HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIEL ANTHONY DAVIS!!!

It is hard to believe that Daniel is turning 10 tomorrow. It seems like just a short time ago that I held him in my arms as a newborn baby. Where has the time gone? I wanted to share a few pictures to celebrate him on his special day and to tell Daniel that I love him so much and I am proud of the young man that he is becoming. Thanks for the memories, Buddy!



Daniel is amazing on the piano. He has a great ear, and he loves to play the piano. In the above picture, he is playing Christmas songs at the Oakland Temple Visitors' Center. I am always amazed (and proud) when I hear him play for others. He has been blessed with a wonderful musical gift, and I am grateful that he shares his talent with others.



A few weeks ago in Primary, Daniel recited all 13 Articles of Faith in order to receive a special "13" cookie. It was made from a whole batch of cookie dough. Daniel was given the challenge in Primary, and a week later he received the award. The Articles of Faith have been written into songs, so he learned to play them on the piano and memorized the words at the same time. I love that Daniel has a sharp mind and a strong testimony of Christ. I was excited and proud of him for reaching this goal in such a short amount of time.



Super Scout Daniel! Daniel is a very decorated scout. He will now move from the Bear den to the Webelos den. As a Bear scout, Daniel earned his Bear badge, 11 arrow points, Leave No Trace award, 20 belt loops, 8 pins, and the Religious Knot badge. In the above picture, Daniel is receiving his Religious Knot from Vic Rowley. We are excited about starting the Webelos program.



Daniel and Doug Patten pose for the camera after creating this masterpiece scouting hat cake for the Blue and Gold banquet last week. It was confetti cake with a pudding center. It took the boys about 4 hours to create this work of art, but it was worth it. It was entertaining to watch and yummy to eat. We are grateful to Doug Patten for stepping in and helping Daniel with his father/son cake. Our Doug was away on a business trip in Idaho. Way to go, guys!!!



If you look closely, you will see that Daniel is making a fully loaded pizza. He loves food! Although he may look small, don't be fooled! He has a large appetite. We no longer have left-overs in our home. Daniel sees to that. His favorite foods include chili, salmon, tacos, pizza, and pot roast.