Sugar & Spice

It's so hard to believe it's Fall! I think this has to be one of my fav times of the year and this year we have something extra special to celebrate......


that's right! We are expecting a lil girl, Lord willing, this Feb! I went for my sono and I must say I was truly surprised to learn that this lil one was a girl. I wasn't so sick with Cianne but not so so for this baby, so I was sure it was a boy! Luke was right, he called it for Cianne and this lil one! We don't have any names right now, but will keep you posted.
Your prayers for a healthy baby and pregnancy would be greatly appreciated!

Happy 31st My Love!

My Baby and Big Kid turned 31 today! I know its hard for me to believe too! I still remeber the boy in the band all those years ago =) and Sept will be 9 years for us- 9 wonderful years. What a blessing to wake up to my best friend for this long- I pray for many, many more years.

Luke, you have blessed us so much by your love, tender care and sacrifice, your fam is so very grateful for you! May the coming year bring you much joy, and much grace as you journey on in life and godliness.
LOVE YOU SO!

Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Thanks

For your prayers and the notes and emails from dear friends- the beautiful orange bouquet delivered to our hotel room- it all meant so very much and your prayers were answered. Sat the 25th was a day of grace anew. We started the day with choc milk and choc doughnuts. We watched home videos and the slide show the Lees made for us for Mikes memorial service. Then Luke led us in reading stories we loved to read to our dear boy and still love to read to the lil ones (I know Braet 7- but he's still my lil one!)- one of my favorites is from the Jesus Story Book Bible where Jesus clams the storm- (how many times does he calm the storm in me). And then we sang the favorite songs, prayed and cried. There were tears of sadness intermixed with tears of gladness. Sadness for the obvious reasons, we miss our Micah Man and our lives are forever changed- Gladness for our Micah is no longer in the anguish and pain that he knew many days of his little life, gladness that our lives our forever changed , and much gladness for our Saviour, Jesus Christ, that one day we will spend forever with our Saviour and with our boy; creating memories for eternity.

July 25- two years with Jesus

Tomorrow we leave for Vacation! And I must say this is one we've been looking forward to for a long time. Wanna know why?.....

Well first we have the opp to bless our kiddos by surprising them tomorrow morning with a trip to Hershey Park (I know - fun =) don't tell them!) and from there we will travel to a beach in Maine. I know as if that weren't reason enough to be jazzed about this trip- but it gets better. We will be spending this trip with our dear friends Katie & Adam, they're getting Married! And both Cianne and Braeton have the honor of being in their wedding (no only do we have the privilege of being quests- but we also get to shoot the wedding)! For those of you who don't know about Katie and Adam...

Katie worked as the Volunteer & Events Coordinator at Children's Hospital (she's now studying to be a nurse). She's one of those cheerleader types (but without the froo froo fuss =) bubbly, high energy and tons of heart. I still remember the day we meet Katie, we were "In House" at Children's (Mikes was being treated) and Katie had scheduled the Dogs to preform in the playroom for the kids. It was a great day and God had just blessed us with a great new friend. Katie came to visit us each and every day she worked (and since we were there ALOT, we spent much time together). She took Braet on coffee/tea dates, to lunch and he even pal'd around with her and the DC United boys. She brought gifts for B-days and Christmas, coloring books, play dough, finger paint. She was there for many surgeries, she even beat us to the recovery room for his second brain surgery. We didn't know where they had moved him but when we found him Katie was already there reading to him. I don't know if I can even describe the comfort and joy that brought as a mom, that Katie was there with him so that he wasn't so scared.

Then there was her boy, Adam. What can I say a match made in Heaven. The first time Mikes met him, he hid under the blanket until Adam offered him his cell phone to play with. You'd often see Adam toting a kid or our gear, he always just jumped right in. It didn't take long before he had won the kids hearts too.

Kaite's Artwork for Mikes hospital Rm

Katie & Mikes at the Redskins Game, SkyBox seats!
Adam, feeding CC at the Caps Game
Handing out the Crocs, so many of you donated at Children's

Mike's 3rd Birthday Party at the Shefs

Katie & CC running at the Race for Hope

So we're spending the week with our precious kiddos, at a gorgeous place, celebrating the marriage of dear friends and then there is one more highlight... Katie & Adam choose the day before Mikes went to be with Jesus as their wedding day and we are so honored. This coming weekend we will get to be with our lil ones (who are not so lil anymore) and dear friends as we celebrate and remember the life God gave Micah. And the life that he lives now free from pain and suffering where one day because of the cross of Christ and the forgiveness of our sin- we will join him forevermore. So while this 2 year marker will be mingled with sorrow and joy,we have Hope and we press on for that which is unseen.

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

Thanks for the notes on the blog and the Care Pages, the calls, the emails. I have found them particularly comforting and encouraging. We'd also covet your prayers for this weekend for comfort and for joy. Our hope is that our hearts will be encouraged as we remember and full of joy as we anticipate. Thanks for your prayers !

Mikey's B-day

There were no posts on my lil mans b-day this year (April 28) but that didn't mean we didn't celebrate =) We sought to have a grand day, first is started with one of Micah's favs, doughnuts and chocolate milk (another fav breakfast for him was Kashi- I know can you believe it!- but we figured we'd go with doughnuts for Braet & CC this year). The day was filled with many ups and downs. I'm not really sure what I was anticipating, but I found that this years B-day celebration was much harder than last years. We wanted the time to be filled with memories of our boy, doing fun things that he loved and anticipating a time yet to come.

