Work Social

These are all the wonderful people I work with: (back row) Victoria Sucher-naturopath, Jenn-office manager, Kindra PA, Carly- medical assistant, Scott-medical assistant (front row), Stacy Kupperman -naturopath, Dr. Pam Vincent, and me. Stacy took a job in California, so this was her goodbye party at my house.

Robinson Halloween Party

Mom dressed up as Miss Trunchbowl from the Matilda movie. She really got into the character, waving her stick at the kids and making them eat chocolate "Brucie" cake. However, she didn't make them eat until they threw up. If this isn't familiar to you, you should watch the movie. It's very good. I'm Amy Winehouse, if you can't tell. Who else are you going to be with a black beehive wig?

My little cowgirl.

Little Ruthie is only 10 days old. So cute. We were so glad Collynn and Joy came to the party.

Zach is Optimus Prime and Jack is Donald duck.

Scott looks frightening. Fortunately, this picture cuts off his legs because his little nurse dress was super short and I don't think I ever want to see him in white nylons again.

Millie was a perfect fairy.

Spence is Obama, a little tough to see him though. We had a great time together. The kids love the tradition of trick or treating to all the doors inside my parent's house. All the adults hide in every room or closet in the house to pass out candy to the grandkids.

Thanksgiving Point Fall Festival

The kids loved this dried corn room. I remember playing at my friend's barn when I was 8. We loved to bury ourselves in the wheat. It's very relaxing. There should be a spa treatment of submersion in dried grains.

Who is that bearded man? Oh, it's Dave!

We had a Robinson family night at the corn maze. Dad has the asian picture pose down.

I didn't realize it was so much more than a corn maze. I also didn't know there would be wonderful food there: roasted corn on the cob, chili in bread bowls, pulled pork sandwiches, pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting and hot chocolate. We ate at McDonalds before we got there. I wish we hadn't eaten so many chicken nuggets. . .

Collynn 38 weeks pregnant. I love her style.

Oh, the kiddie maze. We thought it would be pretty simple. But we accidently took a shortcut into the main maze. The picture cut into the field this year was David Archuletta's face. The kid's maze was just the bottom corner of the picture. By the time we figured we were lost, we made our way to a watch tower in the middle of David's face (deep into the maze). The kids thought we were doomed, but we made it out eventually.

Tower of carved pumpkins. It was amazing to see that people are such talented carvers. We liked the one with President Hinkley's face. It looked just like him!

This beast thing was awful. As you walked through, it was pitch black and you could hear, heavy breathing, heartbeat and bowel sounds and it was a maze. Everyone was tripping over eachother. As soon as we got out, Ethan couldn't wait to do it again.

We also loved the haunted hayride. This festival was fun and we look forward to it next year.

Josh and Jenni's visit

Josh and Jenni (Hall) came to visit in October. It was so great to just sit around and talk and watch the kids. We had dinner and watched the BYU football game at our house one night. Lindsey can't wait to have her baby. I liked this picture of Lindsey and Lizzie.

Quite a sight to see Josh carrying his twins. Lindsey and I went with Jenni to the mall. I didn't realize all the work that Josh and Jenni have to do for an outing. Well, at least with twins you are building your arm muscles equally.

Summer and Parker had fun playing cars.

Jenni is so fun to talk to. Even though I don't get to see her much, it feels like getting together with an old friend everytime I see her. Parker is so sweet and well behaved. I can tell she is very patient and loving to her kids. She is a great mom.

Spotlight on Ethan

Thanks to Lizzie, Zach's girlfriend, Ethan now has braces! She works for a wonderful orthodontist and she said he probably should get started on braces now to prevent complications later. It makes him seem a lot older to me, more mature.

Ethan before braces. Doesn't he seem immature?

Ethan and Ben making "mice" cream treats for their late night. This "late night" concept is the alternative to sleep overs. I'm finding that most parents I've talked to don't allow sleep overs. I think it's a good thing. During the week days kids are so busy. Friday and Saturdays are the only days Ethan can play with friends. Ethan and Ben love playing Adventure Quest on the computer, playing with Ben's rat, going on neighborhood adventures, and BYU basketball games.

Ethan and Dan went to General Priesthood meeting at the conference center with Larry, Tim, Shae and Zach. Ethan told me he felt "really good inside" during the meeting. I'm glad that he was able to have this experience. Before the meeting all the boys went out to dinner and had a great time.

Definitely time to change your sheets, Ethan. I was cracking up. He was complaining that his room stunk so bad. It was his B.O. in the sheets. I made him change his bed himself and he looked like he was going to pass out.

September

It was my birthday in September. It was on a Monday. It was a long day at work. Yuck. So, I decided to have a Chuckee Cheese birthday party with whoever could come last minute. The only rule (Robinson family tradition) was that everyone had to donate the tickets they win to me so I could get a big prize, like a lunchbox. And I did get a lunchbox. So, thank you family, for working so hard for me.

She's a winner! You just can't help but feel good at Chuckee Cheese. Especially when your dad secretly asks them to announce "Chuckee would like to wish Lisa Hall a happy 33rd birthday!". You're never too old.

Dan has done a fabulous job as the family emergency preparedness coordinator. This was an FHE activity getting our 72 hour kits packed. We made the kids walk around the neighborhood with the packs just for practice. I decided not to post the picture of Summer crying because her pack is waaaay to heavy. That would just make us look mean.

I love my family. Thanks for making my day special. The Saturday before my birthday we ate dinner at my favorite restaraunt, Pizzeria 712. Every time I eat there I feel amazed that someone can prepare food that tastes so heavenly. Everyone should try this place.