Robyn "Granma" Curtis

BEST DAY FOR THE CURTIS FAMILY

2009-02-15T17:46:00.000-08:00

Jackson was sealed to his parents on Valentines Day. It was very special with Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, Grandparents and Great Grandma Berg to celebrate the big day.

Jackson and Brooke were blessed on Sunday Febuary 15, 2009

Brooke is cute all dresses in white.

Father and daughter enjoying the day.

Grandpa and his 1st born grand-daughter.

Grandma and Brooke

Great Grandma Berg with her newest addition Kennady.

We all had a wonderful day!

Baby Decker has arrived!!

2009-02-05T14:03:00.000-08:00

Emily had her little (little = 8 lbs. 21 inches) girl today at 8:02 a.m. Many say she looks like Gavin but Gage says she looks just like Grandpa.

Both Jeff and Grandma Curtis witnessed the birth. She is healthy, pink!

And can cry when she wants to, but her brothers and Grandpa adore her.

Congratulations to Emily, Jeff, Gage and Gavin -

and to Grandma Curtis on her 2nd granddaughter!

She is definitely a keeper!

play day with Jackson

2009-01-21T18:03:00.000-08:00

Jackson came over to the house to play today. He is getting cuter everyday. And these are just a few of the things we did.

He is not sure he likes to pose on the couch for me but he loves watching Barbara Walters on the View - (are you kidding me?) And he is definitely smiling more.

He sure loves to play with spoons and anything else he can pick up and put in his mouth.

Jackson loves playing with the ball.

Opps! He just got caught! Don't tell Brooke that he took her ball.

Jackson also enjoys reading his dog book - I guess it takes the place of Shadow when she cannot be here.

Lunch time anyone? The apple sauce was good and the sweet potatoes were very yummy - "I cleaned my whole plate Grandma!"

And I have the face to prove that everything was "lip-smacking good".

Then it was off to nap time - "I did better in the afternoon than I did in the morning - a good two hours worth."

While back at home Brooke slept most of the day.

Thanks to Jill for letting us spend the day together. We hope you got somethings done.

Twas the night before Christmas

2008-12-28T13:34:00.000-08:00

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through our house

Tiny creatures were stirring, bringing joy to my spouse

There is Caleb, and Gage, and Parker make three

then Gavin, and Carson, and Jackson you see

Little Brooke being the youngest is next in line

Then baby Decker in 2009

Making reindeer hats was really quite fun

and frosting cookies for Santa to eat on the run

Wait, it looks like Jordan had something sour to drink

And Parker can't even see to think

Carson is drooling over Cookies (he can't eat)

And Brooke was happy just to sleep

(while we caught Gavin under the sheets)

Ashley got her a puppy and a little bling

Look Bradley gave her a ring

As we wish everyone a Merry Christmas

And to all a "Good Night"

My Sister

2008-12-07T11:28:00.000-08:00

My dear sweet sister Susan passed away

yesterday after years of battling cancer.

December 6th, 2008 at 6:25 p.m.

I am thankful for having an older sister as an example.

She has now joined her mother and father

who have been anticpating her arrival.

Families are together forever.

I am thankful for the bonds of brothers and sisters.

We are thankful for the knowledge that we will see her again someday.

She has taught us about courage, determination, strength, and faith.

We will miss her! Love you Susan.

Thanksgiving from #@*^!

2008-12-01T18:40:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving day started out great! The Cheng's and Decker's came over for dinner.

Ashley and happy baby Carson.

Gavin's two favorite things... wearing Grandpa's hats and olives.

I just can't seem to get enough of those fat cheeks and sparkley eyes.

Now the fun begins...the turkey took an hour longer to cook than we had planned. When it was finally done, Warren was cutting the turkey on the counter when all of a sudden the turkey ran off the counter and was on the floor. What the??? It's a good thing we believe in the 10 second rule. Now we weren't even hungry because we had been munching on all the yummy appetizers. By now the kids were done being good and wanted to do their own thing besides eat dinner. However, I do have to thank Emily and Amy for helping with the delicious food. We don't have any pictures of the Thanksgiving dinner, so this the best we could do.

Caleb eating a LITTLE drumstick

Ty, Jill, Jackson, Brooke, Jordan, and Lacey came at the end for dessert.

Brooke is only a month old and she has already learned some gang signs.

Emily had a great idea of making rice krispy turkeys.
Parker couldn't resist and had to eat his right away.

Here are the kids making their turkeys.

Hooray Thanksgiving is almost over with!

Now it's over!

Next year we are going the Marriott!

Who wants to come with us?

Brooke is Home!

2008-11-16T12:57:00.000-08:00

We came home from the Christmas party yesterday to the announcement that Brooke would be coming home on Sunday (today). She has done amazingly well!

Grandpa enjoying a quite moment with his first grand-daughter.

Grandma is in heaven! Brooke sure is a cutie!

Brother and sister going to their own home. Good luck Tyler and Jill! What a difference three months make.

Curtis Family Christmas Party

2008-11-16T10:22:00.001-08:00

Yesterday we had the Curtis family "Christmas" party. Often we have had the party on sunday, nearer Christmas, and in the evening. We tried a breakfast, and played more games than in the past. My kids said it went well. I hope so! A great big thanks goes out to Tyler, Jordan and Lacey, and Ashley and Bradley for the games, and for all those who helped with the cooking (Jordan and Jeff - with the pancakes) and all of the families with their assigned food.

