Super Sunday

Today was such a great day! Mason has been asking to visit Winstead Hill on Columbia Ave. for some time now, so with the beautiful weather we are having we decided to check it out. It was very interesting learning about the battle of Franklin. Next, we went to the Harpeth River and played around ( I suggest going to see this area ) It is so peaceful to hear the waterfall! We have had a great day, and I just wanted to share it with you.
PS.. Maclaine has conquered riding her bike without training wheels!!

Favorite Quote

"Live in such a way that those who know you but don't know God, will come to know God because they know you".

My Dad and Me

I love this pic of Maclaine and Len. She loves it when he takes her fishing at the pond behind our house. Recently I received a phone call from Len while I was at work regarding a tangled up fishing line (Maclaine's) and a hook stuck in a finger (Len's). Yep, he yanked it really hard and it shot back into his finger...so he goes around to our neighbor's houses needing help removing the crank bait from his finger. Ouch! They were able to pry it out, but he ended up needing a tetanus shot (or as Mason called it "technical shot")! So if you are ever fishing with my family...BEWARE...we are often referred to as the "Griswald's".

Hallelujah!!!

Alot has been going on these days with the McKnatt family. I have so many things to be thankful for and I wanted to share them:
1. We have made it through our first year of elementary school with only 1 tardy (Len's fault!).
2. Soccer season is over!! Maclaine did great some weeks and the others she could have cared less!
3. Len has made the tough decision to step down as varsity head girls basketball coach. He will take over the MS boys basketball program and continue with HS baseball. I think this will be huge for us as family. We have missed having him home so much. Thanks Len!!
4. Maclaine had a great evaluation by her preschool teacher... Yes, we realize that she is bossy, but I prefer to look at it as being assertive!!
5. I have some of the best friends (you all know who you are!) I have never been so happy in life and I know that it is from the support that you all give. I feel like I can be open to you all and have gotten great advice. God has blessed me so much!
6. My title as Room Mother ends this week !! Yippee! I was suckered into that position and have never had to give so many parties in my life. School has changed alot since we were there! That is a full time job itself.

Letting go

Yesterday I took Maclaine to BGA for rising Kindergartners day. All this time, I really have not thought that sending her to school would be that bad. However, when she and the rest of her class went to take the tour, and I was left sitting in the cafeteria, I noticed that my heart had the same ache in it that it did when Mason started school. That feeling is an ache that just hurts way down deep inside. For those who have school age children you know what I'm talking about. Anyway, I cannot believe how fast they are growing up. I have listened to Kelli's CD (which Len is tired of because I ALWAYS end up crying!!) and most of the songs are centered around being a parent and letting go. Is anyone else having trouble letting go?

My Bad Habit...

So here it is...my worst habit: doing the laundry and not putting it up! Does anyone else have this problem? I do not mind to do the laundry, I do not mind folding it, BUT I cannot stand to put it up once I'm done! I am ashamed to show ya'll this, but this is what I've done all afternoon, and for some reason today I chose the dining room table to stack it on. I am embarrased that I have piled it up this far, but I guess that I hope Len will take a hint and help put it away! So, now I've let you all in on my terrible housekeeping habit...Your turn to share your worst habit!! Who's first? Haley

My Favorite 3 Spots

Okay, this took alot of thinking, but I have it figured out...
1. Tims Ford Lake. My parents have a cabin here and it has been a source of many memories. I used to go here when I was a child every weekend during the summer and now it is so fun to be able to take my children. They have become water lovers because of that. Our favorite thing is to go for boast rides and to watch them tube and ski.


2. Bozeman, MT. No pics of this, but look at Kelli's blog and the pic of the snow capped mtn. reminds me of Bozeman. Not too great a memory here (It is where my dad had his heartattack) but is was absolutely the most beautiful, serene place I have ever seen. It was where the move "A River Runs Through It" was filmed!

3. The Bahamas. Only been there once, but I would give anything to be there now with Len relaxing on the white beaches. The water there is soooo crystal clear and blue. Very relaxing!!