growing up knight

Big Fit!

2012-02-03T01:32:00.000-08:00

Diamond Eye Optometry

I am writing this letter to let you know of my experience Tuesday January 24, 2012 in your office. First of all I would like to tell you that your receptionists are wonderful. They were very pleasant and helpful. It is people like Claudia that would be the only reason that I would even think twice about coming back into your office. I received a call from Atherwood Elementry school informing me that my sons new glasses were broken. He was playing basketball at lunch and the ball knocked his frames off his face and they shattered. I immediately called your office. I had only purchased the frames 11 days prior. When I purchased the frames I told them that my son was hard on glasses and asked if there was a warantee. I was told they would take care of it if it was a manufacturer's defect. I should not have a problem because they were quality frames. When I called they instructed me to come in and and see what they could do. When I arrived about 2:30 I was instructed to have a seat that the manager was on a conference call and would be out as soon as she was finished. I waited and waited and waited. I waited over an hour and a half. I understand waiting that is not what I am upset about. I am extremely disappointed after I waited all of that time. I watched as Claudia took the manager to the back...(I am assuming informed her of my situation and I watched as the manager walked out of the office. I am sorry I waited that entire time to speak to her and she did not even have the decency to address me? I was ticked off to say the very least.
Then Claudia came over and told me that there was really nothing that they could do for me. Poor Claudia endured my ranting and raving I think that I caused the biggest scene I have ever in my life.I am six monthes pregnant. I waited for over an hour and a half...to hear that there was nothing that could be done for me. I was furious to say the least. Please give my apologies to Claudia. I know very well that she was only the messanger and the manager had no right to put her in that position. I have worked many jobs where customer service is essential. I again was very disappointed in your management. That is no way to treat a customer. I paid over my insurance budget for those frames and the quality was not acceptable. I asked for the manufacturer's name and the model number of the frames and was then told that information was not available. After my fit. Claudia told me that she didn't want me that angry to leave the glasses and she would try to see what she could do. I reluctantly left them. I was called an hour later and Claudia had fitted them to new frames. She is my hero! That kind of stress is not welcome in my life. If your management can not take care of buisness then I will never walk into your office again. I have been a resident in the community for most of my life. I came from a very large family and one of the reasons that I chose your office is the pleasant experience I had with my father as a child there. In my experience customer service makes or brakes a buisness and in this economy to treat a customer like I was treated is unacceptable. I am grateful for the end result. However, it was not an experience I would be willing to recommend.
Sincerely,
Natalie Knight

2011-12-12T03:25:00.000-08:00

This year went flying by with the speed of a jet plane! Soccer season just wrapped up for Seth and Brianna and basketball has started for Isaac. I am prego with number 5 and there is definately moments when I wonder what I was thinking. Fortunately it is another boy. I am with those that think that raising boys is less difficult than raising girls.

WaKeY WeDnEsday for UK soccer camp

2011-08-17T13:57:00.000-07:00

Vacation

2011-07-14T05:02:00.000-07:00

Highlights
St. George
Las Vegas
Highland
American Fork
Snow Basin
Zion's Canyon
Lindon Pools
Karie's cooking
a hike with Kristie
watching Alyson and Chris play in the waterfall

Easter

2011-04-29T05:20:00.001-07:00

2011-04-22T04:38:00.000-07:00

I used to Blog...in hopes that I could keep up on journaling all of the cute wonderful and even not so wonderful things of daily life so that one day my kids will remember. I guess I need to get back in the habit. We have been very busy with all three of the older kids in spring soccer. Practices every night of the week. Seth made me laugh today..he was mad at me for asking him clean up his toys because it was time to go pick up the other kids from school. He said I am not even going to score any goals on Saturday...He hasn't scored any less than four a game all season. I was happy to hear that it has all been for me. Good thing he doesn't have a game this Saturday. Guess I will make sure he is happy next week.

Kinnelon New Jersey home of six pieces of my heart

2011-03-09T05:00:00.000-08:00

Funny how I wasn't sure that I wanted to be her friend as a child. She seemed so smart I guess I was a little intimidated. She was friends with all of the people I liked by middle school she had become my best friend. Kristie my best friend has always blessed my life recently she made it possible to go and visit my sister and her family I would not have been able to spend my spring break with them if it weren't for Kristie. She works for jet blue and let me use one of her buddy passes. I started this post 5days before I went and I am just now finishing it. It was such a beautiful trip. I miss Tiffany Matt and Jacob Leah Grace and Chloe immensely but visiting them and seeing all of the beauty that they enjoy living in such a beautiful environment made it a little better. Thanks to Kristie!

One already

2010-10-08T04:12:00.001-07:00

Get this off my CHEST

2010-08-12T01:48:00.001-07:00

Rob asked when I will be over it?? I am not sure maybe this is my final attempt. I signed up to help with cub scout camp monthes ago.. Rob's job is picking up and there is always the hope that I will get to work less soon. I was hoping not to be working by now. As we were setting up for camp I noticed that they really have it set up so that you can have siblings there.. BRILLIANT..I was going to put my sister out all week and have her watch my kids, so I could work the camp but realized it would be easier to keep my other three there at the camp. Andrea(director of the camp) is accomadating (LOVE THAT ABOUT HER) so she said that would be fine. I called Tiffany and told her I would see how it goes on Monday and if it works out she would be off the hook. So Monday a couple hours into camp. Our Den was sitting doing our craft and Jaynee started to fuss mind you she had been in the 80 degree sun all morning and was also tired. I went one table over where I could still observe the boys but was not directly in their eyeshot and started to nurse her. This lady bolts over and says "You NEED to find a more appropriate place to nurse her." I said you did not just say that to me. She said ya well I nursed three kids but I don't think you should be nursing here or could you cover her. I said there is NO exposure here and she will not take a blanket over her head (especially in 80 degrees) Mind you I have an Xtra large mens Tshirt on and I am very well covered. I said I could go to the Le Leche Legue for you even coming over here. She said well I am not representing the scouts I am just coming over as a parent of one...I can't even tell how TICKED OFF that whole interaction made me... Really? Really? I think part of it was her approach Don't come over with your Type A personality and tell me what to do. Especially when it is not in the best interest of my child.. Come on.. like I am a big fan of nursing in public.. who is? You put yourself aside and do what is best for your child. Not one of those boys in our Den... Thank Heavens for Karalee who took on more than her share as a den mom because she was paired up with me, even thought twice about me nursing Jaynee all week along side them infact I bet most of them were completely OBLIVIOUS to it. She probably had good intentions and I should probably be over it by NOW...I hate confrontation but really I should Thank her because she reminded me that when it comes to my children...Don't mess with this mother Lion!

Beach

2010-07-30T10:00:00.000-07:00

one of my favorite things about summer...Especially when Rob is with us and I am not the jungle gym..

Las Vegas

2010-07-28T03:33:00.000-07:00

So it was not the ideal vacation. We had planned on Yellowstone. However it was a vactation and it was with family and my children had a blast. Seth is now saying he was born in Las Vegas... Brianna grumbled about the heat when we were out sight seeing (we walked a few city blocks to the Coca Cola and M&M stores)Why did they build a desert in Vegas anyways??? Isaac was concerned Leah had gambled because she put her money in the claw machine at the arcade. Really I didn't mind the Excalibur it isn't great but I have stayed at worse hotels. The only problem was that we were in Tower one and the pool is on the otherside so we paraded across the entire casino everyday to get to the pool and then back again so if you stay there make sure to get Tower 2. I am a little disappointed we didn't get to go to the Tournament of Kings. Maybe next trip. Jaynee took her first step at the Excalibur so I guess it will be forever etched in my heart.

Sexiest Man on the planet

2010-07-17T15:07:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while I see him the same as I did in the very beginning.When he is playing with the children wrestling around on the floor, or walking with them out to the waves at the beach. What a blessing to have him around. Six pack or not he is an amazing husband father and friend.

10 YEARS

2010-06-24T05:53:00.001-07:00

10 years ago I was getting married, to a handsome boy. He is now the man of my dreams, the father of my children and more to me than I ever could have imagined. I don't know what I would do without the spirit's direction in my life. I do know that its direction has planned my life far better than I could have.

Blessed

2010-05-11T04:19:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I feel truely blessed. I am so greatful for my FAMILY. I am connected to so many wonderful people on both Rob's and my side.

Lips are sealed but Happy Birthday to ME!!!

2010-04-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

You did not hear it for me but Elder Bednar is coming to Simi Valley for Stake Conference. I am so very excited! I had the oppurtunity on my mission to meet several of the general authorities and each experience is precious to me. I am excited to have this experience as a family and although my children are young we have talked about how special it is to have him visit. I know that he is a special witness of Jesus Christ. Some may believe that it would be easier not to have children around but I am thrilled that my children will have this experience. I couldn't think of why it bugged me so much that others may not want my children there.I thought about it and they remind me of the apostles that tried to keep the children away from a tired Savior and he told them suffer the children to come to me. I believe an apostle of Jesus Christ would feel the same about children. I think their little spirits will benefit from being in his presence and I hope that they can be reverent enough to feel the spirit. If not at least I get the oppurtunity to talk to them about what an apostle is and how important they are.

