My Man & Our Babies

I was playing around with some more of the pictures from our little photo shoot the other day. Here's two of my man with our babies. 2009 marks our 10th Wedding Anniversary! I love this man more every single day.

Can't Take a Chance!

Oh my goodness! I just came across this...and I'm STILL laughing!!! Enjoy!

Family Photos...FINALLY!

My sweet (and very talented) friend Karmen came over this morning and took some pictures for us with her amazing camera. We've been needing/wanting a new family picture for so long. Here's a few that I've been playing with on Picnik...

Does it hurt?!

First of all, I have to tell you about this video before you watch it. We went to see Granny at her work last week and she gave Colton a tattoo from the goody basket they keep for good patients. Well, it's unlike any tattoo I've ever seen! It's a nasty looking, scabby sore! It is so disgusting!!! And it looks SO real! She put it on Colton's arm, and he kept whispering, "Ow...ow!" And when we'd ask him if it hurt, he'd say yes! I had to get it on video...he was too funny!

Worker Boy

Colton LOVES to be outside. James has been busy rebuilding parts of our new playset, so Colton has been "helping" out a lot lately. I was out there the other day, and I noticed that Colton kept walking over to our shed, picking up a wooden stake, then brought it over to the base of the playset. He did this over and over and over. And each time he brought a new stick, he'd carefully put it just where he wanted it. Soon, he had a neat little stack. He did this for over 30 minutes...I was cracking up! Here's a little collage of all the pictures I took...funny, funny boy!

My Boy & His Boots

Here's my little man with his newest Valentine gift...camo rain boots! They're a little big, but he tromps all over the backyard in them. Isn't he so handsome?!

Dear Mr. Obama

This I received in an email. PLEASE participate. AND PRAY!!!

Dear Friends,


President Obama signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions. It pains my heart to see the man leading our country committed to the shedding of innocent blood. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear. Here is what we can do:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores (or recycle a valentine envelope as I did). On the front, address it to:


President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington , D.C.


On the back, write the following message.
This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.

Put a stamp on it and put it in the mail. Then forward this email to everyone who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president. What a visual this would be! Even the people who sort and deliver themail would see it. I think it is a great idea! I'm going to do it. Try to mail them on the weekend of Feb 28-March 1st. That gives us almost a month to pass the word as far and wide as we can. Of course, you can send a red envelope anytime you want, but getting lots at once is great too.

Be Mine

Here's a (fuzzy) picture of my 2 little Valentines from one year ago. I've been busy organizing my digital pictures and I know I've said this before...but...it really makes me so sad! I cannot believe this was just one short year ago! Where did my sweet babies go?! It's even worse now because I've got to get on the ball planning my BABY'S 2nd birthday! This is just not fair!!! Anyhow, I just love this one...thought I'd share!

They're playing my song!

We just recently found this show, "Sid the Science Kid" on PBS. It's pretty funny and really cute. Sid wants to be a scientist and asks lots of questions. He sings this song to his mom every day on the way to school and I just LOVE it!

100th Post!!!

Ok, so I've seen other blogs saying that it's tradition to post 100 things about yourself once you've reached your 100th post. So, here I am! And, here I go!

1. I have 2 kids, almost 2 and 5.

2. I met my hubby on a blind date 11 years ago.

3. We both knew very quickly that we were "the one" for each other.

4. We were engaged after 8 months of dating.

5. We had a 10 month long engagement.

6. I lived at home until I got married.

7. James left for Egypt (with the Marines) for a tour (that was supposed to be 2 weeks and ended up being 3.5) 2 weeks after we got married...leaving me in an apartment all alone...I'd NEVER lived alone before!

8. Those first few months of marriage is the only time in my entire life that I didn't have a cat. A few months later...Howie!

9. 6 months after that...Harley!

10. Our first major purchase was our washer and dryer...and we're still using the same ones today.

11. I graduated in December and started teaching in January.

12. I taught at the very same school I went to!

13. The principal was still the same too...and he remembered me...and hired me!

14. I taught for 2 partial years and one full school year (I left in November for maternity leave).

15. James was deployed to California days before I found out I was pregnant with Kennedie.

16. James found out he was going to be a Daddy over the phone.

17. My room mother was a flight attendant and generously gave me flight passes, so I got to go see James in CA a few times!

