AUGUST
Georgianna helping mommy make chocolate cupcakes
Homemade sushi with Mimi... it was as yummy as it looks!
The girls in their summer outfits from Uncle Geoff
Evangeline at 4 months
Georgianna loves playing "mommy" to sister...
let's see how many babies fit in the swing!
Celebrating Melinda's dad's birthday in our backyard
Happy 4th Anniversary to Ryan & Melinda...
so let's celebrate by taking the girls to Wild Life Safari!
Georgie loves her a pink flamingo
Watch out for the wild animals
Choo-choo time
"may I see some photo I.D. please"
Relaxing in the backyard- a great way to end our anniversary outing
Ryan standing with Tutu at Travis Lawton's wedding.
Ryan's company sponsored the World of Wine event held in Jacksonville, OR.
We had a fantastic tasting with his boss' and agents.
Food demonstrations
Tent tasting & wine wheel of fortune
Swimming with her two besties, Madi & Alivia
Hanging out poolside
Evangeline at 5 months
Georgie & her boyfriend, Carter
Waiting for the Talent parade to begin
It's a good show!
Our little artist
Mmm... trying out baby food.
We have a winner with carrots!
OCTOBER
We visited Grammy Alice while we were in Portland.
Georgianna taking Grammy on a wild ride on her Lazy Boy!
Had no idea that chair could move like that.
First introduction between great-grandma & great-granddaughter
We had a fun visit!
Good morning Mommy! Cheerful risers- love it.
At Pheasant Field Farms searching for the perfect pumpkins.
"I think I see one over there!"
It was a beautiful autumn day
Georgianna's first pony ride
You think she liked it?!
What a natural
Good horsey
So many pumpkins to choose from
Yay! We found our four
G loves all the fuss about harvest time
Evangeline's first time in the high chair. Our baby girl is getting so big!
A fall afternoon
Georgie pretending to be a fairy
Daddy - daughter day in Eugene for the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure
Ready for our daily walk
Toys...check
Snacks...check
Double stroller...check
Georgianna likes to wear daddy's dress socks
Georgianna's first trip to the dentist.
We saw our friend, Robin, who is so great!
Open up wide
"You're going to do what to my mouth?"
She's all decked out-watching tv on the ceiling.
We definitely didn't have that option growing up!
Robin explaining what the drill is
Georgie did super! She was such a great patient, she got to chose a prize afterwards.
Helping daddy wash the "family truckster"
Sisters playing together... or big sis putting lots of stickers all over little sis.
October 30th- carving Jack O' Lanterns
She didn't like the insides so much... at least not over her head.
Who can blame her?!
Who can blame her?!
Halloween is finally here! Our little ballerina, the Sawn Princess!
Check out how this tutu sticks straight out.
Thanks Auntie Vanessa & uncle Iain
Ballerina sisters
Not quite sure why I'm wearing this...
twirling
Ready to go Trick or Treating for the very first time
We stayed on our street
Knock, knock!
All done treating for the day. Time to pass out candy to the other trick or treaters.
Happy Jack
Scary Jack
NOVEMBER
Mommy made Georgie a giant doughnut... think she's happy?!
Cuddle bug
THANKSGIVING
Evangeline is checking out the Black Friday ads
Time for dinner. We had a very intimate holiday this year.
We missed all our family, but also enjoyed the quiet time.
Cheers!
After dinner games: fun with tinfoil!
Wings...
or helmets...
Coneheads?
Flatheads?
Baby heads?
Mommy heads?
Christmas tree hunting... the easy way!
Georgie is pointing to the tree she wants.
Cutting the tree down, go dad!
Hauling it away
What a success! Let's get it home.
DECEMBER
Melinda's 33rd birthday spent at the Running Y Ranch, Klamath Falls, OR. We were given a weekend stay there from Ryan's agents. Thanks D509 we had a terrific visit!!
Ryan relaxing with the girls
Kitchen helpers
The best gift ever
Beautifully decorated Lodge
Out for a chilly walk - 17*
The wrapping elves
Daily dance session
Dig the outfit, don't you?!
Why are the boxes presents come in always so
much more fun than the gifts themselves?!
We had Ryan's Mom's side of the family over for a holiday dinner & gift exchange.
Evangeline with her older cousin (by 4 weeks), Avery
Grammy and Leelee
Mesmerized by the choo-choo train
Wait! There's a stowaway!
The girls in their darling Christmas dresses that Gigi Stothers made for them.
Christmas morning... just gorgeous
Santa came down our chimney...
and left gifts!
Baby's first Christmas, think she's getting into the spirit!
No coal for Georgie!
Intimate apparel... thank you, darling husband.
What a great leisure Christmas morning. What a happy hubby!
Christmas dinner
Santa and Mrs. Claus a.k.a. Grandpa & Tutu, came by with sacks full of presents
New Year's Eve
Our friends Kelly, Jennifer & son Carter rang in the new year with dinner
and jumping...
and chasing!
