Our Christmas---December 2010

 Stockings are so much fun.......and WAY more fun with kiddos in the house!!  Jack was so excited that his had stuff in it!!!

 Jack got lots of truck books, truck puzzles, and of course, trucks for Christmas!!  He LOVES heavy machinery! 

 Jack just loves books....We read every day!  He memorizes the books and now he can almost "read" them to himself!!  :)

 Ahhh...our first Color Wonder Markers!!  They are simply amazing!! Love them!  Thanks, Santa!!

 We had to wake Joy up to open her presents!  That thrilled Jack!  He likes "Baby Joy Awake!"

 What a doll!!  She is just perfect through and through!!

 Jack helped Joy open all of her gifts.  She watched patiently as Jack opened, announced, and then played with all of her gifts!  She is being trained well to be the second child!!  :)  Jack, too, is taking on the role of first-born adequately too!  :)

What a happy, happy day in the Davis house!  We have waited a long time for a fun Christmas like this!

Christmas with the Smiths----December 2010

 It's a pajama party!!  :) The Chandlers were down here in Mississippi getting ready to have Christmas with Al's family, so they joined our yummy Christmas dinner and gift opening!  The kids always love seeing each other so much...and it is even more fun when presents are involved!  :)

 As always, Keri's house looked cozy and beautiful!  She is a master at decorating....and cooking!  :)  It is always nice to have a nice, quiet evening with best friends!!

Happy Two-Months, Joy!----December 2010

 What a little cutie!!  She is up to 9 pounds, 13 ounces!!  She is really growing and getting stronger every day!!  We are so thankful for our precious Joy-Joy!

Christmas Village---December 2010

 We went to Christmas Village again this year with the Smiths!  We had a blast!  It was fun to see Jack really get excited about Christmas!  He loved the train, the band that played Christmas music, and of course, Santa!

Last Day in the Highchair----December 2010

 We decided to give Jack a formal "last day in his highchair" opportunity!  We graduated him to a booster seat for the next few meals (then we had company and had to put him back in the highchair!).  He was so proud of himself when we told him he was such a big boy now!!

 Here's Joy--had to stick in a picture of her!  This was the day we figured out that if we let her nap on her tummy while we ate dinner, it helped her sleep better (due to her reflux) and it helped us eat better!  :)

 Okay---one more! I caught Jack kissing the ornaments.  (Although he's not allowed to touch them with his fingers!)  :)   So sweet!!

Some Favorite December Pictures---December 2010

Jack loves to cuddle with his "Baby-Joy."  I found them like this under the Christmas tree.....She is just so accommodating to his whims of affection!

Our church does a "Breakfast with Santa" community outreach each year.  Kids from the community can come get breakfast, a picture with Santa, hear the Christmas story, get to "shop" for their parents, and meanwhile their parents also get to do some "shopping" for their young ones.  It is a very sweet, sweet ministry......Keri and I are in charge of taking the Santa pictures....so we always get a few shots of our own kids too!  :)

I was taking pictures of Joy all bundled up......talking to her.......smiling at her....and then all of a sudden, her very first smile popped out!!  (below)  I couldn't believe I got a picture of it!!  What a cutie! 

I just love the softness of this one....her face looks so chubby here!  :)

Hallmark had the perfect ornament this year for our new baby!!!  My dear friend, Tricia, was so excited to buy it for me!!  :)

Bouncy seat!!!  Joy has had some issues with reflux, so we have to keep her upright as much as possible until she grows out of this little problem....so she spends much time in the upright bouncy seat!  I love this outfit from my sister, Jennifer.  I remember Lucy wearing it!  It makes me sad as I type because she has already outgrown it!!  Sigh.

This picture thrills my soul.  For those of you who know Jack personally, you know that he is an extremely happy and excitable boy!  Well, here he is just beside himself with the cuteness of his sister in the swing. His face was priceless.  He always runs in every morning after I get him dressed to say, "Good Morning, Baby Joy!!"  What a sweet, sweet life!

Thanksgiving-- November 2010

 Not sure why I didn't take any pictures in Mt. Juliet---we were there too---but here are two of the few I took in Kentucky!!  All the babes in attendance made hand/foot print turkeys.  They were very cute!  Here they all are in order from oldest to youngest:  Luke, John David, Catherine, Anna, Lucy, Claire, Jack, Elijah, Amy  Kate, Matthew, Sarah, and Joy.  Joann's kiddos were not there......I would've needed my wide-angle lens for that!  :)


Here is a closer-up view!  :)

 

Jack and Joy's turkeys----The two footprints are put together to make the bodies and the handprints are the feathers!  These were Aunt Jen's idea!  Aren't the adorable!!!??  Joy's was TINY!  She was only 5 weeks old!  (Barely due!)

Happy One Month Birthday, Joy!----November 2010

 Jack loves holding Joy...and he loves to wear hats too!  He ran to get his hooded sweatshirt when he saw Joy wearing a hat!  Then he said, "Please, cheese, Mama??"  So, how can a Mama resist that!!??

This one cracks me up!!  Jack loves to read to Joy----and I found the title of this book to be so very fitting!  :)

A sweet  Joy Sandwich!!

First Bath Together----November 2010

Thought this picture was funny....they are having the same reaction!!  :)

They both ended up having a great time!!  Joy is mesmerized by her big brother!!

Meeting Family in Kentucky---November 2010

Joy,  Jack, Mom, and I took a day trip to Madisonville to visit my Grandma and Grandpa!  We had so much fun just hanging out and watching Jack be funny and Joy be so sweet!!

I love pictures where my Grandmother smiles so big!! What two pretty ladies!!

And last but not least, my Dad and Mom get their photo shoot with Joy!   Another grandbaby!  I believe this makes 12!!!