Ready for Reese!!!

Well, we've only got 2 and a half weeks left till our little lady joins us, to make a family of four! It's so exciting to see my ticker at the top of my blog in the final phase! She is now full term, so that is a relief, come what may! It's so fun getting ready and seeing everting come together, waiting for her! I am getting really anxious and excited! I am feeling ok...nothing serious is wrong but 9 months pregnant in AZ in the middle of the summer kinda takes a tole on your body! Thankfully I'm not super swollen this time...whew! Just tired, heavy, crammed, hot, etc. As of last week I had no progress:(...guess she's not in as big of a hurry to get out as I'd like her to be! But everything looks good and healthy, yeah! That's what's important! She still wont let us get a 3-D of anything but her hand!...Guess she wants to be a surprise and that's fine with me..I like surprises! I'm excited for the new hospital, I hope everything goes good! I have had so much fun setting everything up and just look at everything now and can't wait to see her using it all! I wont spoil too much with pictures YET...you can see more of what I've done when she comes:)...from the room, the closet, the craftes, bows, jewelry, clothes, blankets, stroller, car seat cover, toys, swings and bouncers, pack n play, changing table, rocking chair, night lights, entertainers etc....it's ALL so exciting! I will keep you posted! Annie is probably most excited! She was ready to be a big sister in December and is getting a little impatient! She loves all the baby stuff and helping me get ready. She sings songs about being a big sis and keeps telling me that Baby Reese needs to come out...now! ha ha

Pictured above is the double stroller my mom bought me for the shower! I love love love it! Thanks mom!

These pic's are of Annie enjoying her new "silky". My mom got her one when she was born and she sleeps with it every night. I knew I had to get one for Reese so Jade surprised me with one for her and also a new one for Annie. She can't let go of it!

These are the finished letters for her room that my sis, Jade made me. She doe the best job and I love them! Thanks Jadey!

My sis Jade is so sweet and thoughtful. Eventhough I'm having another girl, she thought it would only be appropriate to have a smaller type shower/dinner to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Baby Reese! She had everyone in on it but me and I was in fact surprised! It was so nice to have all my sister's, sister in laws, mom and mother in law, some nieces and my friend, Karlee who actually was able to make it!(all my other friends were out of town or working:( there. We had it at Tia Rosa's...so yummy food and also some yummy chocolate cake, exactly what the doc would have ordered for me!:) I got some really nice and much needed things from everyone. It was alot of fun and I appreciate everyone that could coming out! Thanks again Jade, it means alot!

Anaston is obsessed with my belly, it's pretty cute.

Here it is...I have been keeping my blog from month to month pictures of my growing belly, but I'll let you see the finished product...the 9 month belly!:)

We can't wait to meet our little girl, soon as she's ready to meet us! And yes, it is official...I'm finally revieling her name. This whole time I decided not to post it, and I admit in fear of someone else using it and also to keep it a surprise but no use for that now cuz with the people who do know, the name has already been taken but oh well. We still love it and are set on it, just like we were from day 1! Reese Olivia Knight will be her name.:)

Family in town

Melanie, Brian's oldest sister was in town for a week and half. It was so much fun to see her and her boys as always and do fun things together. Here are some pic's from some of what we did. This first one is Tiffany, me and Steph at the little family shower we put together for Mel the night before she went back. It was at Steph's and turned out so cute. Mel got some pretty cute stuff, it is still so weird but very exciting to see her doing things to get ready for a girl!!!

All of us girls in Brian's family, with the bellies bumping in the middle, about to bring even more girls into this world! Mel is due a month after me, it's so exciting. It will be so fun to have the girls so close in age and also with Samantha and Kamri, who are just a few months older!

By now my mother in law is probabbly thinking..hmmm, these pic's look familiar. I wasnt the best with my camera when they were here. A few are mine but the rest I copied off her blog cuz she was better with the camera so thanks mom!

We all went swimming over at Aunt Debbie's one day. The pool was packed with all our kiddos plus all Debbie's grandkids too, but lots of fun! We had great food, a great time and celebrated 4 special people all one day...Grandma and Grandpa J's 61st anniversery, Kim's 25th birthday, and Cash's 1st birthday!!!

