Knight Family Pictures

Before Leslie left to head back to Spain we decided to have Jeff take some Knight Family Pictures. The kids were less that cooperative but some how he still manages to take some great pictures.

Soccer Season has Started!

So Ben has moved from Summer T-ball to Fall soccer. Tonight was his first night on the PURPLE TEAM for Tiny Tonka Soccer. It was a beautiful night to be out and after just a few minutes Ben had his cleats on and was ready to run. They start with some VERY basic soccer drill for 30 minutes and then they played the YELLOW TEAM for the remaining time.

Passing to Cullen

Even Olivia got into the game! Look at that excitement

Getting ready for face off with the yellow team.

All in all the night was a success. Similar to T-ball that game looked like organized Chaos but the kids all had a great time.

New Siding and New Swing Set

After re-siding last fall as part of the addition we realizing this spring that the siding was bad and here we are replacing it again (luckily at no cost to us). Trevor started the demo last week and Jamie and Tim came Saturday and Sunday to start putting it up on the house. I spent most of the weekend painting it before it was hung and hauling to the drying racks that now take up our entire driveway.

A TRUE boy after a long day of helping the boys in the yard with the new siding. He was covered head to toe in dust and dirt and was happy as could be!

Daddy's helper safety glasses and all

This is the new swing set! It was moved a whole 40 Feet across the fence line from our neighbors yard. It needs a few new things but the kids love it!

Another Summer Has Come To An End

What would the end of the summer be without a trip to the Great Minnesota Get Together! We introduced Ben to a long time Alm family tradition last year as he made his first ride down the big yellow slide. This year it was Olivia's turn and she loved it. She got to the bottom after the first trip down and she just kept saying "more,more".

The other highlight of the night for them was not the food but rather climbing on all the equipment at machinery hill.

I ended the summer with a weekend at Middle Cullen with the kids while Trevor was in the boundary waters. You know fall is just around the corner when you spend all weekend in long pants and sweatshirts while having a fire in the middle of the day.

From Date night to the circus and so much more!

Last Friday was date night with my little man. Ben's preschool teacher organized a night out to see the play Annie at the Stages Theater in Hopkins for all who wanted to join.

We started the night with dinner at Big 10 with Shanon and Cullen (a little double date for the moms and their boys). Ben enjoyed his Arnie Palmer and hot dog.

Then it was off to the Show!

After our run on Saturday the kids spent some time playing out side and the big Bobcat in our front yard was the highlight.

Olivia loved sitting in the bobcat as much as Ben. She is ready to go for a cruise

Sunday we had plans to go the to Splash Pad with our neighbors, Molly, Adam, Will and Addie. We were not sure if the it was warm enough to play in the water but the kids lasted about 10 minutes at the park and then they were ready for the water!

It took Olivia a few minutes to get use to the idea but after some play time in the water with Daddy she was ready to go...

And go some more

And guess who else showed up the Splash Pad...
The Murray Family!

So all the kids played together in the water for a while and then it was snack time.

(Will, Cullen and Ben)

Kinsley enjoyed her snack too. She is pretty in Pink!

It was a great morning filled with fun and some good family time.

Monday was Under the Big Top!!

Great Grandpa and Grandma bought tickets to the Circus that was coming to the town of Fairmont so Monday my mom and I drove there with the kids to enjoy the show.
Ben loved the lights, the tricks and the animals. Olivia on the other hand was a little frighten by the whole thing.

Ben and Olivia both had their first taste of Cotton Candy! No, this was not all Ben's, he was sharing with Jessie.
The Elephants were Ben's favorite part of the show and I must admit it was amazing how graceful these huge animals could be.

Thanks Great Grandpa and Grandma for a wonderful Day!

Introducing Baby K #3

Last week we had our 20 week Ultrasound. Here are some pictures of Baby K #3. Baby has 10 fingers and 10 toes and looked healthy in every other way as well. Estimated weight was 12oz. I was 20 week and 1 day and the baby was measuring at 20 weeks and 2 days so right on schedule. As for the gender... we will all have to wait until December for that surprise.

2 Feet with 10 Toes!