The Davis Family

Little Gymnast!

2009-07-24T16:05:00.000-07:00

We have one more week of Little Gym. Halle has had a blast! I will do this again. She has become so independent and a show off.

Halle is really good at the balance beam now. She walks putting one foot in front of the other. One of her fav's.

Halle showing off her forward roll

We joined Anna, Logan, and Hope at their house for a swim. Amanda and her kids joined us later. Logan and Halle are chowing down on some pretzels and cantaloupe. Thanks Anna Banana!

Hope and Halle. Hope is so wonderful with Halle.

Bye! Hi! Those are two of Halles favorite words. Everywhere we go...Target, Grocery Store, etc. She say, "Hi" and "Bye" to everyone until they say it back. I love that she is friendly.

4th of July!

2009-07-24T15:49:00.000-07:00

We went for lunch with my parents at the Olive Mill. Great place. We enjoyed some lunch and gelato of course!

That is the face I make too when I see ice cream. Just like Mommy!

Oh Yeah, grill cheese baby.

Being silly!

Happy 4th!

Grandma Helen and Halle

Grandpa "Papa" , Halle, and her baby. Halle likes to make my dad take her outside. Halle says, "Side Papa, Side Papa!" It was so HOT! The baby had to come too. Grandpa is wrapped around her finger:)

Work it GIRL!

Mommy and Halle ready for the 4th

Halle and her best buddy Chloe

Funny Stuff!

2009-07-24T15:39:00.000-07:00

My mom bought Halle a baby bed from Ikea. She enjoys sitting in it too!
Our dog Chloe loves to sleep in dark places and hide. Look where Halle found her!

Chloe, you are cute!

Halle was bugging her. Chloe kept sticking her head out and and then going back under Halles bed.

I was turned around to make some coffee and this is what I caught Halle doing with her waffle and milk. Seriously, Halle?

Lovely! That was fun to clean up.

McDonalds Time!

2009-07-24T15:32:00.000-07:00

Halles new favorite place to eat is McDonalds. It was just a matter of time I guess. We started out with chicken nuggets but she wanted a cheeseburger instead. I have to give her things whole like I eat it or she doesn't want it. She wants to do everything that the adults do.

She got a kids cone too. Do you notice how she is still holding her hamburger? Double fisting it! She ate the whole thing an hour later. She didn't want me taking it from her.

Fun Summer with Fun Friends!

2009-07-24T15:04:00.000-07:00

We had lunch at Joes Farm Grill with the girls plus kids. Halle is in love with Jake Becchetti! He makes her laugh. Something about boys makes her smile. Halle giving Jake love. Jake looks a little surprised!

Halle and I met up with Amanda Schafer and her cutie pie kiddos at the Mall. Halle and Beau go to the babysitter together. Here is Beau taking charge and watching out for Halle. Cute!

Enjoying a little Chick-fil-A lunch!

Lyla, Halle, and Beau

Beau taking care of his girl! He often says, "No Halle Bear!"

Lyla making sure no other kids push Halle down the slide. She is so sweet with her. What a responsible girl.

Halle has become best buddies with our dog Chloe. Chloe finally tolerates her because she gets food from her. I think they made a deal with eachother. Chloe was insistant on stealing Halles grill cheese.

Halle going in for a kiss and Chloe going in for the grill cheese. Real sneaky Chloe!

Halle is really making that grill cheese look yummy. Chloe decided to go for the old "Prairie Dog Beg" to see if she will get some.

Grandma Helen "Grammy" bought Halle this doll that moves it's head when it drinks, blinks it's eyes and talks. Halle feel in love with it. She is so motherly with it. She is really getting into babies. It is amazing how she knows just what to do. Precious!

Family Pictures

2009-07-12T22:07:00.000-07:00

We had our family pictures taken a few weeks ago at Schnepf Farms by live.love.photography.
It was a lot of fun but hot. Halle didn't want to sit still much for the group photos. She was off exploring and there was no stopping her. Oh well. I guess that is how it goes when you have a 15 month old! Enjoy our slideshow:)

http://livelovephotography.com/davisjune2009/

The Little Gym

2009-06-16T08:04:00.001-07:00

Waiting to go in
Her favorite activity was this

She loved the climbing

Back to this again...I don't know what they called this.

