Days with the Davidsons

Testing

2011-02-01T15:41:00.000-08:00

Just a test...

Testing

2011-02-01T15:23:00.000-08:00

Just doing some testing...

Easter Mini Sessions

2010-03-06T16:41:00.000-08:00

Check it out:

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My New Camera...

2010-02-25T11:35:00.000-08:00

No, that is not really my new camera. But instead, I took the pic with it! I couldn't be more excited. These were all taken the night it arrived, with no flash and no outside lighting. I took it out of the box and just shot a few without really changing too much on the settings because I hadn't read the manual yet! I am in love!

Blue-Eyed Boy

2010-02-05T12:42:00.000-08:00

Here's my entry for Mandy's blue theme photo contest...

Ask and you shall receive!

2010-01-29T10:21:00.000-08:00

Here's the pics that made the card...

Didn't make the card..

2010-01-28T20:05:00.000-08:00

I thought I would share a few pics from my Christmas card shoot with the kids that didn't make the cut, but still thought were cute!

The New Catch...

2010-01-12T19:36:00.001-08:00

Yes, Catch got glasses. He immediately realized he could see better when he put them on. I knew the day was coming. I was wearing glasses on the first day of kindergarten and Travis got them in second grade. My children don't really have a chance!

Check this out...

2010-01-07T11:25:00.000-08:00

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Season Openers

2009-09-22T15:02:00.000-07:00

This is Chenna's first year to play soccer and she was super excited before the first game!

Even the opposing coaches are amazed!!

Maybe we should emphasize - take the ball from the OTHER team.

For those who don't live in Edmond - Every Saturday at 12 noon the tornado siren goes off. This happened to be the start time of the game and as you can tell Chenna did not like the sound or maybe it was just the ref saying the YMCA pledge!

A drawback to bows - they can get stuck in the goal!

Colt is on the big field this year. It didn't seem to phase him! He played hard the entire game.

This is Catch's first year for football and he is having so much fun.

The first two pics are from the actual first game, but their jerseys hadn't come in yet.

On kickoff return...

Waiting patiently to go in...

It's very hard to get any good action shots because once the play starts they are all jumbled up and you can't tell who is who.

It's Launch Time!!!

2009-09-02T20:20:00.000-07:00

"The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch. Get started, take action, move." - John Wooden

My explanation for only one post in the last five months:
www.cdavidsonphoto.com

Can you believe it??

2009-08-19T10:27:00.000-07:00

No, not that I FINALLY updated my blog. But instead, I did not match the boys' outfits and I actually let them pick out their own clothes (within reason) for the first day of school. Catch asked me about a month ago if him and Colt could stop matching so I figured it was about time. Don't worry, it won't happen everyday!

A new year and a new school brought lots of excitement for the boys.

I didn't let them pick out dirty shirts; it was just the rain that created those spots!

So happy to be at school with some of their best friends.

Them against the world...

Second grade here we come.

Ready for Kindergarten!

These were actually taken after school since time and rain prohibited morning pics.

Chenna missed her brothers!

Their response when asked what their favorite thing about the first day was:
Catch: "Reading time."
Colt: "Lunch time because I was across from Callon."
(They weren't even at the same table because they sit with their own classes, but they were close enough for him.)

If he only knew...

2009-04-23T05:20:00.000-07:00

Catch's advice to Colt yesterday: "You should go to college because after you graduate you don't have to go to school anymore. Then you just go get a job and your life will be nice and smooth."

If he only could realize his life is the most "nice and smooth" right now!

Better late than never...

2009-04-20T08:29:00.000-07:00

We spent Easter weekend in Texas with my mom. Saturday morning we went to a local church for a huge egg hunt and outdoor inflatable fun. After we got home we had another hunt at my mom's house because there was rain in the forecast for Sunday. The rest of the weekend included dying eggs, painting birdhouses, decorating sugar cookies and getting lots of love from my sister's baby, Devon. My camera (and sometimes my children) wasn't cooperating so the good pictures were few and far between.

Check out Chenna in the background. This is what happened after the bullhorn went off for the hunt to start and a million children darted after the eggs.