developement

2010-03-30T05:03:00.000-07:00

So for reasons I won't detail I have been thinking that I am a little slow in the developemental stages of life. Brianna confirmed it today when I picked her up from kindergarten.
April Justin the name still makes me a little uncomfortable. During my junior year of highschool. There was this girl who kept pestering my best friend. She would call her names,follow her around, and even get others to call her names. The girl was relentless all over some boy. I watched as my best friend's self esteem took a dive.I have to tell you she is one of the most gentle, loving, and kind people in this world. I still call her when life is really hard. I spoke with my mother about it and asked what I could do. She gave me some suggestions. I tried them all, none of them worked. Then one day walking to Chemistry class she walked up to us. She said something to Kristie I don't even remember what. Guppie or something to that extent. I said leave her alone. She told me it was none of my business. I said you mess with my friends I make it my business. She pushed me. That was all it took. I gave her a beating that only the middle child of six can. Since it was completely out of character for me the fight was talked about for weeks. In highschool everybody runs when there is a fight, we had a big audience. I was then nicknamed Tyson by my Chemistry teacher for the rest of the year. Mr. Rast the assistant principle was a soccer fan infact I think his twin sons played on the Olympic team at one point. He suspended me for 1/2 a day, I think so I wouldn't miss the soccer game. He told my mother he did't blame me for standing up to her but he had to follow the school rules of discipline. I believe she was suspended for a little bit longer. She however switched highschools and did not return to school. Highschool was my first and last fight.
Brianna got into her first fight in kindergarten yesterday. I hope it is her last. Brianna got a cute little chick from her primary teacher, she took it to school. She showed it to her friend Jayden. Well Lauren wanted to see it too. Brianna recently decided that she doesn't really like Lauren partly because she is disgusted that she picks her nose and eats it. Well Lauren thought Brianna was being mean. So at recess Lauren told some kids to "go get her" the little boy was smart enough not to listen to her. However Anna wasn't she went after Brianna from what I understand the girl kicked her and then the first ever kindergarten brawl at Atherwood Elementary insued. Brianna took her down and they were full on fighting. Her teacher told me and Lauren's mother as we picked them up. Mrs. Garcia basically said I don't blame Brianna for defending herself but because she faught she is missing two recess' while Lauren the little hit woman is only missing one. WHATEVER??? I will continue to teach my children to defend themselves. I tried to make it a learning experience on the way home and talked to Brianna about being an example because I know that she has told me that Lauren thinks church is lame and doesn't even believe in God. The reason that the name April Justin still haunts me is because while everyone was singing my praises for defending Kristie. Her Dad had a talk with me. He said the only problem is what if you have to share the gospel with her in the next life... Are you going to be comfortable with your actions? He took it to a higher level. I had been given much and much was expected. Now if I can just teach my kindergartener that.

Birthday GIRLS

2010-03-23T04:11:00.000-07:00

I had Brianna on my mom's birthday. She is SASSY SIX today. I hope we can move beyond Sassy this year but...I am not counting on it. I won't tell how old my mom is but I will say this about her. She must be doing what she is suppost to cause this life is not getting any easier for her.

Billy

2010-03-23T03:57:00.000-07:00

So Isaac played hookey from school on Friday. He said he wasn't feeling well. I knew that he was fine. Earlier in the week he actually was a little under the weather but Friday he was fine. I let him stay home though, it was Friday and it wasn't worth a fight. Besides he works hard I didn't mind him taking a day off. It was a problem however Monday morning when he decided he wasn't well again. I said no you stayed home Friday you have to go to school today. He was begging for home school and pulling out all the stops. He went reluctantly. I picked him up for school with a smile on his face and he said you were right Billy was there today. Billy was sick all last week. It was a tough week for Isaac. Billy is a good friend and I think that he even goes so far as to look out for Isaac. He makes sure that he is not picked on. I love Billy. He comes from a fabulous family. I am grateful for the Billy's in Isaac's life as well as my own. You know those people that make even challenging things a little more pleasant. Those people who take care of you and make life a little more enjoyable.

Good bye Basketball Hello Soccer

2010-03-09T04:40:00.000-08:00

Sports are this wonderful all incompasing thing. I love love love watching my children participate and especially when they do well. Yet there is part of me that thinks there is way too much emphasis put on athletics. My Dad related to us through our sporting events. Maybe that is why my brother's are all sports addicts.As a society I believe we way overpay those who have been blessed with physical talents in the sports department. That being said, they do bring lots of enjoyment.
Isaac was on a fabulous basketball team this year. It was his first year of really playing (last year he was in the instructional league). His coach was really quite amazing. During the practices I would watch him instruct and teach the game, not just run through drills. He actually taught the boys how to play. Isaac is funny. He loves watching the Lakers. He is obsessive about them actually. He loves shooting baskets out in front of the house. He loves to play one on one with me, but come game time. He didn't look like he knew where to be or what to do. He was a foot shorter than all the other boys. He lacked confidence. So I was shocked when his coach talked about him at the team party and told the players and parents that they might not know but Isaac was one of the best shooters on the team. I was impressed that his coach knew that. Saturday was their last game. Isaac actually played hard. His team lost in the last 30 seconds by one basket. It was a nail bitter. It is too bad they didn't win. I think we did though cause the coach and the boys were great with Isaac and really that is what I want out of sports a good experience for my child where they have fun and learn to play the game.
Brianna's soccer season began in the rain! I loved playing soccer in the rain and it didn't seem to bother my little hat tricker one bit. She is all about scoring and scored 4 goals. The fields were so small Rob could spit across them. Brianna's on a team with Chloe and Emme it should be a really fun season for them.

Approachable

2010-03-04T02:22:00.000-08:00

I was recently called approachable. I have been trying to decide whether this is a good or bad trait.
Not so good when everyone and their brother feels the need to tell you "You really have your hands full"
Not so good when strange people come up to you and follow you around.
I had a disturbing experience the other day at Isaac's soccer practice.
I was sitting with Wendy on her blanket of course her blanket because
I barely made it out the door with 4 kids
15 minutes late because Jaynee had blown out of her diaper I had to change her outfit and she didn't even have socks on good thing we live in Southern California
so I didn't have a blanket or chair or jackets for the kids even.
(I am trying to put at the back of my mind Rob pointed out a really put together woman at the kids open house the other night)
So this girl comes up to me and she asks about Jaynee. I tell her she is six monthes old and she goes gaw gaw over how she is so smilely and then she notices Seth and Brianna are mine then Isaac takes a water break and she says wow you have FOUR kids. She stays and watches for a while finds out Wendy has four also. Tells me they are hyper of course Seth and Brianna are all over the place. During this time I realize that she is not of full mental capacity. I try to be kind and answer her questions and not get irritated by them. Yes FOUR is a lot of work. Isaac's practice finally ends and we are popsicles ( I don't like being cold) We start making our way to the car and she is still following us. Then she goes over and gets her stroller with a baby doll in it. Now I am creeped out completely. I start loading the kids in the car and I am thinking what if she tries to take Jaynee? She is really not all there mentally I can tell this from our interaction or maybe it was just socially she did not catch any of my boundary lines. I am confident if she tried I could annilate her however what a tramatic scene that would be for my kids and would one of them get hurt in the process. I can't stand the thoughts and start to stress out. I tell Isaac to get in the back. He goes and opens the rear of the Tahoe...can I blame him he has been told not to climb over the seats of course this is the one time that he obliges that command and it really would have been better had he just climbed over the seat. Like I said my thoughts are stressing me out so I buckle the kids up as fast as I can and even lock the door before I get into the drivers seat. She finally leaves. I can now breath as I watch her walk off with her stroller still holding a fake baby. I am not sure how old she was maybe early 20's. I will have to ask Wendy if she was as creeped out as I was. I am going to work on not being so approachable for a while... cause really I don't see the advantages of it

Pinewood Derby

2010-01-14T04:02:00.000-08:00

I think I will steal a quote from Neal for this one ... Duh Mom he is Rob Knight Rob is amazing I told him two days before the pinewood derby that he needed to make a car with Isaac. He had one night to put the car together. Yet Isaac got first place in his den and second overall only second to a Jessop none the less who has access to all the right tools.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2009-12-24T05:12:00.000-08:00

I think this may be the first time in my entire life that I still have presents to get on Christmas Eve.... yikes this year was hard but I thought I would list some highlights.
Robert
now father of four
Masters Degree in Finance
number one on my mother's list
Natalie
survived yet another pregnancy
Isaac
one of the stars on his soccer team
eats sleeps and breathes La Lakers has not missed a single game this season
Brianna
scored an average of four goals per soccer game
loves school lives for Wednesday because it is big buddy day
loves to make crafts and collect things often brings leaves and flowers she collects on her way to school to her teacher
Seth
memorized more episodes of Max and Ruby than his mother would like to admit
managed to spend every extra second mauling his baby sister
cracked a dozen eggs inside the fridge with his cousin Jace and lived to tell about it
Jaynee
a joy
tolerates her brothers and sisters constant fawning over her
starting to laugh roll over and has a smile that makes life worth living

Master's Degree

2009-12-18T04:22:00.000-08:00

Every once in a while he thinks about it again and has the smile of a Cheshire Cat. Rob has done it he completed his Masters. I am so proud of him. He has worked hard. For me this means one more night of his help with the kids bedtime routine which is getting busy since there are four.We are going to celebrate tonight we are going out to dinner and then I am sure we will have to knock out some Christmas shopping. I am more grateful for the weekends than ever.

