The Robbins' Nest

Christmas 2008

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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"

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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!

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Utah Powder!

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Park City Ski Resort Utah - On the Mountain Video

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Volunteer Hosts PCMR

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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

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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.

New Years Eve 2007

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Kirstyn had a few of her friends over to help ring in the new year. The rest of us spent a not so quiet evening at home. Niel had a good time entertaining everyone with fireworks on our front lawn at midnight. However, I'm not so sure that the neighbors enjoyed it as much as we did.

Christmas Video 2007

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Sterling Scholar, more Kirstyn news...

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We have some very exciting news. Kirstyn was picked to represent Highland High School as a Deseret Morning News KSL Television Dance Sterling Scholar for 2008. She will move forward in the competition at the State level. We will attend an information meeting next week and will know more after that. She was also the female winner for best personality as voted by her senior class mates. WAY TO GO KIRSTYN!

2007 Highland High, Winter Prom

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Last night Kirstyn went to her girls choice, Senior Winter Prom dance. She looked stunning in her white dress with red earrings, red purse, red jacket and red shoes. Her date was a nice young man that she has known since the second grade. He is a triplet with a sister and brother. Kirstyn was named 1st attendant to the Prom queen which was great because she got a dozen pink roses along with the dozen red roses that her date gave her. She also did not have to pay for pictures or to get into the dance which saved her about $60.00. For those of you with young children dances can become very expensive so start saving up now. It is hard for me to believe that after this year she will be off to collage. The older I get the faster time seems to zoom by.

Thanksgiving Las Vegas Style

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Our family had another fun filled Thanksgiving with Niel’s football team taking home the trophy for the fourth time. They looked tough as they went head to head against teams from Colorado and Riverton, Utah. They had to play up, playing against teams that were a year older due to the total weight of the players on his team.
We ate Thanksgiving dinner at the Mandalay Bay (an all you can eat buffet) with two other families on his team and had a great time.

See Scott Morph

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Look-alikes Scott & Vicky

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Look-alike Meter Sam

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Look-alike Meter Kirstyn

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Look alike Meter Niel

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Kirstyn's Senior Year

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See some of Kirstyn's Senior Year online.

Sam turns 20 years old

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Sam turns 20 years old!

Niel's football team (red) played Kearns (green) last Saturday. Kearns had 5 players age 12-13 that weighed over 250 lbs. Our largest boy weights 210 lbs.

Here's Niel catching a pass in the end zone for a 2-pt conversion. At this point, the score was 26 to 21 for East! No one had scored on Kearns all year!

However, the final score was 28 to 26 for Kearns. This was our first loss of the season and only the 4th game we have lost in 4 years. It was one of the most exciting and well-played little league games we've seen. This Saturday is the start of the playoffs. I'm sure that we will play Kearns again.

After every game we have a lot yummy food.

Here are some of the great moms who help prepare and serve the food.

Future linebackers.

Niel turns 13

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Niel turned 13 years old on September 9th. He had a fun weekend filled with football, friend's and family.

Here are some of the highlights.

Dinner at the Rodizio Grill.
Our three teenagers in front of the fountain at Trolly Square.

Sam-19, Kirstyn-17, and Niel-13

West midgets had some very large linemen (Niel is #38).
Niel getting ready to blow out the candles on his Belgian Waffle.

No, Niel is not 38 yr's old; that is the number on his football jersey.

Kirstyn has such good table manners.

Too much food!

Niel with his buddies at the East-Highland football game. East won in a 24-21 thriller, it's first victory over Highland in 4 or 5 yrs. Sam & Kirstyn weren't too happy, though!

Niel going in as middle linebacker.

We have a very large offensive line.

Someone from the other team had to go to the hospital after being tackled by Niel.

It is sooooo much fun being a teenager! But it can be embarassing, too!

Park City with Mom and Dad

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What a Hot Dogger!

Mom and Dad had a fun time at the Olympic Park Village at Solider Hollow watching the athletics practice their aerials.

