Me and My Girls

I have been trying to get a picture with my two girls since Gracie has arrived. You wouldn't think it would be that hard. Here are some of the ones we took while Kendall and Ashley were here during the Mexico mission trip.We were trying hard to get everyone looking at the camera at the same time. No girls your Gigi isn't oriental even though she has more chins than a chinese phone book. Here is one more that I think is so precious. Kendall is trying to give Gracie a kiss and I'm trying to keep her from falling off the couch.

I've Been So Busy....

I know most of you can't believe it but it has just been so crazy I haven't blogged in forever. So I'm going to get caught up over the next few days. They probably won't be in order but at least I will start catching up. So check back regularly to see if I'm true to my word.

Two Fat Peas in a Pod

I thought these were too cute. When I looked at Gracie's picture we took on Saturday it reminded me of the one of Kendall. So I wanted to see them side by side. I would say they were about the same age but according to the date on Kendall's picture she was less than 1 month old and Gracie was almost 2 months old. I think they are precious!!

How the World Turns

I just realized while thinking about Valerie's upcoming birthday that my Dad was the same age I am now when she was born. OMG! How crazy is that? Valerie is fast approaching her 30th birthday. Logically I know this is true, however there is a part of my brain that says NO WAY! I just turned 30 a few short years ago myself, didn't I?

When I was little I remember my Mom talking about how fast time would go by. But it never made any sense to me. It seemed an eternity from my birthday to summer, from summer to Christmas, and then back again the long 365 days to my next birthday.

Oh wouldn't it be great for a year to be a year again? It seems so much was accomplished in a year. I grew taller, smarter, hopefully wiser, new friends were made, old friends were kept, always advanced another year in school. Back then it was hard to remember 365 days ago. It seemed like a lifetime. Now days, weeks and months fly by. When I think back I try to pinpoint when this happened. Best I can put my finger on it, it was Valerie's first day of school. Time picked up its pace, but Randy was still at home so it wasn't out of control. By the time he started school it seemed 12 months was only 9 months long. So then I began to sound like my Mom. Telling my kids how fast time was flying by. I'm sure they didn't understand it any more than I did.

I wonder how long it will be before they are saying, "Man, where did that year go?"

Man, I Love These Girls

I just had one of the best weekends with Kendall since she has been born. Have I mentioned how much I love the stage (age) she is now? It is my favorite! She is so much fun. She is copying or trying to, everything you say, walking every where, and absolutely knows what she wants and what she doesn't. She very matter of factly shakes her head and says, " umm NO", when she doesn't want something. Its really pretty cute. We had so much quality time together just hanging out and playing with her toys. Our adventure to the museum was so much fun. She was like a kid in a candy store and it was worth the wait in the rain and cold. Even our quick trip to the beach was fun. She loved picking up shells in the sand and made me think how much fun she will have this summer playing out there. I hated Peeps didn't have as much play time as me, but hey I needed to play catch up anyway. That girl loves her Peeps! Actually, she really seems to be very crazy about all her grandpas. What is it with those guys, Kendall? Maybe you already know you have them wrapped around your finger?

Then when we got home we got to babysit Gracie for the very first time. YEA! We kept her for about 3 1/2 hours at our house. She is so precious. She is such a little cuddle bug. I did tell her mommy and daddy that I'm pretty sure they have spoiled her already. She only wanted to sleep in my arms. We made a deal, we split the time between me and the bouncie. I'm sure I will do my fair share of spoiling, but I'm not going down for that one.

It was fun getting our 2 girls in the same day. That won't happen often, but it was great. Mike and I were talking about how great life is. The little things have always been the most important to us. And right now our "2 Little Ones" are just about perfect!

Gracie Reagan Davis

I know everyone is wondering why it has taken me so long to get something posted. Let me just say it has been a crazy (almost) 2 weeks.

February 16, 2009 - it happened again! The sweetest little angel came into my life and heart, and I will never be the same.

What a perfect answer to prayer you are. Myself and so many have prayed so diligently for you even before God created you. And what perfect timing He has. You came into our lives on
2-16-09, but it seems as though you have always been. I already can't imagine my life without you. It is amazing, this capacity to love. There is a constant flow that never runs out. The more we need, the more we have, the more we have, the more we give. So I give you my love sweet girl. I'm so excited to begin this adventure with you. To watch you grow and see all the firsts that you will have. What a priviledge to be your Gigi. Thank you God for this sweet blessing!

Sweetest Little Hands

I just cried this morning when I opened my mail. I had my very first artwork from Kendall. In the envelope was a big red piece of construction paper that said Hands Down your the very best valentine, love Kendall. And right in the center were the sweetest little hand prints I ever saw. I can say without a doubt that it is the best valentine I ever got.

What is it about those hands?
I love to kiss them, watch her clap them, hold up one finger to tell me how old she is, hold them out to me for me to hold her. Those chubby little hands hold a huge piece of my heart. And
I'm great with that!