15 Minutes of Fame...And we missed it.

Some of you have read the Robinson's Blog about the Baby Video Monitor Warning, if you have not here is the scoop:

Last week I got a text from Leah asking if we had a Baby Video Monitor, me thinking that she was asking if I had one for sale because of the yard sale coming up (this SATURDAY), I texted her back saying I did and that I was still using it. She texted me back saying that she meant that they had one but they could see someone's elses child and they thought it might be Izabelle (kinda felt embarassed), so I asked her what the child was doing and she said that she had pigtails and was screaming in her crib. That would be her, not that I was neglecting her or anything but we have been having a hard time getting her to fall asleep on her own as of late.

So, I went into Izabelle's room and turned off the monitor. Then Leah called me. At first we thought it was funny that they could see her, but then after awhile and I got talkin to Matt about it I thought it was really creepy. We never had any issues with our monitor except for an occasional static when the phone rang, but seeing other people through it we have never. I am glad it was Leah and Joe and not some creepy pervert.

Never thought anything of the situation after that until I missed a call from a number I didn't know right off the bat, it wasn't until Leah emailed me saying that NEWS25 out of Evansville just interviewed her and is featuring a story about the Baby Monitor and they tried to contact us to get our side of the story UGH!!!! We were not home, we were working. UGH, we missed our 15 minutes of FAME!!! But our house did make it into the story, hehe. I guess this is just another reason for me to be a stay at home mom, you never know when FAME will knock on your door;)

But in ALL seriousness, as a mother I would never want someone looking at my childern in a private setting ever, so I don't think I will ever use that monitor again.

I do need to say this that I am glad that Leah brought this story to life because I never would have thought that somone could have been watching my child.

Also, I am just kidding about the fame part, there will always be a part of me that would love to be famous, but that also comes with a price that I don't think I am willing to pay for.

Here is the link of Leah's interview, she did a great job:

http://www.news25.us/global/category.asp?c=164155&clipId=&topVideoCatNo=160919&topVideoCatNoB=164126&topVideoCatNoC=124443&topVideoCatNoD=111254&topVideoCatNoE=143820&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=4130279&flvUri=&thirdpartymrssurl=

Until Next Time

God Bless

Almost Famous;)

Jess

Trot Festivities

What a wonderful weekend we had at the Turkey Trot, the weather was PERFECT for trotting;) We headed to the Trot on Thursday after I got off work for supper and to enjoy the Tractor Pulls (Daddy was the flag man). But once we got there, got our food & started to eat the girls decided they needed to use the bathroom, and not the wonderful porcelain thrones we are so custom to using but the Porta Potties, GROSS! Of Course they ran to the potties before I got our food packed up and in the stroller to get them. Nothing like smearing your children with anti-bacterial gel before eating. But after all that they were no longer interested in eating and we headed to the bleachers to catch the end of the Turkey Race.
By Friday I didn't know if I could tackle another night at the Turkey Trot, but Matt was with me, so we joined forces and had a GREAT Night. We started off at the camper to enjoy supper with Matt's family, then headed to the Trot for rides. We got our bracelets, although Izabelle was TERRIFIED of the bracelet, so we had to put it in her belt loop behind her. Poor Girl, she is terrified of public restrooms and no fair ride bracelets. Anyway, Grace meant up with a friend of hers to ride rides, while Iz and I went with Greta, B, and Kaycee. Izabelle made it through the 4 rides that were acceptable for her and that was enough for her. We meant up with Grace, Hailey, and Matt to watch Grace.
Grace rode to new rides now that she is tall enough...The teacups (or whatever it was) and the Scrabbler (she loved this ride). She had a blast with Hailey that is forsure. After the rides we headed back to the camper. Grace and Hailey continued their fun by going to and from each others' campers, while I got Izabelle ready for bed. We sat by the fire until she fell asleep, so Matt and I took Izabelle home, while Grace spent the night with Memaw.
Saturday was pretty much laid back, we stayed home until about 5, went and got my cousin Jacy to come with us back to the camper, had supper, the kids played on the playground, rode the golf carts, visited, saw some blogger friends (I saw some throughout the whole weekend), and just had a good time with the family. Matt and I took the girls home around 8ish for bed (Jacy watched them) so that Matt and I could have some adult time at the Turkey Trot. We had a good time seeing people we haven't seen in a while and talking to friends that we do see often.
Sunday, we went to church and back to the Trot for lunch and Pig Wrestling. Izabelle didn't like the pigs, Grace liked watching the teams gett muddy and trying to get the pig into the tire. We asked her if she wanted to do this next year and she said "No way". She did end up getting muddy, no harm done, Mommy just had to soak it for a while. By the 3rd or 4th team we were ready to go home. Miss Iz wasn't having it and was ready for a nap. Which was fine with me because Mommy needed one too:) Then later on we headed to the Truelove's for Small Groups, which is a blast.
Here are some pictures of our weekend at the Trot:

