It's the most "WONDERFUL" time of the year....

We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Have I totally lost my MIND??

We have a new addition to our family...meet MAX!
We took him in on a trial basis for the weekend and the kids ended up falling in love with him! I have to admit he is a really good dog. He will fetch a ball all day long (I'm not kidding ALL DAY...my arm is still sore). He already knows a few commands like sit and stay. And the best part...he knows his place is OUTSIDE!!

The boys are so excited to finally have a dog...and JD even seems to like him too ;)Bryson and Coby are in charge of feeding Max and picking up any doggy poops in the back yard(with a shovel)!! They haven't complained once...I think they are probably still "AWH" struck about getting a dog that everything about him is fun and exciting (even cleaning up his poops;)! I just wonder if I have taken on more than I can handle...hopefully the boys continue to help with Max and we will all live "Happily Ever After"!!

Happy Thanksgiving...GOBBLE, GOBBLE!!!

This year we decided to carry on the Davis family tradition and go to a Turkey Trot, but since we had no one to go and support I actually had to step up to the plate and run in the Turkey Trot!








(that's me in the front with all the "serious" runners...they kicked me to the back were I belong after my picture was taken)
(this is Coby giving me some advice before my big run...he is so funny!)

And were off!!!

It was a really nice run, I enjoyed running through the beautiful park, I saw a few deer and the weather was PERFECT! But the best part about it was running to the finish line and seeing my "CHEER SQUAD" on the side lines!!! Their faces were priceless, you would have thought I was running in the Olympics!
After that we headed home to start cooking....and when I say "we" you all know I mean "ME"..right?

My master piece...this had to of been the "BEST" turkey I have ever had...not to toot my own horn but seriously it was FANTASTIC!!!! The secret is to brine your turkey...it makes it so moist and juicy! DELISIOUSO












When it finally came time to sit down and eat Bryson said "WOW Mom this is a FEAST!"
I'm so glad he called it that since "dinner" doesn't take two days to prepare!!

It was so nice to just sit down with our "little" family and laugh, and talk. My favorite part of dinner was when we all said something that we were grateful for, Coby was thankful for Mommy,Daddy, brother, and Tanner. Bryson was grateful for his family. And Tanner I'm sure was thankful for his family too and the FOOD...that kid is always eating! What a wonderful holiday to be able to sit and reflect on all the blessings we have in our lives. We really are so blessed and I am so thankful for my sweet little family.
(Bryson wanted to take our picture...after a few tries he finally got a picture with our heads in the phrame;)

Who need's a "Boy Scout" when you've got "Super MOM"?

Don't you just love Winter? We woke up last Saturday to a nice chilly morning...there was actually frost on the ground! So of course I decided that we would make good use of our fireplace and build a fire! The boys were on board...so it was out to the "Forest" to collect some wood. Then we build a T.P. out of wood (something my dad taught me when I was young) and lit a match...JD was a skeptic but I knew this would be the greatest fire he had ever seen...and it was!! The kids were thrilled and I of course was "Super Mom" in their eyes!! So we kicked back and relaxed by warming our feet by the fire! AAAAHHHHHH!!

We finished the morning by listening to Christmas music and drinking hot chocolate! It was a great Saturday!

Halloween 2008

Knight Coby, Me, Batman, BuzzLight Year and our Jack'o'Latern!!


I carried on the Davis tradition...I was a witch for Halloween...no root beer, which JD was disappointed about...but were taking baby step's...maybe next year!
Tanner at first wasn't quite sure about the whole tricker treating idea...but once he realized that people were giving him Candy he was hooked! This is how he came home...passed out with a pumpkin full of candy! What a great Halloween ;)

Coby's Broken Arm

While I was at my 10 year reunion Bryson and Coby were playing "WWF" in our hallway. They each would stand in opposite door ways and charge each other, then Bryson decided to hold his arm out and plow Coby down...then he fell right on top of him breaking his elbow!
You know it's bad news when your husband calls and asks "were are the insurance cards?"
When I returned from my trip Coby with great enthusiasm says..."Mom I can eat with ONE hand!!!"
He is such a trooper! I hated not being able to be with him while he was in the Emergency Room...but his Daddy took good care of him! And we survived another injury!