Almost missed it

2009-12-07T05:59:00.000-08:00

I don't know why it is so difficult for me to learn some principles. I am sure that at times our loving Heavenly Father gets sick of having to present things several times before I get them but I am so grateful that he is patient with me and does. I am sure that this lesson is one that I will have to be retaught several times. Thursday was a whirlwind of a day. I even had tons of help and it was still crazy and difficult for me. My mom didn't have to go to work until late so she watched Seth and I got a little better morning nap than usual. Then we had Parent teacher conferences. I am pretty much sure that this is going to be something that is difficult for Rob and I thoughout Isaac's education. Brianna's was delightful. My mother in law watched the kids for the conferences. I went to Costco so that I could get the graham crackers for the activity for the Cub Scout pack meeting. Helping Andrea be in charge of the little activities for the pack meeting seemed simple enough when I was asked to do it. However I didn't take into account that I had the parent teacher conferences, or that Jaynee would need to nurse in the middle of trying to get over to the church to set up, or that Rob had his class and would not be there to help me.Even though I had gone to get some of the stuff the day before I decided that the graham crackers would be cheaper at Costco than Walmart or the dollar store so I was a mad rush to get everything done the day of...mistake I also thought that making the frosting would be better, less messy..mistake because it took more time. Luckily one of the Angels in my life was there and made the frosting. Amy Bystrom is amazing, I love that girl.Andrea is amazing she has her children help me unload the car, watch my kids during the pack meeting when they were running wildly through the cultral hall during the middle of it because they had just come from Grandma's and were on a sugar high from the cocoa and cookies she just gave them. I was rushed so I grabbed a Costco pizza to feed the kids while getting ready for the pack meeting. They were not that hungry obviously due to cookie overdose. I held Jaynee off from nursing during the entire pack meeting thinking that Isaac was going to get his bobcat. I am still not sure why he didn't get it but I am grateful now Rob will be there when he does get it. By the time we left I was completely spent. On the way home Seth starts saying I am thirsty. Are my kids the only ones that think that they should have every need met at a moments notice? They think that I am magical and can pull a juicey cup out of thin air. Most of the time I do have a spare in the car or diaper bag but he had already inhaled that amidst the travel to and from Grandmas. Jaynee is now completely fed up with not being fed and whaling in the background as I explain we will be home in a few minutes and I am hungry and thirsty and tired and at least I fed you dinner I didn't have time to eat. Then Brianna says here is my cookie. I say Brianna I can not hold your cookie I am driving. Brianna Well when can you? Me Well do you hear Jaynee I really need to nurse her first thing when we get home. Can't you hold your own cookie. I hear that pout in her voice but mom you said you were hungry. I then lost it and was a flood gate of tears. It is just not worth it to me to be so stressed out that I miss the sweetness of my child. I talked to Cherry and learned that I need to say let me get back to you instead of offering my assistance. I need to look at my schedule and if I have parent teacher conferences or anything that is taxing to let someone else have the oppurtunity to serve. I may have to sit a few games out on the bench. At my mission reunion President Snow taught us that the general authorities are really concerned about the members spending more time doing and not becoming. I really don't want to resemble that remark. I would rather be kind to my children than take on one more thing and with four children right now I need to stop step back and come to grips with the fact that even a little might be too much for me right now.

Bubble Wrap

2009-12-02T03:38:00.001-08:00

My brothers all three of them at least one time have told me that I live in a bubble. Funny how now that I work graveyards in the Emergency room, I take so much more comfort in that bubble. Is it really a bad thing to be distanced from this world that we live in? I was almost brought to tears the other night when I had to witness the tragic circumstances of an innocent child. I live in Simi Valley I can't even imagine (of course I can't because I live in a bubble) how much worse it is in some other places or how much more frequent. I am in the middle of my first full week back at work since I had Jaynee and fortunately Rob has been able to take care of her through the night even though she won't take a bottle, which honestly I am not that sad about since pumping is something that bursts my bubble UGGG...As I am writing this there is a belligerent patient screaming obsenities in that background and only ten minutes ago a father made very clear to me that he was not ever married to the mother of his teenage son. I felt awkward because I called her his wife. Am I the only one who finds that backward? Bubbles are great I think that I will blow some later today with Seth and Jaynee and hope they enjoy them as much as I do and for sure going to need a bubble bath after this shift.

2009-11-23T11:16:00.000-08:00

Hat tricks and Halloween

2009-11-03T01:52:00.000-08:00

I love watching the kids play soccer. This season their games have been at the same time more than I would like. Since Rob is Isaac's assistant coach I get to go to Brianna's games. It is fine she is on a stronger team than Isaac this year and it is fun to watch her and Chloe together. Isaac has scored every time I am not there. On Halloween he not only scored but he scored three times. Tiffany told Chloe and Brianna that she would take them to TUTU's for shaved ice if they pulled a hat trick. They tried but fell a little short scoring only two goals each. Brianna thought she and Chloe could put their goals together and share a shaved ice,she really knows how to finagle things for herself, that worked for Tiffany.
My kids are fickle about costumes and this year with a different party every night (well it felt like that) They got to be more than one thing. Jaynee was a flower (cute costume compliments of my mother in law) Seth was a police man (which he got cutest costume prize for), a dinosaur, Mikey mouse, and a dragon. Brianna was a fairy, a pumpkin, and a witch (which was adorable my mother in law made the costume) and Isaac was Obi 1 and a clown. The dress up truck has doubled in size. I actually didn't have a costume for Isaac when he went to his first party so he used his costume from last year but he loves Star Wars and some of his friends were Star Wars characters as well so it worked. I went to the costume store to find something for him but was blown away with how expensive the cool costumes were and couldn't afford to buy one so I thought I would just slip out but Seth decided he wanted to be Batman while we were there and man I carried him and Jaynee out of the store him in full blown tantrum mode.Why is it he wants to be Batman when we have every other superhero know to man at home in the dress up trunk? If I buy Batman for next Halloween chances are he is going to want to be a pirate...but I know better he will not be joining me to the costume store next time!

Annie's Baptism Sept 5,2009

2009-10-24T00:12:00.000-07:00

Jaynee's Baby Blessing August 30, 2009

2009-10-24T00:06:00.000-07:00

Isaac's baptism August 29, 2009

2009-10-23T23:51:00.000-07:00

Temple Square

2009-10-09T03:32:00.000-07:00

Unlike many of those I served with I wanted to go there. AnneMarie St. Felix had just returned from serving there and her homecoming talk was beyond exceptional she talked about being taught at the feet of the apostles and serving at the center of the church. I was going to school up at San Jose State and dating her younger brother at the time. I told one of my friends that I wanted to go there and he said they only send the really good looking girls there. I said well I am sending in a really good picture! I guess it helps to have a brother in law who is an excellent photographer. I did get called there. The MTC was a learning experience for me, I had a fabulous companion and a great class to get me through. But the minute I stepped on Temple Square the spirit flooded into my body with so much force. I promised myself that I would never forget that feeling. I wasn't expecting it to be just as strong when I went back for the reunion 13 years later. I really wasn't expecting to be so overcome by the Conference Center...wow and I was grumbling about them demolishing Deseret Gym. I loved my mission and all of the woman I was able to serve with not only were they the best looking girls but they really were high caliber woman who know and lead. To say that being in a room with many of them again was rejuvinating would be an understatement. I loved it even if Jaynee was a little fussy. Can I blame her? Who carts a six week old baby off to another state? Some of my favorites were not there... yes you know I missed you. It was so good to see those I was able to even if they posted on facebook and didn't crop out my monsterous body..President Snow was amazing...He is an apostle now something else I was not prepared for He holds the mantle and I did ask for some wisdom and he offered it. Not only that but we were given an apostolic blessing something that I get to treasure through this life that my family including children not yet born will grow to know that Savior more with each and every day. WOW I still have people to thank for making the trip possible and I feel so blessed

Jaynee Lee Knight

2009-08-23T11:43:00.000-07:00

She was by far my best delivery. She only weighed seven pounds ten ounces and I got my epidural at a two.She was however one of those blessings,I will forever cherish. When she was finally out of my belly and Dr. Murphy who has delivered all of my children and even my little brothers said there is a true knot in this cord and called my husband over to look. If the knot would have tightened so many things could have gone wrong it even could have been fatal for Jaynee and she is so treasured by our family I hate to even think about that. It is a strange phenomena how your almost three year old who has been beyond cute turns into a complete germ infested snotty mess once you have a newborn. It seems as if you are either changing diapers nursing or guarding this baby from his grubby little paws 24/7 and you are. I wouldn't have it any other way though. It is definately worth it to watch the love that is there between my children.

Knight Family Reunion 2009

2009-07-20T08:49:00.001-07:00

So I did have my resevations about going to a DUDE RANCH 8 monthes pregnant. But overall it was a great time. I really loved watching my kids enjoy themselves and really if they are around cousins and family, aunts and grandparents that spoil... How can they not be filled with joy and as a mother there really is nothing better than watching the sparkle in your kids eyes when they are enjoying themselves. Seth was so happy soaking everyone with the little water guns his Aunt Karie got for all the kids. Brianna was happy to be doing everything with Brenna and Isaac was happy to be there with all of his cousins and danced like a mad man and even rode a sheep at the rodeo. Besides no cooking or cleaning for three solid days there is absolutely nothing to complain about there!

Trying to get ready.

2009-07-18T00:49:00.000-07:00

Four it really didn't seem like that many until now. I am getting anxious and nervous. I am ready for this scene all over again. I can't wait to see how Seth reacts to his new sister. He is obsessed with my oversized belly wants to pull my shirt up and says baby baby baby. My mom has declared that he is going to be an OBGYN. He jumped in the baby moses basket in the crib a couple of times already and has said I a baby I a baby. I can't wait to see how he loves his little sister. Funny that with Isaac and Bree I was worried about how they would react to the baby. I am not worried about Seth and so maybe I should be... we shall soon see

JUNE is gone what wait really?

2009-06-24T23:35:00.001-07:00

Life so chaotic right now. This moving thing has been so all encompassing that I not only missed some important Birthdays but I also forgot about my anniversary. YIKES. If it wasn't for my mom calling and wishing me Happy Anniversary Rob and I would have probably both completely spaced it. I still feel the need to make it up to him. My mom asked me the other day if I felt so lucky she says I didn't even know what I was getting. I guess that is really true to an extent. She thinks no one ever really knows what they are getting. I did get the best. I really could not ask for a better man. He is a loving husband and father and he is kind and patient with everyone in his life. He is hardworking and always attentive. I am so greatful to have had him through the thick and thin of the last nine years and I am looking forward to the rest of forever by his side.

