Bill and Kathy Visit!

Last week was special because Grandpa Bill and Grandma Kathy were able to visit us.  It was a whirlwind visit but very fun!  It was a busy time which made it go by too quickly. 

My dad was such a big help around the house.  He did tons of yard work, including cutting down our 4 foot tall weeds.  He also helped me clean and organize our laundry room.  When we were done the room looked twice as big.  It is so nice!  I actually feel almost relaxed while doing laundry.

We also drove into Seattle to see the Blue Angels practice.  They were here for Seafair in Seattle.  The boys really loved the planes.  Although, Owen did say that engines were really loud.  Seamus kept screaming "Airplanes" every time they flew by.   It was neat to see all the tricks they could do.  We probably got a better show than the people at Seafair.  We had a perfectly clear day and it rained for all of Seafair!

My parents come back in September.  So the countdown begins!  Before that, a visit from our favorite Aunt Brigid.  Isn't family great?

A 4 year old in the house!!

That's right!  On July 30th, our sweet Owen turned 4 years old!  He is such a blessing to our family.  He is the best big brother his siblings could ask for!

It was a fun birthday!  It started with picking up Grandma and Grandpa Reilley from the airport!  Then it was off to Target and lunch.  We got pizza for dinner, since it was Owen requested!  Of course, we finished with a COSTCO cake.  He wanted a "dragon cake" from Costco.  I would have loved to make him one, but this is what he wanted!  It is the same cake Seamus got for his birthday.  He has been talking about getting that cake for his birthday ever since he saw it.  By the way, Seamus's birthday is in November! :)

We were also lucky because Owen's friends, Abbie and Maddie, were able to join us for cake  It made it feel like a real birthday party!

It was a great day.  I can't believe this sweet little boy is already four!

Gammy Memories

I just wanted to say thanks to my Gammy for always being there for me.  For being the best grandma a girl could ask for.  My childhood is rich with memories because of her.  So I just wanted to say thanks for:

-Easter baskets and Easter Egg hunts
-Homemade Cheesecake
-Red Velvet Cake
-Cakes only iced half way
-Always saving your sliver dollars for me
-Trips to Wendys for a Frosty
-Blue Marlin  Trips
-Heinen's French Bread with rock hard butter
-Burnt Rolls on Thanksgiving
-Sparkling Juice
-Christmas PJs
-Pinatas
-Advent Calendars
-Dancing with Poppy at my wedding
-Sleepovers at your house
-Donuts and Apple Cider on Halloween
-Gem Beach and Linwood
-Sunday Dinners at your house

And many more I can't think of now!  Most of all thank you for the parties at your house.  It is at those parties where I got to know my cousins and became friends with them.  Without you, I don't know if that would have happened!

Also, thank you for loving my husband and kids so much!   Your generosity and love towards them meant the world to me!

Thanks Gammy!  I know God is accepting you with open arms!  I will miss you but I know that you will always be with me.  I know in Heaven you will be able to wear your dancing shoes again!!

Summer Fun

Things have been busy in the Knight household!  The weather has been very warm.  Owen and Seamus have spent much time running through the sprinkler or using the Slip and Slide.  They have had a lot fun cooling off.

Meghan is fitting in very well.  We are very lucky because she is a good sleeper and eater.  She is a great addition to our family.   We feel very blessed!

Brandon's parents had to go back to California last Tuesday.  It was so nice to have them here.  They were such a big help.  The boys really liked spending time with them.  They even got to see Toy Story 3!  I think that was a big highlight.   A big thanks to Marlene and Richard!

It's official! We are a family of five!

That's right.  There are now five Knights stationed here in Washington!  Meghan Jeanne was born last Wednesday!  Her birthday is June 23rd.  She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces.   She was just a shy under 20 inches tall.   She is taller than her brothers were at that age!!

She is a great addition to our family.  She is very easy going.  I guess you need to be when you are 3rd in line.  Her brothers love her and are always asking to hold her!  God has blessed our family in many ways.  She is one of the bigger blessings!

Brandon's parents are here now.  Which is a big help.  I am excited for my parents and the rest of our families to meet her!!

Maple Valley Day Parade and a baby shower

The weather was perfect over the weekend.  It was Maple Valley Days here.  There was a carnival, parade and lots of other fun activities.  We walked with our church in the parade.   It wasn't that tough of a walk.  It was just a lot of standing and stopping.  The boys loved it.  Although, Seamus never walked.  He just let Brandon pull him in the wagon the whole time.  Owen walked almost the entire time.  At the end, he finally did climb in the wagon.

We didn't spend much time at the fair.  I think after the parade we were pretty much done for the day.  We all needed lunch and a nap.  We headed home to accomplish those things!  It was a great family day!

Later that day, I got to head to the Cheesecake Factory sans kids.  Some of my girlfriends threw me a baby shower.  They were overly generous.  I feel very blessed to know such wonderful people.

T-Ball and other adventures!

T-Ball season has come and gone!  I honestly think Owen really liked it.  I can see other seasons in his future.  He is still getting the hang of things.  But he usually spent every game with a big grin on his face.  Which put a big grin on my face.  He even got a trophy!  This is now his favorite thing to show everyone.  I really think Seamus is itching to play.  Next year, next year!

I am finally done with my Activities position with MOMS club.  I had the responsibility of planning every monthly calendar.  After two years,  it was time to pass the torch.  I have a feeling that my next year is going to be busy.

The big day is coming up!  Time for the Knight family to become a family of five.  My C-section has been scheduled for the morning of June 23rd.  Prayers are welcomed and appreciated.  I feel like we have so much yet to do!  Somehow all the loose end will be tied up!

As if the Knight plate wasn't full enough, God to put something else on it.  Last Tuesday, Brandon went into the doctors to follow up on some reoccurring stomach issues.  The doctors decided that his gall bladder had to come out and two days later it did.  Poor guy.  He is recovering well, but I can tell he is in some pain.  He is such a good husband though.  I know he wants to help out more around the house but just can't.  I personally think he is helping out too much.  Right now, we have 2 slow people running after 2 very fast people.  But we are getting by.  Hopefully Brandon will feel a lot better now.