Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Pumpkin Patch...


Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, who doesn't just want to jump into this little precious hobbit house with lots of pumpkins? I do! This pic is just from Pinterest and sadly not what the Ozarks Pumpkin Patch looks like but just a little fall bucket list for you all to go grab your family and loved ones and go to the Pumpkin Patch in your area. No don't go grab your boyfriend of 4.3 days and go with him...grab your mom, wear cute scarves and take family pictures. Random tangent but just felt like I wanted to add that in...your mom birthed you, she deserves a fall day at a Pumpkin Patch with you!

Go, hold a pumpkin and smile for the pictures...priceless!

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Monday, October 28, 2013

Go Play...Warball...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, the post about the 2014 leadership team got quite the buzz...okay, not really but the leadership girls freaked out some in a very surprised, what in the world kind of way...but mostly in a yeah, that's probably, most likely a true statement about us all returning for 2014...unless folks have really good excuses...we'll see. (Example: Abby Shover you get picked up as a back up dancer for One Direction and Mary Ottley you go on the Tour d' France since you are on the biking team at Sewanee. Who knew?)

Otherwise, I feel like it's a pretty positive situation...anyways, this little ditty of a picture made my heart soar. Literally it soared. I am no avid warball player, who am I kidding I don't even know if I can catch a warball since I haven't played in 5 years due to a warball being in my womb...no biggie. Anyways, I love the idea of warball. I love watching these sweet girls come out of their shell and just ambush folks and I love girls having fun, making memories and playing (as our culture doesn't exactly promote healthy and strong girl friendships). Anyways, so today, go grab your friends or just random kids down the street and play a game of friendly warball. Just make sure to stretch your shoulder out before...safety first folks.

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Friday, October 25, 2013

A Great Piece of Wisdom...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Oh, how passionate I am about the fight about comparison in the teenage/pre-teen/oh, goodness sake even 5 year old girls...I love this print above mostly because there is so much freedom in the picture. love it!

I read an article a few weeks back that I loved one certain wisdom that she shared (I honestly can't remember the exact article...just took away this point). She shared that the one thing we can teach our daughters to help against the "mean girl" life is to learn to give a compliment. A good ole sincere, truthful, and honest compliment to someone else for doing something good, looking cute, having a new haircut or whatever. Just to give a simple compliment. So simple, maybe a bit sad that we have lost this somehow, but something my littles will know how to do.

Go give an authentic compliment to someone...nothing about you...just a pure hearted compliment. You will blow minds...

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

What a Deer...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, how cute is that painted deer antler...doubt my burly bearded hubs would let me paint any antlers he ever brings home...but a gal can dream.

This is a totally random post...the hubs got a deer. Prayerfully none of you will think we are now pet owners of a deer, we are no Joe White, and by "got a deer" I truly mean "filled up our fridge with free meat." Woohoo! We are grinding it up ourselves...should be interesting!

Please feel no need to comment if you are an animal activist against killing animals to feed people. I love deer...and their cute painted antlers...and their tasty meat in my pumpkin chili! I am now hungry and want to go craft...weird.

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Monday, October 21, 2013

Humble...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Walking and breathing and living humble lives is hard...to daily swallow moments of self and who am I kidding not just daily but every moment to let humility ooze out and not our own cool (joke definitely intended here) ooze out.

So quit thinking of yourself...go...

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Friday, October 18, 2013

Every Princess Has Cute Socks...


Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
I don't put my kids on this blog but once a blue moon (what does that statement even mean? I'm sure my mammaw could tell me)...but since it's just their feet I decided it was okay...

I realize the statement is simple and girly and small...but goodness, I stare at these little feet wrapped in "princess" socks and I just marvel. First I giggle because a certain 3 year old firstborn wanted to wear them for 3 days straight while we were at the places dreams come true. So we let her...but we did not get around her feet and she did have to take them off for a bath...but shooooeeeyy!

