Camp Robi

Camp Robi Recap-The Last Day

- robin

We started talking about Camp Robi months ago.

This year, Matilda decided that she would like a sleep over camp…

for three nights {and four days}…and that is exactly what we did.

Re-cap last day, Thursday, day 4…….

Breakfast, yoga and

Photo: Angel food cake with bees made out of sugar.

we baked a cake.

{someone  wrote and asked me where I found the bees…

 on Amazon!}

Matilda had been sketching each morning of Camp-Robi

and

on this last day she painted what she had been sketching.

Photo: Matilda and watercolors.

Photo: Matilda’s watercolor pug

She painted a pug dog.

We were a bit quiet , knowing that tonight she would be back home.

We had plans to meet her parents at a French Cafe that we like…

and then go to the Rough-riders Baseball game.

We arrived at the cafe first…then her parents came.

She was happy to see them!

The baseball game was rained out…but we had a nice visit…..

I guess you can tell that I miss this happy face…..

AND today is her birthday!

Happy Birthday Sweet Angel. Make  Happy Memories!

***

It is Thursday but feels like Friday to me.

Happy Birthday to Karen-Susie. Your friendship is a gift to Larry and to me.

Have the BEST day! XOX

When I post this …I must then  work on a painting.

Have a wonderful day…. And birthday  Matilda and Karen!

Love you.

Me.

Day Three Camp-Robi Update

- robin

Day three of course started with breakfast, yoga and pen-pal time.

Matilda wrote TWO letters on day three!

Our  Wednesday activity was….the DALLAS ZOO!!!

Photo: Matilda high fived this Mandrill.

At the zoo, we watched the animals and they pretended not to watch us.

Photo: Matilda and Pa, on the monorail.
Photo: We met an African porcupine.
Photo: Matilda loved posing with the sculptures.
Photos: The Hippos were tired and lazy.

 

Photo: Lacy, the giraffe.

Matilda fed Lacy her lunch! Lacy LOVED Matilda.

And Matilda loved Lacy.

Photo: The storks were happy on the hot day.

Matilda rode the carousel.

Photo: She rode on the hummingbird.

THEN…drum roll please!

Our sweet,  wonderful friends own a restaurant in Dallas….Pepe’s & Mito’s

{they have been on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!}

and we went there for lunch after the zoo….

We had an early birthday Lunch for a certain almost 7 year old

and everyone sang  Happy Birthday to Matilda.

Yes! The candle is in the lime. That impressed Matilda so much.

It makes me smile.

The day went by much to fast.

Here are tired campers smiling  {I promise they were} as we went to the car.

***

Please have a happy, wonderful day.

Love you.

Me

Day Two-Camp Robi Recap

- robin
Photo: Matilda writing a letter to her pen-pal.
Photo: Camp yoga. Matilda is our resident YOGI
Photo: Day two activity, hiking.
Photo: Matilda found arrowheads!

Then we came home for lunch and sketch time.

Then…..swimming, games……and

SUSHI for dinner!

Photo: Matilda sure can eat a California roll!

Then we journal-ed, and read. Our chapter book for camp was…

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.

***

Yesterday, we were informed that the water in our neighborhood

would be turned off this morning at 8:00.

I forgot about it till driving home at 8:05.

{from walking 4 miles}

I am giving blood today…and have other things to do

but I am a sweaty, nasty mess.

I have to laugh…..

Life is so amazing, even when things go wrong.

Have the happiest day.

Be kind, be bright, be happy.

Love you.

Me

Day One-Camp Robi Recap and Things

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Photo: Matilda said bye to her Mother
Photo: Matilda started the day with “Pen-Pal Time”
Photo: Matilda mailing her Pen-Pal letter
Photo: We went fishing!
Photo: After Lunch, we had sketch time.
Photo: After swimming at the rec center, we went at Soul Mans BBQ for ribs!
Photo: Evening, bath, journal time and reading.

In all honesty, I had so much fun at Camp Robi.

Time with Matilda is a treasure to Larry and me.

Lauren & Josh are very generous with sharing their special girl

and

I cannot thank them enough.

***

Photo: Sunday Dinner and Movie. I grilled pork chops and fresh veggies

It was a long weekend.

Saying good bye to Matilda and sending her home was difficult.

{but looking forward to Camp 2019!}

On Friday, we did have a family emergency. Perhaps one day I will share the story,

but for today,  will you do me a favor?

Please tell the people in your life, how much they mean to you,

and

Please, please….consider giving blood. It saves lives

I saw it first hand this past weekend.

Thank you to a few dear friends {you know who you are}

for your prayers and friendship.

Larry looked at me last night and said:

We don’t have many friends, but the ones we do have are amazing.

Since I have stopped taking the chemo, and radiation is over….

