Picture Update :)

We landed in Florida and headed south to see Ashley!

We had professional pictures taken for Mom & Dad...here are some behind the scenes pictures










Outside of McGregor (my home church) on Christmas Eve

The whole fam together for the Christmas Even candlelight service

Mom & her best friend, Debbie at the annual Christmas Eve party!

Christmas morning stockings!

Representing THE Ohio State

Christmas morning is never complete without orange rolls!

Spending time at the Millage's

Ash came to visit again!

New Year's Eve--we had a delicious dinner at Shula's!

A little inspiration

Ever have one of those days where you have no idea what to make for dinner?? Or you you're just stuck in a 'chicken and asparagus for dinner' rut!? Well, you're in luck! This website, tastespotting, is amazing! I've been using it for a few years now and it never ceases to amaze me.

It has so many delicious and fabulous recipes, some I could only barely attempt at making! But, nonetheless, there are some easier ones, as well! All in all, if you need some inspiration or just want to make your mouth water ....click away!

Tastespotting: A Visual Potluck!

Happy virtual eating (and drooling),

LaRae



psst: How are we liking the new layout and design of the blog? I added a few tabs at the top and hopefully will be updating them with some new house pictures!

Happy New Year

This is going to be a boring post...I'm just warning you. I have no pictures and basically this is just an update, so here she goes! BUT, there's good news...pictures ARE coming and will be ready in a few days :) Don't you just love good news!?

Well, it's been QUITE busy at the davenport domicile, so I haven't had a second to even let everyone know what's going on! We headed south for Christmas this year (I was so over the snow!) We went to Florida to spend time with my family (we had a blast!) Then, we came home to Virginia (sadly) and Cody headed south, once again, to go to the Sugar Bowl with Jeff and Jeff's son, Sam. (MANY pictures and stories to come on that!)

Well, that's about it--I promise pictures, soon!! Let's be honest, no one wants to read how we're doing...they want to see it...they want us to show them the goods! So, I promise, I'll deliver....soon ;)

Until then,

LaRae

The First Christmas present(s)...a la Polar Express

Since Cody and I are flying to FL this Christmas, we had Christmas a bit early with just the two of us (oh how I love these times!)

We had a nice Christmas dinner (I even busted out the china and crystal!) and then we took some pictures and started opening presents! It was a perfect evening...here's a few moments from the night.





























I wrapped his iPad in the huge box that our kitchen trashcan came in....the whole week he kept saying that I bought him a tricycle because the box was so huge!

a trashcan?? he was quite confused at this point...




What!?









Best progression of pictures ever!!



haha

A UM hoodie I really wanted! Cody said "Of course I'm going to buy you a hoodie!!"....Carolyn and Jeff Noble will appreciate that comment :)



stockings :)

He was so happy!

my mac man :)


We had such an awesome Christmas together--can't wait to spend it with our families! Hope each one of you have an amazing and joy-filled Christmas. Remembering the true and sole reason we celebrate. The birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the most incredible blessing and gift that Cody and I could have ever asked for. We pray you have His gift of grace, love, peace and joy in your life today! We love you!

In Christ's Love,
Cody & LaRae Davenport

November Fun

Well, it's been a while! I'd say the majority of November was consumed with me being sick...no fun!

But, in the meantime of being sick, we did do A LOT!

First up, we traded in the Jeep and bought a new car for Cody. We're pumped to be getting better gas mileage :)

Next, we headed North to Ohio for Chad and Heidi Elser's wedding! We had a great time with Cody's family and seeing the newlyweds! Cody, also, got to sing at their wedding...he did AMAZING (as always!)

Then, a few weeks later, we headed BACK to Ohio for Thanksgiving! We had a great time with Cody's family and it was such a relaxing trip!



We went to the good ole' Wooster Movie Theatre :)







One day we headed up to Cleveland to the Market--this place was amazing!!





Then, we headed to the Great Lakes Brewery for lunch---oh.my.gosh. DELICIOUS!!








Robin likes my 'stance', so I was teaching her how to do it!



The next day all of Cody's family came to his parents house and we had a great dinner! Afterward, we all got a family portrait...that was a doosey!

Hopefully everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving....can't wait for Christmas in FLORIDA!!!