Who's on first?

Alright Team, time for an update with the Davis’ 

First things first

Elizabeth Smart is engaged.

And now for the main event,

We are having a 

GIRL!

Here is a picture of our Baby Girl

She and the mother are very healthy.  I’ll tell ya, Baby Girl is very active.  She is moving constantly.  

Since I am updating the blog, I get to post my favorite names.  I wanna go back.  I get to post my favorite names, and these do not represent Ness’ names at all.  I wanna go back.  I get to post my favorite names, and these do not represent Ness’ names at all, but I still love her names.

My top names right now are

Megan

MacKenzie

Erin

Morgan

Kate

 (Megan being first, then no particular order after that)

I love the middle name Mae, but am having a hard time finding a first name to go with it.  

With Baby coming along, we are required to move.  Our little box is too small to house another human being, no matter how small.  We wanted to get out of the city, but we couldn’t decide if we wanted to go North or South.  We had a couple places in Bountiful that didn’t work out the way we wanted to.  

One was next to Trey and Sara, but the people were house hunting, and that left too much uncertainty in the air.  We also found a place right near Millcreek Jr. High that was solid…except for a small kitchen (we are looking for a bigger on since ours now can only hold one person at a time and can barley have the oven open), no dishwasher (after two years and a baby on the way, we are ready for one), and there was carpet in the kitchen and bathroom.  Yeah…that makes me wanna cuddle up with Baby on the floor…. rubbing your face all over the bathroom carpet… where you don’t know how many times the toilet has overflowed…

did you just somewhat gag as well? 

These sound like small things, but it was enough to sway us to continue looking. 

Ness found a place around 39th and Highland that she kept feeling prompted to go back and look at.  We scheduled a visit and both loved it!  It is close to family, close to Ness’ work (she is contemplating subbing for Carden), and there is a bus route that goes right through the U and then past my work.  (Yes, I live on public transportation if you were wondering)  So sorry Liz and Trey, but we have decided to go South.  

We are so excited to have a bigger place! And to decorate it.  (any decorating tips, we would welcome them with open arms…Liz) We are planning on moving in over Presidents weekend.  Now that we have space, we welcome any and all visitors.  

I am gonna stop before it gets too long.     

Boom

-The Gap

Davis, party of...

Hi y'all,

Sorry we have been gone for a while. I would like to say the break was crazy, and it was, but we had a lot of down time too. But instead of blogging, we watched Friday Night Lights, the tv series. We love it. We love coach Taylor, we love Mrs. Taylor and we now both aspire to be them. Anyways, the break was fantastic! We spent lots of time with our families and a good amount of time with friends too. All around success.

K, thats enough on the holiday subject. School is going again, which means a tired wife. I love teaching, but right now my class is working on our play and it is exhausting! They are doing such a good job, but I am by no means a drama coach or a dance teacher or a vocal instructor, so it takes double the energy and time to get this play up and running. But it is so fun and they love it, so it is one of those things you do with a smile and in the end you are really happy you did it. Did that even make sense?

In other news, I am 16 weeks pregnant (due June 20) and feeling great! (besides my daily near fainting issues) Hopefully that will pass soon. The bump is finally starting to develop, even though right now it looks like I just went a little crazy with food over the holidays (which I did not, I do not find eating enjoyable). But I know I will want this body back when I am so huge and can't bend over, so I can't complain :) I'm just glad to know that my growing belly means a baby is growing too. We find out gender in about a week and a half. Bradford is really hoping for a boy, and we kind of have a feeling that it is, but we are anxiously awaiting that suspenseful appointment!  We are so excited and can't wait for the next few months to pass, but at the same time we are really enjoying these last months together, just the two of us.  So there ya go, that is what has been going on at the Davis home.

Alright, I think that's all I have. My creative juices just aren't flowing tonight. We promise better blog posts are coming in the future.  We are working on taking more pictures. Hope all is well and everyone has a great 2012!  Here are a few pictures from Hawaii and Tay and Corbs wedding (they are living in our same apartment complex and we are SO excited!)

This post isn't going anywhere, but we are!

Just an update on whats been going on in our life.

Right now, it is 7:30 in the morning.  Why I am up this early?  

Who knows.  

Why I am not getting ready for work?  

One word

Hawaii

To commemorate Lost, the world's favorite show, we are heading back to visit the Lost sights in on the North Shore area.

The real reason we are going is for Thanksgiving with my family.  We are all flying on flight number 815.  To get me pumped for this trip, I watch Modern Snipers on Netflix.  Needless to say, I am way excited.  