18. James was able to come home earlier than the rest of his guys, so he painted the nursery and helped me get things ready.

19. I was induced with both of my babies...and loved it!

20. My same OB delivered both of my babies.

21. I am not a happy pregnant person.

22. I complained A LOT.

23. I had heartburn for the first (and only) time in my life when I was pregnant.

24. I was a very large pregnant woman.

25. I had great deliveries!

26. James said I was smiling through pushing...I was excited to meet my babies!

27. And I had good drugs! =)

28. Kennedie immediately stopped crying as soon as I started talking to her.

29. Kennedie still talks about the foggy morning that Colton was born...it amazes me that she remembers that!

30. Poppa took Kennedie to the lake to go fishing and almost missed being one of the first to see Colton!

31. I dilated really fast with Colton...and Kennedie for that matter!

32. The nurse almost delivered K!

33. She had to reach over my bed and hit the call button to page the Dr immediately...or else this baby was coming without his help!

34. Kennedie was so adorable when she first saw Colton.

35. All she could say was, "He's just so cute!" over and over!!

36. I was so blessed to have such healthy babies.

37. I nursed both of them until they were 11 months old.

38. When Colton was just a few weeks old, we found out James was being deployed to Iraq.

39. He left for predeployment in California when he was just 3 months old.

40. We did get to fly out to see him before he left.

41. Both kids have been to DisneyLand (granted, C was only 4 months old)!

42. That was one of the most difficult times in my life.

43. But looking back at it now, I am thankful for it.

44. Being a "single" parent was one of the hardest things EVER!

45. I'm not even halfway done...this is going to be hard!

46. I started this blog as a way to keep James updated with things that were going on at home and with the kids and it's ended up being a great way for me to journal about my babies growing up.

47. I love a deal! I rarely pay full price for anything. Just yesterday, I saved $27 in coupons...at Wal Mart!

48. I love online shopping. I even have my credit card number memorized (as well as the security code and expiration date).

49. eBay used to be my favorite...now it's Etsy! If you don't know about it...go now!

50. I'm halfway there...wahoo!

51. I love Yankee candles...by far my favorite.

52. My favorite Yankee scent is Wedding Day. My mom gave me one on my wedding day. I had never smelled it until then, but now it's my fav and I always have at least 2 jars in my house at all times.

53. I'm a car wash addict. My Tahoe is too big to do it myself too often, so we are frequent visitors to our local car wash. They even have a 5 day clean car guarantee...I love a deal, people!

54. James and I both park inside our garage.

55. I love to shoot guns.

56. I never shot one until I met James.

57. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people ask if I'm glad I had a boy.

58. I'm the oldest of 3 girls.

59. I was born in Arizona.

60. My parents are still HAPPILY married!

61. James parents are too!

62. How often do you hear of that?!

63. My sister Aubri goes by "Apple" to Kennedie. It was one of the first things Kennedie could say, and she just started calling her that...and it stuck...to this day!

64. Both of my babies were pretty routine. We stuck to naptime and bedtime schedules and still do.

65. We eat lunch at 11:00 and dinner at 5:00, unless we're out of town or meeting family.

66. I have never had a broken bone.

67. Or stitches (not counting wisdom teeth)!

68. Or surgery!

69. I had my first cavity after I got married.

70. And have had several since.

71. I hate getting my teeth cleaned, but do go twice a year.

72. I get laughing gas to get my teeth cleaned!

73. I get terrible headaches.

74. I've been to the ER more than once for headaches.

75. The worst one was right after C was born.

76. Turned out to be high blood pressure headache from the epidural.

77. Worst pain of my life.

78. Hurts just to think about it again!

79. I cannot sleep on my stomach since not being able to while being pregnant.

80. I have to have a pillow between my knees now, too.

81. I'm a handprint fanatic. If it has my child's handprint...I want it!

82. Same goes for anything monogrammed! I love anything with their names on it!
83. Last time I counted, Kennedie had 23 pairs of shoes. I know, it's out of control!

84. It's so fun dressing my kids!

85. My wardrobe has suffered because of it. =(

86. I'm in denial that my BABY will be 2 in just over ONE month!

87. I refuse to plan his party...but I know I need to get on the ball.

88. James missed his 1st birthday, so this one has to be good!

89. Speaking of baby...he just tried to climb out of his crib for the first time! AAH! Kennedie NEVER tried that! My heart is still pounding! Guess it's time for the toddler bed....

