May 2013

This Davis Family has been busy in the month of May! Jim now works six days a week, and a hand full of those days turn into doubles depending on how busy the restaurant is. We miss him around here, Jameson does especially. He just started this thing where he runs squealing to the door to greet his dad after work. It is just the cutest thing ever. Before, if either if us had been gone for a while, we were chopped liver.

Despite one of Jameson’s prosthesis needing another adjustment, he is doing great with his wear time. Last week we had to ship one of his arms off to Portland. It’s kinda funny when you have to tell UPS that there is an arm in the box!  And I just want to mention that I am so impressed by the staff at Advanced Arm Dynamics. They are wonderful! It was shipped both ways, fixed, and back at our house in two days!

Besides having a set of prosthetic arms, Jameson is a typical one year old, into EVERYTHING, especially things not intended for babies. So, that keeps me on my toes and feet for most of the day, everyday (no days off here). During nap time is when I have to get all my work done. Which, I know is normal, but Jameson is now down to one nap and so I’ve got to squeeze a lot in! On top of our normal days, we are trying to sell our house, look for a different one, put together a massive fundraiser in Spokane, be with each other, hang out with friends and family, and just be!  Not too crazy, but kinda crazy!

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Jameson is in need of his first official hair cut! But, I love his long hair so much that I am having a hard time bringing myself to do it.

Future Seattle Seahawk!

Finally leaned how to get down low to pick things up!

Finally learned how to get down low to pick things up!

Some of the looks he gives me are too funny!

Some of the looks he gives me are too funny!

Learning how to sit on the bike now, before he was a little affraid!

Learning how to sit on the bike now, before he was a little afraid!

Boating Day

We have had the most beautiful May weather! This week we took full advantage of a gorgeous sunny day and went out in our boat for a fantastic time on the lake. Jameson is new to boating so we were not quite sure how he was going to react. This was his first time so I was a little nervous that he might freak out but he never did. It appeared to me that he had fun, if only the kid could talk I would know for sure! First boating day was a success.OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Hands For Baby Jameson Cycle USA

Hi everyone! I want to let you all know about this amazing man who has come into our lives to help Jameson. His name is Hector Picard. Hector had learned of our story and decided out of the kindness of his heart to put together an incredible fund-raiser called Hands for Baby Jameson Cycle USA (More details below and go here to find out how you can help http://www.dontstopliving.org/index.html ). Here is what Hector wrote and the list of every one of his stops. Check it out, it is positively amazing:POSTER-Hands for Baby Jameson

“Hi my name is Hector Picard and I am a double arm amputee tri-athlete, cyclist and motivational speaker. In 1992 I was involved in an electrical accident while working in South Florida and as a result I had my entire right arm amputated and half my left as well 2nd and 3rd degree burns over large portion of my body. I haven’t allowed these physical obstacles stop me from reaching my goals.
On April 12th, 2012 Baby Jameson Davis was born to Jimmy and Brooke Davis of Spokane, Washington. Jameson was born with no hands or forearms but a wonderful smile and a zest for life. Due to the high cost of prosthetics, the Davis’ are struggling to provide Jameson with the latest technology to afford him the same opportunities every able-bodies child deserves. In an effort to raise funds for Baby Jameson’s myoelectric prosthetics, I will ride my bicycle from Miami, FL. To Spokane, WA. This fundraising event will begin on June 8th, 2013 and end on July 13, 2013. It will cover 3200 miles in 36 days (average 90 miles a day).
Join me in helping raise money for Jameson’s future medical needs. If we work together, Jameson will have the same opportunity to reach for his goals.As always, thank you for your support and all your positive thoughts!”

Date Day Date Departure Location Destination City Miles to
Day 01 Saturday Jun 8 Miami, FL Clewiston, FL 103
Day 02 Sunday Jun 9 Clewiston, FL Lake Wales, FL 105
Day 03 Monday Jun 10 Lake Wales, FL Ocala, FL 100
Day 04 Tuesday Jun 11 Ocala, FL Lake City, FL 84
Day 05 Wednesday Jun 12 Lake City, FL Tifton, GA 106
Day 06 Thursday Jun 13 Tifton, GA Macon, GA 103
Day 07 Friday Jun 14 Macon, GA Atlanta, GA 87
Day 08 Saturday Jun 15 Atlanta, GA Anniston, AL 88
Day 09 Sunday Jun 16 Anniston, AL Birmingham, AL 73
Day 10 Monday Jun 17 Birmingham, AL Tupelo, MS 115
Day 11 Tuesday Jun 18 Tupelo, MS Memphis, TN 98
Day 12 Wednesday Jun 19 Memphis, TN Jonesboro, AR 70
Day 13 Thursday Jun 20 Jonesboro, AR West Plains, MO 93
Day 14 Friday Jun 21 West Plains, MO Springfield, MO 91
Day 15 Saturday Jun 22 Springfield, MO Warsaw, MO 78
Day 16 Sunday Jun 23 Warsaw, MO Kansas City, MO 88
Day 17 Monday Jun 24 Kansas City, MO Topeka, KS 70
Day 18 Tuesday Jun 25 Topeka, KS Clay Center, KS 88
Day 19 Wednesday Jun 26 Clay Center, KS Osbourne, KS 88
Day 20 Thursday Jun 27 Osbourne, KS Oberlin, Kansas 112
Day 21 Friday Jun 28 Oberlin, KS Idalia, CO 102
Day 22 Saturday Jun 29 Idalia, CO Denver, CO 118
Day 23 Sunday Jun 30 Denver, CO Fort Collins, CO 74
Day 24 Monday Jul 1 Fort Collins, CO Laramie, WY 69
Day 25 Tuesday Jul 2 Laramie, WY Rawlins, WY 89
Day 26 Wednesday Jul 3 Rawlins, WY Jeffrey City, WY 85
Day 27 Thursday Jul 4 Jeffrey City, WY Riverton, WY 82
Day 28 Friday Jul 5 Riverton, WY Grand Teton NP, WY 80
Day 29 Saturday Jul 6 Grand Teton NP, WY Idaho Falls, ID 112
Day 30 Sunday Jul 7 Idaho Falls, ID Mud Lake, ID 71
Day 31 Monday Jul 8 Mud Lake, ID Salmon, ID 100
Day 32 Tuesday Jul 9 Salmon, ID Darby, MT 60
Day 33 Wednesday Jul 10 Darby, MT Missoula, MT 54
Day 34 Thursday Jul 11 Missoula, MT Kamiah, ID 110
Day 35 Friday Jul 12 Kamiah, ID Pullman, WA 84
Day 36 Saturday Jul 13 Pullman, WA Spokane, WA 73

Jameson’s 1st Birthday!

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It’s my Birthday!

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Time to take my pizza and go!

Time to take my pizza and go!

Officially Walking!

At 11 months and 3 weeks old, Jameson is officially walking!

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