Colt and Catch's favorite activity...

Is there one under here?

One of our favorite things of the whole weekend - holding sweet Devon for the first time!

A Whole New Ballgame

2009-03-28T17:06:00.000-07:00

Colt started his baseball career with a t-ball game last Thursday. He did awesome and made me one proud mom! Catch played his first machine pitch game of the season the same time and night (at a different ballpark) so I wasn't able to take any pics of him.

Dylan and Colt

Colt and Callon

Colt got to say the prayer before the start of the game.

Look how he got his body in front of the ball!

Go Cubs!

Party Time

2009-03-28T07:07:00.000-07:00

We chose to do a joint party for Catch and Chenna this year. We had a carnival where the kids played games to "win" small prizes. The popcorn, cotton candy, and face painting were all a hit. Chenna told me today she wanted to have another party!

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Happy Birthday, Catch!

2009-03-27T19:01:00.000-07:00

Catch turned seven on the 18th. He chose to go bowling with his brother and two of their friends. They all had so much fun!

So excited he got a spare.

Callon and Colt

Catch and Canton

Play Ball!

2009-03-27T18:28:00.000-07:00

The Big 3

2009-03-24T22:06:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe my baby girl is three years old! These were taken on her actual birthday - March 13th.

"I'm not sure which tastes better - the snot or the frosting."

"Thanks, Aunt Ti-Ti, for the Strawberry Shortcake doll!!"

I hope these are not signs of the future...

T-Ball, Here we come!

2009-03-15T19:31:00.000-07:00

This is Colt's first season of t-ball. He had a great time at his first practice!

What the girls were doing...

"Can we play?"

My future all-star.

1st Program

2009-03-15T19:12:00.000-07:00

Catch's first official program was a couple weeks ago. He chose to be a penguin. It was lots of fun and he did a great job.

Finally!!

2009-03-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

Catch's top front teeth have been loose since last summer. He would never wiggle them and avoided eating with them. So, needless to say, they basically fell out on their own.

His first one out.

You can see from this picture how lose is second tooth was. There is a huge gap beside it where it looks like he had lost another tooth.

A couple days later the second one came out!!

Love these things...

2009-03-12T15:26:00.000-07:00

Check them out.

http://lilmunchkindoodle.blogspot.com/2009/03/fabulous-flip-flop.html?showComment=1236623580000#c1502882972379363502

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-15T18:37:00.000-08:00

Chenna has the biggest blue eyes, but for some reason when I tell her to smile or the camera comes out her eyes close and she has the most fake smile.

It's starting to get a little more natural.

Okay,that's better.

Colt and Callon at his Sonshine School party.

Madyson and Colt at his "regular" school (as he calls it).

Catch didn't want to take a picture with any of his friends at his party. He also would not take his jacket off because he thought his "heartbreaker" shirt (see Colt's) was embarrassing.

With Aunt La-La

Day #2 with no school!

2009-01-28T20:34:00.000-08:00

After spending most of day #1 like this...

I decided we needed some sun, exercise, and a lot of fun!

Chenna is not overjoyed with the cold. I don't know who she gets that from?!

Day #3 may involve snow angel making lessons for her.

Waaaaaay over due...

2009-01-25T19:04:00.000-08:00

Christmas '08

Yes, my six-year-old son, loves Chess. He's been asking for his own set for some time. Thanks, Grandma!

It's extremely hard to get five children to look at the camera and give a real smile (or any smile for that matter).

What's Christmas without a hot tub?

WHOA, TWO MOVIES!!

I love my brothers!

Just for you dad...

2009-01-18T20:38:00.000-08:00

Catch after Trav told him to go to bed:

"Ah man, I love the news, especially when the sports are on."

Please Pray

2009-01-08T14:34:00.000-08:00

Please pray for my mom. As most of you know she was "rediagnosed" with breast cancer a few months ago. Everything is going well for the treatments with that, but she is having some tests and doctors visits for some things that have been going on with her lungs. Just please pray that it's something that can be treated. Pray for peace for her and our family.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-24T20:15:00.000-08:00

He picked this pose himself.

