This year, at Knight Transportation, we are at it again –We are stepping up in a big way to support the Step out Diabetes Walk on Sept 25th, 2010. Our team goal is to raise $5000 for the American Diabetes Association. Because this is a cause that has personally affected my life, I am making a personal effort to raise $1000 for the ADA and get as many people to join our team as possible.

My invitation to you and your family is to join me (and my family) at the Step Out Diabetes Walk.
Saturday Sept 25, 2010
6pm
Midwestern University

Every step we take and every dollar we raise will make a difference. No matter how small or large, your generous donation to the ADA can help us Stop Diabetes. Check out my diabetes webpage.

Please email this to anyone you think may be interested in supporting this cause either through a financial donation or by joining us at the event.

Making memories

Because I want to remember them this way...I have had to master the art of sneaking quick pics. Some of my favorite stolen photos happen when Whitney takes the lead in putting Kambrya to bed. I must say he has an amazing talent for it and I can't believe how quickly she relaxes and then falls asleep in his arms. Hmmm... If only I could hire out his services...

What I didn't realize is that Whitney too has a knack for quick pics... Here is what I found on my camera tonight!

Four years

From this....

To this...

It just makes my heart melt. I love it!
Happy Anniversary!

Crafting

I finally found the perfect solution for Kambrya's growing hair bow collection. It was so easy peasy to make and didn't require any real crafting ability (I love those type of projects!)

Is it really a challenge?

Last week we were challenged to keep a gratitude journal in an effort to help us recognize and record the many ways in which our family is blessed. After only a week, I can tell you it works, just like President Eyring promised it would in this conference address. (Yea, I know I am only a few years behind!).

I have re-learned that returning thanks to the Lord for blessings received only yields more blessings! And those blessings sometimes come in the most unexpected ways and in the most unexpected hours...like today. Who would have known that the greatest outpouring of generosity came from the most infuriating and frustrating conversations with our home warranty company? I certainly did not, but I can tell you that that is exactly what happened, and I couldn't be happier!

Growing Up

Kambrya had her four month check-up today and the Dr. gave her two thumbs up. She is one healthy baby weighing in at 17 lbs and is 25.5 in tall!

While we feel like Kambrya has been a part of our family forever, there is still a newness about her that makes us so happy and giddy! Every little milestone is a big deal and a cause worth celebrating. And...so you can celebrate with us, Kambrya currently:
SMILES...all the time (especially after she wakes up in the AM)
Laughs
Coos (she likes the sound of her own voice!)
Recognizes family
Sits up by herself in her bumbo
Rolls over from side to side
Lifts her upper body while laying on her belly
Sleeps in her crib in her room
and the best of all...
She sleeps through the ENTIRE night!

The Happy Herd

You better believe I was one happy mama bovine - No cooking, cleaning, and a FREE meal at chick-fil-a! All for this...

Bumbo Experiment

I've long wondered if there is any truth to the hype surrounding a BUMBO and its wondrous benefits for babies. So, I decided to see for myself what the fuss is all about. I went to the second hand child store and purchased one (for a great deal) and gave it a try.

...and I must say things look very promising, even though I've only had the chair for 2 days! Kambrya loves to sit up and whimpers when I try to take her out of the chair. That is a good sign, right?