Halle was a master at the bar. Miss Amy was impressed with her arm strength. She didn't get that from me.

She was saying, "CHEESE" proud as can be. Look at those muscles!

Climbing again

Then Miss Amy tossed out a bunch of balls. Halle kept saying, "Oh Wow!" "Oh Wow!" She was very good at sharing and playing catch with the other kids.

Freeze!

Bubble time!

Playing and putting the bells away

Splash Pad at San Tan Mall

2009-06-16T07:45:00.001-07:00

Checking out the splash pad but not really interested
Halle was more interested in Build A Bear. She kept going over there several times trying to get in. Once the door opened she snuck in.

Taking a break

My good friend P.J. met us down there with her boys.

It looked like fun when the kids were playing on it so we thought we would give it a try

Halle, Jake, and Nathan (her youngest- twins )

Halle, Jake, Nathan, Wesley, and Tyler- Yes, PJ has 4 boys! She is a busy mom:)

P.J. was spoiling Halle with pretzels. Are you surprised my child is eating in most of these pictures? She is a snacker!

Halle loves to sit in chairs. She likes to do what the adults are doing.

Summer Fun!

2009-06-10T12:58:00.001-07:00

Me and my girls!
Halle loves to say, "Uh oh!"

Halle is exhausted from running around with Mommy everywhere. We keep eachother busy!Her stubborn face....I have been seeing a little more of this look since Mommy has been home.

Nice Ghetto bra strap Tara! Well, hopefully only girls will be looking at this :)Halle loves to sit in chairs but this was a new one. She actually got stuck in this container but I couldn't get a picture in time. It was classic!Halle loves this baby stroller. She puts everything in it including herself at times.Mommy painted her toenails. Do you love it? She stood there admiring them. Even Daddy thinks they are pretty cute.This is a good Dairy Queen advertisement! You can obviously see how much Halle loves ice cream. She gets it from her Mom. I could eat it everyday. Well, I actually do! Ha Ha!

Snacking before our visit to Mommy's friend Jaime's house. Do you notice how my child always has food? Is that bad???

Saying, "CHEESE" for the cameraMy friends kiddos- Jack (Heathers), Steven (Jaime's), Ava (Jaime's), Halle, and Ruby (Jaime's)

Ruby did it Steven!

Eating some Wendy's before our swim at the G-ma and G-pa Davis'

Riding Harley in the poolDaddy throwing me in the air- She loved this!

Halle didn't care too much for her floatie.

Ruby and Halle

Ruby and Halle snacking on some animal crackers. Yes, they have matching swimsuits! I thought it would be cute:) I am cheezy like that!

Halle loves to read! I keep a lot of books on the coffee table so she can read. She will pick out some books and bring them over to us and want to sit in our lap while we read to her. She actually prefers the educational ones most of the time. I love that she gets excited about books!

If you know my daughter, you would know that she loves balls. I know... Balls! Ha! Ha! Well, I thought she might get a kick (no pun intended) out of this ball that squirts out water. Ummm....not so much. It was cool until the water started coming out and squirting her in the face. I tried to show her it was cool but she wasn't into it that day. I enjoyed running around it though.

Bubbles, Balls, and Swimming! What more do you need ask for on a hot summer day?!

Peter Piper Pizza PartyObsessed with Popsicles!

Hope Canen and Halle at Peter Piper Pizza.

Last day of school!

2009-05-21T21:13:00.001-07:00

Today was my last day of work until the beginning of August. I am really sad to see this class go. This was one of my favorites! My sweet Samantha brought in this awesome cookie to share with the class. Yummo!

Me and my kiddos

My cute girls. This was one of our field trips. I will miss them:(

Mother's Day!

2009-05-21T21:05:00.000-07:00

My sister and I made breakfast for my mom. We had waffles with strawberries, sausage, etc. Yum!
Me and my favorite girl. Thanks for a special day Halle Bear!

Halle striking a pose! Work it girl!

My Mom's birthday- Olive & Ivy Restaurant

2009-05-21T20:50:00.000-07:00

Halle loves to talk on the phone. She watches me on my cell phone and trys to act just like me. It is so cute!!! She walks around with her pink princess cell phone saying, "Hello". She is a chatter box. She will jabber on like she is really talking to someone. I love it!
Halle with Daddy and Uncle Derek

Calling her peeps again. I think she is calling Ruby this time.