June is also birthday month to some of my favorite in laws KERI and MATT
Keri is so talented she is everything that I am not when it comes to crafts and creativity I would be completely jealous except that she blesses me with the most fabulous gifts and cards all the time that I really get to share in her talent to an extent. My kids can not get enough of their cousins and would spend everyday with them if it was possible.
Matt is a great husband for Tiffany I think that she has a great life and he makes that possible. Matt went out of his way when we got our new house to fix the landscaping He spent several weeks gardening and planting and creating an easy to maintain beautiful yard for me I will forever be greatful for those many Saturdays he sacrificed in my behalf.

CHERRY

2009-06-16T01:56:00.001-07:00

I really couldn't have been blessed with better sisters I guess that is why I am feeling cheated that I didn't even get to wish Cherry a happy birthday on her birthday yesterday. I tried to call but she had already gone up to girls camp. I finally got to talk to her and she said don't worry it is still June. We finally got to celebrate Sunday for a delicious dinner. Then we hiked from her house to the beach it is really such a short walk it was very fun. Her house is so nice. It was so great to get out of the hurricane we have created trying to move into my parents and spend time up there. Cherry is someone that I have looked up to my entire life. I know that her heart is always in the right place. She is so talented at absolutely everything and she is very generous with me. I love spending time with her and that is probably the most difficult part of working outside of the home for me is that I don't get as much time as I like to play with my sisters. We did get to go to the movies the other night and it was fun to sit next to her. We saw My Sister' Keeper and shed many tears. She says we are not pretty criers and that is an understatement for sure. My nose runs big amounts and we cry loud and full heartedly infact I guess when Dave and Cherry were first married they watched something that made her cry and he was really concerned about her.

Pregnancy woo ohhhhhhhs

2009-06-12T15:23:00.000-07:00

I am not sure I can handle two more monthes of my butt cheeks touching... I think it is just wrong.. I hate to whine I know it is all worth it in the end but seriously can I just put my order in for one of those freek of nature cute little pregnant bodies where they are just all baby and none of the rest of them explodes for the next life... or do you really have to carry children in the next life??? maybe that is HELL...

2009-05-26T05:56:00.001-07:00

2009-05-26T05:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/57361/California-young-mother-uses-love.htmllove.html They did an article on Cherry in the church news click on it to see I am so lucky to have her as an older sister. I got to watch her and Tiffany run the LA marathon yesterday morning. It was fun to be there. I got the first text that they were right on target for a 4 hour marathon. I thought how nice that they will be together. Then we waited at mile thirteen and we saw Keri and Jared and then Cherry we thought we must have missed Tiffany and almost went on to the next stop but I got the second text and Tiffany's time had fallen behind Cherry's so we stayed and it was a good thing. Tiffany did not know what was wrong but she did know she was in pain and she was sprouting water like a faucett She was drenched from head to toe. She did not look good. So I think worrying about her helped ease my disappointment that I couldn't be there running with them. Tiffany ended up in the ER and was treated for a 3mm kidney stone. YIKES I know it was a disappointment timing wise to have to suffer physical pain instead of endure miles she had trained for but dang she ran 10 more miles through the pain because she knew we would be there. I am so glad we were there. I can't imagine if we had decided it would be too crowded and didn't show up

Fears

2009-05-20T00:07:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, I have to laugh at my little Brianna she is so funny and sometimes a little too much like me. I remember as a child laying in my bed an imagining the shadows on the wall were different things. Sometimes I feared them. The other night Brianna came in to lay down with me then she all of a sudden started crying. I said what is wrong and she pointed to the shadow I said oh that is the shadow of my arm see and I made a fun shadow shape with my hand. Then she had to come close and do the same. We made shadow shapes for a few minutes. She has decided she does not want freckles and she wants brown or black hair. She asks if she can change her hair color almost daily. I have to laugh cause I had two blonde sisters and always wanted blonde hair. I was a lot older than 5 though. I never liked my freckles and remember crying one day because we got a new video camera and my brother did one of those too close shots...

Decisions Decisions

2009-05-08T04:04:00.000-07:00

Do you ever feel like there are just too many choices. I do. Like when Seth has to go to the bathroom at Isaac's basketball game... public restrooms are repulsive and even more so when you are potty training. So I chose to take him to the restroom (mistake number one) and mostly only because Brianna had to go too. As soon as we enter the stall he says look mom someone peed on the seat and of course being the two year old that he is puts his finger right in it....urgggg Then I wash his hands reminding my self that next time I think I will take a wipe to the toilet before he notices anything tangible... Then when he finishes up and washes his hands yes second time now, he runs out of the bathroom and right onto the court in the middle of the basketball game right toward the ball.... oh my...do I run onto the court after him then it is even more of a disruption prego lady snatching up toddler in the middle of the game.. I let it go, hoping for some other option.. There to the rescue on the other side was my sister who ran after him and snatched him quickly off the court. Who knew all that training would pay off for me. I do like it when I chose to not make a choice and it turns out okay for me cause really there are just too many decisions to make on a regular basis.

Equals

2009-05-01T05:27:00.000-07:00

Beach ball blast + Isaac Bree and Seth = happy children = happy mommy!

American Mothers Convention + Cherry + Tiffany + Mom + me prego+ woman who think Cherry and Tiffany look just alike = me feeling like the red headed stepchild

Easter 2009

2009-04-16T17:19:00.000-07:00

Isaac

2009-04-16T17:17:00.000-07:00

Seth

2009-04-16T17:16:00.000-07:00

Brianna

2009-04-16T17:14:00.000-07:00

sometimes my kids make me laugh

2009-04-09T23:48:00.000-07:00

quotes of the week
Seth My favorite is Dad and Lucky Charms... not you lovely that Rob ranks up there with lucky charms but I don't
Brianna I think that I know why God made plants and flowers... me why is that Brianna? ... so the world would smell nice
Isaac you know I once watched that movie about Dwarfs (little people big world)with Jake's mom (his Aunt Candi) and they are like little people did you notice that you have a friend that is one cause I noticed that.
there is one time when it is okay for a Mom to weigh more than a Dad that is when she has a baby in her belly. (lovely commentary on how fat I get when I am prego)

My little princess

2009-03-25T18:55:00.000-07:00

MARCH 23

2009-03-23T04:07:00.000-07:00

She has never had it easy. Her life started out hard and continues to be and yet she has no idea how grateful I am to call her mother. All of my life I have been blessed to be surrounded by extremely beautiful and talented women. I am not sure why this is but of all the women I know I respect and admire her the most and always have. Even as a teenager when most girls couldn't stand their mothers I knew that mine was extraordinary. Perhaps it has been the trials that have refined her to who she is. Just when I think her life should get easier something overwhelmingly trying comes along. Perhaps she is just too capable. I have never known her to give up. I look at my life at times and wonder if I think that I can do so much because I watched her do it. Reality is I have never faced the kind of difficult trials that she has and probably never will, because she has sheltered me from them. Her sacrifice has always blessed my life from the very beginning. She would drive miles to come back to the hospital to nurse me. I am so blessed in my life to be raised by sister to and friend to so many supreme examples of woman who are strong. I hope with all of my heart that my daughter will grow up to be this kind of woman. Perhaps that is one of the reasons I chose to have her on my mothers birthday! Happy Birthday Mom and Brianna.Brianna, I hope you always know how much you add to my life and how glad I am that you were born in our family that stems from some very remarkable women. It seems like your Dad gave you a name and a blessing just the other day and yet here we are today you are 5.

March 16th Birthdays

2009-03-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Grandpa Knight and Chloe. Grandpa Knight One of the things that sealed the deal for me when I was dating Robert was hearing his Dad pray and feeling the spirit. I thought that it was important to marry someone who had parents that were rooted in the gospel so my kids would have spiritual strength coming from both sides. Jim is a good example of someone who tries hard to study the doctrines of the gospel. I am greatful for his example. He struggles with his health but is never too tired or in too much pain to enjoy our children and I am really glad that they have such a loving Grandfather and I know if they ever need spiritual advice he will advice them well.
Chloe
What can I say about my Chloe she is so smart and fun and energetic everything a four year old should be. She is sensitive and full of excitment I am pretty sure that someday I will look up to her as Brianna does now and not just because of her height!

Brenna Elizabeth Knight

2009-03-10T11:38:00.000-07:00

Brenna had a birthday and she is now 5 she was a delightful hostess and the cutest fairy ever. Brianna and her may just take over the world someday. They are both so sassy and cute. They are only three weeks apart so Brianna has started planning her 5 th Birthday party I don't have the energy so I may just let her plan it. The closer it gets the better the idea seems to me.

So it is true I am not just getting fat cause I eat too much!

2009-03-03T13:32:00.000-08:00

You may not want to read this post if you are opposed to whinning cause I need an outlet and guess what at the moment this is it. I can't wait to be out of this nauseous stage I feel like I am going to puke unless I am stuffing my face and the problem is it is not usually snap peas and carrots that I am craving. I wish that I was one of those cute pregnant people but that is just not how it is for me I just turn into a rolly polly big butt big boobed is she fat or is she pregnant looking woman. Really my first pregnancy I was eight monthes along gained 72 lbs and people were coming up to me an saying oh I didn't know you were pregnant so most people just think that I am getting fatter and fatter and fatter still and I guess I am just that the reason is because I am pregnant. I did feel a need to try and have another if We were going to and so we tried and my first Dr. appointment he informed me that I am advanced maternal age... yikes I am glad that I didn't wait any longer really I am advanced maternal age? CRAZY!

Four Shots!

