Good Friends

Eldon and Tucker, best buds.

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

Angela and Savannah performed at the talent show last week, and sang "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" You can view this performance by clicking on the link below and watching the video. http://cdn.keithaknight.com/video/A+Dream+is+a+Wish+Your+Heart+Makes.

Exploring Hidden Caves, Fallon, NV

We went to Fallon, NV, yesterday. We went to a place called 'Hidden Caves', where there are 3 hidden caves in the hills. They are in this area that used to be a huge lake, hundreds of years ago. They have a trail that goes to each of

Pyramid Lake outing

Walking down towards the lake. Some of the odd calcium deposits, called 'tufa'. Me, fascinated by the 'tufa' on the shores of the lake. Again, me, wondering what this stuff is and how it was formed and how long it took to get there. We all

Cutie

Savannah in a new dress, eating a powdered donut.

Pah Rah

Brand new, awesome park in Sparks just down the street from us. The grass is fake, and there is a big climbing structure with ropes, and a merry go round!

72-hour Kits

Emergency heavy duty blanket/tarp/tent, multi-tool, body/hair wash soap, sunscreen, micro towel, N100 respirators (3 count) water packets, hand-warmers, energy bars, kleenex, rope, first aid kit, glow sticks, wet ones dried fruit snacks, whistle, spoon/fork, toothpaste, lip balm, fold-up toothbrush, potassium iodide tablets, earplugs, bottle of water

The Ranch Today

My Grandma Nona and Grandpa Albert's house, Christmas Day. It was built in the early 1900s. Upstairs, on the cracked linoleum. Loving the musty smell! Confused, and a little afraid..... of the crack in the corner of the room! There it is! Isn't it creepy? It

Grandma's House (different version)

On our way to Grandma's, we drive out into the country. She waits for us at the kitchen table, while reading an autobiography. Coming upon an old house, that's hot and dry in the summer, cold and cozy in the winter - familiar thoughts enter my

Christmas

The Scheel's Santa, Carson had a private chat with him. Can you find Woody in this picture? Savannah let Santa have Woody for a little bit, but she wouldn't go sit with him! These are our 72-hour kits, bought with our Christmas money. We are now

Taking pictures off the camera

Here's lots of random pictures. We got cheesecake one night from Isaac, the kids loved picking at it! At the River Rock Park, Truckee River. Savannah enjoying her babydoll. The kids enjoying play mustaches that Grandma Bea sent at Halloween. Halloween at Grandma and Grandpa Knight's

Coming Upon an Old House

Here's a poem I wrote years ago about the house of my grandparents in Livermore, California. Coming Upon an Old House by Angela Knight We Drive out in the country, On our way to Grandma's. Coming upon an old house, That's hot and dry

San Diego

"Sealife", in Legoland. Japanese spider crabs - huge! can you see Tucker? Petting zoo for water animals. There were sea stars and sea cucumbers to pet. Legoland. Look at the name on the little truck in the background. Now to the San Diego zoo. which animal is behind

Carson's creations

New lego space shuttle set. New lego technics forklift set. Carson works pretty hard on these and puts them together so fast! The technics sets are wayy more difficult to put together than the normal lego sets. He seems to enjoy the extra challenge. Thanks, Grandpa Gene and Grandma Bea,

Battle-born Days, Carson City

Inside the huge helicopter. Savannah, going overboard! Above, we got to ride in this people mover. Here I am, inside, in the back seat of the front section. The one with authentic battle damage! Veteran's memorial wall. We signed Christmas cards for the troops.

Thomas Creek

Spikey hair

Halloween

I'm not the best picture-taker, so this is what you get from our trick-or-treat night! Carson was a miner/prospector, Tucker was an astronaut, and Savannah was a monkey. We went out with Haven, who was a horse. You can see in the couch picture that they are

Pumpkin Patch

Ferrari pumpkin patch last month - next time we'll try the Andelin farms.

Paint by numbers

Carson has been doing paint by numbers, and finished this eagle painting.

center-of-joy-christmas-card-make

Center Of Joy Christmas Card Make unique Christmas cards this year at Shutterfly.com. View the entire collection of cards. Getting a little ahead of the holidays here, but I've gotta be on top of things!

New Obsession: Sewing

Yes, I made ALL of these. I'm totally into pillowcases now, but I think I have to stop after all these. I learned how to make a simple pillowcase a few years ago at a church service project night and recently had the idea to make some holiday

Lindsey Waite Photography

These pictures were taken by Lindsey Waite a few weeks ago. We love the way they turned out! Now we have to pick one for our Christmas card! Comments Yo' Mama (Oct 10, 2012): Wow! Those turned out great! Love the couple pics and the kids are adorable. Fun

Camping

Cabela's Play-camping in the tent, in the house.

Della Ross' Funeral

It was hot that day! Melvin and Nan Carson was catching lizards with his cousins.