The Davis Family

Car Wreck # 2

2011-12-29T12:50:00.002-06:00

My question is.....how many times can one get in a car accident in the same car.....same place, and around the same time of the year? Apparently twice for me! Ugh!! Jared has banned me from driving by the Wal-Mart on Massard, when going home. Thinking about getting a Toyota Highlander around tax time. Here are a pictures of most of the damage. They have to replace the entire passenger door, fix my side mirror since it was hit, repair part of the back door and rear bumper.

Christmas 2011

2011-12-29T12:15:00.008-06:00

(Maranda's Christmas Ornament that she made for us at MDO)
(My new Coach purse that Jared got me for Christmas!!!)

(Jared and Miss Maranda)

(Maranda and her new bike and Dora helmet)

(She was a pro this year on opening gifts)

(She was so excited about her McDonald play food!)

(Still opening......)

(She's not like Mom and Dad, she opens gifts pretty quick!)

(Posing on her new bike)

(I guess she didn't know what to think about all of the gifts. lol)

(The Christmas Spread)

(Group picture from our Christmas Party)

(Maranda checking out her gift from the Kaminshines)

(Group Picture of our friends children and Maranda)

(After Santa......)

(Maranda with Santa at ABF)

Spent Christmas at our house this year since I'm big and preggo! lol Maranda had a great Christmas and got plenty of stuff from Santa! Speaking of Santa, we took her to see him at Jared's job, ABF. She still wasn't too fond of him this year. lol And we hosted a Christmas party for our close friends this year.

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-29T11:07:00.004-06:00

Jared wanted to stay home for Thanksgiving this year, so we hung out at the house, but still made a nice meal. :) This year, we are thankful for family, close friends, good health, and Miss Maranda and Makenna!

P.S. Meant to take a family picture, but forgot! lol

Miss Makenna's Room

2011-11-29T11:02:00.003-06:00

(After)
(Before)

Jared finally started on Baby Makenna's room. Here is a before and after shot. It was olive green before and now it's Lavender. :) Will post a finally picture in January after all is completed.

Maranda's Hello Kitty Birthday Party

2011-11-29T10:01:00.009-06:00

We also had a Fort Smith birthday party for Miss Maranda. Her theme was Hello Kitty and we had it at Pizza Warehouse. Had fun celebrating Maranda's third birthday with all of our close friends and the pizza is awesome there!

Maranda's Missouri Birthday Party-Ni Hao Ki Lan

2011-10-12T17:58:00.005-05:00

Here are a few pics from Maranda's Missouri party. Can't believe she is almost three years old!!!!

Baby Makenna

2011-10-12T17:56:00.002-05:00

20 Weeks and 6 Days.....Miss Makenna Sun Davis!!!!

Maranda's New Swing Set and Sand/Water Table

2011-03-07T18:57:00.005-06:00

It took Jared two weekends to tackle this swing set.......I think he's done with putting together swing sets, FOREVER!!!!! But Maranda just loves it! Also, here are a couple of photos of Maranda with her new sand/water table. She loves tossing the sand all around and up in the air. :)

Christmas in Missouri

2011-01-29T07:04:00.009-06:00

(Maranda in her new Dora pj's and slippers from her Auntie Jayme)

(Maranda in her new outfit from her Auntie Jayme, so cute!)

(Chillin in her new ride!)

(Getting ready to eat! I'm always ready!)

(Emily with her new New Moon, Jacob blanket!)

(I still think Edward is better looking! ;) lol)

(Auntie Jayme helping Maranda open gifts)

(Checking out her new Dora shoes)

(Maranda didn't know what to think about all of her gifts)

(Maranda messing with the fake snow)

Went up to Republic to have Christmas early with Jared's family! It's always nice visiting them all! Wish we had his family closer to us, so we could celebrate holidays all of the time! But, we had a great time! Here are a few pictures......

Jared's 37th Birthday

2011-01-29T06:46:00.010-06:00

(Blowing out the candle)

(Eating cupcake and cherry pie)

(Jared being silly!)

(She just loves cupcakes!!!)

(Singing "Happy Birthday")

(Birthday boy and Maranda)

(Happy 37th Birthday Daddy!)

