The Growing Halgrens: 2006

Helpin Dada

Daddy worked hard on the lighting for our tree, especially after Trigger ate the first set of lights. On the second time, I decided to help and direct Daddy. I think he likes my help!

Cuddlin

In one of my tired moments, I just crashed into my Auntie Cris' cuddly arms.

Then she told me stories, so I shyly asked her to make the main character a one year old whose name begins with an R. She caught on and made a nice story about me!

Flyin Backwards

So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go

Cause I'm leavin on a jet plane
I don't know when I'll be back again
Oh Grandma, I hate to go!

Okay, so I put in Grandma, but you get the point!

I taught Grandma Judy how to fly backwards. Its a talent that only few have mastered!

That's why she gave me a big 'ol kiss!!!

Then I flew back home and all my family and friends were waiting (including Niloo, yep, thats her arm!).

I was so excited to be back that I couldn't control my smiles!

Maybe next time I will invite everyone to go with me!

Pooped!

After all of that playing I had to rest a little. Check out my studly belly!

TOYYYYSSSS!!!

I was SO excited to be able to show a new face all of my toys (mommy doesn't get very excited anymore)!

Mom's Fav Pic

Hey, how the heck did you get under the side of my house! You must be a magical Auntie!! I'd better give you a kiss to get on your good side!!!

Granny!

There is nothing better than cuddling up on Grandma Judy's lap with a nice sippy cup full of milk and crashing to sleep!

Already Potty Trained

Yep Grandma, I think I have to pee!!!

Sleepin w/Auntie

Auntie Cris is a good nap buddy, but she didn't realize I wasn't really asleep. I was peeking at her!

So, I cuddled up closer!

Daddy and Mommy's Big Night!

Daddy and Mommy had their first night away from me. So, Niloo did mommy's hair and gave her a makeover since daddy hasn't seen mom dressed up in a LONG time!!!

Here is Daddy when he came home from work to pick up his hot date. This kiss looks a little akward...I don't think they've done it for a long time (I try my hardest to keep it that way)!

No Pants Tow Man

I decided to show Grandma Judy how I can ride in my Tow Truck by lifting the seat up. I couldn't really move the truck anywhere, though.

So, she tried to explain what happened, but all I wanted to do was give her a big kiss and let her push me around!

MEEEEEEEEE

SANTA, where are you??? There's nothing under my tree even though I worked so hard decorating it!!!

I needed some man time in may house, since I was outnumbered by estrogen!

BUT, Grandma Judy lured me out with some food. She is good at bribery!

Then she found an open access point in my house and decided to put a plastic soda pop in it. I was intrigued!

We had a visit to Carl's Jr, where I was in charge of holding the number so the woman would know where to bring our food.

Mom had to put it on my head, of course. I loved it!

I made this funny pose to try to get everyone to look at me. Guess what, it worked!!!

I like to use my mommy as a footrest while I read.

I also like to imitate my dolls. Since this one crashed on the ground, I did too!

I took up a collection to get some more toys, but no one fell for it.

I tried to drink the tree water, thinking if thats what made the tree grow so big, then maybe it would do the same for me!!!

And I am now very good at entertaining myself...well, at least when Barney is on!!!

Destructo Time

I got lots of Auntie Cris time this weekend, so we had many moments...

like this one where we were kicking back and relaxing.

Or this one, where she was teaching me how to be destructive...

This was the end result of the picture above.

We had this moment of bonding over the "Take Home Chef." She agreed that I am better looking than the chef.

And this was Auntie Cris teaching me how to pretend like you aren't up to anything when you have clearly been caught (see picture above where Auntie Cris is clearly looking at the camera).

Tickle Me PLEEEAAASSSEEE!!!

Niloo was my tickle buddy this weekend! I would crawl towards her, fall on the ground and wait for her to tickle me! Good times!

This is a picture of the tickle game. She fell for it every time!

This is where I was showing Niloo how flexible I am. I think she was impressed!!!

Here is Niloo protecting me from myself. Mommy kept laughing at Niloo for following me around trying to catch me if I fell, but I enjoyed the company. We both like to take long walks together!

Mama!!!

Here is Trigger helping mommy check her e-mail. There must not have been anything exciting, though, since Trigger just passed out!

This was my special hig for mommy to make her feel like I really did miss her when she was gone for the night.

And this is me posing with mommy and her crazy hair!

Babysitting Time!!!

Mommy and Daddy left me in the hands of these three women!!! I had a BLAST and I was EXHAUSTED by the time they were through with me!!!

Grandma Judy taught me how to use a chair to climb since it is easier to move than the couch!

Auntie Cris taught me how to be a giant! This tree is really 30 feet tall!!!

I tried to convince my babysitters to watch Arrested Development, but they said I was still too young, and they insisted on watching a reality show about Myspace!

Here Auntie Cris is showing me how to connect the two ottomans to make a big long climbing machine!

I don't remember what was so funny, but this is proof that we had fun without mommy and daddy around! Sorry mom and dad but its true!

Here is Auntie Cris posing with me on the other side of the room. We didn't want it to feel left out since it is now overshadowed by the Christmas Tree!