Yet one of the highlights was the end of the evening, each year we purchase the kiddos a small gift for Micah's B-day and this year we were able to do something extra special.... we gave them a bag with an orange doggie toy. That's right for their new doggie, we told the kids we would soon be purchasing them a puppy. We'd been contemplating this decision for a while, Mikes loved dogs, Brandon loves dogs and Braet & Cianne have been asking for one for quite sometime. Another reason this was so special was that it was from Micah- or rather Micah's college fund that his great grandma had started for him (Thanks so much, grandma!). Over the last year we used a portion of this money to buy a special blanket for Braeton (one with pics of him and Micah on it) and now we were able to use the remainder of Mikes fund to again bless the children in a way that we could not afford to have done.

So just a few weeks ago we welcomed the newest addition to the Davis fam, our Wheaten Terrier puppy, named Mator. From you guessed it Cars- Mikes all time fav movie!

Mikes, thanks for all the laughs, smiles, hugs, bravery, tears and love- you still inspire us! Your family longs to be with you again!

Happy B-day CC

I can't believe my lil princess is 3! What a joy she is- for sure she is my Firecracker!!! Friends of ours call their lil one Sweet and Sour (of course from our every kids fav McDonlds!) and that is a great description of our Cianne. She Great and we love watching her grow. Girlie, Mom and Dadda pray that the Lord would continue to bless you and that you would grow to serve the Lord and love Him all the days of your life!

We had a wonderful time celebrating. Luke even surprised the kiddos and took us to the indoor pool. Earlier in the week she had a tea party and a photo shoot with her BFF =) Not to mention the pink cake and strawberries. Per her request!

Here some CC conversations as of late- the last one is too cute!

Question: CC how old are you?
CC: uh I two

Me: and when's you Birthday?

CC: May

Me: May what?

CC: May 8

Me: and how old are you going to be?

CC: 3!!!!--- (It still hasn't sunk in that she is finally 3)

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CC & Daddy

Scenario- Nerf Gun Fight

Luke: Who are you and where did you come from?

CC: From God !!

I just love em- they are so much fun!!!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter! Hope this weekend is filled with joy and peace as you remember what our Lord has done! Hope for Heaven & Home!

When love came down to earth

And made His home with men,

The hopeless found a hope,

The sinner found a friend.

Not to the powerfulBut to the poor He came,

And humble, hungry hearts

Were satisfied again.

What joy, what peace has come to us!

What hope, what help, what love!

When every unclean thought,
And every sinful deed

Was scourged upon His back

And hammered through His feet.

The Innocent is cursed,

The guilty are released;

The punishment of God

On God has brought me peace.

Come lay your heavy load

Down at the Master’s feet;

Your shame will be removed,

Your joy will be complete.

Come crucify your pride,

And enter as a child;

For those who bow down low

He’ll lift up to His side.

Stuart TownendCopyright © 2001 Thankyou Music

Happy Birthday Braet-Braet!!

Today my baby turned 7! How unbelievable- time sure does fly!!!

Braet what a blessing you are to Mommy & Daddy! We are so very grateful for you. Your cheerful heart , tenderness and obedience makes you a joy to be around. We Love You So!

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a lil card Luke sent him this monring, it sure is cute!

Happy Birthday big boy! I know Micah is celebrating your birthday along side Jesus this very day!
Love you!
Dadda

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/MSFoWwaUnzrNMkP1tM86

~We will dance together Again!

Happy 50th Mom

This post comes late, -but I really wanted to be abe to take a moment and honor this amazing woman!

On March 9th my dear mom turned 50! I know, I can't believe it either! If you were to give one word that describes my mom , many people would say she is "Sweet," but just sweet is an understatement. She is a Super Woman and can't be described in a word! A lifetime has defined her! A faithful wife and mom who has sacrificed time, energy and much sleep as she cares for others. Whether that care be through service or prayers, she is a gem to our family and many others. Mom you exemplify, perseverance, tenacity and a tender spirit (which I truly hope to grow in). We are so grateful for 50 years and hope for many more.

Thanks for building a legacy of love! We love you so!!!

Mishap with Spray Paint

Do we really need an explination. How did this happen?! I can't beleive it!!! I guess when Luke said I should buy a mask I should have- darn me for being so cheap- thought we had them at home!! So a was spray painting the rafters in the basement. You know going for a industrail look. Anyway I was way to ambishoious, we wanted to put in mom and dad's laundry rm while they were away at Lukes parents- who knew how much work went into such a small rm. So I was hoping to get a lil more done while Luke was out, I came up to wash my hands- Braet even saw me and said nothing.... I washied my hands, looked in the mirror and scared myself (Cam too when I ran to his rm) my face was black!!! Instant shower and scubbing, scrubbing, scrubbing and well a lil eye buring and presto- good as new. By the way I just need a few more cans or paint, =)my adventure for the night! One of the most stupid things I've ever done. Hope you enjoy the laugh on me.

Happy Valentines

Spent Val with fam and dear friends- fun, fun!

In case your wondering where we've been this winter-

we're hibernating and will be back soon! =)

Happy Birthday Maw Maw

So grateful for you! We Love You so very much!