"Here's looking at you, kid."

The count down to Valentines is on. Get inspired.  

 "For where thou art, there is the world itself."- Henry VI

"What a glorious feeling" -Singin' in the Rain 

"I'll tell you one thing, Fred darling... I'd marry you for your money in a minute. Would you marry me for my money?" - Breakfast at Tiffany's 

".... What if I'd gotten there 10 minutes later? It was- it was meant to be. And ... I just kept thinking... Tom was right."- 500 Days of 

Summer 

"I remember every detail. The Germans wore gray, you wore blue." -Casablanca 

"DOUBT THOU THE STARS ARE FIRE,

DOUBT THAT THE SUN DOTH MOVE;

DOUBT TRUTH TO BE A LIAR,

BUT NEVER DOUBT I LOVE."- Hamlet 

Happy February. 

100000

 Jeepy,

It seems like a lifetime ago that you were Lisa's. But she will never let me forget you belonged to her first. But I loved you even then. Those memories of riding shot gun in my sisters new Jeep- music loud windows down (always. even in the rain. windows down, heat on feet) are happy memories.
You were the designated vehicle for me to learn to drive in. (Sorry about that. Also sorry to Kyle's Camry.... Twice.)
All through high school you were part of a car-pool and you fought valiantly through after school traffic, whenever we couldn't sneak out before the end of the day. (Which if we are being honest, was not very often) 

As I packed to leave for college, it was comforting that you were coming with. Remember that first drive up to Logan? The one when we didn't know the way and were a little nervous? The same one we have made countless times now.
And then you helped me impress that Parker kid. Remember how surprised he was when he saw you. He was all  "You drive a Jeep?" and I replied in my nonchalant I'm real cool voice "Of course I do." or something equally as dorky and stuck up.
Things were going great. And then that Parker kid ran you straight into a deer. He felt pretty bad about that one.
I know you got over it though because at the end of freshman year as we drove out of Logan and headed towards Alpine it felt like we were leaving home.... it didn't take long to realize it wasn't the place we were missing.
So we drove up to the top of a mountain, (because you are a champ and can do things like drive up mountains) Parker got down on one knee and 11 months and 2 days later you had a Just Married sign on your back.
You have been there through it all. So when Parker ran into the apartment and said that you were almost about to hit 100000 miles we took you for a little drive so we could roll into 100000 all together.  Because as crazy as it is (almost as crazy as writing a letter to a Jeep) he knew I would be really sad if I missed it. You made it. Survived Lisa, Me, and that incident with Parker and the deer.
 100000 miles- Congrats, you are a champ.

The Long Weekend

Hours & hours in the car. 

Picking up a 'stranger' in Springville.

Mohawks and Mustaches. 

One really hot day in Arizona. 

The greatest chocolate milkshake on earth.

12 miles and 29 military style obstacles. 

Barbed-wire,  ice cold water, 15 foot walls, live- wire, and a whole lot of mud.
Comparing bruises and cuts.

Congrats Park you did it! And probably had the greatest mohawk there. 

If this crazy race looks like fun to anyone else... there is going to be one in UT in October. 

Milestones

I really enjoy being Aunt Jess.  Who wouldn't want to hang out with these kids? 

I talk about them more than people probably care to hear. I can't help it. They are the greatest. I am continually amazed by the things they say and do and the people they are becoming. 

Because I grew up so close to them (in age and location) I have been lucky enough to be there for several milestones. I was there the day almost all of them were born. I have seen first steps, dropped kids off at their first sleepovers, helped out with carpools, been invited to birthday parties, seen first broken bones and first casts stitches staples and almost anything else. I have been to baseball games and dance recitals. If it was possible I would be at every milestone of their life. Although I think my cool aunt ranking would drop significantly if I was hiding in the bushes on their first dates. But I'll be to all of the big days that I can be. 

Last Saturday was a really big day, a milestone. My awesome nephew, who has been able to jump a curb on his bike better than I can since he was 4, and can kick my trash at Just Dance on the WII, Landon Castle made the decision to be baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was a special day. 

 the night before playing some Just Dance

It took me a long time to introduce Parker to my family. I don't like to share them with just anyone. At first I wondered how Parker would handle the noise, the chaos, the kids. But I had nothing to worry about. The friendships I have been forming with them since they were born he was able to create almost instantly. They loved him on the spot.... because I did. 

There was a sudden rise in Philadelphia Eagles fans among my nephews. A few of the kids have a new found interest in penguins. Captain Crunch became lots of peoples favorite cereal. There are lots of little things. And some big ones. 