She wanted to pose one last time before going to bed.

2008-12-24T07:38:00.000-08:00

My Little Colty

2008-12-18T15:20:00.000-08:00

Why I love this kid...

Colt when he got in the car after school:
"I know how to spell Chiara. M-O-M."

Dinner Party Frock Giveaway

2008-12-15T21:36:00.000-08:00

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Tree Lighting Wrap Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

2008-12-11T21:11:00.000-08:00

Tree Lighting Wrap Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

2nd place! WOO HOO!

2008-12-11T04:56:00.000-08:00

Out of 600 submitted essays my son, yes, mine, won 2nd place in the Mayor's essay contest. Last week at the annual Edmond tree lighting ceremony Catch received his plaque from the Mayor. It was freezing that night, but I would sit out there for two more hours to see the smile on Catch's face. We were so proud of him!

Colt trying to stay warm.

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-12-04T23:19:00.000-08:00

Take one:
We spent the weekend before the actual day celebrating "Thanksgiving" with my family.

What's Thanksgiving without football?!

Colt had just received this football for a late birthday gift and he was not wanting to share!

But he finally gave in.

Chenna and cousin Campbell getting ready for bed.

Cousins sleeping on the floor.

No, we did not plan on four of the five kids wearing plaid, nor would I ever choose this for a picture. This was Sunday after church and we thought since everyone was was still looking halfway decent we would take a group picture. Out of the 75 pictures we snapped this was the best one we got.

Take two:
We spent Thanksgiving day (and the next two) with Trav's side of the family. I came home and realized I should have taken more pictures. We spent Thursday at Trav's aunt's house. His uncle took the kids for a hayride. They had lots of fun!

Chenna getting ready to take off.

Catch on the inside of a combine wheel.

We had a great week celebrating Thanksgiving with all of our family and are thankful for each and every one of them!

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Happy Fall...

2008-12-04T22:45:00.000-08:00

Before it's "officially" winter.

Eat your heart out Keith Urban

2008-11-14T10:18:00.000-08:00

What do you do when your son asks you to straighten his hair? You gladly oblige.

For those who didn't see...

2008-11-12T22:23:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday, Grandpa

2008-11-08T10:33:00.000-08:00

The 24th of October was my dad's birthday. Since he's no longer here we let the kids write letters and send them up to him on balloons. I did not tell either of them what to write.

Catch's front...

(Catch on left, Grandpa on right.) This is funny because he remembers my dad how he looked after chemo - no hair. My entire life my dad had a full head of hair and a beard - this is the way I remember him.

The other side...

Colt's...

We also went and ate fried chicken - my dad's favorite! Colt would have made my dad proud; he sucked the chicken leg dry. We were going to take a picture of the bone, but it was lost in transition.

Fall Break

2008-11-02T17:57:00.000-08:00

I know it's been two weeks, but I've finally had a little time to sit and download all the pictures. Over fall break we spent a fun-filled week in Texas with my mom. (Sorry for all the pics.)

THE PUMPKIN PATCH... the kids were exhausted because we had drug them around Grapevine Mills mall before this. They didn't want to cooperate for many pictures, but they had a good time.

Catch checking out his...

bat.

Colt with his Clifford

A butterfly for Chenna.

THE STATE FAIR... we've made it a tradition to go to the Texas fair each year with my mom. If you want to experience a great state fair you have to cross the border!

Chenna before the ride...

Chenna during the ride...

If you can't tell she was screaming. All I could do was wait and take some pictures! Even after she got off she wanted to ride it again, but this time with me.

Big Tex

My little farmers

"Mom, hurry, take the picture so I can stop petting the goat."

Crazy Hair Day

2008-10-23T05:42:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was crazy hair day at the boys' school. There are some good things about letting your son have a little longer hair.

Less than thrilled to take this picture.

Yes, I put ten ponytails in Catch's hair with no problem. I struggle to get two in my daughter's hair.

With a friend from school. I have said since he was born, and still attest, my son would make the prettiest girl. I might not do this again since apparently at school he was told the same thing.