She was really excited over this fountain.

Just walking around being cute.

Just chillin!

Halle's Party at Skyline Park-April 18th

2009-05-21T20:17:00.000-07:00

Halle's birthday shirt. Thanks Auntie Kelly!!!

Halle, Daddy, Uncle John, Uncle James, and Uncle Ian

Daddy's Bro's!

Halle was really excited over her cupcake so I quickly put her birthday crown on her for a picture. It was not on for very long. She used to love hats and headbands but now she just pulls them off.

Halle still stuffing her face!

Grandma Susie, Grandpa Jeff, Grandma Helen, and Grandpa Ed

Check out Halle's face! She was mad at Grandma Susie for taking her cupcake.

This is the weirdest picture! Ha Ha! Everyone is doing their own thing.

Me and my peeps! All my girls from work were there too. There are some more

girls that didn't make it in the picture. Yeah, I am talking to you Sandi and Anna!

Ooooo presents!

I was trying to take a picture of Halle and Justin but Halle just wanted to get down. She was not into pictures that day.

Halle and her friend Ella

Halle and her friend Brody. Halle loved rocking him:)

Halle and Grandpa doing "High Five"

My good friend Jaime, Ruby, Me, and Halle

Halle and Ruby are BFF's!

Justin trying to take a picture of me and Halle. Once again.....Halle did not want to take pictures.

Our Big Birthday girl! You like my highchair decor? Gorgeous, huh?!

Happy first birthday Halle!- April 14th

2009-04-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

What is going on? Why is everyone singing to me???
Now that the weird glowing thing is gone, I will see what this piece of cake is all about.

Forget my fingers, I am sticking my face in it!

Ok...I will use my fingers too:)

I bought some extra special treats for just the adults. Yum!

Halle was annoyed by the hat I made her wear so I had to hold it on her while we took a family picture.

As you can see....very annoyed.

Extremely excited over ribbon. Forget the rest of my present!

Opening grandma and grandpa's presents. She got a very cute doll house from my parents. She was enjoying the box way too much. She wanted to sit and stand on it. If you took her off of it, she would get mad.

I made my famous Chicken/ Green Chili and Sour Cream Enchiladas for dinner. It was

such a great dinner with the grandparents. Nice cheezy grin dad. You goof ball!

Grandma Susie was excited over the box too. "Look Halle. I am on T.V.!"

Walking around the backyard with Grandpa Jeff.

Halle and Grandma Susie

My dad being a Halle hog

Grandma Helen and Grandpa Ed excited to wish Halle a "Happy Birthday!"

The morning of Halle's birthday I dropped her off at Miss Brenda's like usual and all her

friends were there to greet her with Birthday wishes. Imediately she recieved to big balls. She got balls of all sizes from Miss Brenda. She loves to play ball! She also got her a very cute outfit. Beau got Halle some cute outfits too:) Thank you!

Halle with her ball, Hope & Logan (Mrs. Canen's kiddos), Beau & Lyla (Mrs. Schafers kiddos), and Landon in the back with the big ball (Miss Brendas kiddo) .

Thank you for a great day Miss Brenda! See you at the party.

Easter

2009-04-17T22:58:00.000-07:00

Halle getting in to her Easter basket

Check out the basket ....It is a purse! Sassy huh. I had to get her a book with some sounds. She loves to read. That is the teacher in me. She also got a outfit, bath toy, bunny of course, My Little Pony (that was for me. I used to be obsessed with those!), her favorite snack, and some hair stuff. I know I am a wierdo with a beardo! I just love doing all this fun stuff even though she doesn't really get it yet.

Oh yeah, there was this little rabbit that jumps when you twist it. It was only a dollar. She is totally checking this thing out!

Giving her Easter Bunny some love.

You look good Halle! The purse basket is pretty nice huh.

More Easter stuff from Grandma and Grandpa. Oh, and Auntie Kelly and Uncle Derek got her a basket too! Three baskets!!! No fair!

Halle got a big soft duck from Great Grandma.

Putting eggs in her basket.

Family visit from Wisconsin

2009-04-17T22:26:00.000-07:00

Halle usually loves fast rides and action but she was so scared on this thing. I had to pay 2 dollars to ride this at the Zoo so we were staying on it. I am so mean.

