MTSU Parade- Nov. 8, 2008

Emily, Grace Ann, Melanie and Isaiah... Grace and Isaiah's 1st parade

The girls enjoyed a donut while Isaiah hung out in his stroller

The girls watching the fire truck go by

Emily showing Grace Ann what to do with the candy they threw out

I brought Emily back with me from a visit to Manchester in honor of Lori's birthday. The next morning I took the girls and Isaiah to see a parade in Murfreesboro. This was Grace Ann's first parade. We didn't see much because half the parade took the wrong street and cut the parade short for us. ( A big disappointment for me more so than the kids) None of us could figure out what happened..including the police who had the street blocked off.... goofy college kids!

Grace Ann's 1st Smiley face drawing.. Nov. 5, 2008

Grace Ann drew what I believe to be a smiley face. She was pretty proud of it! Me too!

Nov. 1

Isaiah, Mel, Grace Ann and Adam.. whew it was cold!
Farmer Isaiah in his long pajamas and overalls

Our Sunday school class had a fall party the day after Halloween at our friend's house in Woodbury. They live out in the country. It was fun to hang outside around the campfire eating hot dogs, making smores, and playing guitar. We love visiting with our friends!

The Royal Family- Oct. 31, 2008

Grace Ann, Melanie, Isaiah, and Adam Davis.. relaxing at Michelle's house.. waiting to pass out candy.
Grace Ann trick-or-treating on the square in Murfreesboro
Isaiah was really excited about his first trick-or-treat
Melanie the Queen, Isaiah the frog and Grace Ann the princess
Yes I dressed up this year for Halloween with my two babies! We went trick-or-treating on the square in Murfreesboro. It was neat to have a safe place during the day to take the kids. All the businesses on the square were passing out candy to everybody. One lady commented to Grace how hard it would be to turn that frog into a prince. (The funny thing was I didn't plan it that way and only realized then how funny and cute we really were! Should I admit that or just claim to be creative? Grace was supposed to be a doctor and decided to wear her dress-ups instead) Then we went over to Michelle's house to pass out candy with Gran.

My insane family.. Oct. 28

This is how I felt after attempting to take those pictures. Do you call this a child beater shirt? It could have turned into that without the grace of God!
My husband and Grace found another use for the lamp shade that does not fit the lamp. Notice Grace is still looking down.. geez

Big Sister and Little Brother.. Oct. 28, 2008

After taking 16 pictures of these two I finally got one where Grace Ann was not looking down! I know every mother understands my pain. Aren't they cute anyway! (I may post the other pics later.. it still brings back bad memories)

Meeting Maddie- Oct. 21

Grace Ann, Madeline, Megan, and Isaiah
Madeline and her Mommy.. Megan
Megan and her cousin Isaiah
Isaiah and Maddie.. cousins with the same birthday!
Whoa.. Madeline!
Too funny!
Annie Oakley watch out! Here comes Grace Ann!
iAiden and Grace Ann (Their birthdays are a week apart)
The Mai family.. Aiden, Joe, Madeline, and Megan

We went to meet Madeline Marie Mai. Isaiah and Maddie were celebrating their 3 month birthday together! Grace Ann and Aiden had a great time visiting too. It was good to finally see them all!

Isaiah's Baby Dedication- Oct. 19, 2008

Adam, Isaiah, Grace Ann, and Melanie Davis
All of us during Isaiah's dedication (I was the only one who got the cue to smile for the camera)
Ashley, Andrew, Adam, Grace Ann, Mel, Gran Sybil, Isaiah, Papa John, Tyler, Michelle and Yelana... our family that could attend.. a lot more than in Ft. Worth (no one came)
Gran and Papa with Isaiah
Us with Mel's side of the family
3 generations of Davis men.. Adam, Isaiah, and Gilbert
Ashley, Andrew, Adam, Isaiah, Mel, Gilbert and Grace Ann Davis

The day before Isaiah turned 3 months old we had the privilege of dedicating him to the Lord at our church. We also had the pleasure of sharing that with some family members! Our preschool minister had us stand up in front of the church while she shared some information about our family and Isaiah, two pictures of him were on a slide show, and they shared our verses for him. (The verses were out of the book of Isaiah) Brother Dean gave the church and us a charge. We also prayed for our precious boy. Nine other families dedicated their babies too. Isaiah received a certificate, Bible, and letter from our pastor to be opened on his 13th birthday. I received a book about prayer for our children. It was a really great experience. I only wish we had the same for Grace Ann. (I wish we could do it again with her!)

Birthday Buddies

This is Isaiah and my great-neice, Maddie. They share the same birthday. I think it is absolutely hilarious to see the differences in their sizes and personalities. Who do you think is the extrovert?

Little boy clothes

Isaiah in his "little boy" clothes
What a sweet boy!

My sweet little boy and me!

Gran and Papa came over tonight to eat hamburgers with us. Gran commented this was the first time she had seen Isaiah in little boy clothes. I asked her what she meant. She responded that he was always in baby clothes. I got to thinking about what she meant. Isaiah actually looked like a little boy! eeek! He is still my sweet baby! He makes little boy clothes adorable! Too bad I never caught all the sweet smiles he was sporting. (My camera sends him in a trance and I lose his grins. Plus it is too slow.. oh well)

Cannonsburgh Village

Oh the tears that were shed (by me) to take these pictures!


Grace just wanted to play in the rocks
Isaiah will remember this trip forever!

Grace Ann took this picture of me!
I took this one of her!