Rob and Brandi

Easter again?

2010-04-11T22:22:00.001-07:00

So we decided to give easter a second chance this year, personally i think we should do that for every holiday, especially christmas, it would go something like this.

Ashley: i didn't get what i wanted for christmas again!!
Ben: I like none of them the best!!!
Kaitlin: I have the most presents i don't know if i can open them all!
Robbie: I wonder when dinner is???

Mom: It's ok, remember easter, we'll just have it again next week, if we can re ressurect the savior, he can definitely be born again!!

Dad: as long as i can get some more gun stuff it'll be cool!

Brandi: hey kids lets go play with all the toys and let the grown ups debate whether it's ok to have two christmases!!

Roger: Two Christmases? why not three?

Chris Nelson: I'm down for that, as long as it's mexican style!!

Rob: Did someone say tamales?

Karissa: .....???????.......(confused look on face, trying to look cute)

Blaze: ruff ruff woof woof, lick, scratch, sniff butt!

Mom: lets have pizza!

Dad: i'll make my own food!

Ethan: boom boom pow?

Ali: candy? im a candy pincess!!

little ben: fart, little poop, burp, bigger poop.

Moral of the story....

Little ben is the only one that has any sense in this family.

Easter 2010

2010-04-04T19:31:00.000-07:00

I once said i never understood this whole blog thing, if anyone ever wanted my oppinion they could come and ask me for it. I suppose though this is an ok alternative to having to sit down with a journal and pen to record my life/feelings/mishaps, and what not. It always seems to be conference weekend that i get the guilty feelings for not following the prophets counsel to keep a journal so i guess this is my way to ease my conscience.

In the past year and then some i've learned what it means to be married, now when i say that i'm not making any pretentions about knowing how to be married, i just know that being married means i'm not nearly as cool/tough/easygoing/or any number of things that ones ego would convince him of while he is single and isn't subject to a females 24 hour scrutiny. I've learned i have many shortcomings and fewer redeeming qualities than i was once under the impression of having. After having made these observations however i'm grateful for the clarity with which my wife see's myself for now i don't have to live up to my misconcieved potential. I just have to live up to hers. According to my wife i never do the laundry, never clean the dishes, never vacuum, and i always leave the seat up. Now those are some qualities i can perpetuate!

Other than my wifes observations i've made some personal observations, it seems that marriage comes with alot more baggage than i would have imagined, about 50 lbs of baggage located at or near my midsection. It's crazy how one day i was a lithe young man and almost over night i was a baby baluga, i say a baluga for the obvious whale reference but also because in this chubby condition my skin aint seeing much sun either. i guess a little of my pride/vanity has survived the scrutiny of my wife. more later.....

Jeff and Ivory

2009-09-14T19:09:00.000-07:00

Yeah!! sissy gets married! My sister and best friend Ivory Kisler married Jeff Ranstrom on Aug 29, 2009. Wow what an exciting day, it was the perfect weather for the perfect couple. I love you guys so much, and am so happy for you! Ivory married a great guy perfect for her and Rob and I are so excited to have him as our new brother! Our next mission is to get sierra married. Jeff's sister-in-law Holly did a great job on their pictures... take a look :)

Surf and Slide

2009-07-05T13:00:00.000-07:00

Thursday we went to the surf and slide water park to hang out with my siblings and the Riner's. Sierra had errands to run so I took Cade with me, we had a blast and he loved the water. Kacey and I hung out until Ashley and the kids got there. Rob and I had a blast playing with our nieces and nephews, and Ethan, Taya and Aliana loved the water. Ali was scared at first with the big pools but warmed up to the water when we took her to play in the kiddie pool to go down the slides. Ethan and Taya fearlessly jumped into the big pool with their water wings, and had a great time. We had such a good time that when it was time to leave the didn't want to get out of the pool.

Ali got the concept of climbing up the stairs and sliding down.

She really loved it when she could climb higher and slide longer all by herself.

She slowed down when she was more interested in the water coming out insead of the slide.

Ethan would jump to Rob in the water, climb out and do it agian.

I had a hard time getting a good picture of Ethan because he would go up and slide down really fast.

