Vegas Pictures

Over UEA break we took the kids to Las Vegas for a short, cheap vacation. We had a good time, we mostly stayed right in our hotel (Circus Circus) and the kids played all day at the Adventure Dome indoor theme park, which was basically void of any other people--so nice!! Anyway, although we had a great time, I was a little shocked how much more trashy Las Vegas is than when I was there the last time. I know I shouldn't be shocked, it is "sin city", but man....the mom in me was just wanting to get my little innocent little boys out of there as soon as possible. Too bad it has to be that way (and too bad Disneyland costs four times as much!!) But here are some fun pics.

My baby can smile!

So I know all of my posts are usually pictures of my kids, but right now, that's about all I have going on. And seriously, can you blame me, look how cute they are!! :o)

July Fun

Ok, as you can tell the new little guy has kept me pretty busy and I haven't kept up with the blog. This baby loves to be held, thank goodness Tom is home a lot!

Here's a few of the things going on lately. We had Jace's blessing last weekend and also celebrated the 4th of July with family. It was a lot of fun. It was also my little brother Brock's 14th birthday, I can't believe he's that old!
I have started giving Derek piano lessons and so far he is still liking it. After two whole lessons! He is doing really well and it is really fun to listen to him play.
Dallan is constantly making us smile. Whether he's talking about his best friend, Leeman Clock (don't tell Dallan he's imaginary), or making a bed for Fred the toy dog, he is great at finding things to keep busy.
And while I was putting together a baby book for Jace I realized I hadn't taken a single picture of Jace and I together (probably because these days I hide from the camera), but I broke down and had Dallan take one.

Newer pictures of Jace

Here's a few newer pictures of Jace. He is getting so fun and smiling and making cute little sounds already. So fun!

Introducing Jace Laurence Davidson

He's finally here! Jace was born last Tuesday and was 9 lbs. 4 oz. and 20.5 inches long. Baby is doing great and we all adore him! Just wish he would open his eyes more for us. This kid LOVES his sleep!! No I am not complaining about it :o)

Less than a Month!

While I am busy counting down the days until baby comes, I'll update you on some of the other things going on.

Derek has started playing soccer and he really likes it. I am not a very good soccer mom, especially when he showed up the first day without shin guards, a jersey, or soccer shoes like every other kid had on. That's what I get for signing up late! By the second game, though, he looked much better.

Last weekend we took a quick trip to Roosevelt for a delayed family Easter egg hunt and a Laurence Welk Party to celebrate my grandma and grandpa's birthdays. Although it was "sweltering" (as Dallan would say) in the church gym, but it was really fun anyway. Ace made a great Laurence Welk and Mom and Lindsey threw a great party. Thanks guys!

Kudos to Bruce and Deanne's Family for the best costumes

And here's a link that I found on a friend's site, I thought it was cool. Of course I have always enjoyed BORING instrumental music, especially when it involves a piano and a cello. I also love both of these songs and I think they sound awesome together. If you get bored with the 8 minute video, at least skip to 2:45 minutes, it really starts to pick up there....

JON SCHMIDT - Love Story (Taylor Swift) meets Viva La Vida (Coldplay)

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Good Reads - At least for me

So once I took up reading again last fall, I have gotten back into the habit of picking up a novel at night. It's a nice excuse to unwind and put up my now elephant-looking feet, while Tom is absorbed with Mad Money or whatever riveting documentary he can find to watch. (Love you honey!) I've been trying out different books at the library and have found an author that I quite like - Lynn Austin. I got tired of the old books that you have to wade through all the complicated language to figure out what's really going on, and a lot of the modern books are filled with language and topics that are a little distasteful, so I really liked this author's approach. Her books are mostly historical, with some romance, some mystery, and even some nice all-around Christian morals included. If any of you are interested, some of my favorites are:

Candle in the Darkness

Fire by Night

A Light to my Path

Hidden Places

If any of you have other suggestions for good books you want to pass on, let me know. Of course, I think my reading days will be over in a few weeks, but you can pass them on just in case. :o)

Some fun pictures....

The Belly

OK Darla, this is for you. :o) I posed for some nice prego belly pictures and Derek made a pretty good little photographer. Yes, I am only 7 months.... and no I am not having twins (the two questions I get asked most frequently).


















And here's a cute picture of Derek's "fauxhawk" that he wanted me to try before he got his haircut. We used professional gel and a blow-dryer and everything and we were so proud that it stayed until the next morning.

Dallan on the other hand has been trying his own beauty makeovers. He got ahold of the markers and I found him with a mirror behind the chair in the living room, he was making his fingernails and toenails "just like mine" and his face "just like the grinch".

The boys

We took this cute picture of the boys in their matching ties a couple weeks ago and I just thought I would share.

Boy name ideas??

We have a pretty large list of boy names we are considering, but nothing is quite jumping out at us right now. If any of you have any good ideas out there, feel free to send some our way. Can't guarantee we'll use them, of course, but it would be fun to see any suggestions. We are not going on in the "D" trend, that was not really intentional, so no more "D" names. Before I was married I always wanted to name a son "Davis", but now that is definitely out for a couple reasons. :o)

I know some people wait until the baby is born to see what they look like and what name "fits" them. Since our babies come out looking like angry bowling balls for at least the first 48 hours (I hope that doesn't sound mean, I still think they are the cutest things ever!!), if I went along with that plan, our babies would have names like Bruno, Butch or Gus.

Do you think I eat to much junk food when I'm pregnant or what?? :o)

Derek newborn picture

Dallan newborn picture

Gotta love 'em!!!

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Something New

OK, I'm sure you all know by now that we're having another boy, so I thought I should actually post something new for everyone to look at. I have definitely been in a blogging slump lately, or actually more like an everything slump lately. Nine months is a LONG time, especially when I'm as big as a house already! Oh well, it's always worth it in the end. :o)

Here are some cute pictures of the boys we've taken lately.

Dallan likes to snuggle up next to Derek after Derek has fallen asleep.

Dallan chillin' at grandma and grandpa's house.

Derek showing off the ever popular 'pants on the head' look.
Derek hasn't lost his love for sledding and even tries the jumps now!

The boys have found a new love. Fingerpainting!! Well, any kind of painting, but this is mom's preference for them. :o)

And here's some Christmas photos......

Boy #3 on the way....

Yes, we are having another boy! Due May 26th. Dallan wants to name him Dallan. Derek is voting for John. Both very original. :o)

O Holy Night

I thought since Tom's birthday has been over for a while I should post something new. I'm sure he'll be crushed that his lovely mugshot is not at the top of the page anymore.

Here is a Christmas video I found that I just love, even though it makes me cry. Merry Christmas!