Wednesday, October 24, 2007

War Eagle


Gail, one of John Davis's grandmothers, has graciously made John Davis many new outfits. She is wonderful on the sewing machine. She made all of her grandchildren these cute Auburn outfits. Keith and Dad called a truce on GA/AU. Keith still cringes when he sees this precious outfit. If Papa and G have anything to say about it, "War Eagle" would be John Davis's first words.

John Davis Rolls Over


Well, John Davis is 5 months old and he has finally turned over. We thought he would a while back, but he never did. He kept trying to, but he couldn't make it over. He rolled over from his stomach to his back!

Fall Break to Gatlinburg






What a wonderful blessing it is for Keith's parents to have a time share. They have been so kind to invite us on their vacations. This Fall Break (Oct. 18-21), Keith and I traveled up to Gatlinburg, TN with John Davis. We began our journey Wednesday after school. Our bags were packed and we left as soon as possible. We all stayed in a nice two bedroom condo in Sevierville, TN. We shopped at many stores, visited the Apple Barn, saw the Black bears at Ober Gatlinburg and purchased our favorite candies from the Old Timey Country Kitchen. We also visited Keith's favorite spot at the Chimney Tops trail in the Great Smokey Mountains for a picnic. We jumped rocks and took many family pictures. What a fun trip we had in Gatlinburg. John Davis also rolled over from his tummy to his back! We were so excited!

Watch Out Deer


John Davis received his first lesson with a bow after our trip to Mark's Melon Patch. Like I said earlier, John Davis wouldn't smile for the pictures at the Melon Patch; however, when we walked in Solo Archery, his eyes lit up. Is that a coincidence? Keith has been showing John Davis Monster Buck videos.

Mark's Melon Patch




Keith and I took John Davis Oct. 13 to Mark's Melon Patch. We didn't think we would ever get there. Mom and I have been before on our way home from shopping in Parrot, GA. I just knew I would remember how to get there. The further we drove, the more skeptical I was with my sense of direction. A few minutes and a Mountain Dew and King size Twix later, Keith and I saw the sign. John Davis loved all of the pumpkins and sunflowers; he wouldn't smile much due to just waking up from his nap.

Go Pack Go!



Gabby and John Davis went to the Homecoming parade! Mimi had these cute outfits made for them. Watch out cheerleaders and football players, Gabby and John Davis are after your position!

Before I was a Mom.....

Before I was a Mom.....
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom...
I had never been puked on...
Pooped on...
Chewed on...
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom...
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom...
I ne ver held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him/her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom...
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom...
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.