Kim had her baby, Kamri blessed right after Mel got here so that was fun to have everybody here for the special occasion. Kamri looked like a doll all dressed in white, in the dress Kinsley wore and was perfect during her blessing! We all went over to their house after for yummy food and good company. We are so thankful for sweet little Kamri.

Now it's our turn to get the rest of the girl here!

We caught the girls having a tea party together one afternoon while Kim, Steph and I were foing crafts. It was pretty cute to watch. Matthew sat down with them for a short time but that didn't last long.;)

We had a girls night to celebrate Kim's birthday. We went and saw the proposal, which I really enjoyed(minus the two minute basically naked scene...warning!). Then we drove over to cheesecake factory for some yummy cheesecake. Me and baby were definately feelin the key lime! On the way home we all crammed in Kim's car so Steph could get home and Emily offered to sit in Kinsley's car seat to make it all work. Pretty funny, I had to get a pic.

Ryder had a very soft side and is always wantng to help with the kids and especially loves babies. Anaston also is so into the babies...she wants to help even a little too much sometimes, but it's sweet and with god intentions. I was keepin a quick eye on Kamri but never even got to touch her cuz Ryder and Annie were all over her! It was so sweet to watch.

Peter Piper Pizza is the pizza people pick!

R.I.P Stitchy

Our hearts are broken over the loss of sweet Stitchy, Brian's dog of 5 plus years. After returning from our weekend in Show Low for 4th of July, Brian's parents came home to a horrifying sight of Stitch who appeared to have been the victim or gotten in the middle of a dog fight. There was a new dog there for the weekend, Brian's sister's dog and we have no idea what happened but assume that adding one more to the mix didn't go so well. Stitch spent the last few years of her life with these dogs and we just don't understand but she did like to get in the middle of fights and try to mediate. This time it cost her life. She was past the point of saving. Brian's dad had the dreaded job of putting her down in this awful heat. It wasn't easy for him. He is close to these dogs too. I can't imagine being in his shoes. He had the hardest part in all of this. We appreciate his courage so Stitch didn't have to suffer anymore. We would have done anything in our power to be there for her and save her but it just wasn't meant to be and was out of our hands. Brian got Stitch as a puppy about a year or so before we ever started dating. She and him werer two peas in a pod. They meant everything to eachother and since Brian was single she was the lady he came home to every night. They slept together, snuggled, and were there for eachother always. When I came along I fell in love with Stitch, You can't help it, she is just a pure sweet dog. She has the cutest little face, squiggly tail and cute little waddle when she walks. I rememver whenever I was over there she would cuddle with us or be in Brian's closet all snuggled up in his clothes. When he would come home from work, she'd be waiting for him, all snuggled up in his clothes as if it helped her feel closer to him while he was away and then would come right to him. When we got married we couldn't have a dog at our place so Brian's parents gladly took her in. We tried to sneak her but it wasn't working out. So Brian's parents adopted her and made her part of their dog family with the other three they already had. It was hard for Brian but we knew it would be the best situation for her and just wanted the best for her. She was in good hands there and we could come see her whenever we wanted. And when we lived there for 10 months, we got to se her every day for that time! Stitch had a great life there. Brian's mom has a weakness for gogs. She loves all of hers and feeds them 3 course meals every day and lets them be in the house and do pretty much what they want. It's the life I'd want if I were a dog. We are heart broken...sad, horrified and regret that she is gone. The day we found out was horrible...so shocking, horrifying and we just felt our hearts in our stomachs. The first few days were awful. None of us could stop thinking about it throughout the day and lose it. Then you would think each day gets easier but it doesn't...it gets harder. Each day becomes more and more real that she's gone and not coming back. I was avoiding going over to B's parents for a bit cuz I didn't want to face reality and see the house without her there and runing up to Brian or Annie. Brian and his mom, my heart goes out to them the most at this time. They were the closest to her and are having the hardest time. Anaston loved Stitch to death, from the time she was a baby and is the reason she loves dogs. Stotch was always her first and favorite, by far. They have so many memories together as you can see pictures and we have video too, thank goodness. She still has no idea what has happened and doesnt get it but as time goes on and she continues to not see her and we keep telling her how she got sick and had to go bye bye to live with Jesus in heaven, it will start to make sense, I think. It is a plus that she is too young to understand because if she did understand I just know it would tear her world apart. It breaks my heart each day to hear Annie talking about going to Grandma's and the first thing she mentions is that she will see Stitchy. She just has no idea. Stitch is one of her main highlights of going to Grandma and Papa's and I know it was for Brian and I too. It was amazing how Stitch would just let Annie or anyone really just tug and tug at her and not seem to mind. We are missing the little things every day...Annie sneaking to feed Stitchy all her food or treats, the sound of her long nails on the tile floor, seeing her laying there on the arm of the couch downstairs, going into the bathroom to turn on the bath faucet after she climbs in there to give you her cue that she wants a drink, running up to Brian or his mom whenever they walked in the door, snuggling with her, seeing all the hair she would shed left behind on the couch and floor, her sour butt(ha ha), how she had to sleep in Brian's parents room every night and loved to snuggle on their bed or in their closet in their clothes, etc....the list goes on. It's so depressing to watch how the other dogs are acting. You can tell they are totally acting different and realize what's happened and are missing Stitch. They mope areound and are acting very different, it's so sad. They lost a part of their family. They speny every second with her for the last three years. I'll never forget how much this has affected Brian. Him seeing her collar on the counter the day it happened, how he rushed over there after work so he could go out to her grave in Papa's garden and tell her goodbye, how she's not there to greet him at the door, etc. Our hearts ache every day and just when we think we"re doing better, we break down. It will take time...alot of time, but we will never forget Stitch and she could never be replaced. She had so many medical issues this last year, I would like to think it was her time to go in some weird way. I'm happy she is in the best place she could be, watching over us. I'd like to think she's part of our eternal family. Goodbye for now, Stitch. Here's to a wonderful, sweet dog and companion. Thank you for all the many, wonderful memories! We sure miss you.

