Christmas 2008

Merry Christmas 2008! Our family had a wonderful Christmas day just hanging at home in our PJ's, eating, and watching videos by the fire.

A new Colts hat for Niel.

Kirstyn enjoyed her new Cell Phone and camera.

Sam was thrilled to get a Bears Blanket.

Niel wants to learn how to play the Ukulele.

The unmarried cousins (minus Sam...had to work) at the family Christmas party.

Niel's 50 yard touch down.

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Summer 2008

June 9th - July 5th
Kirstyn's senior trip to Newport Beach, California
The Hyrum 4th of July parade
Golfing at Sherwood Hills
Cruising on main in Logan
Dinner at the Bluebird

Meadow gardens

I was inspired to put this together after spending a day at Sherwood Hills golfing with Scott, Sam and Niel. I was getting bored with golf so I started to take pictures of the wild flowers.

Temple Sealing

Vicky and I had the honor and privilege of doing the temple work for my parents on Fri, June 20, 2008 at the Salt Lake Temple. Following the endowment, we were sealed for my parents, and then I was sealed to my parents. It was a blessing that my Dad's two sisters were able to be there, as well as some of the other Robbins' extended family. Pictured above, from left to right, are my cousin Rick McDermott, my Aunt Juanita Newsome, my cousing Rochelle McDermott Snow, my Dad's cousin Roy Robbins and his wife Rexene, my cousin Rondi McDermott Knowlton-Jefferies, yours truly, my cousin Luke McDermott, Vicky, and seated is my Aunt Lorraine McDermott. It was a beautiful day at the temple and I'm grateful that both Vicky and I were worthy to do this sacred work for my parents!

Serenity

Kirstyn was chosen to represent Highland High School as the Dance Sterling Scholar this year. This dance was her audition solo. She also auditioned for a Dance Scholarship at Southern Utah University (SUU) and was awarded that. She will be heading down to Ceder City in August to start collage.
Life at the Robbins' house will never be the same when she is gone.

BASEBALL TOURNAMENT - POCATELLO, IDAHO

Vicky and Scott accompanied Niel to Pocatello, ID for a baseball tournament. Niel's team, the Sluggers, compiled a 3 - 1 record and played very well. The trip was memorable because of the bitter cold conditions for the 2nd game on Fri afternoon. The outside temp was about 37 - 38 degrees F, but the wind was blowing and there were rain/snow showers which made it seem even colder. After the game, which we won, everyone hustled to their cars and turned on the heaters. Then we hustled to the hot tub at the hotel. The next day was much nicer with cool, but clear conditions. On Sun, we drove to Lava Hot Springs for some relaxation in the hot pools, and then drove to Logan to wish Grandma a happy Mother's Day! Next month Niel goes to Omaha for a tournament, but I think the rest of us will stay home for that one. Keep your eye on the ball!

March Madness and Zions National Park

This past weekend Niel had a baseball tournament in Saint George. He played four baseball games in a March Madness Tournament. Unfortunately they only won one game out of the four. We spent Easter Sunday at Zions National Park and had a great time enjoying the sunshine and warm weather.

Niel diving for a ball.
Running to first.
Running to Third.
Pitching

Niel getting some air.

Climbing on some rocks above Saint George
Scott thinks that he is king of the hill.

Mountain Sheep at Zions National Park.

Highland High School Dance Company Concert

Thanks to Kristie, JoAnn, Heather, Polly, Monique and Jessica for coming to her performances.
The Higland High School Dance Company 2007-2008.
Proud Papa Proud Mama

Kirstyn turned 18!

Kirstyn turned 18 years old on February 27th.

Kirstyn and her cousin Anna. Anna helped Kirstyn blowout the candles.Kirstyn's cousins Amy and Caitlin were visiting from Ohio and helped her celebrate. Niel, Kirstyn and Sam

Kirstyn, Vicky, Amy and Lesli

Mike and Bev Stevens

Matt and Austin Stevens

Scott, his brother Lance and sister Lesli.

Sam, Kirstyn and Amy

Kirstyn and Amy

Cousin's-Jennifer and Caitlin

Sam

Skiing at PCMR with Lance

Vicky and Scott at the top of King Kon.
Niel, Vicky and Scott at the bottom.
Niel the snowboarder.

Lance, Niel, Vicky and Scott after a great day of skiiing.

"Freak East/Outclass Highland"

Kirstyn with three of her friends. The boy on the left actually shaved his head and took out his two "false" front teeth.

Two of Kirstyn's friends, Sadie and Brianna. Brianna used a water bottle to get her hair to stand up on her head like that.

The Highland High School Studentbody

Highland High School has a tradition that goes back to 1972. When the basketball team plays East High School at Highland, all of the Highland studentbody dresses up. The Highland students dress up looking like freaks and East students dressing up in tuxedos, formal dresses (purched at the Deseret Industries) or Hefty trash bags (becaue it doesn't take much to out class Highland). It is the biggest game of the year with the Pep Club and Cheerleaders doing a crazy dance at halftime. Thanks to MONIQUE NIELSEN (the Highland cheerleader advisor) this years halftime was extra freaky and filled with school spirit, even the principals got into it.
If you diden't already know, East High was the school where Disneys "High School Musical" was filmed. Now, there is a film being released about the Highland High School Rugby Team called "Forever Strong". The film was inspired not only by the school, but actual students, coaches, and it's increadible rugby team that has dominated the nation for three pluss decades. Highland alulmni were used to play their own parts, and the title "Forever Strong" comes from the rugby team's moto.

The rivalry continues...."Highschool Musical" vs "Forever Strong".

It just keeps snowing!

Utah Powder!

Park City Ski Resort Utah - On the Mountain Video

Volunteer Hosts PCMR

This year Scott and I are volunteer hosts at Park City Mountain Resort. We are on the mountain every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, for the entire ski season. I am a Safety Host and help set up the Slow Zone skiing signs in the morning before any skiers or snowboarders are on the mountain and take them down at the end of the day. I get to ski the rest of the time and radio the Ski Patrol if I come across injured, reckless or lost skiers/boarders. Scott is a Mountain Host and he spends the day helping out in the equipment rental shop or greeting guests on the plaza, answering questions at the ski maps located at the top of the lifts, and taking guests on Historic Park City Mountain tours. This has been a good way to meet new people and do some networking for Real Estate. As first year hosts, we get free season ski passes, 50% off at the mountain restaurant’s, and dependent season passes for $99.00. We also earn passes to the Canyons and Dear Valley. It’s been a fun experience and we get up skiing at least once a week.

East Metro Basketball 2008

Now that football is over...Niel is playing basketball on the East Metro Super League team. Also, Salt Lake Sluggers baseball practice has started and some of you will be receiving fundraising information in the mail. Sports and school keep Niel very busy and out of trouble. It is fun to watch him enjoying competing and working hard at school to get good grades. He has even been able to get in a little snowboarding and enjoys grinding the rails. Thanks to everyone who support Niel in all of his activities.