SKIING

We had a blast this last week, when we went skiing in Angelfire NM. It was a little crazy with eight adults and five kids, but we had a lot of fun. Mason and Reece where completely decked out in new snow gear, (which Mason hated as you can see) and they got to sled and play in the snow. I wish I would have taken pictures of the sledding episode, because that was hilarious. Mom and Dad watched the kids (all 5 of them) while we where skiing, which by the way was the best skiing I've ever done.I really appreciate that Mom and Dad kept the kids while we played. It was great spending time with Craig without having to wipe bottoms and noses every fifteen minutes. Mom and Dad rented a Condo that slept 14 people, which was a plus, being that we have 13 people in our immediate family. (I can't believe that we have grown so much.) We had to take 3 cars just get us all there.



Reece was really cute in her new pink outfit. She really liked being in the snow as well. Mason however wasn't as thrilled about the snow. He didn't like the snow on his boots, and he really didn't like his snow bib. Mason is so much like Craig. He is super cautious, and he really isn't a big fan of trying new things. Reece on the other hand is like me. She likes new things, and really isn't scared of much. ( for instance, sledding)
We had a really great time and we look forward to out next excursion.

First Day of School

Well, Mason and Reece started school on Thursday (1/17) at Little Wings Christian Learning Center. It is at our church, which means that it is a familiar place for both of them. Craig and I both took them, so that it would make it easier on all of us, except it didn't make it easier for me, because I cried like a big dork when I had to leave them. I think the hardest thing was the fact that Mason ran in and immediately started playing, and didn't care if I was there or not. He didn't even want to come tell me goodbye :( Reece did good too, except she's teething, so she was a little fussy. I can't believe that they are both so big. Mason talks in complete sentences ALL THE TIME!!! And Reece says a few things like Mom, Dad and Sarah :) She is so funny.
Anyway, I am so glad that the kids love there new school/Parents day out. It makes things a lot easier during the day when I have to sleep before coming to work. (I work 7pm to 7am for those who don't know) However, it makes me sad at the same time, because I hate having to leave my kids in someone else's care. I feel like I am their Mom, and I should be the one taking care of them during the day. I know that it is good for them to be around other kids, and I know that the Lord has called me to be a nurse and minister to the sick, but it still makes me sad to leave them. I guess what I need to do is have another baby, so that I can be off for 12 weeks and stay home with ALL the kids ( HaHa, Craig would go crazy if he knew that I said that)

A Baby?

Mason came into the bathroom the other day, and out of nowhere, said "mom, I need another sister". I asked him why, and I asked him if he still liked his sister. He told me that he loved his sister, but he just needed another one. For a second I thought that maybe he knew something that I didn't, then I thought that maybe he had been talking to Craig, but Craig wants another boy, and Mason specifically said he didn't want a brother, he wants a sister. The entire conversation scared me a little because it has been a non stop battle between Craig and I the last few months, because He wants to have another baby so bad. Don't get me wrong, I love kids, especially the two that I already have, and I wouldn't mind having another, just not yet. As I write this, both of my children are taking naps, and the house is quiet. I love this time to myself so much. I can clean, watch TV or take a nap myself. I just started eating right and exercising and I feel really good. I have lost 8lbs, and I am really not looking forward to gaining that back just yet. Both of my sisters have newborns, and sometimes when I am around them it makes me want another one, but that feeling quickly goes away.
So, we will see. I am going to try and hold Craig off for a few more months, but he's pretty hard headed. :) And Mason has a way of always getting what he wants. I guess it's just a matter of me not being selfish about having time to myself. ( I think I need to be selfish for a few more months though) :)

Our trip to Dallas

I got off work Friday morning at 7:00 and decided that I couldn't spend another minute in Lubbock, so I went straight to Craig, who was still in bed of course, and ask him to please take me somewhere, anywhere. He looked at me like I was crazy, but by 4:00, we were on our way to Dallas. (I love that I have a husband that will do things spur of the moment) We figured that if we were going to drag our tired children, who by the way had not had a nap all day, to Dallas, we should at least take them to do something fun. The weather was amazing, so we decided on the Fort Worth Zoo. Mason loved every minute of it, as you can see from the huge, dorky smile on his face. Reece on the other hand was not as enthusiastic, but was a trooper as always. She's so much more easy going than Mason, but way more dramatic. . After the trip to the Zoo, we off course had to go toy shopping, so Mason could get ANOTHER motorcycle (his favorite toy by the way)! We had so much fun seeing all the animals, shopping and spending time with Aunt Samantha.
We are so blessed to be able to go on spur of the moment trips like this with our kids. Craig and I have always dreamed of doing these things as a family. What an Awesome God we have!

New Blogger

Well, I guess it's a new year, so why not be a new blogger? I have no idea what I am getting myself into, because from now on, I have to update everyone on a regular basis about my family and all the new things that are going on in our lives. It's going to keep me very busy since my family NEVER slows down!


2007 was an amazing year for us. We didn't have a child this year, like we have done the last 2 years, which has been a blessing, because the two we already have are definitly a handful. However, they are the two greatest little people I know. Mason is 2 and a half and Reece turned 1 in November. They are so grown up already. They are sweet, loving, crazy, fun, and a little cranky at times, and I love every minute with them.

Craig, whom I have been married to for 4 years this coming March has been such a blessing to me. He truly is my greatest compliment and my best friend.He owns Texas Gutters, A-One Fence & Sprinkler, and this year he will begin building custom homes. Ours being the first on his list. Hopefuly he will get started on that in the next month. (I can't wait to have a new house) He truly is the hardest worker I have ever known.

As for me, I am a Registered Nurse in the Children's ER. I work 3 nights a week, so I don't really miss out on a whole lot with the kids. I will be 26 in March, which I am not loking forward to, because that just makes me that much closer to being 30. I don't do anyhthing very exciting, except hang out with my kids and husband, which for me is the most EXCITING life I could have ever asked for.

I can't wait for all that the Lord has for the four of us in 2008, so stay tuned for what The Roberson's will be doing next.