A few weeks ago Landon asked Parker if he would speak at his baptism. The whole experience was amazing. It was the first baptism Parker and I had been to since his own. It was such a great reminder about the important things in life. As an added bonus it was one of those times I could see just how much my husband enjoys being Uncle Parker. 

Congrats Landdog. We are so glad that we could be there and be a part of your big day. We couldn't be happier for you. I would say that we love you a lot but I wouldn't want to embarrass you, so virtual fist bump it is. 

Christmas in Nevada

It was a Christmas of firsts. Our first married Christmas. My first Christmas ever with no snow. My first Christmas in Nevada.

It was nice to see family we don't get to see very often. We took family photos. We sat around the dinner table all together. We spent time talking and laughing. Exploring differences and seeing similarities. 

 It was a Christmas of many firsts. It was the first time I gave up the Christmas that I knew with my family and my traditions, for Parker. Because that's part of marriage. Change. Compromise.  And putting him first. It was great. We had fun. We were together.

my sisters in-law 

my father in-law and june bug 

parker and i with the biggest Christmas haul ever- thank you, thank you Robertsons 

yes this post is coming from my very own macbook pro.  i have the greatest husband ever. he even kept it a secret. i was actually very very surprised. excited. happy. thrilled. all of the above.

I'll Take Some Tinsel With That Tonsillectomy

My surgery went really well. It was early in the morning so Parker was able to go with me before he had to take a final. I wish I had a picture of his face when they put the iv needle in my hand. He just kept showing me how big of a needle it was, it didn't bother me as much.

just showing off those awesome hospital socks 

 I was a little nervous. Mostly because everyone said how miserable I would be when I woke up. It has been a crazy 10 days.  But I am feeling a lot better.

liquid pain killers.... really nasty stuff 

all my holiday treats 

To be honest the whole thing was a lot harder than I thought it would be. It has taken me a lot longer to start to feel better than I thought it would. Parker has been working so hard to do everything he can to make me as comfortable as I can be. He has been working a ton, had a bunch of finals, and made the drive from Logan to Alpine over and over again. He didn't want me to be all alone at our apartment sick everyday while he was working, so I stayed at my parents. I think he has slept less than I have and he still has been so sweet to me. I am a really lucky girl.
My mom is a saint. I know that everyone says they have the best mom. But mine dropped everything that she had to do right before Christmas for 10 whole days to be there for whatever I needed. That is just how she is. I don't think she will ever stop taking care of us girls. And she is a super grandma. The grandkids love her so much and there isn't anything she wouldn't do for them. Getting my tonsils taken out at Christmas time actually turned out to be a good thing. I have been surrounded by family. Watching Christmas movies, playing games, letting the kids stare down my throat with a flash light. It's been fun to have so much time with family.
I even got to see Nicole who spent an afternoon listening to me all loopy and rambling. The Holidays are all about slowing down remembering what life is really about and being with the people you love. Being sick just helped me slow down a lot.
Sunday night I even felt good enough to go over to my sisters house to see the kids preform a Christmas program and Nativity for my grandparents.

yep snow white was there this year

parker and the nephews playing the wii 

Tomorrow we head to Nevada! It's a long drive but we will leave early enough so that we can spend Christmas Eve with the whole Robertson Family.
I hope you are all enjoying the first part of your holidays.

where were we?

Disney Land!

Yep. Both of us in Star Wars Ts. We are that cool.

We did all the "big kid rides" multiple times. Including the new Star Tours. Which is awesome... in case you were wondering. 

 Parker can spin a tea cup faster than anyone. Its a pretty neat skill. 

Small world was all decked out for the holidays. I got more wet on Small World than I did on Splash Mountain. Maybe my family splashes each other on those slow boat rides...  

This trip was a big Christmas secret from all of the kids. Their parents didn't tell them where they were going till the got there. They were so excited. We drove with the Hustons and their kids were so oblivious. Friday night we packed up the car and told them we were going for a drive. They thought we were going to my moms house. And all night long when they asked what was taking so long we just kept telling them we were lost! They woke up the next morning in Disney Land. 

We also went with Hustons to the beach. Thinking the kids would like to see the ocean, maybe walk in the sand. Try taking two little kids from Utah to the ocean and telling them just to look... it didn't matter that it was a little cold, they ran right in. 

Fin in the back ground. All he wanted to take home from Disney Land was a big bag of sand. 

we ran around like crazy, and had so much fun. after a long drive yesterday we are back to reality, finals, and wait for it.... getting my tonsils out. 

wish me luck!