A Davis Favorite

Playing games together using Dave's cell phone is a family favorite.
In this photo they are shooting turkeys.

Davis Family's 1st Dining Table

It's a little big for a 750 sq ft home, but I really liked the style
and couldn't resist the low price of $75 from Craig's List. I was
hoping for rectagular but when you shop craigs list, you can't be
picky. A similar style table, less one chair was selling at the same
time on craigs list for $400, but it had a photo similar to this one
(very nice and clean). (So much of marketing your product is the
presentation, as you know). This one had a terrible photo in dirty
garage with stuff all over it. It just didn't show it's true beauty,
but I could tell it was just what I was looking for. It was time for
our family to be able to sit together as a family. As a bonus, Dave
loves the table too, so I guess I get to keep it. :-)

"Why don't you be the mom, and I'll be the dad."

Today was declared a 'Family Day' after Sydney had been showing increasing signs of being a 'Very-Difficult-Child', not quite a 'Mother Killer' (See book titled, The Difficult Child, by Steve Turecki) but difficult non-the-less.  Whenever she starts getting more difficult, we know she's in need of 'daddy daughter' time.  :)  So, this morning, Dave and Sydney were cuddling on the floor while I (Sydney's mom) was on the couch nearby.  With her bottle in her mouth and snuggled up to dad she said "Dad, let's pretend that you're the dad and I'm the Mom.  I was asked to be the baby to which I agreed. 
Soon, the baby started whimpering, it was an effort to play my part.  Neither parent was jumping to comfort the baby so dad told the mom that she needed to help the baby, to which she said, 'why don't you help the baby?'   "Well," said dad, "that's just what mommies do".  Not liking that answer she trotted off to her room, gathered toys and came out with an armful of dolls. 
Upon entering the living room, dad said, while pointing into the kitchen, "Since you're the mommy, will you go clean the kitchen and make some breakfast?".  Sydney stared into space for a brief moment then said, "Why don't you be the mom, and I'll be the dad." 

Scate, the best pet we'll ever own.

Scate lived a good life at the Davis residence where he spent most of his days laying in the bathroom sink and bathtub.  He grew quickly and reached his full maturity at 5 days soaking up mere tablespoons of water every day.  He was purchased at Michael's on a Monday, and by Wednesday of the following week was laid to rest in the owners garbage can.  The family said a quick goodbye, took a picture with the owner, Dayton, and with no regrets about the time spent with Scate, went back to wrestling with dad.  Dayton and Scate enjoyed splashing in the sink together and Dayton was often heard saying, "I need to check on mine, he's going to grow up".  Yes, this not a type-o, he simply called it 'his'.   The neighbor girl, Ella, enjoyed playing with Scate too when he was just a wee 2" long, a baby sponge fresh from the store.  The family felt good about the dollar they spent on this pet and was grateful for the lack of bodily fluids expecterated as well as the lack of hair and pet odor that would have remained from a dog or cat.  "Overall, scate was a great pet," said Trina Thursday, "we hope to get another one some day. You can bet we'll be saving up our money for the next one".  The family is considering trying a turtle next time.
These fantastic family pets can be purchased at your local Michaels store in the children's section for only $1. 
"Great Stocking Stuffers", say the Davis'

Like Mother, Like Daughter

I remember watching my mom de-bone chickens and turkeys growing up. I
think this could be considered a 'right of passage' for a Jackson. :)

DAVE, as Sports Photographer

Dave probably wouldn't survive if he couldn't get his hands on a big
lense now and then. This is at Brittany Meyer's state volleyball
game. They took 5th. Way to go Skyview!

Sydney calls the pose

I wanted to get a new photo for 'myspace'. Sydney was having a lot of
fun telling me and showing me what kind of pose we should try. Sydney
is very funny when she's not testing our patience.

Halloween Princess

Sydney wanted to go as a princess to her first ever Halloween party.
This is more hair accessories than you'll ever see Sydney wear for the
duration of her life. They came off before the party even started.
This is no surprise to those who know her. :)

And you thought you were having a bad hair day!

Dayton works on his hair while watching Kung Fu Panda, a new family
favorite. 'Sca-doosh'