Well, I'm not quite sure where to start. Mainly because I'm embarrassed to have let this blog slip for so long! I could give excuses and say that I've been just so busy or I could tell the truth. This blog is not at the top of my priorities. At the same time, we started this blog, so we are going to keep it up. If there is one thing I don't like to be seen as or to be, it is a quitter! However, I do think that Megan will be doing a good portion of posting and will mix things up a bit!;) Be prepared for some deep thoughts paired with some sarcasm and snarky comments!;) Anyway, we wanted to start this blog to keep people caught up on our life and give a peek into the Knapp family. Yet, It has been nearly seven months and no amount of pictures or words could fully catch you all up on what life has been like here all spring and summer! There has been so much change in each of us as individuals and life all around! We have had a lot of joy, new experiences, confusion, family bonding, strengthened friendships, learning to wait on God, and more. And God has been faithful. Need I say more?:)
Highlights of the past several months:
Paige: Starting preschool and learning how to read, the Gateway Sale, and going to see grandparents and cousins in Illinois.
Joshua & Caleb: Turning 9, the Gateway Sale, family beach vacation in May, and not having school over the summer;)
Micah: The Gateway Sale, trips to Illinois, boating, and friends visiting.
Megan: Turning 14, going to Illinois, going on a mission trip to Jamaica, giving her testimony and getting baptized, and starting high school (Not sure if this is a highlight for her, but it is a pretty big life event;)
Seth: Turning 16, getting his license, starting work at Chick-fil-a, going on a mission trip to Jamaica, going to Illinois, and starting dual-enrolled classes at a local college.
Seth: Turning 16, getting his license, starting work at Chick-fil-a, going on a mission trip to Jamaica, going to Illinois, and starting dual-enrolled classes at a local college.
Lexi: Turning 18, graduating high school, going on a mission trip to Jamaica, traveling several times to Illinois, and new life experiences.
Mom: Turning an age that she only looks half of;), trips to Illinois, our family beach vacation, friends visiting, and her sister from Arizona visiting.
Dad: Turning an age that you can only tell by the amount of gray in his hair and not his athletic ability;), taking our family to the beach, going to Jamaica with his 3 oldest, and the few times our whole family was around the supper table.
Wow. Some experiences words can't always capture. Here are a few picture highlights:
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| The youngest 3 showing off and tubing on a boating trip;) |
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| After a hard day of work in Jamaica with Mario, one of the people we met at the Deaf Village we served at. |
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| In Jamaica, all geared up for zip lining! |
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| One of Seth's many responsibilities of working at Chick-fil-a...wearing the cow suit on occasion!;) |
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| A stellar group of friends made a trip down in August. So thankful for these people! |
Well, that's it for a catch-up!;) We will be much more regular with posting from now on! I hope this blog never portrays us as perfect, but just gives you a peek into our life.
"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto Him be glory..."
~Ephesians 3:20-21a
~Lexi
