Robins Family

Kade's Birthday!

2010-02-27T12:45:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to YOU!

I can hardly believe that Saturday Kade turned 1! I remember my first doctor visit when I found out I was pregnant with Kade. I was told there was no heart beat and to top things off that I had (put in simple terms) a blot clot in my uterus. I made another appointment for a couple weeks later to basically make sure everything had cleared out. I remember that appointment as well and the surprised look on the doctors face when sure enough there was a heartbeat and a baby growing according to schedule. However, I was then told that because of all of the bleeding surrounding the baby that I was still likely to miscarry and if not there was a high chance of pre-term labor and even still birth. Of course it all sounded terrifying but somehow I knew there was a tough dude ready to be born soon NO MATTER WHAT.

So finally when I was almost 32 weeks along Kade made his grand entrance at a whopping 4lbs. After a month in the NICU he was able to come home, much earlier than expected.

At 2 1/2 months Kade was re-admitted for bronchialitis and came home a week later.
At 3 1/2 months Kade was blessed.
At 9 1/2 months Kade was crawling.
At 11 1/2 Kade was walking.

He has had quite a journey and I am SOO proud of him! From 4lbs living to the NICU to 22lbs walking around with so much energy today. WE LOVE YOU KADERS!

What big hand...he he he

First car (incubator/ambulance) ride.

2 1/2 months bronchialitis

Getting ready for Blessing day

Christmas

1 year old!!

Christmas Fun!

2010-01-16T14:01:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pictures, courtesy of Amanda (in no particular order) from our Christmas fun at the Robins! I've decided that I am going to try to keep the blog updated so that I can make a book at the end of the year... even if it means its just a few pics here and there.

Extreme Makeover Haylin Edition

2010-01-10T19:47:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Haylin had quite a treat! Garrett took her to Monkey Dooz and she was treated like a princess! She got her hair cut, nails done and even sparkle makeup!

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2009-10-13T11:30:00.000-07:00

Kade's Blessing

2009-06-29T09:56:00.000-07:00

We blessed Kade last Sunday. It was a Sunday FUNday!

What a little stud we have!

2009-06-28T10:19:00.000-07:00

4 months old.

Shake those hips!

2009-06-03T12:28:00.000-07:00

Haylins Dance pictures.

Practicing for the recital (actual recital coming soon)

After the recital

Kade's New Adventures!!

2009-05-05T18:59:00.000-07:00

When Kade came home from the NICU two months ago I was serious about disinfecting everything he might possibly come in contact with,... and when I say serious I mean obsessed! I got my Clorox out and wiped down every door knob (doors, cabinets, cars), phones, t.v. remotes and even the mailbox! After that, I took my professional size Lysol spray and sprayed every nook and cranny of our house. At that point I felt strangely floatatious (no that is not a word) from the fumes so I took a break. After my break I washed EVERY item of baby clothing, blankets, washable toys... EVERYTHING! I was so scared of my fragile little angel getting sick and having to go back to the hospital! We had weekly check-ups with the doctor and Kade even had the RSV shots to ward off the evil viruses that can easily turn fatal... Kade was TOTALLY covered, or so I thought!

Kade was admitted back into the hospital today. He has a bronchial respiratory infection. He is having a hard time breathing and won't eat. He has had such a hard life so far, but I have to say he is still such a good baby! I look at him and feel like we have an angel in our mist because he is just so sweet. I know he is in good hands and that we will all recover from this,... before we know it Kade will be on the high school football team!

In other news, Haylin has her first dance recital on May 20th (hopefully things will have calmed down and we will be there) and she has been practicing non-stop, seriously non-stop, ya non-stop, she does not stop... We love her SOOO much!

I can't believe I just updated our blog. (you too uh?)

One month old!

2009-03-29T15:34:00.000-07:00

Kade Garrett Robins

2009-03-06T22:01:00.000-08:00

Born: 2/27/09 1:30am
4lbs 2oz
16 1/4 inches
AND SO STINKING CUTE!

Merrry Christmas!

2008-12-13T14:04:00.001-08:00

This Is Sad I Hope They Can Get Help

2008-11-07T18:20:00.000-08:00

The Parable of Halloween

2008-11-01T22:05:00.000-07:00

Oh the joys of Halloween.. What a great time we had… I tried to use the night as an opportunity to teach Haylin about the blessings of a capitalist county that we live in. And how trick or treating is a lot like entrepreneurship, that is, if you go out and work long enough and hard enough and look for the best parts of the neighborhood you can fill your basket full of all kinds of goodies and treats!

So we went out early for our first round and hit up our side of the neighborhood “testing the market”.
Then we came home and emptied are candy in the bank . (the pantry)

After that we got geared up again and went out to the other side working tell about 9 pm!
With a full basket we journeyed back home with mom carrying the heavy pumpkin basket full of treats.
We got back to the living room and emptied it out again.

She was so excited to see it all on the ground she was nice enough to share some with Tash and I.

