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"It's hard work being one week old."

20 months and a big sister

Dear Kate,
At 20 months, you are no longer the baby of the family.
You seem to think you are much older than you really are....climbing up the playset tower, kicking a soccer ball, and putting on shoes. Your new love is going to the farm and as I write, you are there with Doc and Mam all by yourself, enjoying a farm vacation! I am not supposed to lift you for at least 3 weeks so Mam and Daddy have really been helping me take care of you. You don't seem to mind this transition.
I thank God for the sweet moments we had together before Sam was born. You have never been much of a cuddler but the three weeks before his birth, you wanted to sit in my lap after book time, rock and then snuggle with your head on my shoulder, sitting on my big belly with your legs wrapped around me! I will never forget this time with you.
You amaze me and continue to be your own little person...with an independent spirit full of energy and fun. (or lots of tears when mad or upset) We love to hear your belly laugh as you swing, play outside, and laugh at Jack's antics. You have grown up so much, yet you will always be my little girl.
I sure do love you, Kate.
Mommy

meeting Sam

Our sweet boy is named after his uncles.
Will has always wanted to name a son after his best friend and twin brother, Sam.
I wanted to honor my little brother Clif with our son's middle name.
Here is Samuel Clifton Davis with his Uncle Sam. Thanks for coming to meet your namesake! Hopefully this summer we will get to travel to Virginia to meet Uncle Clif as well. This kid has big shoes to fill with these great names!

home

welcome home, little boy.
you are loved and we are so glad you are here.
at 4 days old, you are snuggly, sweet and loud!
josie can't get enough of you. you love your swaddle,eating,and being held.
we think you look like jack but your blonde hair sets you apart.
doc, mam, pops, mimi, and your brother and sisters were waiting on you....or as jack said, "I have been waiting my whole life for sam!"
my thoughts exactly.

Happy Birthday Sam

Happy Birthday to our son, Samuel Clifton Davis ("Sam")
Born on Wednesday, April 15 at 8:47 AM
8 lbs, 3 oz
20 inches
Our hearts are full and our family is complete.

predictions

We are gearing up to meet our little boy soon. We talk about him all the time and I can't wait to see his face! Today I interviewed Jack and Josie about what they think Sam will be like. I am also trying to prep them for the life change that is coming.
Mommy: What do you think Sam is going to look like?
Jack: cute, little and he will have no hair!
Josie: just like Daddy
Sweet Kate has no idea what is coming but will only know and remember life as a big sister.

My dear Sam,
You are loved already. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. I have enjoyed carrying and growing you for nine months, but it is time to meet you. When God started our family, He already had you in mind and I know you will fit in just right.
As your Mommy I promise to adore you, nurture you and protect you. I will put you before myself and love you unconditionally. I will pray for you daily. I will mess up but I will also ask for forgiveness. I will love your Dad and your siblings and we will always be a family.
I can't believe I get to hold you soon!
Forever yours,
Mommy, Mama
ps. Here we are before you came. You will be in our pictures soon!

you say goodbye....



I say hello.



In 2000, we made our first purchase as a married couple: a Dell computer. Nine years later we are semi-retiring the dinosaur and have upgraded to this sleek laptop. The desktop will be reserved for kids games and such while I manage our finances, blog, correspond, and organize photos on my new toy! Thanks to Mom and Dad for this awesome birthday gift.

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