Look Who's Crawling!

Davis Family Photo

It had been a while since the Davis Family had pictures done...6 1/2 years to be exact so we thought it was time to get them taken. The last picture that was done was before Josh, Carson, Tessa, and Cannon entered into the family. We (the kids) decided that while everyone was together this Christmas, we'd get them done as a present for Mom and Dad. By the end of it all, Carson and Tessa had had enough so we didn't get any of just them, but that's alright, the rest turned out cute. We had our friend April Stettler take them and she did a great job! Here is a collage of our favorite shots...

Holiday Highlights...a little late I know.

Happy New Years! We spent New Years Eve with our old Syracuse clan. It's been a fun tradition these past 5 years or so now. Thanks guys for the memories.
Our Christmas Party with Tim's family. Tif created our lovely, cheesy holiday sweaters that we had to wear. Nice work Tif! It made for a great night full of laughs.
My siblings and I. We had a great time with my whole family in town this year. It doesn't happen very often with all of us spread throughout the U.S., so we cherish the moments we do have.

My sweet kiddos. Carson absolutely LOVED having everyone here. Tes on the other hand was even more attached to my hip, if that's possible. She loved the attention and would smile at everyone...as long as Mommy was holding her.

Christmas Attire

It wouldn't be Christmas without the kids in coordinating outfits!

Happy 4th Birthday Carson!

Carson with his Train cake.Carson, the Train Conductor.Mama, the Train Conductor with her kiddos.Carson & Daddy. We had Carson's friend birthday party this past weekend. It was my first official friend party so I was a little stressed out getting it all put together, but all in all it turned out really well. The kids seemed to enjoy themselves. We made tickets for the invitations and then we played some train related games. The kids also got to paint their own train cars that were initially hidden throughout the family room. This part I was nervous about, but the funny thing is, all of the kids were actually really careful with the paint. Most didn't even want to get it on their hands. Happy official Birthday tomorrow Buddy, we love you!

Sweet Moments

We have yet to conquer the rolling over, but look who's sitting up! I can't believe she's 6 months old already. She's now a whopping 12 lbs. 14 oz. and 25 inches tall. My little peanut.Carson's been such a helper boy lately it's great! Here's a quick shot of him helping me with the dishes. I sure love my kiddos!

Halloween Highlights

Trick or Treating at Tim's office. Tim's whole office dressed up as the Star Trek crew...nerd alert! :) Tim was Dr. Bones Mccoy, Carson an Astronaut, Tes a Ladybug, and I am a Cat. Not really a family theme at all, but we still had fun!
My not so little Astronaut. This boy continues to get taller by the minute.
My little Ladybug

Pumpkin Patch & Carving Pumpkins

Carson sat in the wagon and tipped backwards. We thought he was going to start crying, but we started laughing and then he joined in. He loves the pumpkin patch. (BTW, the time stamp on my camera is wrong...apparantly).
Tes all bundled up in her coat, just a little big on her at the moment wouldn't you say?
Tes hanging out being sweet.
Carson's not messing around, he's laying on a pillow watching Daddy do all the work. Daddy carved a Thomas the train design for him. I'll post the finished products soon.

Where has this month gone?!

My baby girl is 5 months old already!

Instead of doing a Halloween party this year, our ward did a Fall Festival. They had the same carnival activities as before only square dancing and no costumes were new to this years party. This is a video of Carson and Sabrina (her Mom is the one who's house he goes to Preschool) workin' the dance floor.

Preschool Time!

Countdown to preschool.First day of Preschool. He was so excited to go! My baby is all grown up.Carson with his good friend, Porter. So when I went go pick Carson up from his first day, he barely even looked at me and then he proceded to walk right by me and get in the car with Porter. I had even made the extra effort to walk there to pick him up. I had Tes in the bjorn and then pushed an empty stroller to and from his preschool. I guess it's not cool to talk to Mom anymore. His friends are more important I guess. :)

Say Cheese!

Tessa & Cannon's Blessing Day

Tes was blessed in the same dress that I was blessed in, all my sisters were blessed in, my Mom and her sister were blessed in as well as their Mother was blessed in. I got this shot before leaving for church. Tes is so happy in the morning! Tes with her Daddy.
The Fam
After we blessed Tessa at 9:00 am, we had muffins and juice at Smolkaville and then we all headed up to Harmony's ward for Cannon's blessing. It made for a very special, not to mention busy, day. The whole family came to town and we just want you all to know that we love you and really appreciate your support! We are also grateful for our good friends who made the special effort to come share this day with us.

Happy 4th!

Tessa's Newborn Photos

Man do these kids grow fast or what?!

Almost 1 month old already!
Growing like crazy! I had a panic attack the other day because I looked at these pics and realized that Tessa is getting big and fast and I have yet to get her newborn pictures done. I'm going in on Tuesday finally, but I must say that my emotions have been all over the place and I bawled and bawled on Thursday over being a bad Mom and not getting her pics done at 2 weeks. :) You've got to love the post baby hormones!
Carson loves to hold his baby sister.
Memorial Weekend Fun! The boys decided to have a campout in the backyard. It lasted until about 10:00 pm before they came in, they had fun nontheless.
Tessa and Daddy
Carson had to get a picture with Tessa and his train.

Tessa Elizabeth 05-09-09

6 lbs. 12 oz. 19 in. 8:11 a.m.
We are so grateful for our healthy baby girl. I think my doctor was so nervous about her weight because Carson was so much bigger than she was. Turns out that she is just fine, just a little on the small side.

Carson wasn't quite sure what to think about it all. He had to come sit right next to me in bed and he liked to play with the blood pressure cord while he was there. I must say that this C-section was much easier than the first. I was up and walking the next day where with Carson it took me a few days. I also wasn't quite as worn out as I was with Carson, granted I wasn't in labor for 24 hours beforehand. I'm sure that has something to do with it. :)

Carson holding Tessa for the first time. Too precious.

Back at home just hanging out in her PJs.

One week old. Most of Tessa's clothes are huge on her. I never did buy any premie sizes so she's doing the 0-3 month sizes right now. This is one outfit that actually fits her well.