2009-02-24T04:16:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I wonder how Heavenly Father could possibly trust me with my kids when they are so very different. Can I really be a good mother to all of them when they are so very opposite? Or maybe Rob will make up the difference. It does boggle my mind sometimes. I took Brianna to get her last set of immunizations before kindergarten. As we were waiting in the waiting room she was flipping through a magazine and stopped at a picture of a fashion model and said mom is she cuter than you. I said yes she is but she is probably not nicer and I think that is more important. Then she said I told you there are people hotter than you. Man is she really 20 in that little pint size barely two percentile frame? Brenna has earings and so Brianna thinks she should have her ears pierced. I never really had a set time when I would have it done for her except I just wanted it to be when I knew that she wanted it. So I told her if she was brave enough for her shots she could get her ears pierced, it is a similar pain. So she was excited to go get her shots. Well until we were actually there in the Doctor's office and it was about to happen. She started crying even before the Doctor came into the room. He said what is wrong with her. I told him she knows she is getting shots. He said okay I will have my nurse give you the "little ones" that helped a little until the first needle pierced her skin and then her shriek could be heard three counties away in either direction. The nurse said it is okay you can scream. She did. I barely made it through the shots. Isaac just sat there when he got his a few years ago and didn't even make a peep. I really wasn't expecting that from Brianna but I didn't realize how dramatic she would be either. I asked if she still wanted her ears pierced and she said "Not today" so I guess I will wait until she asks again.

Leah's Birthday

2009-02-10T01:00:00.000-08:00

Leah is 8 and was baptized on her birthday. It was a nice baptism despite the fact that Tiffany asked me to speak. I guess I should look at it as a blessing cause it really was nice to be an important part of her special day. She had Rob baptize her and my Dad confirm her and the spirit was there. Leah is so sensitive to the spirit and she walked up and stood right next to me as I spoke which was a huge comfort to me. Leah is such a sensitive and motherly child. She likes to help out and is so capable, of course she is she is Tiffany's daughter. I love Leah and am very proud of how excited and ready she was to be baptized.
After the baptism we were waiting for Rob out in the car and waiting and waiting finally in effort to distract the kids I asked them what they thought he was doing. Brianna said maybe he had to take a call from the President of the United States. Isaac says yeah right Brianna. Then Brianna says well maybe he wanted to talk to a girl that is hotter than you! Can you believe that my 4 year old came up with that. What??? So Rob finally gets out to the car and I tell him what she thinks he is up to and he said You didn't tell her there is no girl hotter than you. He so redeemed himself I was no longer bothered by the long long wait.

CASON

2009-01-17T11:18:00.000-08:00

Cason had a birhtday shout hooray! Cason is 9 and Isaac loves Cason and would be with him every moment of the day if he could. I am so glad that the Knights moved back because my kids really can't get enough of their cousins. Cason is a great kid with a sense of humour and nack for making everything fun. He is very independant and easy to have around. There is nothing not to love about Cason.

Things that made my day.

2009-01-07T04:08:00.000-08:00

This morning was Isaac's first day back to school and so I cleaned out his backpack. I pulled out a little handmade Christmas card. It said The holidays are special because ______ and Isaac wrote my mom. It was one of those pure joy moments for me. Then he came home and saw it on the counter. I told him I love it and it made my heart happy and he said I can keep it forever. Brianna was telling me all of the sign language signs that she has been learning in preschool. I am very impressed Mrs. Alison is such a great teacher then at dinner she said I hate brocoli this is the sign for I hate brocoli and I started to laugh cause I know that it is made up. Mrs. Alison is not teaching the sign for I hate brocoli. Now I am wondering how many of her signs were real at this point she knows more sign language than me. We went to Costco today and can I just say if you want to run into everybody just make sure you look like He-- (no make up sweats you get the picture) and bring along your 4 and 2 year olds that like to scream at the top of their lungs. Shane was in line in front of me and said Seth is nothing like Rob because he was so vocal.

Mommy got run over by a raindeer!

2008-12-31T04:15:00.000-08:00

Really that is what I feel like. Christmas came and went too fast something must have taken me out! This year was really tight for us. I usually start shopping early on in the year but this year there just hasn't been extra cash. So I felt like it was a whirlwind in the end trying to make sure everything was done. Christmas came and I really still didn't feel ready I only got half of my Christmas cards sent. So don't be surprized if you get a Christmas card in the middle of January (that is wishful thinking on my part it might be more like Easter before I finish addressing them.) I have had a slight cold and I don't really do well under the weather. Santa came to my mom's on Christmas Eve and he is always lots of fun. Brianna was so fun to watch. We saw Santa at the ward Christmas party and then we saw him at Oakridge and both times she asked him for a snowglobe. So when Santa handed her a monkey game she looked at him puzzled and said I don't like monkeys and this is not what I wanted. Silly...I told her Santa needed his snow and so he couldn't bring her a snowglobe until Christmas morning...Seth was terrified of Santa this year he couldn't get far enough away from him. However when Santa brought him Diego Dominoes Seth would not put them down. Maybe part of my feeling like it all came and went too fast this year was that I had to work. Santa got about two minutes of instruction and then called me three times at work and still the stockings were not exactly as planned but hey at least Santa tried since I couldn't be there to help him. The kids actually slept in a little on Christmas morning so I had a brief nap before we opened presents. Working nights is getting to me though and so energy is not something that I have enough of. The Varners stayed with us and that was great since they are dream guests. They smell good and they help out and they don't expect anything. I think this is the first Christmas that Rob's entire family was together since we were married. It was lovely.

Isaac's First Concert

2008-12-17T03:30:00.000-08:00

Isaac is taking piano lessons and likes to practice as well as I did. My entire career of piano which was very short lived since I never practiced and would fight with Tiffany half hour before every piano lesson for the piano so I didn't look like I hadn't practiced all week. So needless to say it is a battle to get him to practice. He really didn't want to be in the recital and I wasn't sure how it was going to go. We walked in a couple of minutes late with Brianna in tears because she didn't want to go. My Dad took Brianna and Seth whew! Then we sat down Isaac was third on the list to perform. The first person went the next person went Shawna annonced Isaac and he shook his head. She said lets give Isaac some time... I wispered you didn't want to go third cause three is not your best number you would rather be fourth right... Oh thanks goodness for small miracles after the now third person finished he jumped up and went to the piano. It was great...he played the keys one by one as Shawna pointed to them. He clapped for himself on his way back down to sit with us and he said he wanted to do it again next year.. Just the week before he was done with piano and I told him he had to finish out the year. I am so glad that he has Shawna as a teacher she is so patient with him and caters to his ability.

Judge not that you be not judged....

2008-12-13T02:45:00.000-08:00

Okay this is a total confession. I really believe that life is cyclical..At least mine is if I ever look at someone and think something bad about them or if something really irritates me I am bound to deal with that thing directly. Oh the irony..Here is an example I used to babysit this little girl. She was terrified of Tiffany's dog Bear (this giant Lancer Newfinland that barely moved around seriously he could have passed for a throw rug most days. Every time we went to Tiffany's house she whined and whined I would get so annoyed. Then I have a daughter of my own. Tiffany now has the same type of dog only Bear died so his name is Chewie and he is still a puppy but my daughter and son are terrified of him. Now I am still annoyed that they whine I just wonder if I wasn't so annoyed with the little girl I babysat a few years back would I still have to deal with this? So here is what I am thinking instead of being annoyed with the bad stuff I am going to take offense to the good stuff. Then maybe it will come back to me.. So Cherry your perfection drives me crazy. Tiffany your dedication to working out and natural parenting skills are appauling. Shannon your beauty drives me nuts. Juli your sense of style puts me on edge. Smith your sense of humor drives me up the wall. Ashley the fact that you always look so put together makes me batty. Alison your sweetness is sickening. Jaime your skills on and off the basketball court really tick me off. Kelly your cooking and friendliness infuriate me. Kasea your ability to socialize and connect with people drives me to the edge. Keri your craftiness and ability to make things look good including yourself chap my hide. Wendy your ability to keep a perfect house and decorate it to the "T" make me want to stick my tongue out at you. Jaimee the fact that I can't find anything wrong with you really bugs. Julie your warmth and effieincy push me over the top. Hyland your ability to have fun doing anything make me want to puke. Sorensen your zaney personality and silent strength are just annoying. Pam I think that your perfect and even just seening you brings joy to my heart that really sucks Renee you just glow and can run a marathon pregnant with twins and get hit by a mini van and still do it again how disturbing Gibby your so helpful even your blog is insightful and helps me, whatever... do you think it will work do you think that by pretending I am bothered it will still come back to me...I hope so but probably not but it was worth a shot right?

Family and lots of good food what could be better???

2008-12-02T15:15:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving morning Tiffany, Keri, Cherry, and I ran a 5k it was fun. Cherry is great she ran even though she hasn't been running and she held back and stayed with me the whole time. We took a nice easy pace and both felt like we were putting in our time for the overeating we would do later. We ran into some friends and that made me really happy. I especially loved seeing Trisha, Jason, Erin, and Jenna.
I love Thanksgiving. My mom makes everything from scratch. I didn't realize that not everyone does that. I feel a little guilty since she is getting older and I know that it isn't as easy on her as it used to be, but man I love to enjoy her cooking to the sum of an extra 7lbs I am carrying on my butt right now but I still think it is worth it. I especially like Thanksgiving left overs cause I like to savor each individual thing by itself. I mean really the table is so full of yummy food that I have to pick and choose what I really want to indulge in. My mom makes amazing stuffing and these orange rolls that are lick your lips good. I love to eat and I love to be around my family. Really too things in this life that make me very happy. We had our girls weekend and went down to LA shopping. I think it is gross down there and it is hard for me to get past that. It is always amazing for me to spend time with my mom and sisters without having to worry about my children. We even went to Sprinkles. It all went by all to fast. I am sure that next thing I know it will be Christmas.

Behind on Birthdays!

