The Traveling Robinsons

Friday, June 17, 2011

Happy Birthday Oreo !

Oreo is Four!

and of course she gets everything ....

but her favorite gifts are always anything that bounces

or can be blown up

Happy Birthday !!

Visit With Uncle Barrett

Uncle Barrett is mom's oldest brother. He lives in Florida and travels through AL to TN on his way to Wisconsin to visit his kids and grandkids. This trip he took us out to eat ....

and saw pictures of his granddaughter's wedding in Germany --- verry fun ! He also showed us his painting for his grandson who is graduating college. Great gift ! ... good times !

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Lord, help me....and that's all I have to say.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Good Bye !! Come Back Soon !

Bye, Dad !! Bye, Miss Elly !! We had a great time seeing you ! We miss you already !

Happy Birthday ...... NOT !

Once again, Dad & Miss Elly took us out to dinner. We went to our favorite Mexican restaurant where I play my all time favorite trick on my unsuspecting family and friends... mwahahhahaaaaaaa!!

Miss Elly was quietly eating her dinner when the restaurant exploded into clapping

and our server came up to the table clapping and singing

and placed a sombrero on top of Miss Elly's head

she was stunned ... and we were laughing our rumps off !

then she got into it and started clapping and singing too !

We all got a good laugh and Miss Elly was a good sport !

Down Time

While dad took a nap ( tee hee ) ...

Jordan and I played with the camera ...

styling and profilin...

smile, you're on candid camera !

Oreo Shows Off For Pee Paw

Oreo had to show Pee Paw her skills with the frisby !

She loves showing off !

Yes, Oreo, you're the bestest !

Panama City Beach -- Where's the Oil ????

Dad wanted to take a quick trip to Panama City Beach to "see the oil". I tried to tell him there wasn't any but ... he wanted to see for himself.

See, Dad? No oil.

The Night Of The Crab Legs

While visiting us, Dad & Miss Elly wanted to take us out to eat.

I got all cuted up ;-)

We went to a local seafood restaurant and Miss Elly ordered the crab legs.

A whole plate of them !!!

She was in Heaven -- and a professional at eating the legs !

Pee Paw & Miss Elly

My, dad, or as Jordan calls him - Pee Paw

and his wife, Miss Elly

came for a visit from TN !!

We love family visits !

End of Year Honors Award Ceremony - 7th grade

Wow, another year gone...

another year older...

another proud Mom ! ;-)

Monday, June 6, 2011

7th - 8th Grade Band Concert -- WOW !!

Jordan plays French Horn -- this is her second year playing. They sound great !!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The Southeastern Mock United Nations Model at Troy University

Each year, Carver Magnet school selects students who have exhibited strong study skills, character, and communication. This year Jordan was one out of 35 students who was asked to participate in the Southeastern Mock United Nations Model at Troy University in Troy, AL.

From our school alone, we had a team that represented Korea....

a team representing Haiti....

a team representing China ...

a team representing Hungary ( Jordan's team )

and a team representing India.

Close to 200 middle schools participated and Carver Magnet placed as follows:

Outstanding Resolution: Winner-Hungary; 1st place-India // Outstanding Delegation: 1st place-India; 3rd place-Hungary // Outstanding Girl Delegate: 1st place- Juhi Shah - India // Outstanding Native Dress (Overall): 1st place-India // Outstanding Native Dress (by Bloc):Asian Bloc: Winner-India; 3rd place-Republic of Korea // European Bloc: 2nd place-Hungary //Latin America Bloc: 1st place-Haiti

If you'd like to read more about this event, click here: http://www.troymessenger.com/2011/03/03/model-the-un/

7th & 8th Grade Florida Band Competition - Awards

Just a reminder that the kids went to Florida for a band competition ( not just for fun ) -- they were awarded straight Superiors ( all A's ) in each category. While they play their three pieces, there are 4 judges critiquing their tone, rythm, melody, sincapation, etc. Each band receives copies of these cd's where they can hear the judges talking about how they played -- while they are playing. One judge said "Wow, your tone quality is that of a high school band. I'm just awestruck!" ---- fabulous !!

I must add a note here, that I played trumpet for 6 years ( 6th grade through 12th ) It was an "easy" grade back in my day. Jordan's school, however, takes Band Class extremely seriously ! Each student has to study and remember a full page piece of music to play in front of the band each semester for a grade PLUS each student has to play a piece into a microphone that calculates the student's tempo and tone and grades them accordingly. She also brings home accompaniment tracks that she practices with. --- I NEVER had to do any of that !! No wonder they sound like a high school band ;-)