A FRIEND FOR THE DAY...
Julia came to play and we kept mom busy. We both got a lesson in sharing! We couldn't decide who should play with a toy first or who should keep the toy once it was being played with. It was pretty funny for mom to watch us work it all out. I took Julia for a ride in my little blue wagon. Usually it is filled with toys or my animals, but today was special; my girlfriend took the spot. Mom was just glad it didn't tip over as I walked around the living room. Julia thought it was great. We took turns using my magnets and then we headed outside. BRRRR! We were little bundled up babies. A little drizzle and cool breezes couldn't keep us inside. We took a trip around the yard and back again smiling all the way!

Is this what it is like to have a sister? Mom says, no way Jose' :)

WHO KNEW?...
Who would have known that play-doh, a piece of contact paper and different textures could make a baby so happy! Reagan did!
He puts everything up and then takes it all down again. His favorite is the gold feather and fur. A streamer or two have been tasted, the sandpaper has been rubbed smooth and of course we find little pieces of Easter grass and such around the house, but the little man is smiling. Play- doh is a whole new adventure. Reagan likes to smell it and stick it on his nose. I wonder where he got that idea? Honk, Honk are his new favorite sounds as his "beeps" your nose or sticks a sticker or the like on it. He also enjoys using spoons, bottle tops and cookie cutters to make impressions in the doh. Okay, he did taste it, but I am ready to make some peppermint doh soon (Shelley send me the recipe :) ) The fun times just keep on rollin'!

Reagan loves looking out the window. OUTSIDE is his newest word.

HATS FOR SALE...

No, no, no...hats for play! Reagan loves his grandma and loves his hats. It is just part of the morning routine now to put one on while we are picking out his clothes.

You wear this one Grandma! We look cute...say CHEESE!

My next adventure is to build a hat collection. Fireman, construction worker, chef and more. We will have hats galore!

RGT loves his gma!

MUSUEM TRIP#3...
Oh the wonderful things I can do! I can mow the gravel; can you? Mom and I met Collin and Mitchel at the museum for a day of fun. Wow, what a difference when you can walk! I had a BLAST! It was such a beautiful day, we had a picnic lunch and plenty of time to play. This trip led to me getting some new toys for the tub. I loved trying to scoop the ducks out of the fountain and now I get to scoop fish and turtles out of the bath. Mom is still looking for me a mower. Think of all the $ she could save on the lawn.
I had a bit of a temper "blow out" when it was time to go home. Mom was not impressed by me turning purple and all the tears and screams, but she promised she would bring me back soon.

Here ducky, ducky!

I'M WALKING!...
I'm running, I'm falling and I love every minute of my new freedom. Okay to be fair, I have been "walking" since my birthday. I just needed a little help. First I needed someone to hold on to and then just a finger or too made me feel secure. I often thought I was a bit more advanced in my step taking, but a few falls didn't hurt too bad. I took my first few solo steps to Mommy and I loved walking with "bumpers" between dad's arms. Then Aunt Melissa came to stay for the weekend I had to show off. I walked back and forth between her and mom. They thought it was great! I loved all the cheering and made sure I took time to clap for myself too. These days there is no slowing me down. I walk right up to what I want and get it. If I need help I have plenty of words and gestures to get the point across. Opening doors...not a problem, climbing...even better! I am having a blast pushing my broom down the hallway and chasing the cat and dog around the house, walking the sidewalk and more. Mom and dad just can't believe how big I am.
















FREEDOM!

HUNGRY...NEED FOOD!
Luckily I know where to find it too. Head to the fridge (or the pantry.) I know there are some leftovers in here. Hum, organic applesauce, yogurt or a pickle? I do enjoy Hummus and pita too. It is just too hard to decide. MOM! Get me a snack!

Fruit Salad...Yummy, Yummy!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2007 is sure to bring great times with friends and family! We brought the new year in with some fireworks and a pizza picnic in the drive. It was cold out there so we did not stay long. I was so excited to see all the lights, but the noises were still a bit too much for me. The sparklers were lots of fun too. I loved all the colors and laughed until mom and dad were not sure if I was laughing or crying. I was bouncing up and down and taking mom on a walking tour of the driveway.
New Year's Day we went to Grandma Hamm's house to bring in the year with the traditional dishes. I wasn't too sure about the meat, but I loved stealing black eyed peas off of mom's plate.

The best times are yet to come!

STAR HELPER...
What a helper! Mama turned around to put away some cups and I just climbed right in the dishwasher! I love to pull out the drawer and use my muscles to lift glass bowls and such off the bottom rack. I have lots of fun moving all the silverware from place to place too. The whole basket comes right out! More fav's include sweeping and using the vac. I am my mom's STAR HELPER.















You are not supposed to be the there!

4 CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS!...

ANTLER'S ANYONE?
Mom was really into the holiday spirit. After Christmas Eve service at church she made us all wear antler's to dinner. We filled our bellies full of Mexican food. I ate a tortilla :) Yum!















Cristmas Eve Gift!