Second I marvel because of the simplicity and wisdom in precious little girls' hearts. When did you, me, all of us forget the simplicity of being royal. Royal to a King. Royal to a Maker and Creator of every inch of you. Royal to the role of Princess to the Heavenly Kingdom of our Savior and Majesty Jesus Christ Our King. When do we stop letting ourselves believe we are princesses. Believe me my 2 and 3 year old truly believe they are princesses. They put on sparkly skirts and twirl and they have become Princesses. They walk on their tip toes and they are Princesses. They tell each other what makes them a princess is Jesus in them. They are Princesses. Not the over spoiled, crazy pageant 3 year olds, whiney, and solely based on tiaras kind of princesses...just the kind that even in pajamas on a Saturday morning with the craziest morning hair ever as they fall into their daddy's arms to watch Sofia or Jake (Disney Junior reference) they believe, truly carry the banner, of Princess.

Oh, to be a 3 year old...but why can't we in some sense? Each day you awake with a chance to be the royalty upon which you have been called to if you have given your precious heart to the Maker of it. Each day you can choose, not the newest or shiniest outfit, but the heart of compassion and crown of kindness. Each day you can awake to crazy morning hair and maybe not facial clarity perfection (junior high is rough on the facial hormone chaos), but you can choose to smile and show a loving Father to the girl next to you at your locker. Each day you, sweet friends, can be a PRINCESS to the Heavenly Father and Author of Your Ultimate Love Story with HIM. You can choose to be Royal...if you have some princess socks, well, that just helps.

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

One's Life Reflects the Heart...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Love this Proverb...so rich. There are times when the reflection in my life is great, right on track...then other times when that reflection feels lost in the waves...either way we should always be longing for our life to reflect the heart of Jesus...the love of Jesus...the grace of Jesus...just Jesus...

What will your life reflect today?

Be awesome & love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Monday, October 14, 2013

They are ALL Contracted for Summer 2014...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
I know you all are going to just squeal from excitement...ya know when you type a word and it just doesn't seem right but you don't really want to look it up to fix it if it is wrong? Just happened with squeal...go with it.

All the team from 2013 have pricked their fingers and signed in blood (this sounds weird when you type it...very vampire, team edward weird)...They are all coming back for Summer 2014 to be the Girls Leadership team once again...

Let's hear some hip hip hoorays!

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

(* DISCLAIMER: I may or may not be totally making this post up...but I'm pregnant and sometimes my mind doesn't work. Excuse...done!)

Friday, October 11, 2013

Fall Loves...


Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, I am sure this post will be life changing, heart transforming...or maybe just make you say..."me too." Enjoy it's random-ness...or something else...

1. (above) I can't actually find where you can get these beauties but I must admit I love the EOS lip balm and they are normally in round balls but these are just beautiful...I have the pink and mint ones but those little orange/tangeriney ones are calling my name...

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2. Okay, you would think I am like obsessed with Starbucks...I don't even drink coffee. I should be getting some perks from this place...a stay-at-home mom can dream, right? Anyways, I AM currently obsessed with the Refreshers at Starbucks. I have had the lime and orange and when I say LOVE it's an understatement...fresh, fruity and deelish.

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3. Fall Pillow Change Up...loving oranges, reds and yellows...love changing pillows like a boss! I don't know where/what the picture is above but I just liked the image of pillows/colors.

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4. I am laughing at myself so hard right now...These are such mom shoes...well, I LOVE THEM. My momma was in town and spoiled me right up...with these shoes that I love. You can even wash them like normal clothes and I love that! These are the color I got but they come in some lively colors...Go walk...

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5. Gotta keep it real with what I'm actually crushing on...I love me some Young House Love blog and they have a line of lights and I am just smitten as a lizard (I don't really like kittens/cats) with this orb light for our little nests' entry.

Be changed from this post...walk away with your mind blown...

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Do You Suppose...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
How much do you love this print? I love this store on Etsy and think this little Katie Daisy gal (wouldn't it be odd if I typed that and it's like this 53.4 year old man who draws up these wonderfully and whimsically colored to perfection illustrations...weird) is just divine.

