Sometimes it isn’t a career, talent, or education that gives one that Livin’ the Dream sensation, but a person. In this case, two people who found each other and made a life together. For Ashley and Trent Davis, their marriage and family have made it all the dream life.
They are a family of five “Ashleys”: Ashley “Trent” Davis, “Ashley” Dockery Davis, Ashley “Lorelai” Davis (5), Ashley Trent Davis II “Major” (3), and Ashley “Otis” Davis (the family bird dog).
What they love most
“What I love most about our family is all of our personalities. We all are completely different,” Trent Davis began. “I am loud, easy-going, and have never met a stranger. Ashley is quiet, gentle, and sensitive to everyone’s emotions.”
Their daughter Lorelai he described as a butterfly. “She loves to sing and dance, loves everything rainbow and unicorn, and goes out of her way to make someone laugh.”
Trent said their son Major is a thinker. “He loves to help around the house, can name any piece of construction equipment, loves to ‘fix’ things, and would live outside if we let him.”
Being flexible
Ashley is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist and works in the home health setting. Trent is a former police officer and now works as a licensed plumber, commercial HVAC, and electrical contractor. He operates Dockery’s Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, and Air.
With two young children and both Ashley and Trent working full-time, they have learned to support one another in their careers and be flexible. “If one of us has a busy week, the other steps up with kid and home duties,” Ashley talked about the adjustments they have learned to make. “We are a team, and we work together to help each other with everything from dishes to bedtime routine.”
The two want their home to be a resting place to enjoy each other and their children. Family is a priority to Trent and Ashley. Because of this, they try very hard to leave work at the door and focus on each other and their children.
“We don’t want to miss these moments,” Ashley added.
Traditions
Traditions are important to Trent and Ashley. “One tradition I have passed down to my kids is planting on Good Friday. This is a tradition that my grandfather Tommy passed down to me and I carry out the tradition through my children,” Trent explained.
Trent said that as he plants the potatoes with Lorelai and Major, he tells them about the significance of Good Friday. “I remind them to always place their spuds eye up, just as Jesus was laid in the tomb. I explain to them that in three days Jesus arose from the grave. I tell them our potatoes may not sprout in three days, but just know, with a little faith and sunshine these potatoes will sprout new life.”
The Dream
Ashley and Trent both believe in the importance of priorities. Ashley talked about what is important to her and Trent. “God first, marriage second, kids third. As long as we keep those things in the correct order, the world could be on fire and we know everything is going to be alright.”
When asked if they were “Living the Dream,” they both smiled.
“Ashley and I joke about this all the time. Back in high school she probably would have never dreamed that she would be Mrs. Trent Davis and have two mini Trents running around; but God was intertwining our lives,” Trent responded.
He and Ashley started dating as Ashley was finishing up graduate school. The two have been married for 8 1/2 years. “I do believe I am living my best life. I am in love with my wife, my children are healthy, God has provided me with work, and I get to spend my days loving my family.”
Ashley couldn’t agree more. “I couldn’t have dreamed of the joy that my husband and children bring to my life. Trent is truly my best friend, and I am so thankful to have him as a husband and father leading our family.”
Her children are the sunshine and make the bad days so much better. “I am learning and growing into my role as a mother, and I cannot wait to see what God has planned for our family,” Ashley added.
Hopes for the future
Ashley and Trent have great hopes for their children. They want them to have friends, succeed in their endeavors, find happiness and joy, and change the world for the good.
“Our biggest hope is that they will know how loved they are by us and by their Heavenly Father and that they grow to have a personal relationship with Jesus and be the light in our world.”
