Friday, May 20, 2011

Moving Time...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
Well, if you don't mind giving me a break...well, you have to because it's a blog where I can ask for a break but really I'm just going to take the break. Random. Anyways, we are all getting packed up and moving on out to our cabin  kabin out at K2. So the next blog entries will be for K2 PARENTS (specifically on the girls side) to let you know a small window into the K2 world (what the devo for the day is, activity for the morning and afternoon, and our night time event). So girls, tell your parents to check this blog everyday while you are at K2 and they will know what is happening and what you are learning.

You can check it each day, click follow on the right through google or facebook. You can sign up for feeds too...I don't really know what that means but I think it like lets you know when I've posted. Just click any buttons that say "follow" or "sign up." That should work?! Haha!

Be Awesome & Love Jesus,


kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Please Roll into Kamp Like This...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,

I love old campers...like vintage-y ones. I would just die if someone this summer rolled into Kanakuk Kamps like above or below

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Be Awesome & Love Jesus, 


kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Monday, May 16, 2011

Good Company...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
Well, we directors are getting ready to head out to our respective kamps as the kanakuk uncles (guys that have worked at kamp before) come into their kamps to do a lot of hard, heavy duty projects. They work so very hard and it is a good guy time! Chainsaws, power tools, paint brushes and power sprayers are all involved. I am SO EXCITED for kamp but I'm just not a good "transitioner." Does that make sense? I love our community and home in Branson AND I love K2 and being there for the best place on earth...but I am not good at the change between the two. Like I love point a and point b...just not getting from point a to point b...make sense? No, it's not clear as mud...so odd.

Well, so all this confusion of point double z, makes me think of good company (that's the title of the above art print from etsy). Do you have GOOD COMPANY around you? Friends...how are yours? I started thinking most  of you are close to being done with school and summer is coming! This is the time if you have gotten pulled into some yucky (yes, I have a 18 month old and I say "that's yucky" a lot as she puts bugs into her mouth) friendships and relationships. Summer is your chance to walk away. I know ending friendships can be hard even when they are unhealthy and you know it. Girls, you are priceless to the Lord and the girls that are in your inner circle are so important to your life...please make them girls that love Jesus and want to encourage you. Good company...it's pretty priceless!!!

Be Awesome & Love Jesus, 


kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Tangled...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
(*after typing this I am adding this side note: this post ended up being more about my top 5 Disney movies rated according to their villian and how scary they are...what can I say? As a mom that is the angle I watch and think now)

I recently FINALLY watched Tangled....WOOOOOOO---LAAA-DEEE---DAAAA---HOOO!!! I heart this movie a lot. I loved the characters, the music and the little lizard dealy thing. I just thought it was so cute.

I thought after watching it I would tell you all my favorite disney movies...well, just top 5:
1. Tangled...I know it's new and it's not considered a "classic" now but I loved it. The villian wasn't scary and they hardly showed her in the "I'm the mean villian" look. I loved Mandy Moore as Rapunzel and adored the guy that does the voice of the guy (Flynn, Eugene...I would have stuck with Flynn). I love the lanterns and love the total predictable Disney princess movie feel to this. It was time for that!
2. Beauty and the Beast. Well, I have a child named after Belle...just kidding. We didn't name our secondborn from a Disney princess...promise. I love the music in this one...epic and classic! I love Belle and how she is different and loves books. Again, I like that the villian isn't a "scary" looking person (i consider the villian to be Gustan...spelling?).
3. Cinderella. Oldie but goodie. I love the animals in this one and love the mice...guss, guss. Again the villian is not super scary (evil stepmother) and the princess and kind and loving...and the dance where they fall in love is just priceless.
4. Mulan. Again, one of my favs...although my villian in this one is a bit scarier. Love her courage and bravery for her family in this one.
5. The Little Mermaid was my fav growing up but I must admit now as a mom I'm not sure because the sea witch lady is, well, scary to me and I'm 30. I love the music and again when I was in, ahemm, high school, this one was my fav.

So there you have it...obviously my kids affect my top 5 as I love the Disney movies that are totally Disney princess movie but with "not so scary, squiggly legs, weird vudu, sorcerery" villians. Oh, ps...I think Aladdin is probably tied for #5...not as scary as the sea witch villian but scary bird :)!

Be Awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Friday, May 13, 2011

Summer is Here...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
Summer is officially here. We had SO much rain the past few weeks and I am praying with the sunshine that the rain stays away. It is been in the 80's here and the Robbins' gang is playing outside a lot and running through a sprinkler (p.s. why is a simply sprinkler and a kid in a diaper so fun!).

Summer is here which means KANAKUK SUMMER 2011 is really close...keep studying and finish school well THEN come have the greatest time of your life!

Be awesome & love Jesus,
kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Announcing The THING for Summer 2011...

 Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
Well, if you are a new K2 kamper for summer 2011 (on the girls side) then you might be a bit confused. Every summer for the past, oh I don't know maybe 5 summers, I have randomly selected something to wear/do everyday that you all can join in on the phone. Here are the past years:
bright, colored/designed shoelaces
nike shorts
big bows
special braid in hair
ribbons
tie dye shirts

So this year 2011 will be these fabric headbands. I am a total copy cat and they are in tons of stores and trust me the ones from stores are much better and probably cuter but for now me and my little sewing machine are getting to know each other as I make these. I am going to make around 15 of them to have one at least for 2 weeks without repeats...they are so fun and with the mop of hair I have I need these babies! So grab your headbands, flower deals for stretchy hair deals and put them on your packing list! Let's all where them this summer...come on it will be fun.
yes, this is my closet and yes, that's fabric spray in the back. gotta keep things fresh. My fav one is the blue whale fabric (2nd from left). so fun!