My cousin Tami, Easton (9 months), me and Halle by the flamingos. I thought is was a nice background.

Yep, Auntie Kelly joined in on our fun day at the Zoo. Nice shades Kelly!

My mom and her big sis Kay. Another nice background! Halles favorite was the giraffes.

Just Easton being cute.

Halle walking

Halle got a mo hawk in the bath. That is HOT Halle! I like how I am taking a picture while she is standing there in the tub. Real safe Tara!!!

Halle and Easton taking a bath. Yep, we will be teasing them about this years later.

Easton, Tami, and Kay got Halle early birthday presents. They seemed to enjoy the wrappers, string and boxes the best. Thanks for the gifts!!!!

Can I touch you Easton?

This is me being really muscular spinning both kids around in a circle. Easton and Halle loved it. I think Halle is a little dizzy.

Ahhhhh, it's the proud grandmas and their sweet grandbabies.

Easton, I will show you how to get outside. I watched my grandma several times open this sliding glass door. Just act like we are in full conversation about something important.

Halle and her friend Ruby

2009-04-17T22:15:00.000-07:00

My good friend Jaime and I met up at San Tan Mall with the girls. After some strolling around and shopping, we decided to go for ice cream at DQ. It started out with only Jaime and I with a vanilla cone but then the girls took over. Niether of them wanted to give the cones back. I can't say that I blame them. They are so cute!!!!

Ruby says, "Got Milk?"

Nice faces! Halle looks like she is eyeing someone after her cone.

Hey, how did you get that wrapper off Halle?

Halle's day at the park

2009-04-17T22:07:00.001-07:00

Halle is obsessed with the swings. She giggles so hard! She loves going to the park.

I'm a bad blogger

2009-04-17T21:34:00.000-07:00

Halle is just jabbering away to her snack. "I'm going to eat you right now whether you like it or not!"

St. Patricks Day. Leave it to my mom to bring home this silly hat!

Halle was so tired! She just fell asleep on the carpet all butt up in the air. This is her favorite sleeping position

Ahhhh, Halle and Chloe sleeping. Well, Chloe still looks awake I guess.

Just being a poser.

She enjoyed a tasty dinner. Good old carrots, chicken, and mashed potatoes. Yes, I did cook it! She enjoyed smearing it all in her hair, face, etc. Oh and feeding some to Chloe too:)

Chloe and Halle are now buddies. As you can see, she feeds her all the time. All Chloe has to do is sit up and beg like a prairie dog.

Thumbs up mom! Are you the Fonz Halle???

Kinda freaked out over the grass.

Grandma Helen and Halle.

My parents, Halle and I went to Texas Road House for dinner and Halle had a special balloon hat made for her. She was so proud! She also got this really wierd balloon thing that she is holding in her hand. It had some sort of a ball inside like a rattle. Wierd! She was digging it though. She popped it and freaked out. The balloon guy made her another one.

Valentines Day smile

New carseat. That was one of our Christmas presents to Halle. She didn't know any different.

Happy New Year!

Christmas with the Family

2008-12-29T19:56:00.001-08:00

Dad's thinking.... "More clothes!" Yea, dad! Girls can't have enough pink clothes!!!!!

Grandma Susie got Halle reindeer antlers! Too cute!

Grandma Susie, Mommy and Halle

Halle's Great Grandma Dottie

Halle's first teapot set. Grandma Helen wants to have tea with me. How cute is this!!!!

My first car!

Elmo Live. This toy is unbelievable! Thanks Auntie Kelly and Derek!!!

Me and my G's! Check out my dad's grandpa sweatshirt! He sure is proud:) Looking good dad!

Justin, Halle, and I enjoyed a great Christmas with both sides of the family. We spent Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas Day with Justin's family. Halle got spoiled rotten of course! She is the only grandchild on my side and the fourth on Justin's side of the family. We had a lot of family in town which made it even more special.

Halle got a lot of cute gifts. Why didn't they have this stuff when I was a kid?!! Thanks for the gifts G-ma & G-pa Dubiel/Davis , Auntie Kelly & Derek, Jenny, Auntie Kay, Great Grandmothers, and Miss Brenda.