Football has started!

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It's hard to believe that football season is here. Niels' team the East Midget's had their first scrimmage on Saturday against the Bingham Midget's. Check out # 85 in blue, SHE is a lineman for Bingham. Niel is # 18 in red and plays middle linebacker and wide reciever.

Sunset

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These photo's were taken from our front deck.
It's time for our neighbor to trim his tree's.

Beautiful Utah Sunset

Scott's Real Estate Information

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Scott has just started his new job in Real Estate. He is working at Lewis, Wolcott and Dornbush in Park City. If any of you know of someone interested in investment properties or buying a luxury home, please contact Scott.

Office: 435 649-1884
Fax: 435 649-6716
Mobile: 801 558-7914

scottr@lwdparkcity.com
Main Office1283 Deer Valley Drive
P.O. Box 2370Park City, UT 84060

View My Listings
http://www.lwdparkcity.com/

Scott Robbins
After receiving a B.S. degree in chemical engineering at the University of Utah, Scott earned his MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.A successful management career in industrial manufacturing included sales and marketing responsibilities which eventually became Scott’s focus and area of expertise. After extensive worldwide travel, he recognized the unique value of living in Utah and established a real estate practice with a strong emphasis on recreational property.Scott, his wife Vicky and their three teenage children enjoy skiing, golf, tennis and biking. After a successful college football career, Scott has maintained a keen interest in coaching little league football, baseball and basketball. Currently he volunteers as an assistant football coach at East High School.Active in all areas of residential real estate, Scott believes strongly in attention to detail, listening well, and responsive follow-through. Golf and ski properties in the Park City market are his specialty.

Random vacation photos

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Washington DC - final stop of our family vacation.

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Any trip to Washington DC is overwhelming with all the things to see. We did our best, but tried to take a somewhat relaxed approach so we didn't get too burned out. We started things out with a bus tour, and of course, we saw the major monuments - Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln (plus we made a point to go back on our own and drive by at night since they're really impressive at night).

We sat on the steps of the US Capitol on the evening of July 3 and watched a dress rehersal of the 4th of July concert, then walked to Chinatown for dinner. Union Station is the most visited tourist attraction, so we had lunch there one day. We also visited the Air & Space Museum, the Nat'l Museum of Natural History, and the Nat'l Zoo (had to see those pandas). There is speculation one of the pandas is pregnant, so there were some news stations standing by in case a new panda was born. Nothing so exciting happened during our visit.

A couple of highlights in DC were our visit to the Nat'l Holocaust Museum, and we attended an exhibition called Bodies. It's almost unthinkable to imagine what the Nazi's did to the Jews during WWII. http://www.ushmm.org We'd encourage anyone visiting Washington DC to include this stop on your trip. Some of you may have heard about Bodies - the Exhibition. It's from China, The nine-gallery exhibit reveals the intricacy and interdependency of the body’s bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and organs. Whole bodies preserved to the cellular level by infusing tissues with liquid silicone rubber http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/ and It's quite amazing.

We concluded our trip by a visit to Arlington Nat'l Cemetary and watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Quite sobering to visit and think about all of the men and women who have sacrified their lives in the name of freedom. An expression we heard more than once on our visit was, ..."freedom isn't free." I'm glad our children had the opportunity to get a personal sense of our nation's history.

Only one regret about our trip. We had hoped to visit Palmyra, NY, while staying in Cooperstown. However, the schedule for Niel's baseball tournament was so full, there just wasn't enough time to make the 6-hr round trip drive, plus spend any meaningful time visiting some historical church sites. Oh well, I guess we'll have to make another trip!!

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Washington DC - Photo's

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Tomb of The Unknown Soldier

Arlington National Cemetery

The National Zoo

Giant Panda in his air conditioned cave.

We watched the fireworks from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington.

Almost as spectacular as the Logan fireworks.

Niel, Sam and Kirstyn were able to sign a copy of The Declaration of Independence.