2008-12-02T15:04:00.000-08:00

When we first got married Rob put me in charge of birthdays. Fine I love giving gifts, except for the fact that their are over 20 nieces and nephews on his side of the family plus all of his siblings, their spouses and mother and father... Put our families together and birthdays alone can cause financial stress so being the finance guy he puts it on me. I try so hard at the beginning of the year but by the end I am always behind and So pretty much if your birthdays after October or if I have to mail something... your out of luck :( I know.... like I said every year I am going to do better... I have even thought about putting it back on Rob but then again he might do a better job and then I will think why did he put it on me in the first place.
I missed Steves birthday He is a great guy.. good father and fabulous Uncle he is very playful with the kids tries to eat their piggies (toes) and chases them around, and if you want to have a conversation with the devils advocate or if you want the best deal researched he is your man. Gotta love Steve.
Rachel is very sweet and has grown up right before our very eyes. She loves animals and has every type of stuffed animal known to man. She loves to play with Isaac and Brianna and Seth and they all adore her. They even start talking like her if they get to spend any amount of time with her. We have really missed the Ogan's since their big move to Utah but are greatful that they were out here to visit for her birthday so we got to go to Toppers and celebrate with the family.
Jacob is 10 I can hardly believe it. He reads faster than me we were racing to see who could read Breaking Dawn faster and he won What was I thinking racing a with a 10 year old that doesn't have any other responsibilities than to take care of himself? Duh!!! Jacob is a good cousin and friend to all of my children. He is very smart and likes to hang out at Grandma's house. When Jacob was little he and Abe liked to chase me around and pinch my behind. I don't know why my behind is such a good target (yeah right) anyways once we were in the mall and Jacob went up to the counter and grabbed this girls behind she turned around and Jacob was in shock she was appauled and I laughed so hard. I think I was grateful that her butt was mistaken for mine because hers was much smaller and the pinching died down a bit after that.

Summer in November cept Jody's Wedding of course

2008-12-02T08:07:00.000-08:00

November has been absolutely incredible weather I'd say 80's or higher mostly. In fact I even got to take Isaac, Bree, and Seth swimming a couple of times. No fun when you thought swimming suit season was gone but I sucked it up cause the kids love to swim so much. Well my friend Jody wanted to get married before Thanksgiving. I love Jody and really credit her for sparking my interest in Rob. Rob and I were running together, (he was running to get in shape for soccer) or that is what he says anyways. Jody started running with us as well. We became kinda of a trio since we all went to CSUN at the time. After a few monthes of running together Jody said would you ever kiss Rob I thought about it and said no. She said I asked him if he would kiss you and he said your totally out of his league. I was completely taken back. He felt like that about me. My whole perception changed and I started to see him differently. If you know Rob you know that his presentation is not as strong as his being. He is so much more than he would let anyone see. He is truely one of the most humble people in my life. Tauni had also asked me if I would date him and I said no he is like a brother. Interesting how that friendship between us evolved into so much more. Well I adore Jody she has always been a really good friend to me. Dawn Jody's sister called and said they were predicting rain for Jody's wedding (CRAZY!@!@#@#) how?? the weather was just beautiful. Jody was getting married in Dawn's backyard which is absolutely beautiful but rain. Well easy ups were the only solution. So I worked all night Tuesday night went to pickup the activity day girls Wednesday morning for a kidnap breakfast and then spent all day in the rain on Wednesday decorating for Jody's Wedding. Dawn was amazing it looked great despite the obstacles that she had to counter act. Jody's wedding was simple and beautiful. She is now a wife and a mother. Lucky she scored three precious little girls. I am so happy for her.

Not like it would shock anyone I would rather be in cleets than a fancy dress

2008-11-22T15:03:00.000-08:00

I am going to have to admit that I am sad soccer season is over. Isaac was so lucky because Darren Payne was his coach. He said he wanted a real coach this season and he got one. Darren was great. My cousin Doug (who we like more than he likes us) got married last weekend so we missed Isaac's last soccer game and final party. It is not easy missing those events but my cousins wedding did trump soccer. Of course I would rather be watching a soccer game in a ponytail than full make-up high healed uncomfortable shoes and dress (although I still skipped the nylons I can only go so far.) Doug's wedding was straight out of a movie. Really every character you could dream up of was there from the snippy wedding planner to the Preist that had a few too many cocktails. His wedding was flawlessly planned and a very beautiful event. It was a fun day because I got to enjoy my sisters and parents company and see extended family that I don't get to see very often. However today I am missing the soccer games maybe it has to do with the fact I missed last week. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I knew as soon as soccer season was over Holliday Season would begin and of course not a shocker that I am just not ready! Thanksgiving next week...yikes

Joey

2008-11-19T05:20:00.000-08:00

My baby brother just turned thirty I am having serious issues here! 30 that is old for a baby! WOW it is really strange when your siblings are suddenly older than you. I love Joey. He is such a good guy. He has always been willing to sacrifice for me. My favorite Christmas memory is the first year I had Isaac someone told me there was a picture of Baby Jesus that looked just like him. I wanted it. So he hunted all over Utah looking for it and then found it and my mom told him it was much too expensive so he gave up his Christmas so I could have it. I love him! Then there is always the fact that he visited me a ton when I was on my mission because he was up at BYU he would bring friends around and take me to lunch and shopping it was always lots of fun. He is busy now and I hear about his life from friends more than from him and he won't let me read his text messages over his shoulder but I still love him.

2008-11-10T10:16:00.000-08:00

This season we were so blessed because my brother in law was coaching my niece and asked for Brianna to be on his team. I thought he was brave. This being her first year playing. Matt my brother in law is an excellent coach he treated each of those girls like they were the super star of the team. Gracie his daughter averaged about eight goals a game she has the game figured out and since it was three on three with no goalie she took over the field. It was just fun to watch their were a couple of teams this season that matched her but for the most part she was free to score. She set up every player on our team at least a few times this season which was fun because everyone love to see their little girl kick the ball in the net. Well after the first game Brianna thought she would get a trophy so when we broke the news to her that she didn't get it until the end of the season OH the flood of tears that errupted. She doesn't just cry either she stomps and screams and the whole entire world knows when she is not happy. So leaving the soccer field we got more than a few leary looks as our daughter errupted into a full tantrum. We tried to reason with her and explain that she did not get a trophy until the end of the season. But really what were we thinking once a four year old gets something into their head... Well I think she finally settled down after the car ride home. Which was fun with her screaming and Isaac yelling make her stop she is hurting my ears. Seth starting to cry because she is.. you can just imagine. So we worried that was going to happen after every game. It was just that first game fortunately but she got that trophy at the team party Saturday night and it did not leave her hands until she fell asleep and we pried it out. I will miss watching her on the field she is so spicey she even went behind a line up of girls on the other team once and stuck her tongue at each one of them behind their backs...I have no idea where she gets that from. I will miss watching her play soccer and especially her little rosey cheeks after she has just played the game with all the might her little four year old itty bitty frame could give.

Finally she has secured the TROPHY

2008-11-08T19:37:00.000-08:00

Tears Tears and more Tears

2008-11-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

A few monthes ago Isaac came home from school and said Barack Obama for president. I was a little taken back and said oh Isaac where did you hear that. At school of course. I said well actually Isaac I am voting for Mccain and so is your father. If it had just been me and my vote it would have been discounted I am sure. But Isaac loves and adores his Dad so Mccain then became the man for president. We have been highly involved in Proposition 8. First and far most because the Prophet told us that we needed to invest our time and means into this and that it required our best effort. The ideal family begins with a loving father and mother. There is not a doubt in my mind that their are other loving family make ups out there. However do we think that we know better than our creator what should constitute a family? My heart goes out to those who are living in a homosexual lifestyle. It is a hard life no matter how pretty a picture they paint. It is not an easy way of life. Well my kids have seen the signs have known that I was going to work on the campaign have been kept from McDonalds until they recently ended the boycott. Isaac would get excited when he saw a sign and once he said hey Dad Proposition 8 they probably go to church and if it passes can we go to McDonalds again. So I thought I would share the results with him this morning on his way out the door. Isaac it looks like Proposition 8 passed. But our next President is Obama and then his eyes just gushed with tears. I want to sob too for other reasons. I lost a friend over this 8 campaign. It makes me sad but I can not be the person that this person wants and really never could be. I guess I just need to accept that. It is hard to deal with rejection on any level. I guess I shouldn't be shocked when my 7 year old deals with the disappointments of life with eyes filled with tears since that is what he sees his mother do. I just didn't realize that his little heart got so involved in this election. I almost said Obama this morning again and my husband stopped me short. I guess we will give him a little while.

favorite pictures from Halloween

2008-11-03T17:05:00.000-08:00

Halloween

2008-11-03T16:07:00.000-08:00

I love halloween. I love the costumes the candy the scary stuff. My kids never commit to one costume and they both have dress up trunks so I let them pick what they want to be. Brianna and Grandma decided she would be a princess but just not any princess one like the ones in the electical parade. So Grandma Knight made her a dress but could not figure out the lights. Brianna is so tiny really one strand even doubled up put about three lights on her. The dress was great and Brianna loves it. However when we went to Grandma's trunk or treat she was very distraught that she did not win the costume contest. I told her I had an idea and if she would be a scary princess she might win at our trunk or treat. I figured a princess that had been biten by dracula was more original. I actually got the idea because I thought Isaac looked so much like I'd imagined Edward in Twilight why not have Brianna be Bella. I guess it pays to cross your fingers cause I did and she and Isaac and Seth ended up winning for best pair. I was relieved cause I didn't want to take an already over exhausted girl that didn't get what she wanted for the second night in a row home.

Her birthday lunch

2008-10-27T14:18:00.000-07:00

Thanks everyone for coming.

Happy Birthday.

2008-10-27T00:33:00.000-07:00

T is for tolerance (she has to put up with me)
I icing (she loves cookies and icing) inborn trait I think
F funny feet (her poor feet will brighten any gloomy day) especially now with no toenails left
F fabulous sister and friend
A always helps me
N neat and tidy
Y younger than Cherry but always older than me :)

F family she has gone to great lenghts to preserve it in the last little while
A always running
I intelligent
R religious example to others she lives the gospel and those around her respect her
C compassionate she would give you the shirt off her back or run 27.2 miles to help
H happy she can make you smile in the middle of a trial
I important things First(she has her priorities in the right order)
L loving aunt my children adore her
D dilligent in her study of the gospel and service to others
Tiffany is one of the most incredible people I know. I love her. I really think that the most important thing in this life is relationships how we treat others. Tiffany is a great example. She is a loving wife a great mother a fabulous aunt and as a sister well her and Cherry are pretty much perfection in that role in life. I am really looking forward to spending sometime with Tiffany and Cherry my mom and some of Tiffanys friends today.

