Fairy God Dog

Fourth Fun in the Sun

Padre was a blast. Gates loved the pool and the beach, and was a good little traveler. This slide is a major hit, and she is still asking for the froggy slide.

I love this picture. I have one that looks very similar that was taken about 31 years ago.

at one with the sea

Uncle Peyton and Uncle Tucker

DeeDee and Gates. There were so many new things to look and see!

Thanks Uncle Peyt!

and this is just before our firecracker really exploded!!!!!

Happy Birthday Brandon!!!

Brandon just celebrated his 33rd birthday with a day full of fishing followed by a fantastic trip to the beach!!! Here are a few shots celebrating the birth of our fave guy! he needed help blowing out these candles!!

and then off to DeeDee and Poppy's house for more birthday fun!

Gates was totally into the airplane, for the first 5 minutes. :)

These guys were enjoying Peopleofwalmart.com

Happy 70th Birthday Dad!!

So June 27th my dear old dad turned the big 7 0!

70 years ago on this very day
Charles Michael Robinius made his way

Made his way into this very life,
one that has included friends, family, and a wife.

He loves all things Longhorn, golf, and poker,
he's known as mortician, magician, and joker.

He loves his family, ESPECIALLY that Cap.
He watches Jeopardy daily while taking a nap!


He is always joking, if he's in a good mood
Just ask him if he has ever been sued!

This life of his has included much laughter and tears.
Here's to Robo and the next 70 years!!

Mow true to form I did not capture many pics. Thanks to Jenny and Jon and my mom for helping Brandon and me sooo much!! We had such a great turn out of old friends, new friends, and family, and I really know my dad had a great evening.

dad, mom, aunt susan, and mom's bro mike. happy birthday boy. busy Gates.

mom, mallie, alexandra, carlos.

super happy birthday boy.

mom and connee. Connee all the way from Orlando!

Gates Gets a Haircut

Lucky enough for us we have a fantastic hair stylist right in the family! Donna (DeeDee) came for a visit and had her cape (cake) and scissors in tow. Gates was pretty sure she wanted a cut, and when she heard she got to wear a cape (cake) she was even more excited. She did very well and sat there like a big girl!

I just really like her facial expressions in the next two pictures.

Thanks DeeDee for a beautiful new 'do

splash park

This is a GREAT splash park in Euless. Gatesy liked it pretty good.

New Ball

We have finally come across a ball that this little doggie will not steal from Gates.... This is it.

Brandon and Gates!