Happy Birthday Matt

On Sunday, the Knisley family celebrated Matt's 30th birthday. Everyone enjoyed none other than chicken and pop pies-yes Katie, we had pop pies. Evan Heather and Annie were there via Skype. It was an enjoyable day for all and the Colts won the football game!

More cousins

Christmas has come and gone and my tree is still in the living room. Pa and I spent all day Sunday being absolutely lazy in front of the fireplace watching football. We also watched "Julia and Julie". We had a great time with the family as always. Someday, I hope we ALL get in the same location at the SAME time so we can get a group photo. Until then, settle for the children. They are cuter anyway.

Cousins

While Hayley was in the hospital getting a kidney stone removed, Heidi, Heather and I went to Jeffersonville to check out the Carter's outlet. Needless to say, there was plenty to buy. It was overwhelming looking for 5 girls!!! Sophie and Annie got matching p.j.'s to wear. Enjoy the pic Hayley and we all hope you get well soon.

Don't take Sophie to get groceries

Today, Sophie went with me to get groceries. Unfortunately, I had a few other errands to run and Soph took advantage of her T. We were in Elder Beerman and she found several things for several people for Christmas and this dress for herself. She aspires to be a model someday.

Last day of school

One of my Health classes was studying humor and the effect of laughtr on a person's health. We decided to have a project to promote humor and laughter. The students wanted to have a "clown day". Oh boy-that meant we were to dress up like a clown and let everyone laugh at us. Today was our clown day. No one understood what clowns had to do with Christmas. I said nothing--we just wanted to improve our health with laughter. I made a sign to explain our madness and wore it all day. One of my students had a clown phobia and ran out of the classroom. I guess that was a "teachable moment" also.

Christmas decorating

Today, Sophie came to Pa and T's house for the weekend. Pa put up the trees and Sophie decorated them while I got the decor out of storage. Sophie did a great job with the garland as you can see and the ornaments are in such beautiful clusters. She did it all while singing "Deck the Halls". I hope this starts a new tradition so T won't have to decorate herself anymore. We all know that it is not my forte! Maybe next year, there will be some cousins here to help Soph!