The back...

My demon-possessed child.

I tried to convince Colt to let me put pony tails in his hair, but he said no way!

The back...

Every day is crazy hair day for her.

HOOK 'EM HORNS!

2008-10-11T10:14:00.000-07:00

Dried Honey

2008-10-09T19:41:00.000-07:00

On our way home tonight Catch was continuously spitting in a cup. I asked him why he was spitting and he said he had a bad taste in his mouth...

Me: "What does it taste like?"
Catch: "Dried honey."

A few minutes past.

Catch: "I always wondered what dried honey tasted like. Now I know, it's disgusting!"

Only a month after the fact...

2008-10-07T15:35:00.000-07:00

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Colt had a blast celebrating his 5th birthday Olympic style! Thanks to everyone who shared in his special day!

Happy to report...

2008-09-29T13:07:00.000-07:00

The monkeys have been captured and are safely back in their home!
(See previous post.)

Who let these monkeys out?

2008-09-25T13:59:00.000-07:00

Here's the two little monkeys that were let loose at Colt's birthday party. I'm still working on a slideshow of the day, but until then...

Funny stuff....

2008-09-22T12:58:00.000-07:00

Today Colt was eating a leg from a rotisserie chicken. While still working on the leg, he said, "After this, I'm going to eat the arm."

Rain, Rain, Go Away

2008-09-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

Wait a minute, you can stay!

About 15 minutes into Colt's soccer game on Saturday a downpour came. Colt was so upset that we didn't finish the game. He loved playing in the rain - as you can tell!

Where's Chenna?

2008-09-16T13:43:00.000-07:00

Peek-A-Boo

I see you!

Week of Firsts

2008-09-08T11:22:00.000-07:00

Last week the boys started off both of their sports for the fall. Catch's first "machine pitch" game was Thursday. Since this was "my sport" I was extremely nervous, but he did a great job and I was one proud mom! He had one of only two hits and was responsible for our only defensive out.

Best Buddy, Canton

"Mine's lose up here."
"Hey, so is mine."

Is there any better position for him?

Trying out first base.

Colt played his first soccer game on Saturday. He is very aggressive. Before the game I had to remind him to only take the ball from the other team, not his own! He followed directions well and scored 3 goals and had about four more blocked!

Gettin' his foot in there!

Kick it Colt!

The first of many more to come...

First Day of Sonshine School

2008-09-05T04:05:00.000-07:00

Chenna was so excited about her first day of school she didn't quite know what to do!

She goes from this...

to this...

to this...

No, she is not throwing a fit in this picture, but instead she thinks screaming at the top of her lungs is hilarious and does it when she wants a laugh. I, on the other hand, don't find it amusing at all!

Needs a change

2008-08-31T22:28:00.000-07:00

I am trying to update my blog layout and template, but am having major issues with it. Please excuse the mess while it's under construction! If you have any pointers or tricks let me know!

Zoo Trip

2008-08-29T22:18:00.000-07:00

This was our last little outing before school started. So this post should have occurred before the last one, but you still get the idea.

Of course, the best picture of my three children has an extra child in it.

She was inspired by the Olympics!

The First Day

2008-08-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe both of the boys are in school. My dad began a tradition of taking us to McDonald's for breakfast each year the morning of our first day of school. I wanted to pass this on to my children so we all went to Mickey D's to kick off the day. I think the boys really enjoyed this, especially since Daddy was there in the morning! (The pictures did not turn out so good for that so I'll leave them out.) Catch loves going all day and when asked what his favorite thing about the first day he said, "lunch." Everyday when I pick Colt up I ask him what he did and his response is, "learned." I then ask him what he learned and he says, "I don't remember." (At least he knows what he's supposed to be doing at school!)

Look whose leading us in! We never had a doubt!

Catch waiting in his class line.

In the first 3 minutes he's already made some friends.

One more hug for Chenna!

Bye Bye Bubba, We're gonna miss you!

Rainy Days

2008-08-20T12:56:00.001-07:00

After two days of being couped up in the house because of the rain, their imagination finally sparks.

