D is for Dada

Dusty wasn't able to make the trip to my grandparents with us yesterday. KatieBeth expressed her saddness in her Daddy's absence by syaing her second word. No, it was NOT Mama. She cheerfully called "Dada" all day long. At first, I admit, I was secretly happy he wasn't there to here it. After all I was the one who carried this pretty the girl for nine months, nourished her, got up with her most nights.......the list could go on. Mama wasn't even word #2! But by the end of our afternoon, I was really disapointed that Dusty wasn't able to share in the moment. Don't worry though, KatieBeth made up for it as soon as we got home!

S is for swimming!

S is for swimming! My little water babies love the pool. It doesn't matter how big or small... a day in the summer sun playing in the water is as good as it gets. Today, Brayden swam without floaties or a ring! He even went underwater like a big boy! My kids really enjoyed playing with cousins again at Papa Dub and MaryLynn's. Sissy and Trevyn thanks again for being so much fun! We even met some new "friends." Alison and Davin, we had a blast! Alison gave Bray a run for his money in the won't get out of the pool contest!

H is for hugaprise!

As we began another daily adventure in the Davis house this morning, Brayden once again had us in stiches! I was in my room trying to finish getting ready for the day, when in walked the little man. He said, "Mama, I have a surprise for you!" Yes, I admit I was a little nervous. You never know what he will come up with! As I watied anxiously, Bray wrapped both arms tightly around my right leg. He looked up with his infamous cheesy grin and said, "It's a Hugaprise Mommy!" I learned today that LOVE Hugaprises! I also love Brayden's ever-growing imagination!!

B is for Bubba

Bubba Bray is excited to anounce that his not-so-little sister can call out his name. Yes, Katie Beth has offically said her first word and to Bray's delight it is Bubba! She gets so excited when he is around. When he is not, she calls out "Bubba" until he appears. They have already begun wresteling; Katie Beth can pull hair with the best of them! I feel such joy watching them "play." I pray they are always close and love each aother as much as they do today!

Happy 4th of July!

Today we celebrated the American holiday with our family. We traveled to Elgin to visit my grandparents, aunt and uncle and cousins. We had a wonderful time swimming and cooking out. Trevyn, Ty and Sissy...Thanks for being so kind to Bray and playing with him all day! You are his new "best friends!"

We made it home just in time to host a family bar-b-que. The food was awesome! Thanks Dad and Uncle Spud! The desserts were yummy, too! Thanks Boo for all of your help. We enjoyed the Altus fireworks from our driveway. I have learned to really appreciate a great fireworks show in the past few years!