The Robitaille Family

July 2010...here we come...Robitaille - Family of 6!!

I almost forgot to add these!!

Matthews Bassinet from Memere!

We have a lot more to do...but its getting there.... Thank you Pepere for helping with the border!!!

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Oh June...where have you gone?? Not that this is shocking to anyone, but its been another busy month!!

Renee had her awards ceremony for 8th grade on June 17th! She was presented an award for having a 3.5 grade point average or higher throughout all 3 years of middle school! She also received the Physical Education Award...which was given to one male and one female in the 8th grade...my little athlete!! Next year...off to high school (yes, I am wiping my tears!) After the awards ceremony, that evening the school held a dance for all of the graduating students. They all looked so pretty!

June 22nd, Jasmine turned 13 (yes, I am wiping MORE tears!) How do you make your daughters 13th birthday the best birthday ever....buy her something she has wanted for years....A CELL PHONE!!! It was the best, Jake put the phone in the back of Leah's jumper and then Jeanine called it...the ring tone was my voice explaining the responsibilities of a cell phone...she went nuts trying to get it out of Leah's pocket! It was great!!

The little princess is getting bigger by the day, she has such the personality! We have been battling with fluid in her ear since November and FINALLY it has gone away. She doesnt say too much (she just started saying mama 3 weeks ago) so hopefully that will change now. My mom said yesterday that she said "up" and "down!"

Jake has been very busy! He had a nice Father's Day, he got two new "wedges" for golf, a gift card and some new clothes. We have been doing a lot of "preparing" for our little boy! He has painted the basement for Renee and Jasmine, painted the nursery, put together furniture, moved furniture, stained the deck (ok, that was for me!)...the list goes on and on!! AND on top of all that...his softball team won FIRST PLACE in their division last night AND last week at our company golf outing, his foursome won FIRST PLACE!! He is the best husband ever ;) Thank you for everything that you do!

...as for me! We have a date!! Mr. Matthew Robert Robitaille will make his grand appearance on Monday, July 19th!! I go in for my c-section at 10:00am (hopefully, that will not change?) So far, everything has been going well. I discovered the other day that I love the pool!!! Back pain....GONE! ...until I get out :) Im still trying to walk 3 miles at least 4 times a week and take a spin class each week as well...we will see how long I can keep that up!

I wanted to say THANK YOU to Jeanine for throwing us a "Baby Boy Bash" ...it was so nice to celebrate with all of our friends and family! The kids had a blast with the pinata, pool, moonbounce and water guns. The cake was great with the jersey on it (thanks mom!) and Abbie made little dinosaur cakes to go with it (so cute), Jake cooked on the grill, a good time was had by all! Thank you to everyone who brought us gifts, that was very thoughtful of you...you know this whole "boy thing" is new to us ;)

Here are some pictures from the month :) Hope everyone is doing well!! HAPPY 4TH!

Before the Baby Boy Bash could get started....USA World Cup Game

Jake and Pepere cooking on the grill

Presents for Matthew

...love it - Yankees "yuck"

Red Sox gifts from Memere

The Cake "Baby Boy Robitaille"

Memere and Leah (eating cake)

Pinata Time!

Watch out Jasmine!!

...Jake broke it ;)

...and kept it for a hat

Leah in the Moonbounce (Thank you Mr. Tom)

The guys playing ping pong

Leah...shes a bad girl!

Johnna and I at our company golf outing...can you say 97 degrees!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Birthday Jasmine!

The girls are so excited...Jeanine is taking them to act like monkeys for a day! Rope/Adventure course in MD...I want to go :(

Why is moms voice coming out of Leah's back pocket?

I got it, I got it!!!

...oh wait, theres rules that go with the phone????

Happy Father's Day Jake / Happy Birthday Jasmine (see her phone)

Grandma and Renee after Graduation

Renee, Jeanine and Jasmine - Jeanine did Renee's hair for the dance

Renee with her GPA Award

Renee receiving her Physical Education Award

Graduation Cupcakes

The Graduates

The Girls ready for the dance

My Nae!