At the Vietnam War Memorial were able to find the name of Randy Saunders from Nibley.

Part of the Museum of American History collection is on display at the National Air and Space Museum. The museum is closed for renovation and is scheduled to reopen by summer 2008.

We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men and Women are created equal...

Kirstyn taking a nap in The Museum of Natural History.

Fourth of July parade down Constitution Avenue.

Final Cooperstown Report

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I have a few minutes before checking out of our hotel this morning, so I wanted to report the final results of Niel's team at Cooperstown. The Sluggers ended up about 52nd place out of 96 teams, so about in the middle. Our final record was 3 - 5. We beat teams from Michigan, Ohio and Delaware, but lost to teams from Georgia, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Minnesota. The kids had a great time, as did our entire family. Kirstyn told us she now likes baseball much more than she used to - some of the games were pretty "intense" and Kirstyn really gets involved! She thinks all of the boys are soooo cute, and they all thought Kirstyn was really "hot!"

After leaving Cooperstown, we went to a Yankees' game on Friday night, June 29. They beat the Oakland A's, 2 - 1. Our seats were in the left field bleachers, but the atmosphere was pretty cool. Prices were a little steep as you'd imagine - hot dogs @ $4.50 ea, bag of peanuts @ $5.00, parking @ $20. At least the tickets were provided by the team.

From New York, we left the next day for Atlantic City. Fun time "on the boardwalk" and at the beach. Vicky and Kirstyn went to "Movin' Out" at Harrah's for Vicky's birthday, while I took the boys to a movie.

After 2 days in Atlantic City, we headed for Washington DC. A stop in Baltimore for lunch at the Inner Harbor and a visit to the Aquarium was a nice diversion. I'll update the blog again after Vicky has posted pictures from DC. We're on our way home today!

Atlantic City & The National Aquariumn in Baltimore

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Yankee Stadium

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Niel pitches at Cooperstown

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Niel was the starting pitcher in the Sluggers' game vs. a team from Minnesota on Monday, June 25. He gave up 1 run in 4 innings, and left the game with a 2 - 1 lead. We scored 2 runs in the first inning; Niel led off with a sharp single to left center and scored the 1st run on a sacrifice fly. However, after such a promising start, we could not score any more runs for the rest of the game! The game went into extra innings, and we lost 3 - 2 in the bottom of the 9th inning (games usually last 6 innings). It was a big disappointment to the boys as we've struggled to win games at the tournament. But, in the big picture, it's a great experiece for everyone, including the families, and we're having a great time!

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More Baseball

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The Farmers' Museum

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Shopping in Cooperstown

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Opening Ceremonies

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BASEBALL

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Niel's baseball team, The Salt Lake Sluggers http://www.slsluggers.com/ (age 12) are off to Cooperstown, NY for a baseball tournament. Two of his games will be on WEBCAST. Niel is one of the pitchers on his team and also plays on second base and shortstop. Below is his tournament schedule.

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Sunday June 24
9:00am vs. Newnan Yankees (Georgia) (field #20)
2:30pm vs. Steele Creek Cyclones (North Carolina) (field #8) WEBCAST!

Monday June 25
6:30am vs. Brooklyn Blaze (Minnesota) (field #4)
11:45pm vs. Northshore Titans (Louisiana)(field #7) WEBCAST!

Tuesday June 26
11:45pm vs. Munson Mudhens (Ohio) (field #5)
5:00pm vs. Frankenmuth Eagles(field #18) (Michigan)

Wednesday and Thursdays games are dependent on the elimination tournament bracket which won’t be released until Wednesday morning.

To see a webcast – Logon to http://www.cooperstowndreamspark.com/. Go to “webcam,” then to “livegamecam,” then click on the field on which we are playing.

We are very sad that we will miss the Hyrum parade on the 4th of July. Because, we will at the parade in Washington DC along with a million other people.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jackie and Cameron, June 30th Rocks!