Catching Up...

Our niece, Samantha(or Baby Anta, as Annie says) was blessed about a month ago. She looked beautiful in her dress and was so cooperative. She never made a peep and Curt gave her a beautiful blessing! We enjoyed going over to their new home afterwards for some yummy food and dessert! We are so happy to have Samantha part of our family, she is such a sweetheart and so adorable!(Thanks for letting us steal these pic's off your blog, mom...my camera was dead so I'm glad you got some good pic's!)

London's dance recital

London looked adorable and did such a great job!!! I wasn't sure how we were going to get through 30 plus dances with Anaston but she surprised me! She was SO into the dancing, she just sat on my mom's lap and watched each dance and as soon as it was over would ask,"Is another one coming?!?" (with high hopes) By the last few dances, she was in the aisle copying every move on stage and dancing herself. It was the cutest thing you"ve ever seen! Everyone was watching her insteas of the stage! ha ha We"re now looking into lessons:)

This last week I've had the privilege of helping with my sister and JaNae and her girls for the majority of each day. My sis is really sick and has some scary medical things going on so with my mom being gone I have got to help alot with taking care of her, taking her to doc appts, entertaining her girls, taking care of my parents house, etc. Although I wish JaNae were doing alot better, the plus out of this is how much I get to see them!:)

Lunch dates, swimming, going out for ice cream, watching movies and having popcorn, bath time, talking with JaNae...it's all been fun! And my parents ward has been bringing in dinner each night which has been great!!!

Larry FHE at Vanessa's. I wasn't planning on having Annie swim since she had just come from swimming for hours and had a bath but it just looked too fun to her so they let her borrow a swim vest and Papa and Grandma took her for a swim! She loved doing her monkey walk of course and jumping off the side. They have a rock slide she went under with Grandma too and would yell and listen to the echo. Although we were all mourning the loss of Stitchy, it was nice to get around a crowd of friends and family and just hang out.

We took a trip up to the mountains to stay in Torreon with my in laws and Nat and Tommy. It was a fun, relaxing weekend with good company. It was fun to stay together as a fam in such a nice cabin(Thanks Ryan and Julie) and also see so much family up there(Jennings fam members as well as Grandma and Grandpa Knight). From BBQ at Debbie's, firepit making s'mores and listening to Uncle Terry put on a show(ha ha), swimming at the clubhouse, nature walks where Annie loved collectiong rocks and Brian collecting golf balls off the golf course, 4th of July Parade, fireworks on the golf course, yummy food and desserts, fun games, etc. we loved having a weekend away and retreat to some much cooler weather! Thanks to my in laws for making it all possible! My mother in law spoiled us with yummy food for every meal so thanks for that too!:) We hope to do it again!

