Finally trying ketchup!

Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Is it Mardi Gras yet?

Professor Robbie

In Grandma's Glasses

Monster Mash

Grandpa brought over some new toys. THe Frankenstein singing The Monster Mash was a big hit.

Winter

Whatever you do, never go for a jog in the winter without your ear protection on.

I think I need a bigger size.

In going through some boxes of clothes, we found a hat from Robbie's NICU days. Robbie didn't quite get that it wouldn't fit anymore.

Paying attention

Mommy's Cap

Stopped to smell the...roses

Sedated Hearing Exam

After Robbie got his second set of ear tubes, he had to have a follow-up hearing exam. He failed. At his age, it's hard to tell if he genuinely couldn't hear, or if he just wouldn't cooperate with the tests and questions. The only way to know for sure was to do a sedated hearing exam. Basically they knock him out and measure his brain waves to audible tones. Fortunately he passed 100%. Turns out, he's just..um.. stubborn. Playing with a firetruck from the hospital.

Off they go.

Waking up is always the hardest part.

night night

Captain Robbie

This year's round of Pirates & Pixies in the Park

Yummy bread

Footie Jammies

First day of preschool

new toy

When you get a really cool new toy do what any self-respecting child does.

PLAY WITH THE BOX.

New van

In preparation for becoming a big brother, Robbie decided we needed a new family vehicle. He insists that it's "mommy's truck" and not a van, but he seems to love it.

Playing with friends at the zoo

Robbie and friends Jack & Olivia try to scale a fence at the zoo. We listened to a family concert and the kids got to run and play.

Funny Audrey

We visited Grandma's house and Robbie had a lot of fun, as usual. One night David had some friends over and Robbie got to play with a few of their kids.

I pretty much dare you not to at least smile when you hear him cracking up. It's a good thing he's a good sport, eh?

Good morning

Cheese Face

Reading with Grandpa

Chicago, Day 2

We only stayed in Chicago overnight, but on our 2nd day, we visited the Shedd Aquarium.

At the wishing fountain with Sarah & Hazel.

Boats!

A sea otter

 

Hands on in the toddler area

Enjoying a snack on the long ride home. 

Train

Robbie and Mommy took a train ride to visit friends in Chicago.

Watching the world go by.

Settling in for a long ride.

With my friend, Hazel. 

Hazel & Robbie checking out the "castles." (AKA: sky scrapers of Chicago.)

Reading with Great-Grandma

Kisses for Daddy

Sharing

Do you want to blow bubbles with me, Fluffy Cat? 

Kiss

Robbie is a very uhh.. aggressive kisser. 

Are we there yet?

Independence Day

Robbie, baby Mason and Olivia celebrated with us. Hope this is a sign that Robbie's ready for another baby in the house.

Cake?

After discovering his love of cake, Robbie got a little confused and thought anything with a creamy substance must be icing. This particular night, he insisted that my side of sour cream was, indeed, cake. I gave him a bite, expecting him to be horrified, but instead he dug in and ended up eating almost the entire bowl- plain.

Birthday Cake

Robbie has figured out that birthdays = cake = awesome. This was a birthday party for Robbie's friend Lexi, whom he "met" in the NICU back in the bad ol' days.

Happy birthday Lexi! Pass the fork!