(That's right...I put 37 made out of pie crust on his pie! lol)

(Birthday setting # 2)

(Birthday setting)

Jared just got another year closer to being 40! lol We celebrated his 37th birthday by going out to his favorite restaurant last night, Diamond Head! Also, Maranda had several firsts last night, first time eating at DH2, her first eggroll, which she didn't like, and her first crab wagoon, which of course she loved because she is a big cheese fan! lol When we got home, we sang "Happy Birthday" to Jared and ate cherry pie and cupcakes! We love you Jared and hope you had a fabulous birthday!!!!

Christmas at Home

2011-01-29T06:12:00.009-06:00

(Yoooooooo Gabba Gabba!)

(Christmas Cookies for Santa)

(Maranda brushing her teeth with her new Dora toothbrush)

(Her Dora the Explorer Bubble Bath toy)

(Her Aqua Doodle pad)

(She just loves anything that has to do with music)

(The Christmas spread the night before)

Christmas at the Davis' was great this year! Did our usual Christmas traditions, went to the Hodo Christmas light show in Van Buren after eating at Maranda's new favorite restaurant, The Catfish Hole in Alma. She loves that place only because she gets a free sucker after eating and she loved the Hodo Christmas train and would yell "Choo Choo," each time it would pass around. lol Here are a few pictures from Christmas at home........Maranda must of been a really good girl this year, because Santa brought her lots!!!

Christmas Party and Santa at ABF

2011-01-28T13:23:00.005-06:00

(Group picture of the kids)

(Santa at ABF)
(The Settle girls opening their gifts)
(Maranda opening her Dora puzzle from Miss Kelli)

Had a few close friends over for a Christmas Party and gift exchange! Maranda really enjoyed having all of the kids over to play and loved her Dora gifts from Miss Kelli! So glad to have a great group of friends!

First Snow of 2011

2011-01-28T13:19:00.004-06:00

Here is a pictures from our first snow day in 2011. Maranda loved the snow so much compared to last year. She was running around the backyard yelling "Snow!" and really enjoyed touching it and tasting it.

Maranda's Yo Gabba Gabba-2nd Birthday Party

2010-11-07T18:36:00.005-06:00

Maranda just loves Yo Gabba Gabba, so we decided to have a YGG theme for her second birthday party. Here are a few pics.....

Maranda's Dora the Explorer Birthday Party

2010-10-19T06:01:00.006-05:00

(Maranda enjoying her cake)

(Uncle Todd and Miss Maranda)

(The Boys with their Dora Rings)

(Momma and Miss Maranda)

(Me blowing out her b-day candles)

(Singing "Happy Birthday" to Maranda)

(She doesn't know what to think! lol)

(Easel from her grandparents)

(Playing with a bow)

(Actually opening her own gift) :)

(Checking out her gift)

(The Dora the Explorer B-Day spread)

(Yum)

(Marnada's Birthday sign from Etsy.com)

Maranda's 1st Hair (Trim) Cut

2010-09-16T20:53:00.005-05:00

Maranda's hair is starting to get out-of-control. So, we finally decided it was time to get her a hair trim. Not enough to be considered a cut. lol Here are pictures from tonight. So proud of my little girl.

Random pictures......

2010-08-18T14:49:00.004-05:00

Thought I would post a few more pictures of Miss Maranda since I was on here. Enjoy!

Grandma and Grandpa Davis Visit

2010-08-18T14:41:00.004-05:00

Jared's parents made a trip to Fort Smith a couple of weeks ago and even spent two nights with us and on their last day here, we decided to transition Maranda to her toddler bed, which really is her crib, minus the front railing. I even went out to Toys R Us and purchased her some big girl sheets. She now has Dora and Boots on her bed. When she goes to bed, we can hear her in the bedroom saying, "Dora and Boots" to her self. lol

Our Five Year Wedding Anniversary

2010-08-18T14:34:00.005-05:00

Well, things have changed in the last five years. lol Jared and I, of course, got married, I graduated from college, had Miss Maranda, and quit my job. Wow! That is alot! lol Here are a few pictures from our night of celebrating our five years. :)

Miss Fourth of July

2010-06-27T11:56:00.004-05:00

Jared and I got Maranda's Fourth of July pictures taken by Amber Henson again. Wanted to share these with our friends and family. Enjoy!