JANUARY
Happy 38th Birthday Ryan!
We hosted Ryan's annual New Year Kick Off party
for his District (held on Ryan's birthday)
Here are most of the 2011 award winners. Go team!
Thank you for a really fun evening and for the outstanding present.
We love our team.
We had an impromptu family birthday bash for Ryan
If you look closely you'll see some really cool mustaches!
Evangeline meet Elvis
Elvis meet Evangeline
Playing with stickers, her favorite!
Oooh, bracelets
We drove up to Portland for Ryan's management holiday party.
First we stopped at Grandpa & Grandma Rea's for a visit.
Great Grandma & her girls
Georgianna entertaining everyone
In serious conversation with Great Grandpa
The girls like to swing, no matter the weather!
Hello. Who is this?
Well, I'll have to check my calendar.
Okay, that'll work.
Talk to ya later!
Our afternoon visit to the snow atWoodruff Meadow
Georgie is set
Her first time on a saucer. She had a blast!
But Elvis wasn't so certain about it
Evangeline's first encounter with snow. She went for it big!
A fun, happy time was had by all!
Dear Family and Friends,
As most of you know the Robertson household has done an “extreme makeover” of our nutrition, health and well being since September. Our journey began with Georgianna not eating and sleeping, Ryan showing signs of possible diabetes and symptoms for a possible heart attack, and Melinda constantly sick and not able to regain health. In September Melinda gotten a severe tongue infection that halted all eating, pain up the face and neck and a tongue so swollen she could hardly swallow. At the same time we had looked into naturopathic care (medical doctors striving to find the cause of disease by understanding the body, mind, and spirit of the person) for the girls and had already started testing for Georgie & Melinda. To make a long story short, we had found out some not so good news, but as typical character, God has turned them into blessings and a passion. So we are “healing” with food and some additional supplements made from natural ingredients and all of us Robertsons would say that we’ve never felt, or looked, better!
So previously to changing our dietary lifestyle listed below are some symptoms that we were dealing with and now within 5 short months no longer exist:
Sleep apnea
Night terrors
Chronic fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Low energy
Headaches
Soreness behind eye
Dry Eyes
Asthma
Depression
Anxiety
Hyperglycemic
Yeast rashes
Eczema
Brain fog/ not retaining memory
Endometriosis
Candida
Bloating
Chronic constipation
High levels cholesterol
High levels triglycerides
High blood pressure
Food addictions
Moodiness
Heartburn/ acid reflux
Body fat
Wow we were a mess! If you have any of these symptoms and more (like diabetes, MS & other autoimmune diseases, heart disease, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, cancer, or obesity) we are here to tell you that you don’t have to live that way any longer. No, we are not physicians or nutritionists, but we are people that have cured many issues and have taken great interest in studying from those that have done all the gritty scientific work for us. Our reason for sharing this with you is to encourage you to take hold of your health and that if you have any issue(s) going on that it can improve starting your with diet.
So what are we doing? What are we striving for?
We are now eating a Whole Grain Plant-Based diet. That means we consume healthy whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes, while abstaining from all animal-based products and refined foods. (Well, to be honest Ryan does it 90% of the time as he still has some chicken, turkey or beef.) Unfortunately due to food allergies Melinda & Georgianna are more restricted. We no longer count calories or fat intake as isn’t needed. For the first time in probably 15 years Melinda didn’t put down on her New Year’s Resolution list to loose weight! Ryan has lost 26 pounds and Melinda 19. But losing weight was just an added bonus. We are striving to heal our bodies, which unaware to us really needed a lot of it. Keep in mind that all these changes were done without exercise (too cold to go walking with the girls!). Which leads me to what we are striving for next: exercise, soaking up the sunshine, being kind to our selves and others, and having a really big vegetable garden!
If what you’re doing isn’t quite working for you and/or are interested in seeing what we have been enlightened to, below are some documentaries, literature and web sites that can help guide you. Of course we are willing to discuss with you our journey and any knowledge we’ve acquired.
We are so grateful to those that have seen us through these past months and have kept us in prayer, as it has been somewhat of an isolating transition and experience (dealing with health issues & allergies). But even though we are restricted, and still healing, we are freer than ever before!
Blessings,
Ryan, Melinda, Georgianna & Evangeline
Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost… therefore glorify God in your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19,20
Recommended Movies:
Forks Over Knives
Processed People
www.processedpeople.com
To Your Health
Food Matters
Recommended Reading:
The China Study
By Dr. T. Colin Campbell
Julieanna Hever
Engine 2 Diet
Rip Esselstyn, Jr.
Disease-Proof Your Child Feeding Kids Right
Joel Fuhrman
Prevent and Reverse Heart Diease
Caldwell Esselstyn
Eat to Live
Joel Furhman
Eat for Health
Joel Furhman
Program for Reversing Diabetes
Neal Barnard
21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart
Neal Barnard
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