Keith Knight

Easter Egg Hunt

We try to separate the secular from religious aspects to holidays, so we did an Easter Egg Hunt the Saturday before Easter.  Then on Easter, we talked about Christ and focused on the true purpose of the holiday.

Backyard Camping

The weather was beautiful Easter weekend.  So we decided to enjoy it with some backyard camping, complete with 'smores.

Duluth Trading Store

We've ordered some things from Duluth Trading over the last several years, so when we found out that they had a store nearby, we had to go.  They had some fun things for the kids to explore.

Homemade Candy

The kids learned that you can melt hard candies, so they invented their own candy creations.

Knight Family Art Gallery

As I returned from work, I was greeted at the door with tickets to the Knight Family Art Gallery.   The kids prepare an exhibit of the artwork they had been working on for the last few weeks. As I approached the improvised gallery, Carson, the door man, checked Angela'

National Archives

We finally made it to the national archives.  On our walk from the subway station, through the National Mall towards the archives, we saw a bald eagle flying overhead towards the Capitol.  It's so impressive to see a bald eagle flying in such a regal place. We saw

Historical Fairfax Courthouse Mock Trial

At the center of Fairfax, VA is a historic courthouse, built in 1799.  The first confederate soldier death during the Civil War took place there.  We have gone several times, but had never been able to go inside. This weekend Fairfax hosted the 'Chocolate Lover's Festival'

Snow Day

We woke up to a beautiful snow filled yard.

Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Race

Each year, the Cub Scouts have a Pinewood Derby race.  Tucker designed and made his own car and competed.  Carson and Savannah also made their own cars for fun. Tucker received a certificate for the 'Sleekest Car' '

Presidential Inauguration 2017

I do not like crowds -- the thought of packing into an area with a million people just sounds awful.  Despite the anxiety, the night before the Inauguration, Tucker and I decided to go.  It was less about supporting the new president than it was about being at such a

Mulching the Trails at Hidden Oak Park

The kids and I went to Hidden Oak Nature Park to look at the animals.  While there, we asked if they needed help with anything (Carson needs to do community service for a merit badge).  They said that the trails needed some mulch put on them to slow the erosion.

Snow Day!!!

Finally, a snow day!  The kids had a blast playing in the snow.  It wasn't a lot of snow, but enough to spend hours having fun. Yes, Tucker decided it would be fun to stick his head in a pile of snow.

Public Hearing for the Virginia General Assembly

As part of Carson's Citizenship in the Community merit badge, we went to the Fairfax County Delegation to the Virginia General Assembly Public Hearing.  Yes it is a very long name for a very long meeting.  The agenda was 20+ pages long.  We staying for quite a while

Washington DC Temple Christmas Lights

We went to the Washington DC Temple on Christmas Eve and expected it to be pretty empty. There were actually lots of people and cars there to see the lights display, and also walk through the Visitor's Center to look at the nativities and other items from around

American Girl

Savannah received a gift card to American Girl for Christmas this year.  She was so anxious to go to the store, so we went the next day.  She loved walking around and looking at each doll and their accessories.  The store spans two floors of the mall!  So she had

Company Holiday Party

This year is the first time that the company that I have worked for has invited the entire family for the Christmas party. They had two parties (in the same hotel).  The kids had their very own party with dinner, face-painting, a magician, Santa, balloon tying, cookie decorating, and individual

Christmas Tradition Opening Presents

We have continued our tradition of distributing the presents for the kids throughout the month of December.  Then on Christmas day, there is one gift under the tree that says: To: Everyone From: Heavenly Father Inside are pictures of Jesus. This leads us into a discussion as a family about

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Our Little Angel

The children in our church are acting out the Nativity.  Here's Savannah at the practice:

Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Fairfax, VA

Shorty after moving to the DC area, we learned that there are actually two Smithsonian Air and Space Museums.  One in DC and one in Fairfax, VA. On Saturday, we went to the Virginia one.  It was impressive!  They had hands on science displays and many of the most significant

Fairfax County Geocaching Scavenger Hunt

Fairfax County plans so many fun family activities.  On Saturday, they hosted the Geocaching Scavenger Hunt at Burke Lake.  It was our first time geocaching, so it took us a little while to figure it out, but it was great exercise in a beautiful setting. In the end, if you

A Knight Style Thanksgiving

When all over your family lives thousands of miles away, Thanksgiving can be a little different.  Instead of a large family gathering, we made our own traditional Thanksgiving dinner, complete with homemade pumpkin and apple pies. Then we went to a walk / bicycle ride and played in the yard with

Rock and Mineral Show at George Mason University

The kids and Keith went to the Rock and Mineral show in Atlanta each year, so when we moved to Virginia, we looked for one here.  George Mason University hosted this show; it was quite a bit smaller, but the kids still had a good time.

A Day in the Life of a Fairfax Family

We are finally all healthy!  So to celebrate, we had an adventure packed day around the house and visiting the Hidden Pond Nature Center, where Tucker was attending a friends birthday party. Savannah learned to ride the motorcycle on the dirt trails behind our home. We tried out the new

Pentagon Tour

We took a tour of the Pentagon this week.  You have to schedule the tour at least two weeks in advance for them to complete a background check to approve you for the tour. The kids decided to hold a press conference. The 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon. We

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Family Woodwork Class

A month or two ago, the kids and I decided to do some woodwork.  Carson made his own lockbox / treasure box and Tucker and Savannah made bird feeders.  They all turned out pretty well.