Monday, June 2, 2008

Next Stop: Summer

We just returned from a very full weekend in D.C. We participated in a second - beautiful - memorial service honoring Marshall's Dad (this one was at the National Cathedral), and we had a chance to (finally!) introduce Thumblini to family and friends. On top of all that, we helped ring in Aunt Amanda's [redacted]th birthday on Saturday!


This is how the Robinsons let off steam after Dad's memorial service: teach the baby the Hokey Pokey.


Stopping to smell the roses in the Bishop's Garden of the National Cathedral.


Augie & Aila relaxing after a long day of sippy-cupping.


The double-axel inverse kiss for Aunt Amanda.


(axiomatic)


What to do when you miss your naps.

Kazapalooza or bust!

- J

13 comments:

Susan said...

what else is there to say?
after all the despair and heartache, you look at your daughter and say...but, yet, LIFE is good. :)

Bless you guys!

Trudi said...

Beautiful photos and how can I not just agree with Susan's post....and to ask for a copy of that amazing photo of Jen holding sleeping Aila. It takes my breath away and I would love to surprise Dad/Papa with it!

amandaorr said...

Me Three. That photo of you and Aila is stunning!!!! We can't wait to see you in July -- one night wasn't enough xoxoxo, Your OLD friend...in more ways than one now!

Kjersten, Steve, Aitugan & Nurai said...

So glad to hear that you three are home safe and sound. I swear that Aila has grown taller (Tougy's jealous), become more beautiful (if possible) and is smarter (the Hokey Pokey?!?) in just a couple of weeks now. We are SO excited that we will get to see you at Kazapalooza soon. Take care dear friends...
MUCH love,
KJ, Steve and Tougy... next stop, Kazapalooza

(the photo of the girls together is PRICELESS!!)

DNS said...

I just have to echo everyone's sentiment here - love the photo of you and your sleeping beauty! It just made my heart full!

So...we are so wishing that Kazapalooza was our next stop - would relish the chance to see you all again!

Hugs to all of you,
Shannon, Derick, and Asher

Jennifer said...

Yep, loving the sleeping photo! Very precious. Perfect. You both look so much at peace.

Have fun at Kazapalooza! We'll be thinking of you- so close, but still so far away.

Sandi said...

Absolutely one of the most beautiful pictures I have seen. Such a sense of peace.

I wish I was going to Kazapalooza so I could finally meet you guys, hopefully next year.

Love the update.

Sandi

Susan said...

Jen, I also just love the photo of you and Aila, it's so perfect.

We're so excited to meet you, in less than 2 weeks!

Susan, Mitch, and Tyler

John & Jenny Morgan said...

Me, too! You look so content. The picture of Thumblini in the garden is also beautiful.

Patrick & Eileen said...

Ah...you were so close! But for a very important reason. Next time you're in D.C. it would be great to see you!

The photos are beautiful!!
Eileen

Regina said...

Hello my friends!

I'm still trying to get caught up on everything, but I wanted to stop by to say a quick hello and give you a humongous thank you for your incredibly supportive comments during our first trip to Kaz. It was so helpful to see your encouragement, enthusiasm and loving words (when we could get online!) ;-)

Love the gorgeous new photos of your gorgeous selves. I wish we could go to Kazapalooza too, but next year will be rockin'!

Much love and appreciation,
Regina, Frank and Milan

Anonymous said...

Glad to see you are all well; and working on your dance moves even! Aila looks so happy and has grown so much! I have thought about you often over the past several weeks, wonering how you are doing.
Meanwhile, you are getting ready for summer; that's great! There is no better place than Rhode Island in the summer. Have clam cakes and chowda for us, would you? Take care.
Heidi Biglin

The Cook said...

I have to say I love that picture of you and your daughter. She is gorgeous. Looking forward to meeting you at Paloooza!