Madeline Reads to Ella

We just got back from picking blueberries in Corvallis. Ella ate her way through the rows, and managed to put about 5 in her bucket, only to eat them before we got back to the car. When we got back home, Madeline asked to read Ella her books before naptime. Before we knew it, Madeline came out of Ella's room and said she was in her crib, ready for her nap and wanting a kiss from Mom & Dad. We were dumbfounded! WOW!!!

Otter Pops!

It has been in the high 90s and low 100s for some time now! We've been keeeping our cool with fans and Otter Pop popsicles. Last weekend it was supposed to be 106, so we skipped town and visited Grandma & Grandpa Francis on the coast. It was at least 25 - 30 degrees cooler there, thank goodness. We had a great visit, but forgot our camera. Ooops!

Matchin' jammies!

A recent picture of the girls, who are growing WAY too fast. Ella is talking even more now. Her favorite game is QUESTION. She says: "Mama, I have a question for you". I say: "What's your question, Ella?" She says: "Flower". It goes ON and ON with all these 1 word "questions". Finally she'll say: "Now you do me, Mama". And then I have to ask her all the "questions". It's too cute! Madeline is doing a great job in the Ocean room (the Kindegarten room). She is getting to do all of the big-kid activities and she loves it.

Bye for now. We love you all! I'll post some 4th of July pics tomorrow...

Relay for Life: American Cancer Society

Madeline and I did the Relay for life in June. We were at the West Albany High School track overnight, walking and raising money for the fight against cancer. We walked in honor of our family friend, Marlyn Traff. The whole track was lit with the luminary bags, it was really emotional to read the messages while we walked. Madeline did a great job walking and had a blast sleeping in her "Hello Kitty" tent. Overall the event raised $70,000.

View our "PhotoShows" online

I've added a new link on the right: "Cool! Little Davises Photoshows". You can click here to be taken to a new site to view pictures that have been inserted into a neat little photoshow, complete with music. Here's the link again: http://photoshow.comcast.net/ellainad Enjoy!

Quick...take a picture!

I had to snap a picture of them actually playing together...what a nice change! Here Madeline was helping Ella read the book about colors. It was wonderful to see!

Madeline's Gymnastics Class

Madeline graduated from her "Tiny Tumblers" class with flying colors last Saturday. She is a natural and loves her class. She wants to continue on with the next class level in the Fall. She will also be starting her swimming lessons in the next couple of weeks. Ella will be getting signed up for some classes soon, too! It will be fun to see what she enjoys doing. I'm thinking some dance classes will be in order for her!

Thunderstorm!

We got a great thunderstorm today, complete with hail and green skies. Very exciting! We rarely get storms like that around here. The girls send their love your way. Hug-Hug!

All of our gals

Izzie and the gals...

Introducing...

Another new member of the family: Izzie Davis, born December '05. She's a total spaz, but we love her anyway.

A brand new cousin!

On March 18th Madeline and Ella got a new cousin: Sarah Elizabeth. Sarah has 3 proud brothers: Noah, Lucas and Caleb. She's beautiful!!

Easter Sunday

Easter 2006. The girls had so much fun looking for Easter eggs in the backyard. The rain even held off for awhile, so we didn't get drenched.

Welcome!

Welcome to the new Davis blogspot! For all you newbies out there, "Blogging" is an just an on-line journal, a web-log, "blog" for short. You can add your comments also, its very easy, give it a try. Just click "comments" below, follow the directions, and your comments will be posted on the page also. If I can get this to work, it will be VERY easy for me to post pictures and keep you up-to-date on the family happenings. ENJOY!