Miss Independent

2008-08-18T09:55:00.001-07:00

I hope this is not a sign of her future!

The Man

2008-08-16T06:33:00.000-07:00

He does this...

And gets this...

He's amazing!

Funny

2008-08-08T06:00:00.001-07:00

Funny things Catch said yesterday...

"How do elephants kiss?"
(after I was explaining how the elephants from the okc zoo were going to the Tulsa zoo to get married and have babies)

"I'm a good meat finder."
(after he had scraped every last piece of meat off a rotisserie chicken)

"I'm the toothless wonder!"
(see last post)

#2

2008-08-07T07:28:00.000-07:00

Cherries

2008-07-29T13:05:00.000-07:00

(No, we do not use bandannas as bibs. They were playing dogs and this was their "collar".)

Please don't turn me in to DHS!

2008-07-24T10:24:00.000-07:00

Her first choice of meds was stool softener. (Believe me, she doesn't need that!)

This is what happens when you leave a two and four year old unsupervised so you can cook.

(He's obviously oblivious that he's about to get in big trouble!)

The Watermelon Patch

2008-07-17T09:06:00.000-07:00

Last Friday we went to the Watermelon Patch in Arcadia. We had lots of fun. There was so much to do and the kids can't wait to go back.

The Tire Swing

Water Break

Chenna was trying hard to figure it out.

The Hammock - one of Chenna's favorites.

She wasn't so sure about the goats.

Catch's favorite was being the "rabbit volunteer".

The Hayride

The First One

2008-07-13T18:20:00.000-07:00

Catch lost his first tooth last week. He was so excited since he thought he was the last one in his group of friends to lose one. It was a little sad because this was the last thing he had that could tie him to being a "baby". Another way of saying "your baby is growing up."

Mistaken Identity

2008-07-09T09:12:00.000-07:00

I read this book while in Texas and I highly recommend it. I wish I had half the faith of these two families!

The story line-

Meet Laura Van Ryn and Whitney Cerak: one buried under the wrong name, one in a coma and being cared for by the wrong family.

This shocking case of mistaken identity stunned the country and made national news. Would it destroy a family? Shatter their faith? Push two families into bitterness, resentment, and guilt?

Read this unprecedented story of two traumatized families who describe their ordeal and explore the bond sustaining and uniting them as they deal with their bizarre reversal of life lost and life found.

And join Whitney Cerak, the sole surviving student, as she comes to terms with her new identity, forever altered, yet on the brink of new beginnings.

Mistaken Identity weaves a complex tale of honesty, vulnerability, loss, hope, faith, and love in the face of one of the strangest twists of circumstances imaginable.

Fourth of July Fun

2008-07-09T07:38:00.000-07:00

Watchin' Fireworks

We spent the week in Texas. My sister and I brought the boys to Six Flags on Thursday, but I'll have to share those pictures later since they were taken with my sister's camera.

Swimming Fun

2008-06-24T09:34:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went to McAlester for Trav's 10 year reunion. WOO HOO! So, the kids spent two whole days swimming at his parents. My camera came in Friday before we left so I got to put it to good use. I took over 300 pictures, so I'll just share some favorites.

Is this how they go?

Snorkeling anyone?

This is what happens on the way home when you swim for two straight days.

Finally...

2008-06-16T12:21:00.000-07:00

Well, maybe I'll finally start blogging again, or at least putting some pictures on. After taking this picture (and many others) with my brothers camera while in Texas, I have decided to buy one just like it. It should be here any day! I am so excited.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

2008-03-05T22:25:00.000-08:00

Check back - maybe someday day it will be ready for your viewing pleasure!

My first blog

2008-02-09T17:16:00.000-08:00

Ok, so this is my second attempt to start a blog. Hopefully this time it turns out better. Trav and I went to An Affair of the Heart today without the children (thanks to Trav's parents)! We had a great time. Yes, my husband is one of the few men who actually loves the annual art and craft show! Well, I have a soccer game in 45 minutes so I better get ready. Maybe my next blog will be more interesting.