Monday, December 29, 2008
Christmas is NOT about gifts....
Monday, December 22, 2008
These are a few of my favorite things (CHRISTMAS edition)...
2. Christmas Trees...my family grew up with 2 trees. 1 for the adult room with white lights, etc and the 2nd tree for the kids with color lights and all the coolest ornaments.
3. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
4. Matching Christmas PJ's. (disclaimer: the family below are people I do not know but just found on google images.)
5. Stockings hung over the fireplace. My stockings were always stuffed with FRUIT! Wooohoo!
6. I STILL BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUSE. Okay, I don't as far as like for real, but I do as far as just for fun thoughts! (did that make sense at all?)
7. Fireplaces with real wood. I love love love fire! (that sentence sounds like I'm a pyro when said all by itself)
9. Christmas Movies...all time favs for me are Miracle on 34th Street and oh, who am I kidding I can't pick favorites!12. Nativity Scenes...I love seeing all the nativity scenes of Christmas. I know some are tacky and cheesy and "geographically" wrong (people get all up in arms cuz they put wise men in the nativity and they didn't come until later...so picky :) but I love them. The Willow Tree nativity is my favorite and i love how each time it amazes me that the God of the Universe sent his son as a tiny baby to earth. I always think about Mary and how scared she must have been yet in scripture she says "I am the Lord's servant...may it be to me as you have said." She had such abandoned trust in the God of Israel. Why can't I have trust like that...even in the small things I sometimes struggle? 
Friday, December 19, 2008
A Visitor Outside my Window...
MERRY CHRISTMAS, A. Rob
ashley@kanakuk.com
My Branson Small Groups...
Well, I have some pics I have been meaning to post. I have a 6th grade small group and a 7th grade small group and they are both filled with incredible girls! In the 6th grade group we are studying the women of the Bible. We have done Mary (mother of Jesus) and Hannah (my all time fav woman in the Bible). Then in the 7th grade group we are studying the book of Philippians. It's been so awesome! I'm telling you all there is nothing better than pouring out and living your life in front of others. It's unbelievable for accountability and they teach me so much! Anyways, here are some pics from our Christmas adventures...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Rethinking Christmas...
Will Christmas look different to you/your family this year? Such a convicting video for me. Was it for you? If so, do something about it...
Change can happen, A. Robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sexting? A new Trend...
A new article just got released by USA Today surveying over 1,2oo teens about cell phone/picture usage. There were some pretty startling results... 

I know, K2 girls, that you might kill me for saying this but parents get to the point where you remember that you own that cell phone. You pay for those minutes and therefore you can block whatever you want to. Texting, picture texting, video texting, etc. Your daughter might absolutely kick and scream...but is your daughter's heart worth a fight. I would say ABSOLUTELY. I am not saying to hole her up in a bubble until you pre-arrange a husband for her (I'm sure some of you all would love that though) but I am saying to be involved and not naive.
Girls...I pray for most of you that you read this and say to yourself and the Lord..."No way would I ever text a message or picture of myself n*de (sorry I don't want p*rn creepers on this blog so I put * so that the words won't pop up on google is someone searches creepy words/phrases) or any message to imply sex stuff to a guy." If you have, please know that I am not condemning you, sweet girl, just know that God still is the "ultimate drycleaner" like we talked about this summer. If you haven't but are really tempted to because your boyfriend wants a picture, please think twice, then keep thinking if the answer that you have come up with isn't a very strong NO. You are a beautiful daughter to the Most High God. You, precious girl, are a princess. So act as such... Friday, December 12, 2008
Shayla Helsel...
Hey friends,Wednesday, December 10, 2008
New Background for Christmas...
Background #1: "Red Swirlies/Design"
Background #2: "Red Ornaments"
Background #3: "Pink Snowflakes"
Background #4: "Blue/Green Snowman"
Background #5: "Ornaments/Bells"
Background #6: "Let it Snow"
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
2 years going on 90 more...
We're married! Girls, do ya'll remember the video? Shay Robbins was like the president! Hi-fives & hoots and hollers...
Right before I walked down the aisle...
Joe and Shay before they walked in to start the wedding...Monday, December 8, 2008
BIG CEDAR here we come...
I still promise Episode 7 & 8 are coming! I'll get them up when I get back! Off to vaca...p.s. I think my parents got me a pair of UGGS! (see older post if you are confused!)
Old married gal, Ashley Robbins
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Can't you just see it...
Can't you just see it...Lindsay and Cale back again on the rooftop of the K-dome dancing and singing to each other! I can, that's for sure! Just picture their faces as you watch the video of Zanessa :)Wednesday, December 3, 2008
WINNERS of Tie-Dye...
Well there were some great guesses on the date of Shay and I's wedding but the right answer was:

YEAH! YOU ALL LOVE TIE--DYE TOO!Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Books for YOU...
"I wonder if you would consider an addition to your blog that is related to these articles. I would love to see you add an "Ashley's Favorites for Teens Reading List". My daughter and I have an extreme challenge finding wonderful reading material for her. She is 14 and reads at a college level. It seems impossible to find appropriate material, subject matter, etc. She frequently defaults to a younger reading level because she doesn't care to read about the topics that popular culture currently deems appropriate for her age. Hope you can help!(for boys too...mine is 16.) We both love your blog! Thanks for all you do for our kids!!!!"
(2 Covers for Redeeming Love...same book! Incredible. I read this during Finals Week my junior year of college. Needless to say, I did not do so hot that semester on finals...oops!)
These are a 3 book series by the same author, Francine Rivers. Trish Helsel introduced me to this series and it is the most challenging book I have ever read outside of the Word. It's about gladiators, love, grace, Roman Empire, etc. It's awesome!

This is a 14 book series about the Baxter Family. It is set in Bloomington, IN and when I went to Bloomington on Kanakuk Movie Trail...I wanted to go meet the Baxters. I had to quickly remind myself THEY ARE NOT REAL PEOPLE! The office girls at K2 got hooked on all these books this summer. 











