Robyn Has Been Gone All Week

We're glad to have Robyn back. She spent the week at Stanford, where Mikel has been critically ill after a heart transplant. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mikel and Phyllis daily and hourly during this difficult time.

Check out my new blog "Right On Point"

I have decided to start a new blog for my postulations on politics, policy, propositions and peculation.

I'm trying to get it a little publicity so you'd do me a big favor by posting it on your bloglists. Here's the link: www.right-on-point.blogspot.com

By starting new blog on these ramblings I can keep this fun Ffej Nosnibor blog for private family doings.
Let me know what you think. Here are some photos from our spring Boston trip, because Robyn is looking forward to her upcoming trip to visit D-Nugget and the Kambridge Krew.

Robyn and Jeff

My favorite spring flower.

More in support of Propostion 8

Here are two sites discussing reasons to support Proposition 8 and gay marriage.

See www.preservingmarriage.org


http://www.catholic.com/library/gay_marriage.asp

Robyn's Quick Trip To Utah For Two Weddings

Robyn had a great time visiting family in Utah over the Oct. 3-5 weekend, attending the weddings of Uncle Lew & Penny and Niece Heidi & Kevin. She enjoyed spending time with Austin and Rachel also.

Heidi & Kevin

Austin & Rachel, with Joyce on left & Michael in back

Lew & Penny cutting the cake

Proud Mom:
Joyce with Shawn, Brett Jan, Robyn & Lori

Protect Marriage, Protect Children, Yes on Prop 8

I recommend a "yes" vote on Proposition 8 for the following reasons:

1. When possible, children deserve a mother and father as parents. One of each, not two of either. How will a little girl learn about mothering with no mom? How will a little boy learn how to treat his wife without a father to show him? Other alternatives are not as good. Our society should be encouraging mother-father family units, not promoting alternatives.
2. The desire of two adults of the same gender to have an intimate sexual relationship should not trump the rights of children to a mother and father. I don't see how one can look a toddler in the eyes and say, "the law does not allow you to have a mother. You will not be allowed to have a mother because two people want to be your father." The child has needs beyond those of the parents.
3. Gender should not be removed from marriage. "Same-sex" marriage by definition takes the man and woman from marriage and replaces two identical entities. Marriage certificates should not read, as they do now, "Party A" and "Party B." The reason gender-sterile terms are used is that we do not have a name for genderless marriage partners.
4. It is a difficult and challenging issue. I mean no offense or disrespect to those who feel otherwise. Nor do I doubt the genuine love and parenting effectiveness of same-gender couples who are raising children, which may in many cases be better than single-parent situations or dysfunctional-marriage situations.

Jeffrey A. Robinson

Exciting Visitors

We had a surprise visit from our extended "family." Our best friends in Holland were Mark and Kira Davis. Their lovely daughter Kate grew up to marry Austin's mission companion, Sam Henderson. Sam and Austin were in the same MTC group and served together in Serbia. Small world! Sam and Kira came to Southern California to show their Serbian friends Disneyland and the Beach. We are so glad they could stay with us during their all-to-brief visit.Kate standing next to the Dutch "wastafel" that Mark and Kira gave to us in Holland in 1987. Robyn and I had our eye on this cute wastafel in a little second-hand antique shop. Kira and Mark bought it for us and surprised us! Such a wonderful gesture from a great couple.

Jeff, Sam & Kate Henderson, Robyn
That's another Dutch antique behind Robyn.

Anika holding Matia, next to Predrag Djukic. Sam and Kate, Robyn.
Predrag is an insurance company manager; he was gracious enough to compliment Robyn on her fresh tomatoes--Austin tells us that Serbians grow great tomatoes.

End of Summer Party at the Larsen's

Thanks to Erik and Jane for the wonderful end-of-summer party on Labor Day. We had a chance to say goodbye to Christian, Katie and Dylan as they head off to Boston.

Christian & Dylan in the pool.

Christian takes Dylan for a swim.


Katie, Jane & Susie watching the fun in the pool.

Jaden & Ryan