MDO-Eastside Baptist

2010-05-29T08:39:00.002-05:00

Maranda has officially completed her first year of Mother's Day Out, at Eastside Baptist. Her last day was Thursday. She has two weeks off and then goes back for their summer program. It should be lots of fun for her. Below is a picture of her two teachers, Ms. Donna and Ms. Michelle. They were excellent! Also, for the last day, her teachers gave each child in her class a gift....below is hers. They are toooo kind!

ABF Family Day

2010-05-22T19:13:00.005-05:00

Attended the annual Family Day at ABF today! Maranda was worn out by the time we got home. Here is a group picture from today's event.

Amber Henson Photography

2010-05-22T19:09:00.002-05:00

We recently got some photos taken of Miss Maranda for her 18 month milestone. Amber Henson is one of the moms in the moms group that I belong to and she does photography on the side. Here are a few pictures that she took.

Another Visit to Chuck E. Cheese

2010-05-16T08:07:00.002-05:00

May 2010

2010-05-16T07:59:00.004-05:00

(My Mother's Day gift from Jared and Maranda)

(Maranda on a mission to destroy!)

(Maranda at Luke's birthday party)

(Miss Maranda at Averi's b-day party)

(Maranda at Luke's 3rd birthday party)

(Maranda and Smokey the Bear)

(My Mother's Day gifts from Eastside Baptist)

(Miss Maranda at Averi's 3rd birthday party)

(Another pic of Miss Maranda at Averi's 3rd birthday party)

April 2010

2010-05-16T07:56:00.003-05:00

(Group picture from the White's dinner party)
(Maranda's Easter basket from us)

(Miss Maranda passing up all of the eggs)

(Our little Easter Bunny)

Maranda's New Table

2010-03-19T08:12:00.002-05:00

Maranda wants to thank her Grandparent Davis' for the table that she received. She absolutely loves it!!!!!

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!!

2010-03-19T08:10:00.001-05:00

Chuck E. Cheese

2010-03-17T07:39:00.004-05:00

Maranda had a blast at Chuck E. Cheese! She played, ate pizza, and visited with her grandparants. Fun times!

Park Pics

2010-02-16T16:46:00.003-06:00

We decided to visit Carol Ann park the other day and took a few pictures of Miss Maranda.

Valentine's Day 2010

2010-02-16T16:35:00.003-06:00

We had a nice Valentine's Day this year. Maranda had her first V-Day party at MDO and got a super cute Monkey Mylar balloon and a Valentine's Day basket filled with goodies. We made homemade Valentine's Day sugar cookies, and celebrated by having a PNO and enjoyed some great German food at Emmy's restaurant. Also, Maranda got a Tutti stuffed animal, Valentine books, and another balloon from her momma and daddy. And finally, her momma made her a heart shaped pancake to eat the morning of. :) Overall, it was great! Here are a few pictures.....

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

2010-02-10T08:52:00.005-06:00

Here are a few pictures that I took of Miss Maranda this morning for the Valentine's Day cards that I'm mailing out today (yes today!!) Maranda has been sick all weekend.

Jared's Birthday Lunch-Fuji's

2010-02-01T13:48:00.004-06:00

Today, we got together with a few friends for lunch, to celebrate Jared's 36th birthday. It was Sydni's and Maranda's first time visiting a Japanese Steakhouse. I think Sydni liked it, but it scared the crap out of Maranda. Ha! Here are a few pictures from today's lunch. :)

Jared's 36th Birthday

2010-01-29T10:47:00.004-06:00

Jared just turned 36 on the 28th of this month. We celebrated by making him a White Chocolate cookie cake, which turned out to be delicious and made him some chicken enchiladas, per his request. Happy Birthday Jared! We love you!!!!

Christmas 2009

2010-01-17T08:09:00.004-06:00

(Cookies for Santa that Maranda and I baked)

Sorry for the late posting from our Christmas. This was Maranda's second Christmas. She received lots of good gifts, but by far, her favorite was her ball pit that her Auntie Jayme got her. I just finally put it up since Christmas. I'm sure it will be out again very soon! lol

Maranda's First Snow

2010-01-17T08:05:00.003-06:00

Believe it or not, we had snow in Arkansas and it was on Christmas Eve night or was it the night before. I can't remember. Ha! Anyway, Maranda got to enjoy it for the first time. Here are a few pictures.