CHRISTMAS COOKIES...
We have a new tradition in our family; Christmas cookies. I helped out! Mom taught me how to flip pancakes a month or so ago and I thought I should try to flip a few cookies too. Dad did most of the baking this year--and they were good!




















I got to eat some of the crumbs...mom and dad ate all the extras!

SILLY SOCKS...
Dad's socks are really silly...esp. when they are on me. Oh the little things that keep me laughing and entertained too! It doesn't take much money to make me smile (thank goodness.)




















Smelly socks!

GRITS...
Get me to a beach and fast! I love my new sandbox (thanks Uncle Jeff and Aunt Courtney!) I have played with all my sand toys so I decided to taste the sand. It wasn't so bad. Mom says she could see it coming. Why didn't she stop me...she just took a series of pictures instead. My hands were a bit wet so the sand was sticking. I don't like my hands to be dirty so I just licked them. Then I fed myself a bite right off the shovel. It looked a lot like a spoon to me.
I do lots of funny things with sand. Somedays I cover my feetin sand; other days I try to hold my legs up so the sand doesn't touch them. I fill up my shovel and toss sand into the air too. But, I mainly like to scoop it up and dump it OUT of the sandbox onto the flagstone. I just watch it fall there...here's my secret. I love to sweep it up. Mom made me take a bath and brush my teeth shortly after cleaning up.

What's with the weather...one day I'm wearing jackets and the next day shorts?

Lots of new foods...
Yum! I'm having lots of fun with new foods and the people sharing them with me. Quiz: Which foods do you think my mom approved of?

On Dasher, On Dancer...
Aunt Melissa and Uncle Gene got me a Radio Flyer wagon for my birthday. It is one of my favorite things. We have put miles upon miles on those wheels already. And, in case you were wondering, we park it in the living room.
I like to push it around the house, haul the mail back from the mailbox or just sit back and relax in the front yards of my neighbors :)
Mom wanted to turn my wagon into a sleigh. Trouble is, when the ride stopped so did my smile. We take lots of rides these days to check out all the lights and blow up Santas and snowglobes. Who knew he could be in so many places at once. I point and ohhh and awwww at all of them.
I love this time of year. I hold my cheeks when I feel the wind on my face and wave hi to everyone passing in a car or on foot. I think I am a favorite in my hood.
Aunt Melissa and mom say the hood on my wagon is important. I already have 2 freckles. They are trying to keep my skin so soft.

Ho, Ho, Ho!
Reagan is having lots of fun hanging the ornaments on the tree. He has even turned a few into musical instruments. Note: pewter makes amazing sounds when hit repeatedly on the tile or wood floors. I like to think that he is learning when doing this. High and low tones, soft or loud sounds; it is a lot like our music class. Reagan can even locate a few ornaments by name and pull them off the tree. He loves the bells tries to point out all of the lights. He says "mas" for Christmas and that means..."take me to the tree." We have never ending giggles and play time infront of the tree.

















Mom, too many pictures...PJ's means time for bed

HA HA HE HE HE!
I put a booger on the tree :) Reagan is having lots of fun teasing me these days too. I pull his finger out of his nose and he laughs and puts it right back in.















YUCK!

BIG DOG, LITTLE MAN...
Yikes! I hope Buster doesn't try to take my bell. Maybe I will just tease him with it a bit. This fence was probably a good idea. Buster does not take kindly to people holding on to "his toys." Mom interveins and Little Man is safe!















Dad, this was not a good idea!

Balloons Bust...
Who would have known that this balloon could bring a month of joy? Then, BUST went the birthday balloon! Needless to say there is a new balloon in the house. Reagan is back to toting it around, using it as a pillow, banging his hands on, watching it float to the ceiling, go round in circles with the fan and on and on and on. Hours of fun...PRICELESS!




















UT-Oh...what do you mean it's broken. I'm still having fun.

BEEP, HONK, VROOM, CRASH!...
I went to Will's birthday bash at Beyond Bounce and boy did I ever bounce. It took me awhile to get used to the big slides and how fast mom and I could make it down, but then I was ready to go. I liked all the cars too. We did a lot of driving that day. Mom thought this dump truck was the best until I slipped out. OUCH! Mom forgot that dump trucks DUMP their loads (that was me) and I had a bruise on my forehead. I just kept on driving.




















So big...16 is just around the corner

Flip Me Around!...
Finally, one year old and I'm facing FORWARD! It is a great feeling to be able to see where I am going. I have thrown all kinds of backarching fits trying to get out of this carseat recently. Grandma Malone even bought me a car to drive while we were driving so I could feel more involved. Everything works for awhile, but I am back to my old tricks. Cheerios solved the problem today--shake, shake! Got somewhere to go...I want to go to, but the way home will tire you out.





















Shake those O's

Gobble, Gobble...
I'm a bit bigger this year and I was really looking forward to all the yummy food. Too bad for me though--I did not like it! I was being picky so I ate Gerber instead. Happy Thanksgiving.