficult now that almost all the cousins are adults and live all over the country.

Me, Heather, Hailey, Kara, and Mariah (and yes that says 1am on the clock)

Christmas Evening 2012

Dru being a pill as always, but otherwise we all clean up pretty well :)

This makes me hungry!

Waiting to open our cousins gift, but we had to sing first.

My cousin Chris (his turn) had t-shirts made with our 2012 highlights printed to make the "12".

There is also a U.S. map on the back to show where we all live.

Christmas afternoon brought more family, though Mariah unfortunately had the flu. We ate tons of food, played the $3 gift dice game, opened more gifts, ate dessert, Skyped with family in Arizona, and tried to get home at a reasonable time. It was a whirlwind couple of days but we love our family time.

Christmas Morning 2012

Santa was listening: Leo got his Buzz Lightyear and Dru got her Cinderella carriage

Opening their stockings

The best of the attempts

Gma & Gpa with the crazy trio

Phew, all the presents are open... FINALLY!

Christmas started early as usual, at about 6am. We opened presents at home then packed up to go to my parent's house. Once we were all there, we had carmel rolls and egg bake. We also enjoy a steady stream of mimosas. The kids are definitely spoiled! It was a nice morning spent with family.