Alright...

That's all she wrote!
My Picasa account is once again full. I could purchase more storage through Google for $20 a year, but that price would be infinite yearly unless I desired them to delete my data. So, after much deliberation I have decided to move to Shutterfly. I am currently working on getting my page set up, so it may be a few days, but I will be journaling again soon and would love for you all to keep up with the Knightly News. After our move to Shutterfly only invited guests will be able to view our page and make comments, so PLEASE if you would like to keep up with us leave a comment here with your e-mail address so that I may add it to our members list. Thank you all for your patience and I hope to hear from you soon!

Greetings Earthlings,

I come in peace.

Here at the Knightly news we often come across stories filled with content which could be classified as extraterrestrial phenomenon. Today we bring you breaking news of a box-head sighting. These rare and precious creatures seldom show themselves, but when they do they are sure to evoke elation within those privileged enough to behold them.

Good-Knight...

Sleep Tight...

Traditions. I love traditions. I love the stories and memories and traditions that are the fabric of our family's heritage. Today I am reveling in yet another sweet connection between the past and the present.

My wonderful father-in-law lovingly built a beautiful cradle when he and my mother-in-law were expecting their first born (Zach). My mother-in-law tells the story of how Zach was such a large baby that he literally hit the sides of the cradle all night long, keeping himself and those around him awake all night long. So, as the story goes, Zach spent only one night in the beautiful cradle which was handcrafted for him. Thankfully the cradle wasn't discarded out of frustration. It was stored for many years in the attic until the arrival of our first born when Larry and MaryKay generously offered it's services to Zach and I. The precious cradle has had more success this time around, for our three little ones have loved resting and relaxing in the comfort of it's gentle swaying motion.

OAK
2004

CGK
2006

WTK
2008

Aunt Ashley

Our boys are blessed with many loving great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Each of these people have their place of honor in the hearts and minds of our sweet children. One in particular is Aunt Ashley. Ashley is Zach's little sister. She and her husband David live in Mansfield, TX. Aunt Ashley has doted on the boys since the arrival of little Owen and continues to shower her nephews with love and attention. Thank you Aunt Ashley for the pure joy that spreads across the faces of our children at the mere mention of your name.

Rocker

Will's hair has taken on a mind of it's own lately. It is still the thick dark mass that the other two boys had, but it definitely has more spunk. Here at the Knightly News we refer to his coif as the "British Rock Star".

Out with the old...

In with the new! Happy New Year 2008!

We were blessed to have our good friends, the Avery's, come visit us for the new year holiday. Andrew and Brooke were in our "young marrieds" class at A&M c of C in College Station. We have remained close and have continued to grow in common interests and experiences. For starters, the fact that they have three boys (Garrett, Nathan & Carter) as we do, supplies us with endless conversation and laughter. The boys enjoyed some time at the zoo, park and just hanging out in the backyard (we hosted our guests at Zach's parent's house. It gave us more room for the boys to play. Thanks LJ & MK!). We rang in the new year a bit early with the boys by allowing them to light sparklers and then they were off to bed. The adults stayed up to ring in the technical new year (yes, I'm very proud of us for not falling asleep prematurely).

The boys enjoying the Abilene zoo:
At the park:
We talked, we laughed, we played Hoopla into the wee hours of the morning (we did eventually beat the timer!), we enjoyed watching our boys playing together, we reminisced about the past and we hoped for our futures. It was an uplifting and encouraging time together and we look forward to the next time we will be blessed to see these precious friends.

A sparkling new year celebration:

Owen

Clay

Nathan

Garrett