Wedding Weekend

2009-07-03T15:45:00.000-07:00

On the 27th we had two weddings to attend. Since Rob was working of course that ment that I went by myself. Derek and Sara Royalance got married friday the 26th and I went to their reception at the Roylance home. Sara and I were really good friends growing up through church and sports. we are so proud and happy for them.
My second cousin and really good friend Stefanie married Nic Galfano on Saturday the 27th of June. My family was there and my niece Taya was able to play with her cousin Evony. I got some cute pictures of all the kids.

Derek and Sara Roylance

Nic and Stefanie-- you may kiss the bride

Cade was my little buddie

Dane, Taya, and Amber

Dane and Taya have chessy smiles

Emily Shuler

Kelsey Garner

(Kelsey Stefanie and I are all second cousins)

Taya had fun with the other kids there

Evony

Taya had fun posing for me

Kelsey and Cade

Kisler Vacation

2009-06-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

The Kisler's went on a family vacation to Redmond Oregon, in June. we had a blast and did many things together. We went on bike rides, played wally ball at the sports center, played golf and went to the splash zone. On the way down we stopped at this museum totake some family photos. Here are some pictures of our amazing time!

The Waites

The Riner's

The Kisler's

Deer were always walking around outside our condos

At the splash zone, the water felt good on our sunburns

Amber and Mom working on their tan

Averie and Rachel (our cousins) and ShaNia

Every couple of seconds a bucket of water would dump out

then they would run and jump in the warm kidde pool

Dane showing off his muscles

Rob showing off his

ShaNia and Taya are best friends

Cade loves the water

Paxton James and Cade Stephen

Cade climbs on everything

Ivory and Rob goofing off on the trail

Rob and Brandi

Me, pushing my bike up a huge hill

Clayton John and Todd Stephen

Taya Marie

Robbie

Grandpa and Grandma with Cade

Ivory Lynn

Kacey Stephen

The Riner family (Paxton in Amber's arms)

ShaNia Kay

The Best

2008-12-27T11:10:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!

Christmas this year was so much fun. We now have two families to celebrate with instead of one! it all started for us on Christmas eve. Robbie went to work and I stayed home to clean the house and run some errands. Around 6 when Robbie got off we headed over to his parents house for a prime rib dinner. It was amazing! Julie is a great cook. After opening pj's some hours later we headed out into the snow to warden. We got there later then expected but everyone was still awake we ended up playing games till early in the morning. I don't remember falling asleep until around 3. Ever time we tried to quit it was "just one more." about 4 hours later at 7:00 am the young ins woke us up. Bright and cheery eyed we started the day out with my family. It was a success! soon we headed back to the Waites's not wanting to miss Ben's phone call. We opened presents as soon as we got there and Rob and I exchanged gifts. For about a week before he had me believe that what he had gotten me haded came in the mail yet and i wasn't getting anything. But some how they were under the tree and my gifts were amazing! Soon later Ben called, he sounded funny at first but by the end of the conversation he sounded like himself. We ate breakfast and then took a nap. It was time for dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Waites's. Dinner was awesome and I love food but I would have to say that the best part of the day and night was singing Christmas hymns as a family. This helped bring the spirit and feel the true meaning of Christmas. This Christmas was amazing and so far the best! I hope you all had a great Christmas, spent time with your family and remembered Christ and his life this year!

Robbie and his Pj's!

Ali and Ethan in their new Pj's

The Mar family in their new pajama's

Christmas Morning!

Kacey thinks that Christmas Rocks!

Sierra and Cade

Cade and his new hat!

Ivory and ShaNia... 7 is too early

The Beginning

2008-12-24T12:40:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!
Almost everyone in my family has a blog, and since we just got married I thought I would start one too!

Robbie and I were married November 14Th 2008, in the Columbia River Temple. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. I remember being so nervous about a month before, not because of the marriage but for my first time through. After my interview with president Baker all my worries were gone, and I was super excited! Time flew and soon the day was here, it was everything I ever hoped for and more. It was peace full and relaxing knowing that we were together taking another step in our life to return to live with our Heavenly Father! I'm so grateful for the experience and all my family that attended. They were a great support. Mostly, I wouldn't have been able to do this with out Robbie, he has been my strength ever since we met. His Testimony and faith in the church and our savior makes me want to be that much more for him and myself! He treats me like a queen (which I don't deserve) and reminds me everyday how much I love him. Our love for each other continues to grow as we take life together at a different speed. I'm grateful for him, his love, and amazing example!

Even though it was freezing cold outside, Julie, being amzaing, got some great shots!