Be Awesome & Love Jesus,
kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Monday, May 9, 2011

Yeah...MOMS...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
Well, it was Mother's Day...WOOHOO! This is my 2nd year as a mom (well, 3rd year if you count the 1st year that the firstborn was in my belly). At some point in my day on Mother's day I always think of all the girls that come through the gates of K2 each summer. Most of you probably have moms that love and adore you. Some have lost their moms. Others have moms for some of you have let you down by not loving you like Jesus does. My heart, as I look at our 2 kiddos, breaks for any of you girls that hasn't been loved with the love of Jesus Christ...He is the only reason I can do anything good or loving each day. He is the only way I can be the exact Mom that by kids need.

So today...if you have a mom, who is far from perfect but loves you so much...GO.HUG.HER...NOW. If you lost your mom, I'm so very sorry sweet girl. Please know that you are loved and so very precious! Happy Mother's Day all you mommas!

Be Awesome & Love Jesus,
kanakuk ashley robbins / ashley@kanakuk.com

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Redneck Olympics Party...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
This is the classic country party that K2 HAS to have every year...it's an oldie but always a goodie!

Party Title:
          Redneck Olympics


Terms that have this party:
         14Nighters or 2 Weekers: Term 3 & 5
         28Nighters or Monthers: Term 1 & 2
Party Description:
         Where’d I put those overalls? We hope you can find them because these Olympics will have no fancy ski suits, sparkly gymnast tights or nike goggles. For these Olympics you need your best straw hat, overalls and country boots. You can come dressed as the Clampits or just the southern girl next door. Whatever you wear just make sure it is down home country and ready to do some Olympic sports like you have never seen.

Costume Ideas:
* anything denim
* Flannel shirts
* Cutoffs and cowboy hats (girls, keep the shorts modest...if you put your hands to your side you should be able to touch the end of your shorts)
* cow costumes
* Any farm animal costume
* Overalls of any kind
* Boots

Be Awesome & Love Jesus,
kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Justice League Party...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
Here is the next party...

Party Title: Justice League
Terms that have this party:
          14Nighters or 2 Weekers: Term 1, 2 and 4
          28Nighters or Monthers: Term 1 and 2

Party Description
         Batman, Superman, The Hulk, and Ironman have nothing on this K2 party! We have superheroes like you have never seen before. Come to K2 this summer for a party that will make you fight the bad guys and make you realize you look good in a cape. Break out the capes, masks and your best superhero outfit and you will be ready to go for this night! We need all the superheroes to unite so we can dominate this party.

Costume Ideas:
* Any superhero costume (girls keep it K-rated and modest)
* Make your own superhero or villian
* Tie a towel on your neck and cut eye holes in some fabric for a mask
* Bedazzle a tshirt with your initial like superman
* Be a reporter like Lois Lane was
* Be a cop that works alongside the superheroes

Be Awesome & Love Jesus,
kanakuk ashley robbins

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

K-Extreme Party...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
Well the parties are HERE! You all should be getting the K2 mailout that has the packing list, party descriptions and lots of important information (actually you can click HERE to the Kanakuk website and on the right side it will say Quick Links and click "K2 Welcome Guide") but here at KanakukAshley we will be going through each party to help you with ideas on costumes...remember COSTUMES are KEY! And by 'key,' I mean AWESOME!

Party 1 Title:
          K-Extreme

Terms Having this Party:
          14Nighters or 2 Week Terms: Term 1, 2, and 4
          28 Nighters or Monthers: Term 1 & 2

Party Description:
          X-games have nothing on K2 Summer 2011! Gear up for this party by sporting your most extreme gear. You can go safari like Bear Grylls, total snowboarder like Shaun White, or completely extreme in anything. At K2 this summer extreme will completely blow your mind! You will be trained and challenged in extreme games and maybe even have an X-Games of our own. So come dressed as ANYTHING extreme…think helmets, knee pads, neon, crazy hair wigs, camo…just anything extreme works for this crazy party!

Costume Ideas:
* Ski bib, mask, etc
* Extreme bright neon everything
* All one color
* Bike helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, etc
* Extreme 80's person
* Extreme music group fan (justin bieber anyone?)...purple and black everything

Okay, K-Extreme is going to blow your mind with awesomeness...be prepared with extreme excitement!

Be Awesome & Love Jesus,




kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com


Monday, May 2, 2011

Meet the Team 2011: Kristin...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Gals,
Well last but for sure not least is the last member of the team...Kristin Kobosky! Fist pumps all around! One crazy little fact is that Kristin and I have been friends for over 10 years. We were actually co-counselors in the summer 2000 and since then she just has such a dear place in my heart...she made me the kamp gal I am today! Hip Hip Hooray...Hip Hip Hooray...Okay, I'm done.

Kobosky is truly one of the most hysterical people I have ever known. She is beautiful inside and out and is just so authentic! She is a Tennessee girl and has nephews that she is 100% obsessed with...seriously. She has 2 sisters (below) and apparently loves to have candles in her ear that potentially could burn her hair off (see above). She typically has hilarious stories and will be sharing many of them this summer at Backwoods. She has traveled to like 15 countries and loves to backpack it to anywhere. She loves to wear costumes and in the 9 months is a teacher...K2 apparently likes teachers. We have 3 of them on the team...interesting.

So get your snort laughing ready cuz with Kristin around you will lose it anytime she is even in your presence. She will be doing a bit of kamper kare (you guys), discipline stuff (which we won't have any of), and I can't remember what else. Hopefully she knows.
Be Awesome & Love Jesus,
kanakuk ashley robbins / ashley@kanakuk.com
photo: Kristin's facebook page