I was thinking about my #2 little and loved this print for her. As I thought of the quote the past few days I thought of teenage cray-cray young women in general. You gals are wildflowers...each of you a different type, with different colors and scars from the wind and rain. I just wish you could see the beautiful wildflower that you are...instead you tend to all want to be perfect-kept roses or pretend to be the wildflower but insecurely not embrace all your little wildflower-ness...

Be the precious wildflower Jesus made you to be...whatever that means. He created you so perfectly (jacked up-in need of a Savior perfectly...just to clarify). Be quirky, be girl next door, be innocent, be punky rocker (without the attitude), be cheerleader...but be Jesus first. Be the young woman He made you to be...with class, kindness, love and compassion on each person you come across. Be a wildflower..

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Monday, October 7, 2013

Real Person, Real Conversation...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, you know my hate of social media and all the shallowness it is breeding in our world today (however, I am no expert, theologian or total hater...just opinionator of the effects of it). Anyways, today's little picture is just precious and perfect. Follow the source link for this little free download. Print it and leave a little note for anyone...mom, sister, friend, dad, brother, uncle, great aunt Pearl, or just a real person in your life that loves you and you love...send it, get them and go have a real conversation with a real person. PHONES AWAY. No texting, instagramming, snapchatting, etc...talk and mute that phone.

Here are some questions in case you are breaking out in a sweat to think of not talking about stuff on your phone:

1. How are you? (life changing I know)
2. What has been the highlight of (enter any amount of time...today, your month, your week, etc)
3. What was/is your biggest dream in life?
4. If you had to list your top 5 blessings (people, situations or stuff) what would they be?
5. What do you love about fall? Holidays?
6. (if with an older person) What would you go back and tell your 16 year old (enter your age) self?
7. Tell me your testimony of your walk with Jesus.
8. What is your favorite meal? (stash this in your head to get them a gift card or even crazier make the meal at some point for them)
9. How can I be praying for you?
10. Funniest, craziest story from your youth (again if older person)

Okay, real...real person, real little invite, real coffee/tea/refresher, and real conversation...ps MOMS/DADS/GRANDPARENTS: if you are reading this, reverse and grab your teen, grandson, daughter, etc.

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Friday, October 4, 2013

Welcome...

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Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Fall...maybe it's been there for some of you already but for our little Ozarks we are just now starting to feel fall...long sleeves, red leaves popping out and pumpkin EVERYTHING. Don't you worry I just made my first pumpkin chocolate chip bread...yum-diddily-dum!

I must admit, like the rest of the world, I love fall! It is gorgeous around these parts and there is just something all cuddly about it. Can a season be cuddly...Sure.

So grab your PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte for those out of the Starbucks loop) or your fav sweater and relish in the fall weather and beautiful landscapes of fall...if you live somewhere on the coast where it's not really fall, just google it.

Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Baked Oatmeal...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, the famous Angela Thompson (my kamp momma friend) Baked Oatmeal as promised...actually I don't know if I promised it but in my fuzzy head I knew I wanted to post it because of it's delicious power. Be prepared.

So here it is. Grab your momma, g-ma, friends, sister or daddio and go bake today...

Ingredients:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 cups old fashioned oats
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup milk
1 cup chopped apple (Granny smith preferred...peeled then chopped)

Directions:
Mix oil, sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into 8x8 pyrex. You can either cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake or you can go ahead and bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Top with vanilla yogurt and fresh fruit. This keeps well in fridge; heat individual servings in microwave. I doubled the recipe for your visit and used a 9x13 dish.

OKAY...so there is the famous recipe. Some Robbins' add ons...we use all kinds of yogurt...Chobani being our all time favorite since it is all healthy and stuff. If we have fresh fruit great hallelujah dance but most days we don't. So yogurt is just as yummy. The hubs will argue he likes it with milk poured over and not yogurt...not my vote at all. But he LOVES it. Also, I add lots of apples. I love the tart taste and probably do 2 cups for each 8x8 batch so like 4 cups for a 9x13 pan. We love us some apples!

Go and make this...seriously!


{real life recipe...look at all those spots from water, oil, egg yolk...who knows...that's real life ya'll!}
Be awesome & Love Jesus,

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com