Simply Jennifered: Family

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Summer + Reunion Time!

SOOOOO.... ALEX IS DONE WITH MEDIC SCHOOL!!! Well, almost. He has the college exam Monday and Tuesday, and the state exam at the end of August. SO CLOSE! And I am SO proud of him! Below is a picture of a majority of his course books and notes. {Remember, that's not all of it!}

So we had a pretty visitor the other day... {Dragonfly}

And we also got a pretty interesting could formation after a heavy rain day!

So for the family reunion, my uncle came to stay with us! Here's a picture of him making his fantastic zucchini/onion dish!

We also went blueberry picking the next day!

Here's a view of the fields!

And here are some pictures of the family reunion!

Uncle Mike and Casey

Look who stopped by!

With his proud Mama!

"Grandma, I really like dogs!"

And he's walking!

A selfie to end the day!

We're all tired at the end of the day...

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Back to School Silliness and a peek into the Robinson Household!

Last night my husband and I were debating after a long day what to make for dinner. We rummaged through the kitchen and found some Ramen Noodle Soup that he bought a little while back and decided to make it. I've never had it before, so it was a first for me! (Kind of fitting to try some "college food", being I'm going back to college next week!)

So here he is, explaining to me how to make it, goofing off how we usually do when he comes home after his AEMT class, having our forum about his class topic that night, etc. When it's finally done, I put it in a bowl, grab a *spoon*, and go to sit down on the couch while he finishes up some homework.

*Side Note*

He likes to pick on me sometimes, say that I'm weird because I normally use a fork for {EVERYTHING} including rice, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, etc. Spoons are for soups, ice cream, cereal, oatmeal, applesauce, etc.

If he's the one cooking dinner and brings out the plates with a spoon attached to it, I normally have to go back in the kitchen and grab a fork. But I digress...

Anyways. Eating Ramen Noodle Soup is interesting if you don't break up the noodles before putting it in the water initially! It's like eating curly spaghetti in chicken noodle soup! So here he is, laughing at me, and telling me that I need to eat it with a FORK, not a spoon, and that you just drink the broth! FOR THE LOVE! It's soup! What madness is this?! Is this some sort of man logic? Hah!

Ramen Noodle Soup verdict: It actually is good! Last night when I tried it for the first time, I couldn't finish it, so Alex finished it for me. I thought it was a bit too salty for me. So tonight since he is working until midnight, I decided to try and make it again, but this time with some changes:

-Break up the noodles before you put it in the water!

-Only add *half* of the seasoning packet! Much less saltier! I still got that "Chicken Flavor"

-Add some fresh ground pepper!

And it works perfectly with a spoon!

As for school, I have orientation next week Friday! I'm actually a bit nervous about it though. My last college experience wasn't all that great, and the staff wasn't very helpful. Although I can say with complete confidence, that every staff member I've met at Hilbert has been nothing but helpful and pleasant! Hopefully it stays that way!

Between working a part time job, (I got hired today at a fantastic place! No more EMS :( Post on that later)going to school full time, keeping up with the animals, house, and a husband, I'm actually excited about it all! I am determined to succeed.

A HUGE THANK YOU to my fabulous husband, Alex for supporting me going back to College, being the only one working for a month, all the while starting up his AEMT class 3 nights a week. I couldn't ask for a better person to share my life with. I love you!

NOW, some of you ask what life is like for me! My answer? Absolutely {wonderful}!!! (In Pictures) All about..

Kisses.....