Birthday Party Blast

2010-01-17T07:21:00.005-06:00

(Pictures from Sydni's Fifth birthday party)

(Pictures from Reaghan's Third birthday party)

Maranda attended Reaghan's third birthday party yesterday. She had a ball running around the play area and climbing up on things. Here are a few pictures from the party! Also, here are a few pictures from Sydni's fifth birthday party. Always fun taking Maranda to parties. :)

Santa at ABF

2009-12-19T06:47:00.005-06:00

Maranda visited Santa at ABF this year. Of course she was freaked out by him, but think over all, she had a great time! Thank you Joel for taking pictures of her. (Forgot the camera) Afterwards, we went to ride the Creekmore Express. She loved all the lights and the train ride.

Santa Claus

2009-12-11T16:19:00.002-06:00

Here are a couple of pictures from the "Snack with Santa."

Thanksgiving at Papa Wilson's House

2009-12-06T08:12:00.000-06:00

This year we decided to stay here for Thanksgiving. We visited my dad for Thanksgiving and Maranda enjoyed her first Thanksgiving dinner. She LOVED pumpkin pie and of course the cool whip! Just like her momma!

The White's Christmas Party

2009-12-06T08:01:00.000-06:00

Maranda had a busy day yesterday. Emma's birthday party and the White's Christmas party. She did so well and played like a big girl. She got a Dancin Brobee from the Christmas party and Uncle Joel and Alex gave her a Christmas bag full of goodies and reindeer antlers too! Had a great time! Only got two pictures of Maranda from the party....will try better next year! Ha!

Emma's Birthday Party

2009-12-06T07:58:00.001-06:00

Maranda had such a great time at Emma Franklin's 4th birthday party! She is growing up so fast! She just played on her own and of course ran around the room and she loved the ball pit! Need to get Maranda one of those, for sure!

Random pics

2009-11-22T18:14:00.001-06:00

(Matching Daddy and daughter outfits)

(Maranda in her reindeer antlers)

(Gave Maranda a belated sucker for doing such a good job getting her shot at drs office)
(Gave it to her the next morning! lol)

(Maranda at Carol Ann Park)

(Me and Maranda at the park)

Here are a few random pictures from the month of November.

A few pictures.....

2009-11-22T18:11:00.000-06:00

We have been waiting for our Japanese Maple to change colors and finally it has. So, we wanted to take a few pictures in front of it. Nothing special. :)

Snack with Santa

2009-11-22T18:06:00.000-06:00

Maranda finally got to have her first meet-up with Santa Claus. Last year, we ended up getting into a car accident and she missed her opportunity to meet him at ABF. She really enjoyed her candy cane, the music, watching the other kids, and her Little Debbie snack that was provided. Good times!

Happy Halloween-2009

2009-11-01T11:56:00.000-06:00

Maranda had a great time yesterday evening trick or treating. We pulled her in the wagon that she got for her birthday to a few houses in our neighborhood. Then we passed out candy until we ran out, which was around 7:30 p.m. lol Overall, we have a great Halloween! Can't wait until next year! :)

Trunk N Treat

2009-10-25T08:40:00.001-05:00

Maranda had such a great time trunk n treating! Her first time ever! We pulled her in the wagon that she got from her grandma and grandpa Davis. Can't wait to do this again next year!

Maranda's 1st Birthday

2009-10-25T08:34:00.000-05:00

Here are a few pictures from Maranda's 1st birthday party! She had a fabulous time and it was really nice for all of our friends and family members to be there to share this special moment in our lives. :)

Maranda's Birthday Cake

2009-10-19T09:02:00.000-05:00

Stephanie, one of the members of the moms group that I belong to, made this fabulous butterfly birthday cake and smash cake for Miss Maranda's 1st birthday party. Beautiful!!!!

Happy Birthday Miss Maranda Sue!

2009-10-18T07:53:00.000-05:00

Our little baby is now one years old. Time sure does fly by so fast when you have children. Guess they keep you busy! lol Here is a picture of her from the day she was born. Happy Birthday!!! Love your Momma and Daddy!!!