Cutie Pie Christmas Pictures

2008-12-29T19:50:00.000-08:00

Hanging out with Auntie Kelly and Derek

2008-12-29T19:43:00.000-08:00

Halle loves being with her Aunt Kelly and "Uncle" Derek. Even though my sister is not married yet, Halle is hoping Derek will be her Uncle some day:) She absolutely adores him! She thinks he is a character. He is one of her favorites!

Fantasy of Lights on Mill

2008-12-04T17:52:00.000-08:00

Halle fell asleep right before Santa came. There was no waking her up! Too much fresh air.

Grandma and Grandpa bought Halle this light up snowman thing.

Sporting her hat! She loves hats:)

Halle and Grandma

Halle and Grandpa

My dad likes to steal Halle away from everyone. He took her on a tour of Mill Ave.

Halle trying a french fry for the first time. I know....bad mom! Introducing carbs this early is not good. Well, it was no surprise that she loved it:) I felt bad eating a big old "Fatburger" and fries in front of her.

Halle just being cute!

We started out the night chowing down at Fatburger. Yummo!!!!

Thanksgiving at Justin's parents (House 2)

2008-12-04T17:46:00.000-08:00

We enjoyed our second turkey meal at Justin's parents. Yum! Auntie Karen (Justin's sis) stole some kisses from Halle Bear.

Can you see me?

2008-12-04T17:42:00.000-08:00

Halle loves the glass sliding door at my parents house. She likes to crawl up to it and press her face against it. She also enjoys licking it too!

Thanksgiving at my parents

2008-12-04T17:34:00.000-08:00

Our little Turkey! Halle is going to kill me when she looks back on the things I made her wear. She really does love bows, headbands and hats believe it or not. She never trys to pull them off. What a cutie pie!

Mommy Time!

2008-11-22T09:58:00.000-08:00

I was greeted today with a happy Halle. She was full of smiles and giggles. We played together until Daddy got home. She makes me laugh. I can't turn around for a second. She is all over the house.

Halle is 7 months!

2008-11-22T09:19:00.000-08:00

Halle's favorite toy is this table. She can pull her self up on it and play forever.

Come on Chloe....I just want to play with you.

YES! I am in a highchair! I am a big girl:)

Sneaky face!

Yeah, I can drink from a sippy cup. I get a little messy so mom takes my clothes off.

Our little Halle turned 7 months on the 14th. Time is sure flying by! Everybody always told me to savor every moment with your baby because they grow so fast. They are right. We really enjoy the time we spend together as a family. I always know that I will be greeted with a smile when I pick her up after work. It is the best feeling when they see you and they get really excited. I definitly look forward to those moments. It makes everything else that happened that day disappear.

Halle is crawling EVERYWHERE! She pulls herself up on everything or at least trys. She goes after our dog Chloe and her dog dish. Chloe is getting used to her but still very jealous. Chloe gets snacks dropped down to her from the highchair so she thinks that is pretty cool. Halle chats it up too. She says, "Da Da" all the time. Justin is pretty proud of that! It sounds like she is saying, "Dog" but is often comes out like "Dat". She is very curious and wants to touch and feel everything. She loves to play with her toys! Music is her thing:) When she hears music she looks at me and bounces up and down. Too cute! OK... she gets that from her mom. She has a total of three teeth right now but more are on there way. Teething has not been that fun lately but she is handling it like a champ. She still has a happy disposition through all of this.

We just love our Halle !

Homemade Soup with the G's

2008-11-22T09:09:00.000-08:00

Every Halloween my mom makes homemade chicken noodle soup from scratch. She spends all day rolling out the noodles, etc. It has been a family favorite for years. My sister and I never let her forget about making it every year. We had Justin's mom and dad over along with my sister and her boyfriend Derek. Thanks mom for the yummy soup! Next year Halle will be able to enjoy some. This year she had to settle for a cookie:)

Halle's Halloween Party

2008-11-22T07:54:00.000-08:00

Don't they all look thrilled in this picture! Ha Ha!
Once again....excited to be doing this picture:) Miss Brenda looks great!

Miss Brenda our awesome babysitter had a mini Halloween Party for her kiddos. They painted baby pumpkins and had treats. We love Miss Brenda! She is so fun:) Here is Halle and the boys!

