The daughter of one of the ladies I work with at Aprende, works for Dillard's. Part of her job is to put on fashion shows. So in December of 2011 Perry and I volunteered with several other Aprende staff members & families to be in the fashion show.
Perry has runway experience and no problem workin' the runway.
We were able to pick out our own clothes to wear from the entire Dillard's collection. Perry chose a pair of Miss Me jeans, button down black lace shirt and a delicious purple scarf.
I had a hard time picking out clothes I could eventually buy at 40% off. This amazing purple dress had a price tag of $350. Even at 40% off, I couldn't afford it.
At least it looked good, right?
Perry LOVED the Ugg boots in gold. She is modeling a gold and black blouse with black leggings.
I think she is smiling at Mitchell who is sitting in the audience.
The gray sweater dress was a surprise find at Dillard's. I've never been too keen on frumpy sweater dresses. However, this one was sheer and fitted. I liked the boots too.
This dress was a keeper and affordable too!
Perry is a lot braver than I am. She had no fear wearing this silver goddess dress!
Yes, she knows how to work the camera!
My last outfit was a purple pirate top with black leggings. The top was made out of t-shirt material. Although I liked it, I couldn't imagine paying over $60 for a t-shirt!!!! No way!
Our final walk down the runway.
Our modeling group. We had lots of fun entertaining the crowd and showing off some Dillard's fashion.
I had a hard time picking out clothes I could eventually buy at 40% off. This amazing purple dress had a price tag of $350. Even at 40% off, I couldn't afford it.
At least it looked good, right?
Perry LOVED the Ugg boots in gold. She is modeling a gold and black blouse with black leggings.
I think she is smiling at Mitchell who is sitting in the audience.
The gray sweater dress was a surprise find at Dillard's. I've never been too keen on frumpy sweater dresses. However, this one was sheer and fitted. I liked the boots too.
This dress was a keeper and affordable too!
Perry is a lot braver than I am. She had no fear wearing this silver goddess dress!
Yes, she knows how to work the camera!
My last outfit was a purple pirate top with black leggings. The top was made out of t-shirt material. Although I liked it, I couldn't imagine paying over $60 for a t-shirt!!!! No way!
Our final walk down the runway.
Our modeling group. We had lots of fun entertaining the crowd and showing off some Dillard's fashion.
Everyone copes with death differently. In the Robles family work is therapeutic. Dad always had us working on something around the house his hole life. So the men in the family repaired the siding on the roof and painted the apartment & garage.
Some of us even put in a small flower garden for mom. The garden went in before the painting so the guys had to be careful not to trample on it.
This gateway needed a concrete slab poured to keep the doggies in. All of the grand kids who were at the house that day left their mark in the concrete. Grant was the oldest kiddo there.
The girls cope with stress a little differently. We took mom out to get her hair cut and colored. some of the ladies also had hair cuts and had a pedicure. Our strategy was to look as pretty as possible despite how we all felt inside.
It's great to have 5 brothers who worthily hold the priesthood. One night they took turns giving mom a blessing, uncle Brent a blessing, some of their sisters and each other a blessing. It was a special and very spiritual night.
Colby & Cayden are mom's biggest helpers. They ride down the hill on the rocky road to did holes for trees, drive front loaders, roof the house, eat cinnamon rolls, and help with the chickens. They are the hardest working 11 year olds I know!
Inevitably the day of the funeral services arrived. Mom was surrounded by lots of people who love her. Madison & Payten give her a big hug. 