90. I refuse to watch horror movies or movies that will make me cry. I've never seen "I am Sam" because I know I'll cry. Yes, maybe it's a good movie, but I have enough real life reasons to cry.

91. My mom has a scary premonitions...she'll freak your freak!

92. I've never missed an episode of Survivor. It starts up again TOMORROW! James really wanted to try out for it this season...they had auditions in Terrell. He's away from home enough!

93. I love Desperate Housewives but am over Grey's and haven't watched it since last season.

94. I hate to cook but love to bake.

95. I have this annoying habit of when I see something cute...I say, "Mmm, I think I could make that" then never get around to it.

96. I have a ridiculous supply of fabric and ribbon for projects.

97. Kennedie inherited my crafty gene! The girl is CRAFTY!

98. I took 3 years of spanish in high school and 2 in college. It's scary how much I actually remember.

99. Kennedie's ability for naming baby dolls cracks me up! My "grandbabies" are Breeka, Capri Sun and Kate! Random!

100. I didn't have curly hair until after my babies were born! Who knew?!

So there you have it...100 random facts about yours truly.

Now here's 2 new pictures of my precious babies that I just finished editing. I could absolutely just eat them up.

Busy busy bees!

I just had to brag on my sweet husband today. A few weeks ago, I decided to look around on Craigs List. Not really seeking anything out, just looking around. I've only been on that site a handful of times, but I've heard stories of so many people getting such great deals, so I thought I'd see what was out there. Well, I saw this wooden swing set and the guy said his kids just didn't play on it anymore. I forwarded the link to James and didn't give it another thought. Well the next day, he had already called the man and they agreed on a price, and James picked up Aubri's boyfriend and they loaded it in the back of a Uhaul! He replaced a few of the pieces, waterproofed and sealed it, and the kids could not be more thrilled! It's like Christmas at the Davis house!!! Here's a few fun pics of the past few days...

And, 11 YEARS ago today...February 7, 1998, I went on a blind date that would forever change my life. I met the man of my dreams that night...my soul mate! I love you James!

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While everyone else was outside rebuilding the swingset, here's what Mommy and Kennedie were doing...making Valentines!

Look who's home!

Oh what a happy day! Precious baby Harper got to go home!!! She is such an awesome example of a beautiful, beautiful miracle!

New product...so cute!

Here's the newest product promotion from Uppercase. If you place an order with me totaling $50 by February 28th, you can get the kit to make your own for just $25! The Little Hands Keepsake kit includes the 12x12 MDF board, decorative easel, 2 bottles of paint, foam brush and 2 part expression in your choice of color (cherry blossom, shoreline blue or green tea). I absolutely adore mine and already have it proudly displayed in my new green kitchen! Go check out the online catalog today at http://kellid.uppercaseliving.net and contact me if you have any questions!

Crafty cures the blues!

Candice recently talked about being in a funk and her cure for her funk was writing. I have had so many things on my mind lately, as you may have seen from my previous posts, and my heart has just been so heavy. I found myself crafting...and then I realized it! Crafting was MY cure! And this past week, I was doing it over and over and over again!!! It started with painting the kitchen. Then, we visited Candice in Colleyville and found this great little shop called Chelsea Lane. We went to look for some new bows for Kennedie...yes, she needed new bows! I noticed this BRIGHT blue frame on their little clearance table...it was normally $34...and was marked down to..........$6.80!

Wow! Well yes, it's a pretty blue, but a little too tacky and bright to fit in at my casa, but I snagged it. Candice kind of looked at me like I had lost my marbles. Within an hour of coming home, I was in the garage with a can of leftover chocolate brown spray paint. And just like that, I have a brand new frame for my bathroom window! What do you think?!

So, I had the chocolate brown spray paint out and started to eye this old pitcher that has sat on top of my kitchen cabinets for the past several years. Well, it does not match anything in the kitchen any longer...

So, pitcher...meet spray paint!!!

I'm going to eventually add some off white flowers or something to it...just haven't gotten that far yet.

And for the final project! I bought K several plain t-shirts a while back. Here's what I did with one! (The turquoise is actually a dishcloth set that I bought in the dollar spot at Target a few months ago...I just liked the texture and thought it would be cute on something!) AND, those are the new bows we bought her!!!