Saturday, July 26, 2008

Around the house

John Davis does everything Keith does. When Keith puts on his shoes, John Davis wants to put on his shoes, even if we aren't going anywhere. Keith told me he needed to go work outside, so John Davis found his boots and tried to put them on. It was hilarious to see him standing in them. They are just about as tall as his legs are long.

Keith and I love to be outside, especially working in the yard. John Davis got this lawn mower from our dear friends for his birthday. Here he is helping Mommy and Daddy mow the grass.

John Davis' new hiding place is under the dining room table. He loves to crawl up, around, and under things. I have found him many times under this table. I wonder what he is thinking when he is hiding!

I have always heard the saying that children learn by seeing. Well, obviously John Davis has seen me sweet a time or two. He was actually bending down with the dust pan trying to brush dirt into it.

Trinity's Birthday Party

We went to Longhorn's in Tifton for Trinity's birthday. Everyone ate and had a great time.

Trinity, Caden, Kali, and John Davis pose for a picture outside.

1st visit to Chuck E. Cheese

John Davis loved riding in the car with Chuck E. Cheese. He rode the whole ride and didn't want to get off!

Driving a car is right up John Davis' alley. He made all of the noises to go along with the car ride....vrrooom!

Stopping to say hey to Mr. Chuck E. Cheese himself. Gabby didn't want to pose in the picture.


Jolie, Gabby and John Davis had to change in their tickets for a prize. Gabby ended up with a pink flower ring.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Bass Pro Shop in Destin, FL

According to Keith, we couldn't be down at the beach and not visit the Bass Pro Shop in Destin. So, we took John Davis to go shopping. He loved seeing all of the animals there.
This duck was on display with some t-shirts that were folded up on the table. I'm driving the stroller and all of a sudden I hear John Davis continuing to repeat "duck, duck, duck." Finally, I found the duck he saw on the table. We had to hang around so he could play with the duck for a while!
Boy, did John Davis love seeing the fish swim by in the huge fish tank at Bass Pro. Here are some pictures of us with John Davis looking at the fish.

Destin Commons

After spending time in Bass Pro, we strolled down to the commons area at Destin Commons. The fountains are so much fun to play in. We brought along John Davis' swimsuit and he knew exactly what to do!


Sunday, July 6, 2008

Yes, we had matching shirts!

John Davis loves his cousin, Gabby. Whatever one does, the other one has to try and imitate. They are so cute to watch. I hope they continue to play as well together as they do now.
Mom thought it would be a great idea to buy matching shirts for everyone on the 4th of July. We were all together at the beach and nothing else would top off the occasion but if everyone wore these shirts. Keith and Paulo were hesitant, but Mom insisted. You know what they say, "if Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." So, Keith and Paulo slipped them on for the picture!

July 4th weekend at the beach!

Aunt Sue gave John Davis some of the Chocolate Chess pie batter and he loved it...of course!
Gabby found John Davis' hiding spot at the beach.
Gabby and John Davis loved swimming with Granddaddy in the pool at Gammie's house.
Wow! John Davis loves the water!
The next Americal Idol...John Davis Summerlin!

Visiting the Daylilly Garden

We went with Mrs. Barbara to visit the Daylilly Garden above Tifton. What a beautiful place! John Davis went immediately to the duck planter and said "duck." I think his daddy has trained him well in identifying ducks and deer. We have a hunter on our hands!







Father's Day 2008

















John Davis and Gabby were able to spend time with Papa on Father's Day. We enjoyed having our Dad up from Panama City Beach to visit.




















We ate Father's Day lunch with Granddaddy and Mimi. John Davis enjoyed eating off of everyone's plate.

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.