Tuesday, March 24, 2009

...A Work In Progress...

I am terrible at keeping this updated. It's definitely a work in progress. What's been going on with us? Jaydon is signed up for Tball for the first time. Brady is working on getting over his ear infections and bronchitis. He is really wanting to walk and we are hoping his first tooth is coming through. So we are busy with Brady alone...ha! I will post some new pics later today hopefully.

We went to Village Confections last Saturday morning for beignets and coffee (or sprite). This is a great way to support The Christmas Village. They do this every Saturday morning and it was so much fun. Brenda has been working on the new website for the CV and you should check it out...it looks great! http://www.thechristmasvillage.org/

The Village of Hope (adoption agency) is going well. We have so many stories of how God has used our story of both boys to give hope to couples who are feeling exactly how we felt before Jaydon. We are amazed at how God brought us through all of those difficult years to learn and grow closer to Him, but also that now He is allowing us to use those experiences to share our story with other couples. Just simply awesome!!

Buddy's birthday was yesterday and we didn't get to really celebrate at all. Hopefully we will eventually do something special for him. He bought me a ticket to go see Paula Deen tomorrow. My mom and sister are going with me too. I am excited about getting out and having a great time with them.

Buddy's schedule has been pretty hectic lately and usually doesn't ease up until after summer is over. So, we are truly just beginning our busy season. We are so excited that in July, Buddy is going to Brazil for the first time with Upward to lead sports camps. God has continued to bless him with opportunities to do what he loves to do most, travel abroad and sports! I ask that you will join us in praying that God will prepare the hearts of the people that He has in the path of this team that is traveling to Brazil, as well as safety in all the traveling to reach these beautiful people.

We are both blessed to be doing what we love to do. God truly has given us the desires of our hearts. What else is there to say, other than Thank You, Father!!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Jaydon riding his big boy bike and wearing his daddy's hat!

All of us at Bass Pro Shop getting Santa pics made.



Brady sitting in his seat for the last time...he loves bathtime!



Brady playing with Jaydon's Toys....Jaydon telling Brady how to do it right!

Brady's car that his birthmother gave him for Christmas.

We had to take a picture of this...Brady fell asleep on Buddy's face.

The day it snowed....I was still in the hospital.

Jaydon with Buddy's hat on...he is thinking!





...New Beginnings....

I know it's been almost 2 months since my last update; however, all is finally well here at the Knott house.....YAY!! We have all recovered from surgery, illness, and lack of sleep...well maybe not that one!

Buddy is enjoying the busy life of the children's ministry and all of the sports. He has been able to ref soccer a few times. He has been blessed with so many wonderful volunteers throughout the kick-off of the new Crest Kid's ministry. We are amazed everyday at how God has moved in the lives at Ridgecrest. We are so blessed to be a part of something that makes an eternal difference. And of course, if you know me, you know I can't say enough about our Pastor. He is awesome, not because of anything he does....but when he speaks, you don't see the man, you really know that God is speaking directly to you through his vessel... Amazing!!!

Well, Brady had is first Christmas, and it was wonderful. He really loved playing with the paper and all of the toys he did get, but also his brother's toys too. Jaydon was so animated, as usual, when he opened his presents this year. He sang Happy Birthday to Jesus, and talked about Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus in the manger....somehow Jonah sometimes ends up in that conversation too. Jaydon loves to pray, and he prays for everything. We love to listen to him talk to God. He never misses an opportunity to thank God for all of his grandparents dogs....he might forget everyone else, but at least one of the dogs usually get mentioned.

We are so amazed at God's love for us. We have 2 wonderful boys who keep us busy busy busy, but we never knew for sure a few years ago that these days would actually come. We used to talk about and dream about the days when we could hear our children running through the house....and now that happens (at least one runs and one crawls). Our journey is just beginning. I hope to be able to keep you updated along the way this year.