Logan (the firefighter), Beau (the dinosaur), Miss Brenda, Halle Bear, and Reese. Halle is all about the boys. She is tough and keeps up with them really well. They all like to watch out for her too:)

Halloween

2008-11-22T07:40:00.000-08:00

Our sweet little Halle was a pink bunny for Halloween. This was a perfect costume for her considering she is all about jumping. I thought for sure it would be cold the day we went trick or treating so I didn't worry about the costume being too hot. Well, I was wrong. It was quite warm that night. I should have known better. Poor thing practically passed out half way around the block. Once I took it off of her she was bright eyed. She enjoyed sitting with us while grandma and grandpa Dubiel helped pass out candy. Oh yeah, Chloe too:) She was a cheerleader. Ha Ha!

2008-10-29T19:00:00.000-07:00

We were having lunch with G-ma and G-pa Davis at Daphne's Greek restaurant this past weekend (YUM by the way!). Halle bear is teething so the G's decided see what she would do if she tried a little taste of an ice cube. She loved it! She kept wanting more of it. She would get upset if they took it away from her. It had to feel good on her gums. She was really amazed with it. She would study it while G-pa held the ice in his hand.

2008-10-29T18:41:00.000-07:00

My mom bought Halle this cute ASU cheerleading outfit. As soon as we put it on she spit up all down the front so don't mind the wet spot. So typical! She loved this outfit. She was so impressed with the skirt. She kept jumping up and down (like a cheerleader would) looking at her feet and the skirt. She thought she was hot stuff that's for sure!

The Poser!

2008-10-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

Our little Halle is 6 months now and loves to pose! She has her two bottom teeth and her favorite word is "Ah goo". She loves to dance with mommy too:) Yep, I think she is going to be in dance. Sorry daddy! We will still try soccer too. She is really into playing with her toys too. I have to keep her entertained all the time. She is such a ham!

Our trip to Wisconsin

2008-10-19T19:50:00.000-07:00

Halle got her wings! Northwest Airlines gave her first flight certificate and wings. She had no idea because she slept the whole way to Wisconsin. It was about a 3 hour flight. She was such a good girl. Not a peep. It made traveling so much easier. I was so worried she would be one of those kiddos who screamed. Thank goodness!

Thanks for the present Auntie Kay, Tami, and Easton! She got a Wisconsin Badger jacket, hat, and some toys to play with.

Come on Easton let's play!

This secret is between you and I Easton. Don't tell our Mom's!

Halle was so excited over the baby goats. This is "Nibbles". She kept going after her ear and horns. Nibbles was very patient.

My mom (aka- grandma), me, Halle Bear, My cousin Tami and her 4 month old Easton, and my Aunt Kay.

My mom bought Easton and Halle these cute pumpkin hats and booties. It was hilarious trying to put them on. As you can see on the pictures, Halle was crying and annoyed while Easton had his hat on his face. They were too cute!

Easton and Halle getting ready for bed

5 Month Pictures

2008-09-29T22:10:00.000-07:00

Family Pictures

2008-09-29T21:47:00.000-07:00

Halle was finally born at 10:51 pm by C-Section. She was 9lbs 8.8 0z 19 in. I know!!!!

First day home from the hospital. My little cuddle bunny :)

Our dog Chloe

Sleeping with Daddy

Playing with Auntie Kelly

Grandma and Grandpa Davis

Grandma and Grandpa Dubiel

Mommy and Daddy

Cutie Pie Halle

2008-09-29T21:28:00.000-07:00

Our little Princess!

I'm a cool cat!

Chubby Cheeks! Mommy kisses them all the time!!!

Halle loves taking baths.

Swimming at Grandma and Grandpa Davis' over the summer. She loves water!

Halle Sleeping

2008-09-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

Halle doesn't like to take naps much during the day except at the babysitter. She does great there for Miss Brenda. She sleeps very well at night though. When she does decide to nap she looks so precious. Justin and I enjoy watching her sleep. We wish we could be that peaceful when we sleep.

Halle is 5 months!

2008-09-27T15:49:00.000-07:00

Halle is such a happy baby! She smiles constantly.

She can sit up, scoot around (army crawl- practically crawling!), imitate Mommy waving good-bye, belly laugh, and recently just sprouted two bottom teeth. She is growing so fast. We are enjoying all her milestones. She gets showered with kisses from her mom! I can't get enough :)