Tanner Dance...

I love the art program at the kids' school. They get to do so many fun and creative things. It is ALL incoorporated with the things they are learning. One of my favorite programs is Tanner Dance. They have a group from the U of U that comes out and teaches them about interpretive dance. They learn to tell a story, or express feelings through dance. This year Brayden's class was able to do a dance about Pioneers and animal adaptations.

Here they are warming up before performance time. I love Brayden's teacher, she is so involved! Look at her in the back, participating with them.

Warm Up 

Brayden as a mountain lion. He was showing how the moutain lion pounces through the forest. 

Here is Brayden's group acting as a worm. 

Here are the kids in his class doing their pioneer dance.

Brayden and some of his class buddies.



Spring Pictures...

Love these kids so dang much!!!

Race For the Cure...

I have had a goal to run a 5k. Where I'm not a runner, this was big for me. I hate everything their is about running. But when our Young women's group challenged everyone to run, I decided this was an awesome opportunity. I started out slowly, and started running 3-4 times a week. Doing it this way made it so it wasn't so miserable. My Dad and Laura decided they would run with me. This gave me some motivation and made running a more enjoyable. We would go running around Daybreak lake and let the kids ride their bikes or roller blade. I actually really enjoy doing this. It's a fun way for us all to get out of the house and get some exercise.

When race day finally came, I was so excited and really nervous. I had yet to run that distance (I talk like I ran such a far distance. I know it's not. But for ME it was huge.) I usually only did 2 miles at a time. I gave myself permission before the race started that if I got tired, I could stop and walk. That helped make me feel like I could do it.

Me, my Dad, and Laura before race started.

Here is some of our group before the race

Me, Becca, Rachel B, Krista, Rachel S, Hunter, Heidi, Kennedi, Sheri, Kamryn, Kristi, Hannah

Janae, Jolyn, Mitzi

One of the ideas behind running this race was to honor some women in our ward who have suffered from breast cancer. Keri (pic below) is one of them. She was a leader to most of the girls that ran. It was such an inspiration seeing all the people there that were survivors.

Krista, Heidi, and Becca 

Mitzi, Janae, and Sheri

Kristi, Kamryn, and Hannah

Their were a lot of people there. But you didn't actually get how many were actually there, until we started running. Once the race started it took us about 10 minutes of walking before we actually hit the starting line. And as you looked out ahead of you, the view was amazing. Their were thousands of people ahead of us. Seeing the streets jam packed with people, running for the same cause was amazing. As we got up ahead a little bit you could also see the thousands of people behind us. So cool.

I am proud to say, I finished the race and ran every second of it (well except for a quick drink of water.) I got a burst of energy about the last mile and was able to pick up some speed. I ran right through the finish line. So proud of myself. The very best thing about the race was the orange they gave us at the end. I have never tasted something so delicious. YUM! As soon as we crossed the finish line, we headed straight for the car so we could make it in time for Kade's soccer game. I was happy to see him play, but sad I didn't get to see all these girls cross the finish line as well. So proud of everyone that put in so much effort to accomplish this.

VEGAS BABY!!!!

 At the beginning of May, Mike and I took a much needed vacation to Vegas. We were hoping to go with some friends, but last minute they couldn't make it. I had already arranged for sitters, substitutes for church, and driving for preschool. I decided we were going regardless, I had to get away!

We drove into St. George late Thursday night. We were able to stay at Wes' house and spend some time with their family. Too bad we were a week early for the new baby. We went on a nice run, did some shopping, and went to lunch. Then it was off to Vegas.

Most of the trip was spent just relaxing. We layed by the pool, took naps, sat in the giant tub in our room, watched the Royal Wedding, shopped (H&M baby,) and ate yummy food. I

loved that our hotel was off the strip. It was quiet and relaxing. We were able to be in Vegas, without being "in" Vegas. 

 Their are some things I love about Vegas. Food is definitely one of them.

Visiting some of the amazing hotels. We usually pick one or two hotels to peruse through. We went to the Venetian and walked around then sat down to people watch. This is one of my very favorite things to do. We decided we needed to make a website called "The People of Vegas" (instead of the people of WalMart.)

We were able to go to the Blue Man Group. Such an awesome show. Thanks to an awesome friend for hooking us up with free tickets! I will admit I was a little nervous throughout the show. These guys are kind of creepy and they kept coming out into the audience. I was so nervous they were going to choose me to come up on stage, or one would come up behind me.

We also wanted to visit the site of "Pawn Stars." We always watch the show on TV and wanted to see the actual place. Too bad their was a huge line waiting outside, we didn't have the patience for that (a nap was calling our name.) 

We had a great time spending time together, talking, and just being together. I love when we can get that uninterrupted one on one time.

Minute To Win It.....

I can't really call my blog "Daily Life with the Davis'" if i only post once a month. I don't see that improving with summer fast approaching, so I guess I might need to change the blog name.

Back in April we hosted a Minute to Win it party with some friends. We had the best time ever! We laughed and laughed until we peed...literally. Since I planned the games, and had done them once before at different party, I knew we were going to win!

The games started with "Hanky Panky." You have to pull Kleenex from a box with one hand as fast as you can. I took on the challenge of this game. We lost.

Next up was a cookie game it had to go from your forehead to your mouth with out dropping...We lost (although Mike did much better then I can do!)

The next game was unwinding this crepe paper. I thought I had the perfect technique but, we lost.

 Heather, Katie, Me, Allison and Becca.

Mike played the next game. You had to guzzle the soda just enough until it balanced on the side. Mike totally dominated this round! Their were a few that struggled though. This is a pic of Betsy trying to give Gentry some tips (I don't think he was impressed with her suggestions.)


 

 In this pic it shows how hard we were all laughing! Mike couldn't catch his breath. Ryan was having such a hard time so he kept "accidentally" spilling the soda. He didn't think we would catch on to what he was doing.

 Gentry, Ryan, Mike, Brent and Gerry

 This game you had to keep the balloons in the air for at least one minute. The guys were all worried that a minute wasn't near long enough, but after only keeping them in the air for about 5 seconds they realized they weren't as talented as they thought. And yes, we lost this one too.

We didn't get pictures of  "Junk In the Trunk" or "Flying high." We however did get video, I just hope that NEVER resurfaces. Let's just say, doing a back bend, doesn't help the balls come out of the box any quicker. If you can guess, I didn't win this one either.

In "Flying High" you tie a kite to your belt loop and have to keep it in the air. Mike actually did really good but Allison totally dominated everyone!

This game you had to suck as up the M&M's and transfer them to another bowl all within in a minute.

i came really close in this game, but no luck.

The last game you  had to put Vaseline on our nose and transfer cotton balls from one bowl to another.  It was WAY hard. I had Vaseline and cotton stuck to my face forever. I was not successful at this, and therefore, we lost.

This was the best night. Nothing is better then hanging out with good friends, laughing, talking, and acting silly. I feel so blessed to have good friends that both Mike and I have a good time with. I can't wait for Round 2. We will dominate it (even if i have to practice before hand.)