After we got it all put back I went on to explain how if Obama won the election that she would have to “spread the wealth” and give her candy to the other kids on the street that stayed home and never went out to trick or treat because it was “to cold” or it was “raining” or they were too “tired” and how unfair that would be and that we call that “socialism” she just gave me a blank stare and didn’t have a clue what I was talking about . (kind of like 60% of the country )

Then I talked about the power of sharing and explained that when we are blessed to go out and trick or treat we need to look for other kids that couldn’t go because of reason’s that they could not get around like if they were sick or hurt and we can share our candy with them just like Heavenly Father would want us to do.

I never thought I would learn so much from a silly holiday like Halloween

P.S. next year if Halloween is going to be as “scary” as I think its going to be Haylin and I will dress up as an Auditor from the K.G.B. oopps I meant I.R.S

Garrett

HALLOWEEN FUN!

2008-11-01T12:33:00.000-07:00

TRICK -OR - TREAT

Here are a few pics of Dr. Robins. We had fun trick-or-treating with the rest of the neighborhood, we really feel fortunate to live in such a great place. We walked pretty far and I was surprised to see how energized Haylin was to walk up to each door and say "tick a teet"! The last couple of houses however she would get her candy and just stand there and stare, it was like her body was falling asleep and her mind kept telling her "mo cany! mo cany!" Anyway it was fun!

Other than Halloween we have just been looking forward to the holidays! I especially seem to be getting more and more hungry... for Turkey, Christmas ham, sweet potatoes.... wow I shouldn't get started it only makes the cravings stronger!!!

2008-09-23T13:06:00.000-07:00

My Husband!

I just wanna put a shout out to Becky, thanks for tagging me homie. I actually never do tags but this one sounds fun. So here goes:

1. Where did you meet your husband? We met in the romantic ambiance of a singles ward hallway.

2. How long did you date before you married? Depends on who you ask... but since I'm doing this I will say about 8 years lol just kidding it was probably 2 years.

3. How long have you been married? 2 1/2 years

4. What does he do that surprises you? He can eat old moldy brownies but can't change a poopy diaper.

5. What is his favorite feature? I dont mean to copy Becky but his dimples are so cute (the rest of him ain't so bad either)

6. What is his favorite quality? He is a go getter! He has a passion for life!

7. Does he have a nickname for you? He calls me all sorts of things... ADD, Honey, and when he's mad he calls me Tasha.

8. What is his favorite food? Hmm.... he used to love mexican but now I think its lettuce =)

9. What is his favorite sport? Wrestling/ Ultimate fighting

10. When & where was your first kiss? In is bed.... now don't get the wrong idea people. I was at his apartment and it was snowing really hard and we were watching the snow out of his window and cuddling.

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Watch the office or Mad Men

12. Do you have any children? yes, 1 highly active 2 year old.

13. Does he have any hidden talents? He is good at the guitar and he has a nice a voice.

14. How old is he? He is 28 next month (he always asks me how old he is)

15. Who said I love you first? hmmm... well let me back up... one night he came home from a trip and told me he had to tell me something (I could tell it was big) He had a hard time saying it but finally.... he said "lets get married". I love you didn't come until a couple of weeks later.

16. What is his favorite music? He doesn't listen to music he listens to talk tapes. He likes most kinds of music though.

17. What do you admire most about him? His big heart, sometimes he can come off as a big toughee but he really cares deeply about people.

18. What is his favorite color? Blue

19. Will he read this? Maybe, and then it might disappear.

20. Who do you tag? I tag YOU!

Summer Love...

2008-07-17T14:42:00.001-07:00

Picaso...

2008-07-17T14:25:00.000-07:00

Spends time painting...
Spends more time washing it off.

We were Sealed in the Manti Temple

2008-07-17T14:05:00.000-07:00

We were Sealed in the Manti Temple July 5th. It was kind of last minute, but what isn't when it comes us?!?! What a great day! So we have some really great pictures (Thanks Pat!) but I will have to post those later.

July 4th!

2008-07-17T13:42:00.000-07:00

We went to Salina for the 4th with Garrett's family, Haylin drove (us crazy) most of the way. We had a lot of fun! Garrett brought the pool down and set it up in the back yard with his dad. We played Rock Band, we ate lots of good food, we took family pictures, Haylin ran (stood) in a race, we went to the parade, Haylin jumped and jumped and jumped on the trampoline, we lit and watched lots of fireworks, and last but not least we spent time with family!

I know, I know... I am a blog failure!

2008-06-05T12:46:00.000-07:00

So lately I have been keeping up with the lives of everyone else through the blogosphere and realized how much more fun it is to look at blogs rather than post on them,... hence the empty blog many of you have witness on my end. Well today is a new day and I thought what the heck lets post! I will try to catch you up since march with pictures (maybe.. we'll see). From the top down... Haylin has gone ice-skating twice and as you can see she show the other kids whose boss! The next pic. Haylins Easter egg hunt, and the last is Haylins favorite past time of all... playing with puppies (well kinda, through the glass). Ok so there are more to come like Garrett's... I mean Tasha's new truck, Haylin goes grocery shopping, and much much more! Stay tuned!

