Halloween!

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I didnt know how I was going to have a Happy Halloween without being in Utah. It turned out to be one of the best Halloweens ever! We had a lovely month ending with a great Halloween. We went down to our good friends Erin and Kevins to trick or trick with Davis' BFF Clara. Davis was a spider and Clara was the cutest Dorothy you have ever seen and we cannot forget the sweetest bumble bee ever, Miss Janie. I am very grateful to Erin (Clara's Mom) for making us feel like we have family around. She is the best and is very thoughtful. I would like to take credit for this smile box but Erin put it together for us. Thanks Erin!

Bath Time!

This kid takes bath time serious. A few weeks ago Shane and I were settled in for some Antique Roadshow. It was one of those hot humid nights in Seattle where its just best not to move. Davis asked us if he could have a bath. Neither of us wanted to give him one so Shane asked him to go play in his room. We could hear him crashing around in his room making a mess. It got quiet but we let it go for the time being. About 5 minutes past and I said to Shane, perhaps you should check on Davis. Shane got up and went to his room, he wasnt there. Shane saw the light in the master bath so he went to look. Next thing I hear is "Babe, come and check this out! " I ran to the bathroom in a panic to find Davis happily playing in the tub with the water up to his chest. The kid drew himself a bath. First thought, what a smart kid, second thought, HOW SCARY! We dont have pics because we didnt want to endulge the behavior but Davis sure got a talking to.

Well yesterday Davis asked me to make him a sandwich. This kid never asks to eat so I went downstairs to make a sandwich for him. When I came back up he wasnt in his room where I left him. I looked around the house only to find him taking a bath in my sink! He had thrown in 1 or 4 bath bombs and was having a great time. Yes dangerous but I couldnt not take a picture. Lecture and time out followed. This kid is super funny and smart but please if you ever watch him, check on him often. :)

Our little chatter box

Davis didnt talk for the longest time. We were actually getting a little worried around his 2nd birthday since he said so few words. One day, Davis just started having conversations with us. Its like he knew the words all along just no desire to use them. He says the sweetest things. Among my favorite:
"I love my family"
"Mommy happy?" "Davis is happy"
"I love my Mommy and Daddy"
"What's that noise?"
"Please come in my room and play!"
"I want a nap"
" let's snuggle"

I love to hear him chat away. He totally understands us (when he wants to) and can hold a full conversation with you. He tells us what he did for the day and who he saw. He recently decided when we dont do what he wants us to do he tells us "you need to go to time out".  His all time favorite person in the world is his girlfriend Clara. Every time we leave the driveway he wants us to go down the hill to Clara's house. All day he asks me what Clara is doing and if she can play. Erin (Clara's Mom) and I have become good friends so we try to meet up a couple times a week. Clara adores Davis as well. I love just watching the two of them play together. They have real conversations with each other and just have fun. Clara is a smart little cookie and knows just how to get a rise out of Davis. Its funny to watch. Davis hates with a passion loud noises and electronic toys so those are exactly what Clara goes to play with when Davis is around. She is absolutely adorable as well. I just cant get enough of her.

Cutest 2 year old I know!

So at least this kid is worth the wait. Here are some of our favorite pictures from our recent photo session. The photographer is an award winner. She is wonderful. Without further a do...... Davis at 2!

 We sure do love this little guy! Best kiddo ever! :)

The story of stuff

This blog isnt about Davis its about consumption. I often wonder how 3 of us can produce so much garbage. We have too much stuff and buy too much stuff. A friend of mine of facebook sent me this link to this great youtube video. I know that I am going to think twice going forward before I buy more stuff. Less stuff around my house, saved money, and better on the enviornment. Sounds great to me!
Have a look! Its about 20 mins long.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLBE5QAYXp8

Open Eyes Please!

I have been working late nights and early mornings with Davis sleeping near by. He was waking up around 5am yesterday which is not his normal wake up time and very groggily said over and over "open eyes please, open eyes please". It was so cute that he was trying to tell his tired eyes to open up. He promptly fell back asleep.

Training for the Tour!

Davis and Dad went out for a ride in the park. Davis on a bike 1 year to the day he learned to walk. We love him!

Christmas with the Keddington's

Elmo!!!
Davis LOVES his new balance bike. Dad is hoping he will be riding a bike by summer.
You can see the word "cheese" rolling off his tongue.
The first 20 minutes of Christmas we couldnt pull him away from his race track.
Getting into tearing apart the gifts!
Yay! A remote control car!

Thank you for all of the wonderful gifts. Davis has been enjoying ALL of them! We Love you!

AAaaaaa, Ok we are a tad bit behind.

Well we have been getting some slack for not updating this popular blog. We dont want to let down our biggest fans! Just think how exciting it is when you check in on the soggy phrogs and a blog is up!

Without further or do...... Davis Pics!




Davis at Grandma Candy's office trick or treating. He caught on fast to the free candy thing.
Captain Jack (Thanks Mindurs for the costume) It was a cold night but free candy is worth it!

I just really like this picture of Davis :)
Every so often we get lucky enough to have Clara come over for a good jump on the bed. Dont tell Clara's mom (hee hee).

Davis really started talking over the past few weeks. Today he heard the garage door open and looked at me and said "Mommy, Daddy home!" I love that in the mornings he crawls to the end of the bed and puts his legs in the slats and screams "I stuck!". Its funny! He also talks a lot about Elmo. He must watch Elmo at other peoples house (for some reason I stick to the disney channel). I was at Nordstrom last week when he saw an Elmo doll. He kept screaming Elmo so I let him hold the doll. Needless to say, I think Santa might be bringing him Elmo for Xmas.

Big achievement around here... No more pacifier. Mid November I went to Portland for work and Shane just didnt give him a pacy. He went cold turkey and has not complained one bit. Now to break a few more bad habits.....

Christmas pictures will be just around the corner. Well I wont make any promises they will be up before Davis' 2nd Birthday but I will do my best!

Hangin With Grandpa Steve

Davis has a fun filled week hanging out with Grandpa Steve while Mom was away in Vancouver. He went to Snoqualamie Falls, the Ballard Locks, Aquarium, ate his first Hamburger on a bun and took a road trip to Deception Pass. Unfortunately Dad forgot the camera for most of the adventures but was sure to bring it on the last adventure to Deception pass. Davis sure did love the time with his Grandpa!