Grace and her friend Hailey

Izabelle on the Swings Iz chasing B
Mommy and Our Lil Lady
Grace and Hailey on the Turnie Thing

Hailey and Grace on the SCRAMBLERMiss Grace

Until Next Time

God Bless

Jess

Ready for the Turkey Trot

So not much going on in our household, well besides getting yard sale stuff together (which will be next weekend). Matt & his dad went to a tractor pull in Delaware(sp??), Ohio...not sure were that is at, but it's far away. They left Friday afternoon and came home after church on Sunday. I don't think they did too hot, since Matt didn't really go into much detail about the pull itself.
The girls' and I just hung out the whole weekend. We met up with Patty and the girls' (& their guys) on Friday at the camper for some fun. We got there a little early, so the girls' and I played at the park. One of Grace's classmate was two campers down, so they were back forth to each other's campers. It was fun to watch Grace interact with a new friend, which happens to be a classmate of mine when I was in school. Izabelle and B were playing so good and I am so glad that they are starting to interact more with each other. Saturday we didn't do to much either, actually I really don't know what we did. We went to get dog food and when we got back Grace brought up a surprise convo, here is what was said.

Grace: "Mom, you need to get pregnant".

Me: thinking to myself, WHAT!

Me to Grace: "What makes you say that?"

Grace: "Well if you are in the hospital having a baby we would live you alone".

Me: Laughing to myself. Kids say the darnest things:0)

I guess she could tell that my nerves were starting to get shot by the end of the day.

When Matt got home from the tractor pull we were excited to see him and he never left his side. We sure did miss our man, Daddy Matt (according to Izabelle). I am sure he loved having all his girls surrounding him.

This week we are looking forward to the Turkey Trot. This is always a special time for me, because when Kenney Chesney was at the Turkey Trot back in '96 or '97 I told my cousin about Matt and that I had a crush on him (blushing). Now 11 some years later we are taking our children to the Trot, Ahhh, sweet. I know right? So, we will be enjoying the Turkey races, rides, family fun at the camper, mud volleyball, & pig wrestling.

Until Next Time

God Bless

Jess

DECLUTTERING = YARD SALE!!!!

DECLUTTERING!!!!

That is what I did this weekend, which means it is time for a YARD SALE!!!

Items that we are selling:

*Women's clothing: Size 5-10(pants), S-L tops

Women's Shoes: Size 6-7

*Men's Clothing: Shirt Size M-L

Jeans/Shorts: 32"-34"

*Children (Girls): 2-5T

*Newborn-Toddler (Girls): (0-24Months)

*Children, Toddler, Newborn shoes

(Name Brand for most of the clothing)

*Boys Clothes (sizes I am not sure)

*Infant Toys & Children Toys

*Plenty of Misc.

Some BIG items:

*Video Camera: about 6 years old, but we probably used it 3 years out of the 6 (asking $25 for it, it does work)

*Children's Outdoor Wicker Furniture (Child Not For Sale) (asking $160)

Dresser w/Mirror asking for $50.

I am hoping to get everything out and ready by this weekend or the next weekend, but feel free to contact me at jessgingerich@hotmail.com for early bird shopping.

Oh, yeah...EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!!

Jess

Lil Bit of This & Lil Bit of That

Since Grace's birthday party day, Sunday we just did the usual, church, home for lunch and nap while Matt went to a bowshoot (let the season begin:I). When Matt got home we headed outside for a bike ride. We bought one of those bike strollers for Izabelle can tag along with us (best investment, ever). It's fun listening to Izabelle just chatting away while Daddy (or Mommy) doing all the work. The other day she was just saying "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, go this way, it fun". Grace is having fun riding her bike along with Mom and Dad. She had learned that she can coast, that way she can rest her legs. We are trying to work ourselves where we can ride to Matt's mom and dads'. We will see if that happens. That is some of my fondest memories when me, my brother & sister would ride our bikes to my grandparents' farm, while mom and dad drove the tractors.
After our bike ride we got ready to head over to some friends' house for some much needed visit. We had a blast.