Childhood game I was never good at

2008-10-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

Tag Isaac Grace and Leah on the slip n slide. This is the 6th picture from the 6th file on my computer. It is a hot summer day and I was watching Leah and Grace for Tiffany. I don't remember why that is one of the many benefits of having a sister nearby you can kid swap often. The kids played for hours on the slip in slide. I didn't even sketch about all the hose water they were filling their bellies with they were just having a great time. Leah could have a ball doing anything though. This picture reminds me they are growing up way to fast! Good times I am tagging Analiese, Jennifer, Kelly, Ashley, and Keri (6th picture from the 6th file and tell about it)

Sounds of the Supremes

2008-10-21T08:14:00.000-07:00

It was a nice night I really love oldies. And the only thing that would have made it better is if Tiffany would have been there too. I love my mom and my sisters so much. I am truely lucky to have them in my life. There is so much comfort in knowing that no matter what they will be by my side.

My life would not be complete without ROB

2008-10-17T19:17:00.000-07:00

So I was sitting in church wondering exactly what I have going for me and I decided it is Rob. I chose well. He puts God first he is loving and patient. He is christlike. I really did choose well and then the spirit wispers he was a gift. I am so greatful for him in my life. He didn't even complain that his birthday breakfast was a day late and for lunch... We went to Magic Mountain for his Birthday and X 2 was fun but we both agreed that standing in line for roller coasters is just not our thing anymore. No wonder it is mostly teenagers... who else has that much time to waste. It was nice to spend sometime with just Rob for a change.. thank goodness for his Birthday I really needed to have some time with just him.

Brooke Lee Field

2008-10-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

It is so hard to come to grips with the fact that Brooke is a TEENAGER she had her birthday yesterday so it is official. Life is really just a blink of the eye. She was my very first experience being an AUNT. I held her and I was filled with so much love. I never wanted to do anything that she could not look up to. She is so precious to me.When I got married she took me aside and said all these are your new nieces she was a little distraught (there were so many). I told her she would always be my first niece. Brooke is so talented,smart, and beautiful. I can't believe how grown up she looks. It was just yesterday that Cherry let me take her on a walk(being a very protective new mother it was a great honor.) I tried to call her yesterday but missed her :( I am so glad that she is my niece. Happy Birthday Brooke I love you! Thanks for filling my life with joy.

Seth in all his glory

2008-10-06T12:57:00.000-07:00

SHE SCORED!

2008-10-06T10:48:00.000-07:00

Brianna is so tiny sometimes when she is trying to kick the ball she trips but she gets right back up. Several time she has taken the ball down and tried to score but she doesn't have enough ball control to turn the ball. This week it happened. She scored twice. It was so fun to watch. Grace is amazing and averages about 8 goals a game so her second goal was completely set up by Grace but her first goal she really worked for. I love seeing her rosey cheeks after her games. She tries so hard. Isaac also played hard. I think it is hard to be on the young end of the age division. He played goalie for the first time. (a frustrating experience for me) and Broady a friend on the other team scored a goal at least luck was with Isaac or there might have been a few more. Isaac had complete control of the ball and turned the wrong direction a couple of times during his game. (I am not sure why) His skills are really coming along though he is a fast runner if he could just go in the right direction the whole game. Brianna didn't want Rob to go to Priesthood session of conference on Saturday night. She said Dad don't go. I said Bri don't you want Daddy to go and hear what Heavenly Father wants to tell him about being a good Dad and a good husband. She said "Well he already know that." I would have to agree but I am so glad he still goes to Priesthood session of General Conference!

Thanks Rohan I love these photos!

2008-10-03T07:30:00.000-07:00

At least my kids are captured in this moment and time. They are growing up too fast for me. Isaac is in school until 2:30 then on Mondays heads straight to piano and Tuesdays straight for soccer. Then there is the homework.. Brianna loves school and is in Miss Alison's class three mornings a week. Seth he is my sidekick creating a mess where ever he goes. I know that these are precious momments this is the time that I will want back. So I am trying to enjoy every minute. Well aside from those minutes I want to scream cause life seams to throw too many curve balls.

2008-10-03T07:18:00.000-07:00

SETH IS TWO TODAY!

2008-10-03T02:31:00.000-07:00

My baby is growing up. His vocabulary has exploded in the last couple of weeks. We were at a birthday party and he was shouting ice keem ice keem ice keem I didn't even know he could say it. He is able to parrot just about anything these days and if I ask him what he is doing he is quick to respond NOTHING. He thinks he can do everything that his older brother and sister can and there is not much he can't to tell you the truth. He has such a fabulous disposition. I really enjoy his sweet hugs and kisses. He looks so much like Isaac did at his age. He loves balls and thinks that he is entitled to one if it is anywhere near him. He is so easy going and playful. His smile melts my heart all too often.

Rohan

2008-10-02T14:41:00.000-07:00

Rohan came to visit on his way back to Utah from New Zealand. He was a missionary here 7 years ago.He brought the kids each a very loud squeaky stuffed animal.You can imagine with three kids running around the house SQUEAKING and SQUOKING how fun it is to have him around.He served as a missionary when Isaac was just a newborn. Crazy how time flies. We have been trying to find him a wife. I told him if you want to be happy for the... he doesn't agree he hangs out with lots of beautiful woman I guess he just has to find the one. I didn't even freak out that my house is a disaster area. I usually would but this week I just don't have the energy. Thanks for not minding Rohan.

Aren't I too young for a mid life crisis?

2008-09-30T05:40:00.001-07:00

I worked Friday night so Saturday I got home and said wake me up at 10:30 (I don't think I am asking too much 2.5 hours of sleep before the kids games. Well Rob wakes me up at 10:00 urg### and Lets me know he thinks he should be there when Bobby and Neil do their first ocean dive. Can I just tell you that Rob is so loved! I mean even Heavenly Father gives him a calling where he is suppose to be adventurous and fun. Jimmy and Keri taking pitty on me call to see if they can help. They will watch Seth and Isaac while I take Bri to a party and then Jimmy will bring Isaac to me so I can take him to his game. We got to Isaac's field but I didn't see any yellow. I continued to look for yellow but had a sinking feeling I wasn't going to find any. I called his coach of course the game was at 11:00 We missed it entirely I wrote down his schedule on the calendar and all I can think is that I must have written down the wrong date :(. Isaac was not happy and it did take him a while to forgive me. I would have to say I was feeling pretty low. I can't even master being a soccer mom! Well at least I didn't have to worry about being late to Brianna's game we had plenty of time.

Rob thinks I am crazy!

2008-09-24T08:08:00.000-07:00

run run run run run run run run and just when you feel like you can't any more run some more This is a photo of Tiffany my sister and I (no makeup) just before we took off to run 26.2 miles.(well I jogged she ran) Rob doesn't understand. When I was just a child my Dad took me on my first run. I have never been fast even as a child my little brother came in long before me but there is a bit of excitement as you watch the time clock and realize that you have finished something. Another motivator may have been my mother telling me if you run like that you won't ever have to worry about what you eat.Liar am I going to hell for just calling my mother a liar? While I am on the subject I cried about my freckles once and she told me they would go away when I got older didn't happen.
Anyways back to the run (jog). It was great. The canyon was absolutely breath taking. I was a little snippy at Kim once because I was thinking she was considering turning into her drill sargent personal trainer mode and I just really wanted to take in the moment and not worry about performance since I knew my time was not going to be impressive I figured I might as well bask in the experience.And bask I did I figure I got almost two more hours of the experience than most people. She was slow to offense Thank heavens and left me when I stopped for one of my many bathroom breaks. Lets just say the pasta dinner the night before was a big mistake! I loved the first half of the marathon and felt great at my slow but steady pace I was great until about 20 miles in and then I just wanted to be done. The last 6.2 were tough and had I not had memories of Ginger and my sister there to pull me through the last mile I might have quite. That is right 26.2 is not enough for Tiffany she has to add on another mile to find her snail of a sister and almost drag her through to the finish line. Just kidding it was so nice to have her there with me cause really it was the accomplishment of a goal I have had since I was a child.
It was a great weekend even aside from the marathon.
1.I got to shop (a whole different experience without kids tugging on your legs and asking to go to the bathroom or when they are going to get to go to the sweet factory because they are being so good),
2. eat, I did eat and eat and eat I figured I was running a marathon (I even had the nerve to be disappointed I didn't lose any weight when I stepped on the scale after returning home)It is my mom's fault that Lie coming to haunt me once again!
3.I got to listen to Keri and Tiffany banter they go back and forth at each other like sisters
4.I recieved a priesthood blessing the night before the race from someone Tiffany asked that was completely inspired. She was blessed with speed and I was blessed with endurance... Do you think he could have picked up on that from our physical appearance??? I have to go with the fact that he honored his preisthood and was completely inspired. Kim's blessing was also very insightful and personalized (Keri already had one from her husband).
5.I actually got to sleep 5 full nights in a row (that hasn't happened in a long time since I work nights)
My only disappointment I came home and don't look like Shannon...again my mother lied you still have to watch what you eat well at least you do if you want to look like Shannon and who doesn't :) Marathons are very very long but what an experience...I wish Cherry had been there but I do understand her reasons for declining. {Training time mostly}

Seth is learning to Pray

2008-09-16T18:47:00.000-07:00

I just love it when Seth folds his arms and is reverent for prayer. He doesn't do it every prayer yet. I say yet like there is hope. (Brianna is still bouncing off of the walls during most prayers) There is just something about an innocent child learning to pray that brings me joy. #

Happy Birthday Jace

2008-09-12T18:36:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that Jace is 2. I am in denial because that means that it is only three weeks away and Seth will be 2 too. CRAZY! I love Jace and get to watch him often he is such a boy. I love how much he loves and adores his parents. He just lights up when Mike comes into a room. He is so much more confident when his Dad is around. I love that my little brother is such a good Dad. Jace and Seth like to get into trouble together in the past month they managed to completely fall through my moms coffee table and shatter the glass into jagged piece and come out unscathed. I also caught them dipping remote controls in the toilet. I know that they will enjoy being so close in age as they get older. I am so greatful to have Jace in my life. Happy Birthday little one thanks for wanting to come with me the other day. It made my heart leap with joy!