Such a "Little" Man

Since this blog is my journal and also my scrapbook I had to put this in.
The other day Bryson came to me and asked....
Bryson: "Mom what's our phone number?"
Mom: (thinking how great it is that he is wanting to learn his phone number, I started singing the Safety Kid's Song in my head "when your in trouble just call on the double..." any of you who were in Mesa 45th ward will know that song) "Our number is .....
Bryson: (writing every number down...then looks at me and say's...) "Mom how do you spell Sasha?"
Mom: "S A...wait a minute...why?"
Bryson: "I want to give Sasha my phone number so that she can call me...and we can talk!!"
Mom: (stunned look on my face) "Really? OK...S A S H A"

I couldn't help but crack up, that my little boy is already giving out his didchets in KINDERGARTEN!!!! He is definitely turning into our "LITTLE MAN".

Mesa High Class of 1998

Last weekend I flew down to AZ to go to my 10 year High School reunion...I know so old right?...but any excuse to hang out with my "GIRLS"! It was so fun catching up and reminiscing about old times, looking through old pictures, we even watched the dreaded Senior Video (sorry Sheri...I think that video needs to be burned;)I am so glad I was able to go! It was fun seeing people I hadn't seen since High School, some people haven't changed at all, and some people (like myself) you wouldn't recognize them if you bumped right into them! All in all I had a great time, it's always nice to get away and see old faces...but I have to admit the greatest feeling is when you get home and your sweet family's faces light up to see you...being missed is "nice"...I think JD almost shed a tear of relief ;)
Thank You Honey for taking care of our boys while I went and played, they almost survived the weekend with out any injury's(pictures of Coby's broken arm will follow).And my friend Laura who took care of my boys all day Friday for me, you are the greatest!

(Brittney, Sheri, Sara, ME (voted most changed female...I don't know if that's a good thing or bad) Natalee, Marnie (voted least changed female (definitely a good thing Marn:)bottom row Heather and Holly)

And the Boys from MHS class of 98

The Family Photo Shoot

First of all I have to give a big "Thank You" to my wonderful Sister in Law Jodi!! I hate to say Sister in Law Jodi is more my Sister.
Anyway, Troy and Jodi decided to make a trip up to Texas and visit us...I know it's hard to believe...you know family wanting to come and visit "US";) Needless to say we were so excited to have them! Our kids play so well together, seriously they never fought! I am still in "aah" at how well these kids get along! They were so busy playing that Jodi and I could just sit and talk, and eat, and then talk some more....its was AWESOME!!! We miss them terribly, my kids actually want me to entertain them now ;)
While Jodi was here she was nice enough to do a family photo shoot for us. And of course she took some amazing pictures. Here are a few that I stole from her blog. If you want to see more of our family photo shoot go and check out her blog jodidavisphotography.blogspot.com.
If any of you are considering having your family pictures done you should definitely call Jodi. She is so talented...I promise you will not be disappointed!! Thanks again Jodi your the BEST!!

Happy Birthday

On October 4, 2008 we celebrated JD's 31st Birthday. I still can't believe that he is in his 30's and still in SCHOOL...but there is light at the end of the tunnel only 9 more months and he is finished!!!! YIPPEE!!! So to celebrate we made his favorite "CARROT" cake (we were in a time crunch so he even had to frost his own cake;).
Opened presents...we have been needing an extra remote for the Wii so all 3 of my Big boys can play together!! This is all the excitement I could capture from a "31 year old"!!!

We sang him "Happy Birthday" and the boy's helped their dad blow out the candles! Then it was off to get the babysitter so that I could take my Hubby out on his Big Day!

The boys and I are so lucky to have JD...he is an amazing Husband and Father! Even with his crazy schedule he makes sure he spends time with his boys and is always telling them how much he loves them. He always puts family first. I am so thankful for him and for all that he does for our family! Happy Birthday Honey! We love you!
I love this picture of JD and Tanner...Tanner loves to ride on his Dad's shoulder's. The second JD walks in the door Tanner will run over to him and yell "DAD" and then point to his head! That's his way of saying "Hi Dad, now put me on your shoulder's and take me for a ride!! Aren't they so cute together?

Oh MAN!!!!

So as some of you may know I have been trying to get ready for a Half Marathon here in San Antonio on Oct. 11Th! But a few weeks ago after a run my right ankle swelled up and I had a little bit of discomfort. So finally after 2 weeks of icing my ankle and taking IB pro fen with no change I went to the Doctor. After an X-ray and an MRI he concluded that I had a "Stress Fracture" on my heel!!! Seriously...that just sucks!!! Doesn't getting old just stink? So the end result is I have to wear a fancy looking "BOOT" on my foot for at least 3 weeks, and no running! So this Half Marathon that I have been training for is out. I'm totally bumbed! Hopefully my foot will heal quickly and I will be able to train again for another Marathon..."HALF a Marathon" that is!!!