Other than that, its has just been school and work for me.  It is wearin me down honestly.  I am going constantly.  Which brings me back to Hawaii.  God Bless Hawaii.  As Jenessa informed me the other day, Hawaii is a State in the United States.

The other day I went on a tour through City Creek downtown.  That is going to be the coolest place since Classic Skating.  Little know fact, there is actually a retractable roof.  I was floored by this.  They also have a fire fountain.  Yeah, not water, fire.  Nezz-n was also excited about the Tiffany's and the H&M (which we went to the new one the other night, overwhelming)  CC opens March 22 ish, so mark your calendars...to not be there cause it will be carazy.

(Update on Modern Snipers:  They just showed this monster of a gun called the Barrett M107.  Its the gun that penetrates tanks.  and bodies.)

The other night we had a Halo LAN party,  Solid night.  We had 3 TVs, 3 Boxes, one night of fun.  Thank you Chase Call for letting us take over your house.

(Update on Modern Snipers:  Its over)

(Next Up:  Miracle on 34th Street)

I've recently taken on the responsibility of writing for Utah Lacrosse News.  Feel free to read my first article here.  I wish I had more time to devote to this cause I love it.  

Ness' students are putting on a play this year called "The Granny's"  It's the fairy tales' version of the Gammy's.  She is putting it on all her self,  I am so proud of her.  She has to direct the dancing and the singing and the Staging and everything.  She is such a good teacher.  Speaking of that cute woman, its time to go wake her up.  She said to wake her up at 8:30, but she loves her sleep, so I have to have time to remind her about where we are going.  

It's been real team, but we've got a plane to catch. 

As they say in the world renown show, Lost,

LiveTogetherDieAlone 

-The Gap

   

Les Mis

Next December, a potentially world altering event is taking place.  Les Miserables will be on the silver screen once again.  However, this time, it will consist of the music, as the previous one did not.  Here is the kicker however,  Hugh Jackman will be playing Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway will be playing Fantine, and Russell Crowe will be playing Inspector Javert.  Um amazing yeah?  Let's just say with this discovery of the upcoming masterpiece, this has all we have been thinking about.  This is the only pandora station we listen to, We almost cry whenever we listen to the song posted above, and I wear my 24601 shirt frequently to help me remember who I am.

Clearly, we are ready for it to come out,

besides the fact we have to wait over a year...

We just don't tend to think about that part.

Anyways....

The buck stops here

A few weeks ago I noticed a nice 2 liter bottle of Diet Coke sitting in the fridge where I work.  It has been in there for a while and no one has been drinking it.  At my work, there are often meetings where companies come in and sell us stuff about insurance and what not.  Out of good will, they usually bring food and drinks, often the drinks are in 2 liter bottles.  What doesn't get eaten or drunk gets put down in the kitchen and is up for grabs.  Being a reasonable man, I figured that this was left overs from a meeting earlier in the week.  Craving the sweet taste of Diet Coke, I decided I was going to be pro-active and crack that baby open and pour me a nice cup.  

(It's sad that I like Diet Coke, I know.  I am very aware that it is a women's drink.  Especially when we go out to eat and say, "Diet Coke...With Lime"  The waiter always gives me a little smirk like, "Would you like a tampon with your Lime Diet Coke?" All this is soon forgotten when I get that wonderful drink)  

I thoroughly enjoyed that Diet Coke at work.  I went on thinking nothing of it.  Two weeks later, I notice no one has taken a sip except for the dent that I put in it.  So, being the dominant male that I am, I claimed it as mine and poured another cup.  It wasn't as fizzy as it was when I first had it because it had gotten a little flat.  Or so I thought.  I go and take a big swig as I am walking back up to my desk when my mouth is filled with the most rancid taste that has ever touched my tongue, throat, and stomach.  It was an orange-ish taste mixed with a soapy taste.  I almost spewed in the sink.  As I spit it out, I looked up and there sat the dish washing soap.  What flavor was it you ask?  Orange.  The presumed owner of the DC put dish soap in it to get back at me for opening her drink.

I just got my A handed to me.  I fell right into some kiniver's trap (Probably a woman, since it is a woman's drink)  I feel so violated.  My first thoughts were, "She can't do this to me"  Then I realized I was in the wrong for opening and taking some.  Still though, I am way mad that I got punked so well.  I need to get some revenge on this sinister sister.  


The Gap

Yep, we're alive...

Hey guys, sorry we have been gone for the past few weeks.  We got home from Europe and I guess that meant "real" life had to start back up...aka work and school...aka boring!  Just kidding, but we have been very busy lately!

Here is what we have been up to:
I (Ness) started a new school year!  I have the best class and they are so dang cute.  Today one student told me my belt felt like a gecko...I love them.