Happy 16th Cherry and Dave

2008-09-12T18:20:00.000-07:00

Wow So Dave and Cherry have been married for sixteen years. Okay so I couldn't find your wedding photo at least it is the right temple! Happy Anniversary I will try and find one and put it in later. My favorite marriage quotes from Cherry "Marriage is like a roller coaster, a ride where sometimes you are having the time of your life and sometimes you just want to get off and throw up but you are in it until the end of the ride, eternity..." Close enough I hope :) "Love is a daily decision" I love you Cherry and Dave!!!

SEVEN

2008-09-11T03:14:00.000-07:00

Thanks Amy I am rather new to this whole blogging world and I feel like I was waiting on the line to be picked for teams in a junior high PE class. I am so relieved that I am not the last one picked. :)
7 Things I plan to do before I die
1. Enjoy the benchmarks of my children's lives blessings, baptisms, and marriages
2. Have another baby
3. make sure everyone I love knows it
4. live within a budget
5. get organized
6. run a marathon
7. live by Cherry
7 things I do now
1. survive on as little sleep as possible
2. live in the moment
3. read to my kids
4. read for pleasure
5. smile
6. work nights
7.try to do too much in too little time
7 things I can't do
1. sing
2. sleep
3. keep up with Tiffany
4. live within my means
5. fit into a size 4
6. quite working
7. go to pink berry with my friends :(
7 things that attract me to the opposite sex
1. eyes
2. height (I know I know)
3. muscles
4. humor
5. loves God and others
6. strength
7. ability to meet my needs
7 things that I say most often
1. I love you
2. go eat that in the kitchen
3. where is my ....?
4. Rob
5. Do you want to do your homework or practice the piano first?
6. What is your name and birthdate? (in the Emergency Room)
7. You've got to be kidding me
7 celebrates that I admire
1. Cary Grant (purely on looks)
2. Mel Gibson
3. James on survivor (body)
4. Rebecca Romaine Stamos (because my husband thinks shes hot)
5. Angela Bryner
6. Stephanie Meyer
7. Governor Sarah Palin
7 favorite foods
1. ice cream
2. cheese
3. berries
4. whip cream
5. apple crisp with ice cream
6. brownies with ice cream
7. butter
7 people who need to do this
1. Shannon
2. Kelly
3. Juli
4. Jaime
5. Keri
6. Laura
7. Julie

Is there anything better?

2008-09-09T11:58:00.000-07:00

Is there anything better than your child's first soccer game? I was so interested to see what Brianna would think of soccer once she was out there on the field. I love soccer and Rob loves soccer and yet still I wasn't quite prepared for how fun it was to watch Brianna go after the ball. Her uncle Matt is her coach and her Dad is the assistant coach. Her cousin Gracie scored 7 yes seven goals and Brianna was right there beside her trying to get the ball to her. She said mom when I have the ball them was chasing me. She is so tiny and sassy that complete strangers stopped and watched her. In AYSO they let every one play so every one sits out when Gracie was out the other team kept scoring and Isaac was shouting put Gracie back in. Matt had to hush him.
Isaac played hard and the YELLOW DRAGONS pulled off a victory 3 to 1 or 3 to 2 (that is if you count the goal I didn't let the other team have (yes I reffed) because they kicked it out of the goal keepers hands.) I really appreciate that my kids have such great family support. I know they will too when they get a little older. Lizz and Kayla and my mom came to both Isaac and Brianna's games and Grandma Knight came to Brianna's.

SOCCER SATURDAY

2008-09-09T10:45:00.000-07:00

2008-08-31T15:28:00.000-07:00

Isaac

2008-08-30T08:30:00.000-07:00

CUPCAKE FIASCO!

2008-08-29T23:17:00.000-07:00

Today was Isaac's birthday. Cherry has this saying and it goes something like this if you do too many things you don't do any of them well. That pretty much sums up my life right now.
I am posting this from work and I pretty much intended on doing it all day today but didn't get a chance.
SOME OF ISAAC'S FAVORITES
BLUE
LIONS
STAR WARS
VULTRON
I AM A CHILD OF GOD
COWBOY
ENGLISH MUFFINS
OATMEAL
PIZZA
ROCKY ROAD
GEORGE AND JAYDEN
UNCLE JIMMY AND UNCLE JOHNNY
AUNT KERI TIFFANY AND CHERRY
LEGOS WITH DAD
THE BEACH
LAKE MILLERTON
MAGIC MOUNTAIN
CAMPING
GRANDMA'S AND GRANDPAS
Isaac wanted Breakfast in bed for his birthday. So knowing that I would just be getting home from work when he got up I bought cinnamon rolls from Costco. Rob had him served and munching away when I got home. Then he wanted to take cupcakes to school. Rob made the cupcakes the night before and I was planning on frosting them. I made the frosting and put these little star wars bouncy balls on top. They actually looked cute(for 2.5 seconds). Then we got in the car to go get Isaac and the frosting melted and the balls started spinning off of the cupcakes and it was not looking so pretty. Brianna said mom no one will like those :(. She was right so we headed straight to the grocery store. We bought cupcakes but by the time we got back to the school and found parking and I walked both Brianna (with no shoes because she only grabbed one on the way out the door and didn't like the pair that was still in the car) and Seth carrying cupcakes most of his class was gone. His teacher is so really really nice she said she would put them in the fridge until Tuesday. I don't know why I didn't just go and get them at the store in the first place. I don't know why I think that I could make a cute enough cupcake. I guess because I surround myself with incredibly talented friends.Why didn't I call Shannon and ask for help? Isaac forgave me. Mrs. Garcia (his kindergarten teacher) said its great it just makes his birthday last longer.I love her!
The day did get better we went out to pizza and then Brianna had her first soccer practice. Matt is coaching the team. (He does everything and still does it well)He was so incredible with her. She even wore her uniform to bed. She is so excited.Then we went to Rite Aid and got ice cream.

Happy Birthday

2008-08-29T23:13:00.000-07:00

Today was my Grandma Ruth's Birthday. She was so much fun I could sit and play rummy with her for hours. I could talk to her about anything and everything. I miss her and think of her often. I wonder what she would think of my life. She introduced me to bagels and cream cheese. I can't pass by Winchells dounuts and not think of her. That coconut cake from pepperidge farm and Bacon lettuce and tomato sandwiches are all things that make me think of her.

Brianna asks

2008-08-29T04:20:00.000-07:00

Yesterday after we drop Isaac off at school Brianna says "Mom how come Jesus only gets to have special powers?" I said well he worked really hard for those and did everything that Heavenly Father asked him to. Brianna so if I do everything I can have special powers too. I said yes. Isnt that how it is when your obediant your blessed..What sparks her little mind to ask such great questions?

I am so not ready for this...

2008-08-27T15:20:00.000-07:00

Isaac's first day of first grade. Isaac is growing up way too fast for me. I want to slam on the brakes and just hold him. I picked him up from school today and he held my hand all the way to the car. I know that he will be way too cool for that very shortly and it brings tears to my eyes. Isaac said he likes first grade because his teacher Mrs. Franklin is really really nice.

Church Today

2008-08-24T13:20:00.000-07:00

Okay at what age do my kids have to be so that my hair, eyelashes, and earing are not pulled out during sacrament and I don't feel like I am some kind of jungle gym that is being violated. It is truely a triumph to make it through that hour. Today church was amazing. If it was this way every week I could endure the horror hour of sacrament with my kids. Both Sunday school and Relief Society left me wanting to do better... I know that is the whole point.. only today it really worked.
President Ezra Taft Benson said: “Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace. Whoever will lose his life in the service of God will find eternal life” (The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson [1988], 361).

BEACH DAY

2008-08-24T05:08:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we went to the beach. It seemed like a good thing to do since school starts next week. I am absolutely cringing at the thought of Isaac in school all day long. It was a perfect beach day
1.The weather was nice.
2.The kids mauled Rob instead of me.
He was great even played horsey on the sand. Some dopey people next to us went swimming without securing their food and so of course seagull city. I got splattered I know disgusting it took three wipes to clean off. So we had the kids run them off. They squealed and ran after the birds until Rob finally went and told the people you might not want to leave your food out. (Freeken Beach amatuers)Then we went to Jim and Keri's new pad for dinner. Thanks guys

picture perfect knights

2008-08-21T17:21:00.000-07:00

The Jimmy Knight Family is Here to Stay

2008-08-21T17:07:00.000-07:00

Hip Hip Hooray... Jimmy Keri Brandon Carter Cason and Brenna have moved to Simi Valley. Brandon was ordained to the office of teacher on Sunday so we were able to go and watch. It was so nice to visit our "old" ward. Which may be the best ward in the Stake we go out of Sacrament early and they even served cookies and fruit after church.

2008-08-21T05:40:00.000-07:00

Isaac started soccer this week. Dr. Payne is his coach his friend Spencer's dad. LUCKY. I am so glad. I coached Isaac's team last year so this year he wanted to make sure that he gets a "real coach." They decided their name would be the yellow dragons at this age we will probably play the red dragons the blue dragons and the green dragons.