Proud Mama

Double Trouble

15 Months

Another crazy month....

Shes so cool!

Alycia (Jake's Sister) - was married to Chris on Friday, May 28th! - Here she is waiting patiently for things to start with her father :) Congratulations Alycia and Chris!!!

All the Preggos at the Reception (Lionel is just trying to fit in ;)

Its not very often that you get the WHOLE family dressed up!

Jake and Renee at the wedding

Leah at her 15 month check up (before her shots!) She is becoming such a big girl!

Shes Learning!

My 34th Birthday...WOW!!!

Jake announced all the raffle winners at our company picnic, it was a fun day! Leah won a lego set (shortly after this picture, she threw the box on the ground!) I won a pop up tent and Jake won Latter Golf! This is the first time we have ever won anything. Jake and his partner also took second place in the Cornhole tournament.

Leah trying to get a feel for the Moonbounce before she entered! Shes so funny!

Before the Picnic. Im now 32 weeks pregnant and going to the doctors every two weeks!! I cant believe this little one will be here so soon :) Cant wait to meet him!

Mom and Leah

Dad and Leah

Leah and I at Abbie's Bridal Shower

The Lady Cousins (minus Megan...who will be getting married in June!)

Family! It was so nice to see everyone!! Congratulations Abbie!!

Jake and I - Our Two Year Anniversary

We went down to National Harbor and had dinner at Bond 45. Afterwards, we went to a Piano Bar...we had a wonderful night out!!!

This is what happens when the three of us go out for the afternoon. Happy Mother's Day Mom!!

You can only take so much of Michaels Craft Store before you pull out the Sword!!

Red Sox vs. Orioles at Oriole Park

I think it felt like 100 degrees that day...it was so hot!! Jason Varitek's homerun landed 5 seats down from Jake...of course Leah and I were walking around..we missed it!!

The girls after one of their school soccer games - the team has only lost one game! They play their final game today...with a win, they advance to Regionals - GO POTOMAC!!

...I love having the girls on the same team!!

Leah trying to keep herself busy while the girls are playing...stealing soccer balls

....Playing catch with other kids

....or just playing in the sand!

14 Months Old!!

Leah is getting so big and is walking all over the place! She loves to explore the outdoors and can not get enough of rocks?? Allergies seem to be bothering her, but she has been a trooper for the most part. Things have been busy as always! Travel soccer season started for Renee and Jasmine. Practice has begun for school soccer. Jake has already broken out the golf clubs and his first softball game was last week! As for me, Im just trying to keep up with everyone while I grow by the day! Just in case you have not heard the good news...we are having a boy!!! Yes, you read correctly, I did type "BOY!!" We could not be happier :) We are working on moving children and painting rooms to accomodate our new addition coming in July! We have also purchased a Honda Odyssey for easy travels...there was no way a family of six was going to fit in the Altima...unless Renee was willing to ride in the trunk :)

Here are some pictures from the last month

The girls in their Red Sox hats...they are so cool ;)

Leah Posing

Leah in her rockstar outfit that her Auntie Alycia bought for her

Leah's Hairdresser, Jasmine, hard at work!

Leah entertaining herself with a box at Alycia's Bridal Shower

Leah's First Time on a Swing!

Leah's First Ice Cream Cone...it was so tiny, she ate it all by herself...with minimal mess!!!

I know this is a dark picture, Jasmine is standing with the cello on the far right, Renee is hiding in the middle somewhere! The girls were asked to be part of the 8th grade Festival Orchestra - they practice for weeks and then go to the high school to perform in front of 3 judges. They are evaluated in many areas, including site reading. Their orchestra received all ones - Superior Ratings!!! When we left, they were the only middle school that had scored all ones!! So proud of them!!

The girls after their performance

Leah giving her mama kisses ;) Shes so sweet (when she wants to be)

Who needs toys, just get her a DVD player, she seems to enjoy playing with that all the time!!!! ...and the computer, and the stuff on the shelves, the DVDs and games...as long as she is not suppose to play with it...she loves it!