Salsa!

Happy Holidays!

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

 
Robbie covering Dada, covering Hayley Mills' 'Let's Get Together!'

It Had to Happen - The 1st Haircut

 

Robbie was a real trooper - thank you, Snip-its!

Happy Face/Mean Face

Psst - it's the same face . . .

Happy Thanksgiving!

Before:

During:

After:

Next Year's Halloween Idea?

Lil' Normie Bates: Robbie's got the stabbing motion and deep concern for 'Mommee' covered

Say My Name!

Almost certainly the first time Robbie's said his own name:

Bam Bam Being Bam Bam (Happy Halloween!)

The Ever Expanding Vocabulary

Here are a few of Robbie's new favorite words:

 'Up'
  'Adaaa' - which is 'flower' but also letter (the kind you would stick in the mail) and 'Goh' - which is 'leaf,' 'water,' 'milk,' and maybe 'cup'

Betty "Grammy" Proulx 1926-2012

The world lost a Great Grammy today, and she was Great in so many ways - she was a huge influence on Dada and Mama.  Grammy, along with Great Pa, her loving partner of 67 years, taught Dada everything about unconditional love, and were (and still are) the perfect example - the GOLD STANDARD - of a committed, enduring couple, so much in love.

Robbie is so lucky to have met Grammy on a few occasions, and through her love, passed down from her and Great Pa, through Gramma, and Mama and Dada it's certain she'll never be forgotten.

We'll all miss you, Grammy . . . 

Robbie's Favorite Show

So Robbie does not put head to pillow until he's watched at least 1 episode of Blue's Clues (a show popular 15 years before he was born!).  Nothing brings a smile to his face quite like 'Mail Time!' 

Tearing It Up

This weekend, Robbie attended the wedding of his friends Deb & TJ. During the after party, he got to show off some moves. The fantastic Jug Stompers provided the backbeat.

The Kid Loves to Slide

Picnic in Prospect Park

A new ritual with Dada, Robbie likes to run around Prospect Park in Providence on Mondays.  This park has a really nice vista of the downtown area, and sports a statue of state founder Roger Williams (you can see 'The Rog' in the background)

Wet & Wild at Roger Williams Park

A wonderful afternoon was spent at RWP's new-ish Big Back Yard playground - lots of Robbie friendly fun (meaning it's a good thing the parents brought an extra outfit) to be had!

Practicing with a Fork & Other Delights

Soundtrack by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass

Day at the Fair

Robbie had such a great time at the Washington County Fair on Wednesday, that he demanded to go back on Sunday! He got to see some of his favorite things:

 friends (Mae)

family,

and farm equipment!

Another Year, Another RISD Picnic

Hanging with the 'rents at Tillinghast Farm, site of the annual RISD Staff Picnic

The Usual Suspects

 

Get a load of this lineup: Dada a/k/a 'Slim', RLS a/k/a 'The Bossman', Grampa 'Smilin' Sweeney, Great 'The Namesake' Grampa, Uncle Josh 'The Beast' Jordan, and Ben 'Big Cuz' Sweeney

Walkin'

Not exactly Robbie's first steps, but he really turned a corner this weekend - he's well on his way!

Group Shot!

 

Robbie recently got to spend some quality time with his cousins, (L - R) Luke, Taylor, Kira, Alana, and Addison! Photo courtesy of Uncle Brian.

Driving Lesson

Beware The Monster Under The Bed!

Poolside II (RLS in FLA)

 

Robbie had a great day out at the pool with Mama, Gramma and Aunt Melissa! 

 

Pilgrimage

Watch Robbie climb Mount Buddha!  Bear with this one, folks, enlightenment lies but sixty seconds away! 

Dada's Dream Come True

Robbie and Dada got a couple of nasty looks from some passersby, but that didn't ruin their fun.

Poolside!

Pool & toys, courtesy of the Chin family, photos courtesy of Jonathan.

The Button

Robbie's favorite new pastime?  Supervised play with a pea coat button. 

 

Wednesday Morning Photo Shoot

Happy Mothers' Day!

Kiss for Mama!

And the First Word Is . . .

Robbie and his BFF

Robbie and Aunt Helen sharing a laugh on a nice Spring day.

Happy Easter!

Couldn't keep Robbie away from the Easter Bunny!

Duet with Mama

Beer Cozy (Coupe)

Robbie vs. Green Lantern

 

The Lantern never had a chance . . .

Happy Birthday!

Robbie has turned 1 year old!  There was an impromptu party this morning with cake and present - Mama and Dada expected a big mess and they weren't disappointed!

 

Robbie's present - what do you think, Marlon Brando in 'The Wild One'?

                                     

Hunter/Prey

Luckily, the little guy made it out, okay.

One Small Step for Robbie-Kind

So Robbie has started crawling and so, officially, cannot be left alone anymore. Luckily his family is around to keep an eye on the little guy.

Hangin' with Elijah

Robbie recently had an excellent time with his friend Elijah!

Brushing!

Robbie got very excited about his first teeth-brushing experience!

Snow Day

First significant snowfall of the year!  Robbie woke up early to shovel the driveway while Mama & Dada drank their coffee . . . 

. . . then took a nice sled ride, and saw the elusive snow leopard, Miss Yoko!

Whatcha Gonna Do, Brother . . .

. . . when ROBBIEMANIA runs wild on YOU!

Three Cups

In 15 years, Robbie will not believe this was one of his favorite games.

Grampa & Robbie Have A Slight Disagreement

Robbie met Grampa for lunch - it was his first time at New Dragon, a long time favorite of the Sweeney family.

Littlest Comrade

Roberto Luis Fidel Stefano Mattias y Sweeney