Bradford started school and is rockin' it.  He also got a new Maryland Jersey which he will not take off.

We (well Bradford's mom) found the BEST new ice cream.  It is by Smith's Private Selection brand and it is called something like, "Sea salt and caramel truffles."  Amazing.  Please go to your local Smiths Marketplace and pick some up.

Tomorrow we are going to dinner with my friends for Linds' birthday (Happy Birthday Linds!!)  We are excited.

Saturday is the big showdown...I have decided to root for blue, Bradford however has chosen red.  This could put a damper on the marriage.  Just kidding, we love the Aggies most.

Remember how I am obsessed with Taylor Swift?  I still am.  Her concert is in a week and a half...whatever though.

Next week is finally almost here.  TV time at our house is back.  Glee, Modern Family, 30 Rock, and maybe The Office.  We'll give that one a try to see if it lives up to our standards.  P.S. I feel guilty about watching Glee.  I just have to make sure that's out there.  I still watch it though.  Like the Office, we'll see how this season goes.

We are very excited for Hawaii.  November cannot get here soon enough!

Bradford just went to Texas for the BYU game with the boys.  That meant a lot of meat eatin', football watchin', and anything else "boyish" you can think of.  He had a good time.  I spent the weekend with Natalie up at Bradford's moms house.  We played a lot of Hangin' with Friends, had a crafty Saturday, and did a whole bunch of relaxing.  Great weekend for both of us.  Glad he is home though.

FIFA SOCCER.  That's all I have to say about that.  Well...let's just say things get intense and we are about to be on the top of our game!

Sunday is our 1 1/2 year anniversary.  Time FLIES!

Right now, I sleep with three pillows...my allergies are so bad!  Bradford makes fun of me, but I sleep great!

I need a new book.  I LOVED "The Help."  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Bradford is owning at Halo right now.  I don't like Halo anymore.  Bradford got our xbox level too high so now I just get worked.  He gets to play one Halo game after he finishes an hour of studying...Can you tell I'm a teacher?

The best picture in our marriage thus far.  

This picture is of all us kids in Powell.  It's too funny not to post.  Enjoy!

Ok, that's all I have to update right now.  Life is GREAT, we are HAPPY, and Fall is our FAVORITE season.  Bye!

Jenessa

Italy 2011

For all those 2 people viewing our blog, if you were wondering, I made these cute changes myself. I went to thecutestblogontheblock and picked this one out. I spent a good amount of time editing it so it didn't have too many fluffy things. It will look sweeter as I continue to edit it. Anyways, on to things bigger and more foreign.

It all started back in February....but I don't want to tell the whole story. There is way way too much to share in one blog post. So I am just gonna give you the cherry's on the tops. I'll try to keep it to one picture per city...ish... for more pics, see my facebook

We left Saturday, Aug 6th on our large journey. We had a read eye from SLC to NYC. We saved $400 if we chose the flight that had a 10 hour layover...so we did it. Ness' step dad gave us SkyLounge which is basically a place for free food, drinks, and a place to sleep.

Cute Nezz-n

Then it was off to Rome! Everything was so much bigger and cooler than we initially thought.

Fountain di Trevi

Why hello there Pope Benedict the 16

My Name is Mazimus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, Loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.

Next stop...Florence!

This was once of our top cities we went to. It was like, Italy, mixed with a Swiss village. It was cool to see Michelangelo's touch all over the town. Top places in Florence: The Duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the stinkin' David.

Main Plaza

Wheelin' and Dealin'. Isn't she cute?

Top of the Duomo. Scariest climb ever

Piazzale Michelangelo; The city of Florence

Next stop! Manarola! (Our favorite stop)

Manarola is part of the Cinque Terre (Five Lands) They are coastal cities that are probably the most amazing things ever. When we go back to Europe, this is once place we are stopping at again. It is the smallest of the five, right on the coast. This is what true love looks like.

Walking down to the harbor

The view from our room

On the trail through the vineyards

Night in Manarola. If you can make the picture big, follow the boat ramp up to the town, and we are the first pink house. Right on the harbor.

Vernazza Next. #4 of the 5 in the Cinque Terre

This one was boppin more than Manarola

Next stop, Verona!

We got tickets to the Opera in the Arena to see Aida. It was a cute little town, but we only had one day there so we couldn't explore much. Bum

Where the Opera was

Next stop...Venice!

Next stop Paris! ( this is getting too long, wrapping it up)

Then Brussels for the flight outta there!

That was our trip!! pretty fun. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has even the inkling to go. Alright, I'm stinkin pooped of blogging. Peach out blog-world

-The Gap