My Big Boys...

I can't believe how "BIG" our boys are getting! I think Bryson starting Elementary School has really made me realize my babies aren't really babies anymore! They have grown up on me. Even the way they talk to me has changed...I miss the simple days of "Go bye bye?", "Puppy?", "Hoops?", "Book?", "This?" those questions I could answer easily. Now Bryson's questions have turned into "Why does the Earth float?", "How do babies get out of the Mommy's tummy?", "How do Tornadoes start?", "Why do clouds flout? And how do they fill up with water?"...I really should have payed more attention in school so I could answer my 5 yr olds questions! And if I tell him "I don't know why...he will look at me and say "I know" and then he will give me his version of the correct answer! He is such a mini JD!!!
And even my sweet little Coby Jay has picked up on this and has started asking me some very in depth questions for a 3 yr old! Good thing I still have Tanner who only knows about 25-35 words...and isn't able to say complete sentences yet!!
I just can't believe how quickly they grow up...I keep thinking of that Trace Adkins song "Your gonna miss this"...and I am going to miss this!!!! I miss my Boys being tiny little babies, and I miss them crawling, and I miss the cute things they would say, and the sweet little baby cuddles they would give me, they have just gotten so big on me and I wasn't prepared for it!! Wow...this was just supposed to be a post about Coby starting Pre-School and I think I hit an emotional nerve!!! Anyway, I love my boys and all the stages they go through...so far;) I just love being a Mom to these sweet little guys...I am one lucky Girl!!!
I can't get over how grown up he looks in these pictures!!!Tanner wants to even go potty like his big brothers...I like this idea;)(he just sits on the potty no pepe yet)
The Boys Love Rock BandGo Coby Go!!!

Kindergarten

Bryson's first day of KINDERGARTEN...I was filled with several different emotions...I was sad that he was getting so big and was ready to start Elementary School, I was excited that he was going to learn new things, people, and "hopefully" new friends, I was nervous because I wasn't going to be with him to make sure that no one was mean to my sweet Bryson,and I was worried about the things he would learn from his new friends!! But when it came time to drop him off I couldn't help but be enthusiastic...Bryson was practically bouncing off the walls!
So when the time came to leave my little boy behind to start this new journey alone I walked away with a smile...no tears... I was a little concerned about that fact...why didn't I cry...am I a horrible mom? Shouldn't I be a wreck right now and someone telling me it's going to be "OK...He'll be fine"! I guess I was prepared...we had talked about this day for a L-O-N-G time and now that it was FINALLY here I was just so excited for him...I wasn't going to ruin his first day! All in all he had a great day and he survived no kids picked on him (so I don't have to go and put the "FEAR" into some 5 yr. old:)he made new friends although he can't remember any of their names (he gets that from me...if everyone would just wear name tags all the time that would really help me out)and he got to play on the "cool" new playground...but when I asked him if he wanted to go again tomorrow he said "No...I'm good"!! (Yeah...he likes hanging out with me better than SCHOOL...I am a fun mom;) I guess he didn't realize that this was not a one time deal!
(I think this picture is sweet of Coby watching his brother going off to Kindergarten:)

Welcome to the BLOGGING WORLD

I just wanted to welcome my little Sister to the "Wonderful World of BLOGGING"...Debbie has finally joined in the fun and created her own cute little family blog!! She is the cutest Mom and has the most adorable baby boy Korbyn...I miss them so much.
The one bad thing about living out of state is missing out on all my cute nieces and nephew's... and not being able to see them go through all the "fun" and "not so fun" stages!
Welcome Debbie...be careful blogging can be ADDICTING!!!!

Bryson turns 5!!!!

I can't believe how quickly time if flying by...on July 29, 2008 My Bryson turned 5 (I know I'm a little behind on my blogging)! I remember when I was pregnant with him and how nervous I was to be a mom...and how excited I was too! And then when this sweet little boy arrived the love I had for him was overwhelming! He brings so much joy into our lives I can't imagine what life was like without him!




He is such a blessing...I wonder what I did to deserve such a sweet little boy (I think my mom is wondering the same thing;)He has become such a little MAN and is always looking out for his brothers and helping me anyway that he can. I am so grateful for him and for all that he brings to our little family. Happy Birthday Bryson we love you!!