Monthly Archives: September 2011
Cable Car Turntable
From Daddy: Despite the blank expressions below, Robert had a great time with the cable car on Christmas Eve 2010, even though Grandma wouldn’t let Robert sit on the edge of the cable car with Granddad. There was a long … Continue reading
Filed under Christmas
Sliding into a Bowl Full of Mush
From Daddy: Goodnight Moon is currently one of Robert’s favorite bedtime books. Last week as I was reading to Robert, there is a reference to a “bowl full of mush.” Robert asked what that was and it pointed to the … Continue reading
The Bay Aquarium
From Brian: Last weekend, we all went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Robert knows that it’s in Monterey, so he calls it the “Bay Aquarium.” We’ve all wanted to return since our trip there in June. Robert loves it there. … Continue reading
Filed under General Beanie stuff, Video
Frustration
From Daddy: When I came home from work yesterday, Robert seemed a bit sad. I asked him how he was. He replied, “I think I am frustrated.” (Actually, it sounded more like “I zzhink I am fwustwated.”) It was so … Continue reading
Filed under Life at Home
Is the Easter Bunny Yucky? & A Retrospective
From Daddy: Tonight while playing, Robert, Mommy, and Daddy hid under the blanket in the big bed. When Mommy asked Robert from whom we were hiding, Robert declared, “We’re hiding from the Easter Bunny!” Mommy asked, “Why are we hiding … Continue reading
Grandma Calls Me “Lovebug”
From Daddy: The title of this post comes from Grandma calling Robert “Lovebug.” He used to echo her cutely and say, “Luuuvbug…” We really enjoyed last weekend when Grandma and Granddad stayed with us for a few days! Robert and … Continue reading
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I Want Sports
(or click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSEJO56CzLQ on your mobile device) From Daddy: Robert loves the opening music to Nintendo Wii Sports. When the Wii main menu begins, he says, “I want Sports,” so that you’ll click Wii Sports. Then the dancing begins! The … Continue reading
Robert’s First Day of Preschool
From Daddy: Here are photos from Robert going his first day of preschool (August 25, 2011) with his little lunchbox/snackbox! On his first day, we signed him in and led him outside to the play area. Immediately, he was interested … Continue reading
Filed under General Beanie stuff
Buzz & Woody and Other Great Partnerships
From Daddy: Robert is obsessed with Buzz Lightyear and Woody from Toy Story. It started with Robert’s first viewing of any Toy Story movie: Toy Story 3late last year at Grandpa’s and Grandma Pam’s soon before his first trip to … Continue reading
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Big Fat Windmill! Big Fat Windmill!
From Daddy: Rock and Roll with Elmo One of Robert’s favorite presents from his birthday (recall http://beanieblog.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/2011-beanie-birthday) is a music-playing book with microphone accessory called Rock and Roll with Elmo. (or click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmP8sm7vlqk on your mobile device) Finally on Sunday … Continue reading