2008-03-08T12:21:00.000-08:00

Haylin made a new friend the other day! We went to a friends house the other night and Haylin and their little girl Alissia (I'm sure I didn't spell that right) became great friends. They had a blast and we had fun watching them giggle and play.

Tea Party Sunday

2008-03-02T14:53:00.000-08:00

I just thought I would post this picture because we thought it was cute. Haylin was playing in her room today and was feeding all of her friends. What silly girl. (Don't ask what she's wearing she is very particular about what she is wearing, she gets her sense of style from her dad)

Who's that crazy kid!?!?

2008-02-25T20:49:00.000-08:00

Lately Haylin has been having a strange burst of energy right before bed. Tonight she was drawing a picture for daddy (who was on a business trip). I left the room for a brief moment and I came back and she had a mustache. My dad had just left and has a mustache so I thought maybe she was either trying to be like grandpa or was smelling the marker. After coloring she found her necklaces and crown so she dressed up pretty to jump on her bed. And last but not least she had to make those last minute calls before she called it a night. We have one crazy kid but I love her!

Just Another Exciting Day with our Haylin!

2007-10-07T21:42:00.000-07:00

The other day we took Haylin outside to go longboarding with Daddy. Haylin thought it was so fun! We don't have a whole lot to report this week. We are excited about the holidays and just for the future in general :-).

2007-10-06T22:49:00.000-07:00

12:49am And Thinking

2007-09-14T23:49:00.001-07:00

Hey its Garrett and its a late Friday night and i just got done working on a new hiring campaign for the company and seen that Tasha had left her computer on and was logged into the blog

So i thought i would write a bit

so what’s new with Garrett ?

well the Family is doing great lil Haylin is growing up so fast i cant believe it (wow in fact she is one years old today sept 15th). She is Saying new words and making funny sounds we really in joy her here :) I don’t think there are two prouder parents.
I'm just trying to figure out how to be the best dad i can and not miss anything. But I'm failing at that
i go to work and come back and she's grown a whole month

its amazing

as for Tash yeastier day was her "first day back to work" i hired her on to build systems for the company she’s really good at that sort of thing .
It was fun i took her to a GKIC networking meeting she thought it was great that she got a free meal and had lots of fun meeting every one. And plus it was nice for her to come with me to see what i do when I go to these things i think that she thought i was off playing around or something like that so it well be nice for her to learn the biz

But I’m really proud of her she is doing such a great job being a mom and wife its got to be tuff and now "personal secretary"

We are about to buy a new house up here and its a bit scary because that means staying in Boise a bit longer than we thought. its just that the company is growing so fast its hard to leave it. But we do like it up here its just that we both want to be back in Utah.

well i think that's about all from me I'm off to bed night
Garrett robins

June-August 2007

2007-08-28T21:04:00.000-07:00

It is almost September and I decided that maybe I should add a much needed post to our bare blog. Haylin will be 1 on September 15th. She seems like she is going on 5 though she runs around with more energy than I know what to do with. She loves being outside and putting on make-up with mom. Other than that the business is running well and our family is looking onwards and upwards!

It's APRIL!!!

2007-03-31T21:41:00.000-07:00

Yikes! I haven't kept up with this blog AT ALL! Haylin will be 7 months this month. She has got two teeth now and there must be more on their way because she has not been the happiest camper in the campground. I have to admit she is still the cutest, most fun little girl! Garrett is working harder than ever to get his business to take off. So far it has really done well. Tasha,... so much to say about Tasha... ok I'm done.

Never Underestimate the Flu Shot

2007-01-29T14:45:00.000-08:00

It is January 29th 2007. I havent added a post for quite some time. The Robins family in Idaho is stricken with cold and flu and at times seem to have been close to death. Our poor little angel has had to have mucus suctioned out of her nose and throat several times, day and night. Garrett, had lost his voice for a period and was unable to read Tasha sweet poetry and sing her love songs he had written while she was in Utah. Now several days later he is working on the task little by little. Tasha on the other hand is having a hard time hearing any words he says because her ears are plugged in addition to many other symtoms. Unfortunately sleep is not an option at this point Haylin keeps us on our toes when she doesn't feel great. I hope the rest of the world realizes the importance of a flu shot.

December 11, 2006

2006-12-11T21:59:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to the Robins family Blog site! We are excited to finally have a place to display our ever growing family experiences here. Haylin is now 3 months old (13 weeks to be exact) and is amazing us every day, she keeps us busy. Garrett is working hard at SublimeNet Marketing as well as on all of his projects he has on the side. He is such a hard worker and we love to see his big muscles any chance we get!!! Tasha is the most exciting of the ALL! She is a stay-at-home mom who cheers on Haylin's every move (mostly reflexes). Tasha is also trying to work on a couple of projects from the office where she hopes to return someday.