Kain

Happy Birthday Kain!!

Kain and his awesome crown

I can't believe Kain is 13 today!! I remember something about all of my nieces and nephews and the day they were born (except Shawn because he was 2 1/2 when I met him). Kain was a special treat for me. He was my 2nd nephew and the 1st one that I was at the hospital when he was born.

Kain with his cousins at my wedding

I remember Danielle having to go to the hospital a lot before Kain was born... I think he liked to trick her into thinking she was in labor, but wasn't really. Brian was so excited to meet his son. Danielle was in the hospital in Everett and we knew he was finally coming! I was in the room and she was holding my hand as a labor pain hit her. I am not sure how painful it was for her, but for me OUCH!! Mama had a grip on me! The nurse kindly taught me to only give the mom 2 fingers, less hand to damage.

Opening a Christmas present '09

Danielle couldn't eat while she was in labor and I remember Brian going to Jack In The Box (I think). He came back as Kain was ready to come out. Megan and I were kicked out of the room. We still wanted to be close so we sat on the floor outside the room and listened with our ears to the door. The nurses kept coming in and out and giving us dirty looks... but there was NO way we were missing the drama inside!! Danielle was YELLING!!! (I though women only did the in movies). I remember some of what she said but I will keep that too myself.

At Mukilteo Beach for a summer BBQ

I can also remember Brian saying something along th elines of "Kain do you want a french fry? Come out and get it!" I laughed so hard. Soon we heard the first cry of baby Kain. He was so cute!!! I loved him from that moment.

Walking my mom down the aisle at the wedding rehearsal

Kain was so much fun to have around as a baby (and is still fun). He would bounce and bounce on his knees, he would analyse things and he drooled everywhere. I would take him to church with me sometimes and all the girls loved him and wanted to hold him (and he would drool all over the ones I didn't like).

Middle School Football in Marysville

The first 3 1/2 years Kain and I spent a lot of time together. I even spent my Senior Skip day with him and Talia in Seattle. He was so fun to be with. After that, I move to ID and UT and Kain moved to FL. I always made sure to fly home in the summer to see him before he went back to FL for school. After I moved back to WA Kain and his family did too.

Middle School football in Stanwood

I love seeing Kain so much. He has grown into such a great man. He is good with kids, a great athlete and is so funny. My dogs adore him and he even gave Maddy her middle name, Skywalker (even if he says dogs like him cause he's black). Is only main flaw is that he is a HUSKY fan (BOOO!!) I am working on that.

See how good he is with kids? MASHOONGA!! in Leavenworth for Memorial Day

So Happy Birthday to my favorite black nephew! You will always be my Almond Joy.

Me and Kain at Mukilteo Beach for Megan and Danielle's birthdays.

My wonderful Sunday

Sunday was a bright, sunny day in Seattle. Kelly and I had planned on going to Pike Place Market but Megan convinced me to go wash my car at Mom's. The weather was GReaT!! I was in a halter top and didn't get cold until the sun went down. Even though I know Kelly wishes we would have gone to the market, I was happy doing what we did.

After we cleaned all the cars I put air in all the bike tires and Talia and Jackson went on a bike ride.

Jackson back from the bike ride

Then Kelly brought us Taco Bell (he is such a good husband). We ate in the sun on the grass and enjoyed the weather.

"HI!!"

Family Shot

The sun moved behind the trees and out of mom's front yard to we moved to the street. Not the best location if a car comes, but we survived.

Megan only had 3 camp chairs so she used her stadium chair.

Talia was playing the guitar (with only 3 strings)


Kelly did this to her..

It started to rain today but I am still in a good mood. All that sun sure boosted my vitamin D. I am always vitamin D deficient, even in the summer, but in the winter... I am way too low. I take sunshine in any amount I can.

Kelly and I in the sun

When the sun finally went away :( We all went inside and sat by the fire. Brian and Kain came over and we talked. I played with the kids outside. Pushed Kain on the tire swing. The Kain, Jackson, Talia and I played 2:2 basketball. Me and Jackson vs Kain and Talia. We had to stop when Kain went home, but we were tied 5-5. We'll have to finish soon!

Basketball

Yesterday was a day for basketball in the Davis family. I went to 3 games yesterday. That is a lot for someone who doesn't really like to watch it. But basketball is better when you are watching someone you love play.
I wish my camera took better action pictures... They are all grainy and blurry, but that's OK.


Jackson made a basket

I love the look on Jackson's face


Braeden helped Kain score


Braeden in action

The Boys all played well and I hope they all had a good time.

Good Things

A few good things have happened since the last week of April.

Lets see.... After spending the weekend in Pullman with my friends (see previous post), I started thinking about my future and what I wanted to do with it. I know I need to go back to school. I have known this since I left school (which I shouldn't have done). But, I also want to go to Beauty School. It has been a dream of mine since I was about 15 or 16. My work will pay $8,000 a year for me to go to school to get a degree that is relevant to my job (communications, business, etc). And they pay up front... So I don't even have to come up with the money. So... I had a choice to make. Do I follow my dream, or get an education from an university? Well, I decided to go to university while it is still free... Besides, you are never to old to learn how to make other people look good so I can always go to beauty school later. So I applied to WSU. I am really hoping I get in. It has been a LONG time since I was in school, but I am hoping they accept most of my credits. I will keep you posted.

Last Monday, I bought a new car. I bought a 2008 Pontiac Vibe. It is SO CUTE!! It is silver (and for the record, I wasn't trying to be like Melissa, Kelly picked out the color). I took my dad shopping with me and we were able to get it about $6,000 below invoice (YAY DAD!!!). We took Buster in it yesterday. He really likes the extra room. I like that it can hold 4 adults and they all have leg room. Something my Focus did not have.

On Friday, I was again reminded that I have the best friend in the whole world. Melissa and I are HUGE Dierks Bentley fans. We have booth seen him in concert 3 times and have each met him once. She is a member of his fan club, and won 2 tickets to a private acoustic concert for 100 people. Being the wonderful person she is, she decided to take me (YAHHH WHOOO!!). I am so excited for it!! We went out shopping on Saturday and bought our outfits to wear. They are super cute.

We went to our friend's house today, Jamie and Carsten. They have been doing updates to their house and Kelly and I went out to help. I think Kelly may have helped, but Jamie and I mostly talked the whole time. But she did help me with a project. It was a lot of fun out there. Jamie and Carsten are awesome and I love hanging out with them.

After we left there, we picked up Kain, Talia and Jackson and went and saw Iron Man. I normally don't like super hero movies, but this one was really good. Jackson said it was better than Superman (GASP!). We are going to see it again on Friday at the drive-in with Team Wright, Sal & Danielle & kids, and Megan & kids. It should be a lot of fun and I am looking forward to it.

This next week should be pretty slow, but then Kelly and I have to start packing for our big move. Good thing Sal is going to help us.