Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas...

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from the Robbins' family to yours!

(p.s. how stinkin' adorable is that print!!! totally heartin' it!)

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas Eve...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Hope tonight has everyone nestled into their homes or churches truly having the gut check/heart check moment of knowing Jesus as their Savior. The moment when all the candles are lit and singing together I am always in awe of Him! Let us remember you EACH day!
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Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com


Thursday, December 22, 2011

Christmas Traditions...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well today is all about traditions...well, not technically today but today is all about thinking about traditions that you love or hated but now love as you are older and wiser...

We Medlin's (that was the ole maiden name) and now Robbins' have GRAND traditions...okay, not really but I love them GRANDLY. We have a candle from Israel that the madre always lights and all of us kids are together (via cell phone now days) as we read Luke 2. We open 1 gift on Christmas Eve. We have our kids wear Christmas pajamas (Robbins). We always went around and each person would open 1 gift at a time so we could all admire and it wouldn't go so crazy fast!

So traditions...what are some in your family?

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Christmas Tuney Tunes...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, I know all of you are just waiting to iTunes to make a playlist of Kanakuk Ashley's hot beats! No, weird? Anyways, here it is...(Disclaimer: Christmas albums don't equate to each artist loving Jesus. Just fyi. It means I like their Christmas album and that's it. Just fillin' ya in!)


1.  Love this album...fav song: Winter Snow.

2. Heart that voice!

3. Haven't heard all this album but his sisters worked at K2 so I had to put this up. loyalty!

4. Personally haven't listened to all songs but love "Have yourself a Merry little Christmas."

5. Don't be mad...I just adore the little "Under the Mistletoe" song...you either love or hate him. And if you hate him, I think you love him too.

6. From Justin to James...classic and timeless!

7. I love "Love is Christmas" and "Winter Song."

8. Timeless and smooth as the velour on Santa's pants!

9. Always phenom!

10. One can never have too many Hillsong albums.


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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Oh Charlie Brown...


Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, at our Kanakuk Christmas party the boss quoted these lines from Charlie Brown's Christmas and I just loved it...read and reread again if you want!

Charlie Brown: I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn't have picked this little tree. Everything I do turns into a disaster. I guess I really don't know what Christmas is all about. 
[shouting in desperation] 
Charlie Brown: Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? 
Linus Van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about. 
[moves toward the center of the stage] 
Linus Van Pelt: Lights, please. 
[a spotlight shines on Linus] 
Linus Van Pelt: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'" 
[Linus picks up his blanket and walks back towards Charlie Brown] 
Linus Van Pelt: That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown. 

Be awesome & love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Monday, December 19, 2011

Countdown...




392988 seconds till Christmas...Woohoo!!! Family, fun, fellowship and many moments to prayerfully stand in awe of our Savior coming to this world to save us. Amen!

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Friday, December 16, 2011

Christmas, Anytime, Message...


Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
This is just my 2 cents...if you know how to get podcast (why did I just type that like you guys don't know how to do podcasts?) then I really encourage you to go to iTunes and sign up for The Village Church with Matt Chandler. Pretty incredible. Also Watermark has their services on iTunes. Todd Wagner, the pastor, is a legendary past kamp guy. Both are just awesome messages to put in your heads and hearts and lives. Check them out.

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 




kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Christmas Classics...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
I am just oozing the Christmas spirit as each day I get to blog and I just love this season! I came across these on Amazon. Super fun! I grew up watching these classics! I just love them. Now that I'm a mom some of the "bad guys" are a bit scary (the big bad snowman dude...yikes!) so make sure your little little ones are old enough for that.

You can buy this set here...and nope I haven't been paid by any of these sites to mention them. Just so you know. :)

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Christmas Tunes...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Glory! This is one of my fav albums at Christmas time. I remember my dear friend from kamp getting me attuned (not sure if that's a word or not but it felt right) to Sara Groves and I am hooked.

You can find it here or on iTunes.

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Elf Quotes...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, Elf is on my brain. Such a funny and awesome movie! The hubs and I will definitely be watching it at some point. So enjoy these little reminders of awesomeness!


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Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Monday, December 12, 2011

December Loves Part 2...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Here is part 2 of 5 more Favorites for the Holidays...let me note to that I truly desire Christmas to stand for the celebration of God's wonderful plan of bringing his Son to this earth in a stable. I do not see gifts as more important AT ALL. This is meant for a light hearted, fun, "oh ashley likes that, weird" occurrence. Nothing deeper.

6. Boot Socks. Love these boot socks from here. However they only have 2 of the colors and of course it's the grey and dark green. I heart those mustard yellow ones. I would put my whole self in them if I could!

7. Owls! I am obsessed with 3 things right now: owls, burlap and lace. Random but obsessed! This owl necklace found here is just a.dor.able! It's only $12.99. Bargain!!!

8. Colorful, Small Earrings. I am obsessed with these! You can click here for this gals blog but when I clicked on her shop there were no items. These earring are everywhere though!

9. Beautiful prints...I love the messages and the whimsical feel to her prints/design. You can see more here!

10. Kisses from Katie...I honestly have not even read this book but am going to hopefully this month. I read her blog (www.kissesfromkatie.blogspot.com) and she truly is a faithful, inspiring young woman. I am writing to her at some point this month to see if she has a 2 and 1 year olds that my girls can befriend and send toys/clothes/whatever they need and to build this for my 2 girls for many years and prayerfully someday take them and meet the 2 girls of Katies. Weird, maybe, but maybe just maybe she might go for it...mom to mom. She wrote a book and I just want everyone to go buy it to support the Lord's ministry through this young woman. You can go here to read more about it and find out where to buy it.


Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Friday, December 9, 2011

December Loves...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
I will be giving away all the following prizes...YEAH RIGHT! Who do you think I am Oprah? How cool would it be if I could...dream, dream...

1. Pinterest. I am officially obsessed. But not in the way that everyone else is. I honestly am DOING stuff from it. Like a lot of items. I tag stuff that I actually want in my house or crafts and DIY's that I am actually doing. Woohoo for action steps!

(I know that #1 is not technically a gift of some sort to give someone...sorry)
2. iPad2. Ha! Well this is truly just a want...just think they are cool.


3.  I love small businesses and this is MY FAVORITE on Etsy. The Red Thread has cute Christmas decor, adorable onesies/burp cloths and if you have anyone with a baby you must buy a Christmas beanie hat! Presh!

4. Daytimers, planners, and colors, OH MY! (did you get the movie reference there?)...I love my yearly planners. Last year I got one from here but this year there is a voucher for an Erin Condren (usually $50) and so I bought a $50 voucher for $25 buckeroos! Woohoo! That's 50% off! Who wouldn't love a little organization in their life...it adds minutes to your life if you plan!

5. Lovely Little Headbands...(shameless plug, but I am obsessed with these even if I do happen to make/sell them too). I am still rocking these basically everday. I just love them and just think they are lovely with a dirty hair, messy bun look that I rock every day. You can check them out here.

More to come tomorrow...

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Dancing Elves...


Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
I had some emails about how to "elf yourself" so I wanted to pass along the link. You just go to www.elfyourself.com powered by Office Max and you can upload a pic or take on if you have a webcam and then watch your little elf self come to life. It's hysterical!

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 



kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com