You know how you can hear a song and just start singing it and it will be in your head for the rest of the day. Well Izabelle has been singing this song since she heard it back in July and vacation bible school. She sings "SonRock Kids Camp", she sings it fast, slow, and even in opera style. It's hilarous. It is usually out of no where. While she walking down the hallway, eating, playing with toys, you hear "SonRock Kids Camp". Since then we have been catching her repeating other songs. Well yesterday when Matt's cell rang we hear her repeat the song "God is Great, Beer is Good, People are Crazy", I guess this is some country song that Matt likes. Then I hear on the way out to my parents' her singing along to the song "That's not my name" or whatever it is. Hilarious. I need to try and get her on video.

Oh, yeah. Yesterday I picked Grace up from school early to get her shots. She thought she was getting out of school early, not knowing that mommy was taking her to get her shots. She wasn't too happy, but it did make her feel alittle better that Izabelle had to get hers too, until she learned that she had to get 3 and Izabelle just 1. That wasn't fair she thought. Well, I know that we all don't like to get shots, but we pretty much had to hold Miss Grace down to get the alcohol on her. She's a strong lil booger. They did get candy necklaces for their pain that they endured. Poor Grace was still complaining of her legs hurting this morning. I am sure they stopped hurting once they were out at recess.

Well that was enough of This and That.

Have a Wonderful Day.

God Bless

Jess

Grace's Ice Cream Party

The last couple of weekends we didn't really do much, but this weekend was a very special weekend. We celebrated Grace's 6th birthday party with friends & family. She invited several of her friends to enjoy an Ice Cream Birthday Party with her. We started with her and her friends playing in the backyard on the swing set, while we were setting up the ice cream shop. We had layed out bowls, spoons, cups, and straws for ice cream sundaes and milkshakes. The only problem we ran into was getting the ice cream out of the tubs, they were frozen solid. Guess I should have let them dethaw alittle bit, ugh???

Grace's Sweet Shop, Now Opened:)

The Candy Buffet...Yummy!!! We used these for the kids' treat bags.
Happy 6th Birthday Grace!!!

Happy Birthday day to you...

Grace playing one of the water balloon games.

Matt after getting a bucket of water dumped on him. The kids really enjoyed that, Matt not so much. Haha:P

Playing the sponge game. They had to run to the bucket, put the sponge in the water and squeeze the water out into their bucket. This was fun watching them.

We had a blast having Grace's friends over to celebrate with her. For a mom it was a really great way to see Grace interacting with friends that she met in school and friends she has had pretty much her whole life. It was a great time visiting with some of the moms too. I got give a shout out to my mom, sister, and Amanda for coming up and helping with the ice cream shop. It was a blast and I think the kids enjoyed it, too.

Later that evening we had the grandparents, siblings, & their families over pizza and of course ICE CREAM.

Grace and cousin Jaycee. They are 6 years apart but really enjoy each others' company. Jaycee is pretty much like a little sister to me, too. She helped with the games at Grace's Ice Cream party, too. She also got Matt soaked with the bucket of water. hehe!!

Grace, Jaycee, Tristan

After pizza and ice cream the little girls were having fun playing in the sandbox, dolls, and just running around. Well Izabelle had fallen and got her knees all dirty, so we headed to the bath, so I asked B if she wanted to Bubbles, too. She said "yup", so off we went. Then Emily came in to see what we were all doing, so I stripped her down and put her in too. So the 3 littl girls had fun playing in the tub. It was fun.

Iz, B, and Em enjoying their bath.

It was a great day and the weather was BEAUTIFUL. We couldn't ask for anything better.

Until Next Time...

God Bless

Jess

Happy 6th Birthday, Grace

That is Right, today is the day for CELEBRATING Grace's 6th Birthday. I can't believe that Grace is 6!!! Where did the time go from when she was just this size:

And NOW she is 6 and going to SCHOOL.

Alittle bit about Miss Grace: She is so tenderhearted and FULL of LIFE. She loves her family more than anything. She loves to draw and color. She loves that she is learning new things everyday. She gets soo proud of herself when she accomplishes new things and can't wait to let others know. She is not afraid to be by herself or play by herself (although mommy would love for her to play with other kids, she is not afraid to just be by herself). She can make a new friend from the minute she meets them and they are her Best Friend (even if she doesn't see them ever again). She is a wonderful daugther to Matt and I and is starting to realize that she is the daughter to the Almight Father. I love how her love for Christ comes out in the most awesome ways and I love how she is helping Izabelle learn about Christ as well. She loves to teach her little sister new things, some not the best thing to teach her, but it's not that terrible. For instance she taught her sister to roll off the couch onto the bean bag. But I love that good stuff she has taught her too, she got Izabelle to say I love you. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and start all over again.

Happy Birthday Grace. I love you!!!! Can't wait to spend the weekend celebrating your birthday with your friends and family:)

Until Next Time...

God Bless...

Jess