Anaston really enjoyed the firework show on the golf course. Papa handed out huge green glow sticks to all the kids and they were all down on the course doing what looked like a light saver fight but really just playing waiting for the show to start. Then Annie just loved watching...especially cuz we werent too close, but close enough so it wasnt loud. She sat with Grandma, Debbie and Terry the majority of the time and loved it! She loved pointing out all the green and blue fireworks, her favorite colors. They put on a good show! Lots of new, neat fireworks! Anaston put on quite a show after when we had ice cream and was telling story after story, singing and telling jokes...followed by cracking herself and everybody up. It was hilarious! I got a great video of it!

Anaston kept rolling all around...she loved the hills on the golf course and how she could roll down. Only once she tried rolling when we were in our seats, she was running into people! Especially Nanny and Tommy! ha ha

They did a neat 4th of July parade for the kids in the morning and man, they go all out up there! We were some of the only people watching, since almost everyone participates. Anaston loved looking at everything and waving at the people going by...and of course collecting candy!:)

Brian and I celebrated our anniversary and it was a wonderful day! We went and met him for lunch at work. Anaston and I then went to Target to find him a good card. I got everything written down that I wanted to say and put it on his pillow. I thought we weren't doing gifts this year with some recent not so fun things that have come up and drained the bank account so I thought my card was fine. Then Brian comes walking in from work and gets changed quickly so we can go to dinner wiht my parents and I walk out to find two dozen, long stemmed roses arranged beautifully in a vase that he had delivered to me with the sweetest note on them. Being emotional and pregnant I broke into tears of joy. It was so sweet and took my breath away. We joined my family for dinner at Rubio's and then my Dad treated us all to gelato afterwards. It was sooo delicious! We had a great day! I'm so greatful for my marriage with Brian and all that has come our way so far, good and bad...we've learned from it and become stronger and happier because of it. Thank you for such a beautiful daughter and another one to be here in a month!Happy Anniversary Bri, love ya!

Daddy's Birthday Dinner at my parents. With my brother in law's birthday. Brian's birthday and Father's Day all being so close. Brian didn't get his birthday dinner at my parents till a little late but better late than never! The food was yummy and it was nice to see everyone that could come and support Bri. He got some nice gifts from everyone. Thanks mom and everyone!

Firework Show at Rose Mofford with Daddy. Brian had a tournament out in Phoenix the weekend before 4th of July. They were having a firework show at the end of the night so we came to enjoy them. They had Buddy the Bear walking around to promote safe swimming and was passing out stickers. Anaston was in love with him and kept following him around and giving him fives and hugs. They passed out a bunch of yummy popsicles and drinks and also had a bunch of neat glow in the dark accessories, which Annie died over the light up passy. The fireworks were great...Anaston was a little hesitant at first over the noise since they were right over our head but got over it and loved them!

Went and saw UP-3D with my mom, JaNae and the girls. My mom treated us all to the date to the movies and a delicious dinner at Johhny Rockets. She then went to Childrens Place and bought them a new outfit freom the Monster Sale!:) Thanks mom, that was so much fun and so nice of you! My mom decided she wanted to do some fun dates with the girls this summer and this was our second date! Loved it and can't wait to do it again!

The Return of Mesquite Groves...Last summer we had a tradition of meeting JaNae and the girls here once a week followed by Port of Subs for dinner. We loved it so much we started it again this summer. We went a little early I think and the water was a bit too cold but the girls still had fun in the Splash Pad and Car Wash part of it where the water was warmer. The funniest thing is they had their most fun at the end in the showers. The water was warm and they were going nuts, well mainly my daughter. She is quite the entertainer whenever she's arond. The pic's of them in the shower are priceless!

The girls all wanted to ride in my car to Port of Subs so I gladly took them in and JaNae got a few minutes of peace and quiet. Brooklyn was in the from with me and they got pretty crazy to the music and singing nursery rhymes with Annie.