Tomorrow, I will be trying to give blood…..

I am off to do laundry and work on an old painting that I pulled out of the closet….

Love you, more than you know.

Me

 

2018 Fin

- robin

Camp Robi is over for another year!

We had the absolute best time ever.

Matilda was a great camper and  joy all week at the cottage.

This morning, I walked 4 miles….and then grocery shopped,

making it back home to watch the World Cup.

GO FRANCE

Have a wonderful day,

Love you.

Me

Camp Updates

- robin

Our camper is still asleep, {it is 7:15 am}

but will wake soon for today’s adventure.

She has been so busy and happy.

When camp slows down for a moment, I will post some pictures…

{or take a nap, whichever comes first}

I send joy and love.

May your week be as wonderful as mine {and Larry’s} is.

Love you.

Me

Happy Week

- robin

Last week, I wrote about a box I sent away.

The box got stuck in the post office mailing drawer

and

I was worried about its journey to Pittsburgh.

So many of you wrote, asking if the box made it to the destination.

I am glad to tell you all that it arrived in one piece!

You see, I had made a shawl for my mothers first cousin, Ruth.

I have not seen Ruth in so  very long and wanted to send a hug of sorts to her.

With yarn from Paris and a charming pattern

I worked knitting the shawl for weeks…enjoying the creative process,

knowing that I would send it to Ruth after it was finished.

This past Friday evening, I received an email from Kathy, Ruth’s daughter.

With the email, was a photo.

It was a photo of beautiful Ruth with the shawl on. She looked gorgeous.

And she loved it!

Ruth, if you by chance are reading this post, please know that you are thought of daily

and  Larry and I hope to see you soon.  Consider the shawl a hug from us.

Much love to you and Kathy. Family is the best. Love you.

***

I am not sure how often I will be posting this week, because…..

CAMP ROBI starts tomorrow!

I will update when I can

but our schedule  is crazy and Matilda is going to keep me busy!

I designed our new 2018 bags….with patches added!

Stay tuned for Camp Robi updates!

***

Ruth’s box arrived safe and sound

and

Camp Robi starts.

This is going to be the best  week!

Love you beyond yarn from Paris….

beautiful women in shawls

and

Camp Robi patches.

Me

LOVE The Patches

- robin

Yesterday I spent a lot of time preparing for

Camp Robi.

Shirts and bags are made….

but I  must admit, I LOVE, LOVE  the patches.

The schedule is complete and the patches are paired with each activity.

There are ten patches this year and I will sew them onto the new Camp Robi bag.

It is sooo exciting!

{OK, so I LOVE patches}

***

I have walked 4 miles this morning

and

even though I felt tired and cranky, I did it, I am glad I did it.

Now, on with my day.

I wish YOU a happy day and lovely weekend.

Maybe there should be a GOOD WEEKEND patch?

I would love to get that one.

Love you.

Me

 

 

 

 

The Weekend In Review

- robin

Happy Monday!

Life has been happy and fun around here.

Family, friends and smiles.

Camp Robi Updates:

On Friday,  Matilda helped  Pa {Larry} paint and set his “Bat House”….

Please, no ROBIN jokes.

The Bat house was a Fathers Day Gift from, Lars, Josh and Matilda.

On  Friday Camp,

Matilda also experienced picking out a  dress pattern

and

fabric at the  Fabric store.

She found her pattern in the huge, heavy Simplicity drawer,

discovered the fabric  she wanted the dress made out off

and asked the kind lady for the yardage she needed.

This week, we will cut the dress out.

{I just want her to be exposed to this process}

Of course we have patches at Camp Robi.

and at the fabric store, she was allowed to pick out a patch that she wanted.

Of course she picked out the poop patch.

***

On Saturday, Larry and I went to Ft Worth. I will share  about that later…..

but

on Sunday, dinner and a movie was great!

I made a  Lamb and Wine Stew.

We had mashed potatoes Lamb and Wine stew

Baguette with Borsin Cheese, Wine  and for dessert, Larry wanted to celebrate. Sooo…..

Our movie was The Zookeepers Wife.

It was dark and sad, but I am so glad we saw it.

It is a true story…..and now the Zoo in Warsaw is on my bucket list.

I want to be in the place where love and kindness overcame fear and submissiveness.

***

Monday chores are started.

The sun is streaming in the window

and

it is a lovely morning.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Love you.

Me.

Friday Camp Day

- robin

I got out of bed with a bang today, because it is

CAMP ROBI DAY!

We have not had Camp Robi for a few weeks

because Larry and I were in Poip’u.

 Friday’s, while on the island,

I wore my Camp Robi shirt.

{can you even SEE that I have it on?}

But today I am home.

Matilda will be here in an hour for Camp…..

…To Be Continued.

Love you.

me