Korean Birthday Dress

2009-10-14T14:22:00.001-05:00

My mom sent Maranda a Korean Birthday dress to wear on her 1st birthday. She says it will give Maranda long life. Maranda looks adorable in it! Had to share a few pictures. Maranda will be wearing it this Sunday. :)

Our Little Pumpkin

2009-10-07T14:47:00.000-05:00

Had to take a picture our our little pumpkin today! Actually, she is going to be a pumpkin this year for Halloween. Finally found her a black shirt and black leggings. Wish I could had taken better pictures, but it was right before her nap. lol

P.S. Guess I need to take the tag off of her costume. lol

Ark/Okla State Fair

2009-10-07T14:38:00.000-05:00

Had a nice time at the fair this year. We decided to take advantage of Jared's flex day and go to the fair. We got there around noon and they weren't even open. So....disappointed. We were so looking forward to eating lunch there. lol Maranda did get to see Old McDonald's Farm while we were there. Her own private view of the animals. lol!

We decided to try this fair visit a second time and arrived there around 4:00 or 4:30 p.m.. We ran into the Bottjen's, which they ended up taking a family photo of us. Maranda ate her first cotton candy, rode her first carousel ride, and had a bite of our Gyro. Yummy...yummy! lol! Had a nice time! Look forward to next years state fair. :)

Halloween Cookie Pizza Recipe

2009-09-30T20:40:00.000-05:00

Had to share this recipe. Jared brought me a slice of this two years ago from one of his food days at DTC and I absolutely LOVED it! So, I asked for the recipe and since Halloween is in the near future, thought some of you might want to make this for your little ones or if you have a sweet tooth like me.......make it for your self. lol!! Enjoy!

http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/ShowRecipe.aspx?rid=15308

Almost One Year!!!!

2009-09-25T13:57:00.001-05:00

(Sept 20, 2009)

(October 22, 2008)

As you all know....Miss Maranda's 1st birthday is approaching and I wanted to post a picture of all of us with Maranda, right after she was born and one that was taken this weekend. They really do grow up sooooooo fast!!!!

Birthday Tutu

2009-09-25T08:27:00.001-05:00

Had to take a few pictures myself of Miss Maranda in her birthday tutu. She looked adorable! Can't wait for Joel to take her birthday pictures. Get well soon, Joel!

Go Chiefs Go!!!!

2009-09-25T08:23:00.000-05:00

Update: Here are a few picture of Miss Maranda in her Kansas City Chiefs cheerleading outfit. Hard to get a good picture (still) lol and she does not like to smile! lol!!

Missouri Trip

2009-09-25T07:38:00.000-05:00

(Group picture)

(Maranda standing up, woo hoo!!!)

(Maranda's cousins)

Last weekend we went to Republic, Missouri to visit Grandma and Grandpa Davis. Maranda had such a great time visiting with them and also with her cousins and Auntie Jayme. :) Below are a few pictures from this weekend.

Yo Gabba Gabba

2009-09-17T15:53:00.001-05:00

Had to post this on our blog. Maranda just loves Yo Gabba Gabba! Took this picture while watching the show and put her matching toys in front of the t.v. Love this picture!!!!! lol!!

Maranda's 1st Birthday Update

2009-09-14T09:16:00.000-05:00

Well.....I'm soooooo excited about Maranda's 1st birthday! I've been planning for some time, mainly to decide on which theme to go with, since I figure this will be the only birthday I will be able to pick the actual theme. I'm assuming next year and all of the other birthdays, Maranda will have something that she is interested in and will choose. lol!!

This year I have decided to go with a "Butterfly" theme. I found the plates on-line and I absolutely LOVE them!!!! Here is a picture of the balloon that matches her plates. Also, pretty much everything is ready for her party except a few minor things. Oh...and one of the moms from my Moms Group, Stephanie, will be making Maranda's birthday cake. She does an excellent job on her cakes. Very excited to see it!!!!

My first posting

2009-09-14T08:35:00.000-05:00

Well...I thought it was only fitting to create a blog since we have Maranda Sue in our lives now. I want to be able to share all of her special moments and pictures of her growing up with her family and friends.

Here is a group picture of Maranda's visit at Papa Wilson's house and her first visit with her Halmoni (that's grandma in Korean) and Auntie Christy and Cousin Christian..........