“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
(Mathew 25:31-46, The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats)


Our family is growing!

Our family is growing!
We are currently in the process of adopting a child from the Democratic Republic of Congo


Would You Like To Make A Tax Deductible Donation?? Here's how! Make checks out to: International Care, Inc.

Mail To:
I CARE Foundation
P.O. Box 1603
Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Please DO NOT write our name in the memo of the check. Simply send a separate piece of paper designating the donation to Brad and Amanda Kniep, or if you donate online specify that it is for us in the note section before confirming your donation. Thank you SO much!!


Friday, August 29, 2008

I "Pumpkin" Morton Shirts


Well they're back! We have had so many people ask for these since we made them two years ago- we decided to do it again! We have a new webpage where you can buy them. Lots of choices in styles this time around- kids sizes through adult. So hurry up and place an order and get them just in time for the Pumpkin Festival!!



Finally! The storm I've been waiting for!!!

We had a HUGE monsoon storm come through tonight. We're actually on our 4th round of storms hitting us as I am writing this. It just keeps coming- and is suppose to for the next couple days! I have to enjoy it while it lasts because after monsoon season is over- I might not see rain for months at a time! Here is a video of the lightning that has been going on all night. It's like a huge strobe light outside...CRAZY! By far- the best storm I've seen since we've lived here!
I have more video coming soon of the heavy rain and wind. 


Friday, August 22, 2008

Mommy's Little Monster





Oh Josiah....What can I say about him today. He just might be the most active child I have ever seen. Literally- I look away for one second and he is either climbing up something, walking of the couch, sneaking into the dog's kennels, and the list goes on. But then all it takes is one of his smiles and a look from those big brown eyes and I forget about how crazy he was minutes before!

Monday, August 18, 2008

Sy's First 4-Wheeler!

Uncle Zach got this for Josiah for his first birthday!! He loves it!!! If only he would learn how to steer and look where he's going!!!

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Playtime!

Here are just a couple pics from this weekend so far. We made a little house out his car seat box- and he loves it. Forget toys-just give him a box and he's happy.




We spent a lot this afternoon in the pool, and we found yet another "toy" that will keep Sy busy for hours!


Sonic

We love Sonic. I especially love cherry-limeades! 
Brad got the chance to actually meet the guy in the husband/wife duo Sonic commercials (Brian Huskey) while they were filming a commercial at the Sonic down the street from our house! 
I was ticked that I wasn't there for that- I think I was actually in Illinois when he met him. Anyway- Sonic is some of our favorite commercials. This one is especially funny I think!



                                          

Addicted to the Olympics

This was THE BEST finish I have ever seen! Michael Phelps won this 100m Butterfly by a fingernail! Unbelievable!!! If you haven't seen the video, I'm sure they will be replaying it a lot!
I love the Olympics- but I haven't slept much since they started. So as much as I love them- I'm also excited for them to be over so I can get some sleep!



Friday, August 15, 2008

The Office Season 5

We are so excited for The Office to start back up on September 25!!! So if anyone is going to be in the Phoenix area- feel free to stop by and watch it with us!!!



Monday, August 11, 2008

Back To Real Life!

We are back in Arizona after having a great time in Illinois. I love that I am able to go back "home" for two weeks and actually feel like I get to spend quality time with family and friends. The problem I have then is getting back into normal life in Arizona. The people who really know me, know that I can be quite the procrastinator, especially when I come home from a two week trip. It takes me about a week to finally get everything back to normal. So here I am now- FINALLY getting the pictures off my camera and onto the computer. 
Arizona is still hot- but I must say that I think it feels much cooler than Illinois. We had a great time seeing everyone- but it is good to be back in my own house- and back to our normal life!

Sy trying to figure out what grass is!



Sy's First Birthday!
Enjoying his ice cream cone!

Kate and Tait and Josiah and I at his birthday party.




Last picture before we left to go back to Arizona : (