Sunday Snow Day

Today the snow was bad enough that Church was cancelled (don't think that has happened to me before). Of course the kids were not too sad, until they learned that we would just have "home" church instead. Now I wasn't crazy enough to make them endure listening to me for 3 hours, but we did have a little lesson then played family games. I think overall it was a good day had by all.

Finished product

After dealing with the "red" (really actually orange wall) I got Evan to redo it!!! Wanted everyone to see my cute new front room.....

Be proud of me....I even made the "Family" sign on my own.

Travis's Special Day

Travis made us all proud Sunday by choosing to be baptised. He was so excited. Uncle Scott performed the Baptism and Grandpa Knight confirmed him. They both did a great job and we appreciate their willingness to participate. After the baptism we all squeezed into our little house for some of Travis's favorite treats. I know that Travis enjoyed being the "star" for the day and loved all of the attention. Thank you to all of you that were able to come and those that sent their congrats!!

Looking good in white! Grandma and Grandpa Knight

Invitation

We want to let you all know that Travis will be having his baptism on the 27th at 6 pm at our Stake House. We will be having dessert at our house after! Please join us for the celebration.

Now that Christmas is over and things have calmed down (as much as they do at our house!) I thought I would update things a little here.

We had a fabulous Christmas! The kids were spoiled and we were able to get a WII as our family gift. The kids of course love it, although I think that Evan might like it even more (guitar hero makes him feel like a rock star!)

The kids are back in school. Devin got his report card (all A's and a "few" A-'s) we are so proud of him. Payson is plugging away and goes to school without complaining about it which is an improvement. Travis and Aaron continue to work hard. Bekah so desperately wants to be in school!

Well we hope that all is going well with all of you!

Belew Party

We were able to enjoy some "together" time yesterday with Brett and Jenni here....had to add a little preview of what we got to enjoy.....

We missed having Cindy there!! Maybe one day we will be able to arrange for all of us to be in the same place at the same time! The kids enjoyed some time together, we played mom's traditional candy bar game, ate good food, got some exciting news from Clayton and Kalli, and simply laughed. Below are some pictures of the family have some good times:

Christmas Time

So I started this blog and then got busy with other things.........I know....nothing new! Thought I would update everyone with what is going on in our little part of the world. Lexie had her first birthday (where did the year go???). She is getting big and is so much fun. All of the kids are great with her and she is trying so hard to keep up with them. Here's a picture of her at her birthday party. It's amazing how big she has gotten. I went and got her ears pierced......I know MEAN mom, but they are so cute and not one person has called her a boy since!

Evan is home from Washington DC where he spent 6 weeks "working" (messing around on tax dollars is what I would call it). We are all excited about being able to have our first "real" Christmas together. I am thinking that he may be in Iraq again next year so we are enjoying him and the kids as much as possible. Probably over doing it, but we are having fun and the kids love every minute.

I am still plugging away at obtaining my master's in counseling degree. I finally called "uncle" on trying to work, do school full time, AND having a family. Therefore I gave my notice to work. Although I will miss it (and the paycheck!) it will be nice to be able to focus on my family needs and still get my school work completed. If all goes well this should be my last year and then I will be set loose on the unexpected therapy clients........It looks like I will have an opportunity to work with teenage foster kids which I am incredibly excited about doing.

What else.....Devin continues to be smarter then he should be! Aaron is doing very well and having success in school (we are very proud of all of his hard work). Travis is keeping everyone busy with his continuous jokes and also thinks he is "smarter then a fifth grader"! Payson has finally adjusted to the tough world of Kindergarten. Although he still prefers staying home then going to school he is doing so much better. Bekah continues to make us all smile and is such a wonderful big sister. She is so excited to go to school next year. As mentioned above Lexie is growing too fast.

We hope that you are all having a Fabulous Holiday Season.

We love you!

Knight Bunch