On of the hits was the donut eating contest. The hitch was that the donut was on a string and you had to eat the donut with you hands behind your back. That's a cute trio.

It looks to me like Curtis was cheating a little on this one. Wait - is that Gavin in the back eating a donut with his hands also? Jeff, Austin and Dallin are really into the competition.

Cameron is trying to eat the donut while still on the string - Kyrsten and Kaili are eating it the old fashion way - get it to the floor and dive in!

Bruce's family looking happy here!

Look whose is competive here (Jennie)!

Oh my, even the old folks dove in.

Julie and Kaitlyn enjoyed a quite moment together.

Trisha, Miriam and Kolbie.

Gavin was one of the first to take a whack at the pinata.

Which eventually culminated in the children diving for lots of candy.

The Christmas party would not be complete without the Christmas story. Mary and Joseph seem to be getting younger every year. Look Joseph brought his bag of treats.

The full cast. It looks like we initiated Dustin into the family.

We Believe in Miracles!

2008-11-12T21:40:00.000-08:00

We believe in miracles. Brooke was born on November 5th, 2008 - which is about a month before her due date. She was 4 lbs. 11 ozs. - and 17 1/2 inches long. Who would have guessed at this time a year ago that Tyler and Jill would have a baby during 2008 - and now they have TWO!!What a beautiful baby! Brooke is doing well! She is off the IV - she just needs to learn to eat and she can get rid of the feeding tube. She has even gained a little weight - she is now 4 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs.

Brooke is dressed in a "preemie" outfit - she will not fit in that size for very long.

Grandpa Curtis got to hold Brooke for 30 minutes earlier today - he is in 7th heaven. Do you think Brooke and her soon to be cousin will have Grandpa wrapped around their fingers?

Baby Brooke has arrived

2008-11-05T19:47:00.000-08:00

Well if you haven't heard yet, baby Brooke arrived today at 4:28 p.m. She has lots of light brown hair that likes to stick straight up. Grandma and Grandpa are the only ones that get to see her right now with her being in the ICU. She is 4 lbs and 11 oz, and 17 1/2 inches long. Mother Jill is doing okay after a C-Section.

Grandma has stayed busy tending Jackson the past two days. Jackson loves to watch TV especially cartoons. Who knew a 3 month would love TV? Here are some pictures of Jackson chilling at Grandpa and Grandma's and he even loved the bath time.

Pictures of baby brooke will come later...

Jackson has been a very good boy at Grandma's and only woke up once last night for 10 minutes.

Gotta love Halloween

2008-11-02T15:35:00.001-08:00

Halloween Night everyone (minus the Cheng family who went trick-or-treating in their neighborhood) came over for some soup, pumpkin cookies, candy, eyeball slushy, and fun.

Jackson was a Red Chili Pepper. Who knew chili peppers could be this cute?

Jackson and Gavin the stinky skunk.

We didn't have any pictures of Gage, he was too busy trick-or-treating or passing out candy so Grandma and Grandpa didn't have to. Thanks Gage!

Gavin loves Shadow and is probably the only grandchild that has taken an interest in her.
He loved to feed Shadow his candy all night long.

Tyler was getting Jackson to laugh and smile.

He is growing more everyday. He must want to be a "BIG" brother for when baby Brooke comes. Now that October is over with the next thing I am looking forward to is my very first GRAND-DAUGHTER that may be here for Thanksgiving!

Parker's birthday

2008-10-26T15:55:00.001-07:00

On Parker's birthday Amy and I went to Engh Floral. It was a beautiful fall afternoon.

The boys were being silly, however we got a few fun shots.

This is one of a few pictures where their heads were both visible at the same time.

On Saturday we went to Mountain Mike's Pizza to celebrate Parker's 3rd birthday. My how these boys grow up!

The pizza was great and so was the company. Thanks for the party Parker! Grandpa still needs to give you your birthday spankings.

Carson enjoyed the party when he was not sleeping. It won't be long before he and Jackson are running around just like the big boys.

Photo shoot with Jackson

2008-10-26T15:24:00.000-07:00

Who is the scarey witch holding my grandson?

While tending Jackson we decided to do a photo shoot of my youngest grandson.

Jackson is growing up just like the rest of my grandsons.

We almost got a smile but not quite!

My two boys

2008-10-21T20:14:00.000-07:00

Don't these two boys look a like? Now we know what Jordan's kids are going to look like... Gavin...Gavin...Gavin.

Conference Sunday

2008-10-05T20:35:00.000-07:00

The family came over for dinner after conference. It started out very quiet and this is why...

After dinner the fun began with rides on the four wheeler and the kids playing Nintendo.

I don't know why I was blessed with such cute grandchildren.

It was an enjoyable evening.

The 6 joys of my life!

2008-09-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

The 6 joys of my life our my 6 grandsons even though they are all wild boys!

Caleb

Gage

Parker

Gavin

Carson

Jackson

2008-09-21T17:17:00.000-07:00

This is not Robyn "Granma" Curtis, however, I am her lesser half. Granma blogs so much she needs her own page (or whatever it is called). Hopefully she will use it to tell the world of all her joys.