tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140023632024-03-07T11:00:59.170-05:00From the Heart of IndianaPatty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.comBlogger790125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-1472874037003605882011-04-12T14:29:00.000-04:002011-04-12T14:29:00.664-04:00Twin “Connection”<p align="justify">Scientists will tell you that twins share a special bond – a connection that the rest of us can’t quite understand.  As the mother of twins, I’ve witnessed this “connection” from the moment my two were just a few days old.  I remember entering the ICU one day and seeing their incubators pushed together.  The nurses told me that the girls were both fussy and the minute they pushed the incubators close (where they could sense each other), they both quieted down and went to sleep.  That was the first of MANY stories I could share over the past 30 years.</p> <p align="justify">When Colleen married Jimmy, Katie was the Maid of Honor and I remember her speech leaving the room a mass of tears and tissues.  </p> <p align="justify">So, when Katie married Santiago, I knew it would be an emotional day for the two of them.  Three sisters (Carrie, Chrissie and Kelli) walked down the aisle with beautiful smiles.  Matron of honor, and twin sister Colleen, couldn’t hide her emotions.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwWfNmdLI/AAAAAAAAJLw/i2g98EWdCSU/s1600-h/IMG_4594%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4594" border="0" alt="IMG_4594" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwWm-csQI/AAAAAAAAJL0/KbKKTarBRE4/IMG_4594_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="391" /></a>  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwW5NGUhI/AAAAAAAAJL4/BGuvGbfE4oM/s1600-h/IMG_4595%5B12%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4595" border="0" alt="IMG_4595" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwXGS02DI/AAAAAAAAJL8/RhkiVZS_kdI/IMG_4595_thumb%5B10%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="460" height="402" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwXmdkZlI/AAAAAAAAJMA/gJQ6cyw17CU/s1600-h/IMG_4596%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4596" border="0" alt="IMG_4596" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwX1dtEcI/AAAAAAAAJME/9AKGc9AKUZ0/IMG_4596_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="340" height="512" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Colleen didn’t disappoint with her speech.  The most touching moment was when Colleen told a story of Jimmy being out of town on business and Katie offering to spend the night.  Benjamin was an infant – and he was having a fussy night.  Colleen got up in the middle of the night to find Katie, sitting in his nursery – rocking him.  Benjamin looked up at his mother, then looked at Katie, and then back at his mother – and he smiled – as if to say, “if I cry hard enough – they multiply”.  </p> <p align="justify">Is there anything more beautiful than the emotion captured in photographs??</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwYPO93oI/AAAAAAAAJMI/6xsuYMXAYsE/s1600-h/IMG_5089%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5089" border="0" alt="IMG_5089" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwYcsgo1I/AAAAAAAAJMM/j6FzFMSNfYY/IMG_5089_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="347" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwYx68MLI/AAAAAAAAJMQ/icENd6imXo0/s1600-h/IMG_5094%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5094" border="0" alt="IMG_5094" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwZLDs-SI/AAAAAAAAJMU/N4IMZvjg7kY/IMG_5094_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" height="310" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwZr-G4nI/AAAAAAAAJMY/zbLsZXAa048/s1600-h/IMG_5090%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5090" border="0" alt="IMG_5090" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwZ5BgEGI/AAAAAAAAJMc/jtpsOKo9xNA/IMG_5090_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" height="326" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwaEf-ESI/AAAAAAAAJMg/4zH67XLFBFA/s1600-h/IMG_5091%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5091" border="0" alt="IMG_5091" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwaSjtiBI/AAAAAAAAJMk/MYlWHfUtKTE/IMG_5091_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="360" /></a>    <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwbNkndfI/AAAAAAAAJMo/hsmYv7GJTV0/s1600-h/IMG_5098%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5098" border="0" alt="IMG_5098" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwbVBe4hI/AAAAAAAAJMs/WyRduO2JMBo/IMG_5098_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="426" height="332" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwb-0X4EI/AAAAAAAAJMw/-LoEMR7EazE/s1600-h/IMG_5099%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5099" border="0" alt="IMG_5099" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwcGN5a6I/AAAAAAAAJM0/KyhaYrf3jPo/IMG_5099_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="335" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwca2yn_I/AAAAAAAAJM4/5l0_Xin1aqk/s1600-h/IMG_5100%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5100" border="0" alt="IMG_5100" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwciLTWkI/AAAAAAAAJM8/6glQafRFvjc/IMG_5100_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" height="350" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwcybGBxI/AAAAAAAAJNA/ioQ7NjKNfgw/s1600-h/IMG_5101%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5101" border="0" alt="IMG_5101" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TaRwdPHatTI/AAAAAAAAJNE/064fLn0Msbs/IMG_5101_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="430" height="316" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-41437614695537278222011-04-10T10:10:00.000-04:002011-04-10T10:10:00.910-04:00Survivors…..<p align="justify">Last summer, Carrie and I traveled to Hawaii.  One of the highpoints of our trip was our morning at Pearl Harbor.  I had visited the site 25 years ago, and I couldn’t wait to share the experience with Carrie.   All these years later, and now being the mother of a veteran – it bothered me more this time.  It meant more to me this time.  </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8a7TIX3-I/AAAAAAAAJLY/o-sEW3cTED4/s1600-h/IMG_3446%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3446" border="0" alt="IMG_3446" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8a7oK1W6I/AAAAAAAAJLc/UTRGYypw6mQ/IMG_3446_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="287" height="462" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">We picked up our tickets for the specified shuttle out to the memorial and then spent a little time wandering through the gift shop and visiting the exhibits.  As we came around the corner, we saw a small group of people gathered around a table and as we approached, we saw this sign.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8a8MogYAI/AAAAAAAAJLg/WGupJURFamM/s1600-h/IMG_3460%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3460" border="0" alt="IMG_3460" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8a8RgRwTI/AAAAAAAAJLk/jMcl2RoS-6M/IMG_3460_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="417" height="356" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">We soon learned that one morning each week, a small group of survivors come to the site for one hour and meet with visitors and sign autographs.  Each of them had a copy of their bio, along with what they doing that morning.  </p> <p align="justify">These men had to all be in their 90’s.  I asked one of them, how many survivors were left on the island.  He told me, but he said that only a handful of them were physically able to make this weekly visit.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8a8uJthbI/AAAAAAAAJLo/GUzDlzPXq4c/s1600-h/IMG_3463%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3463" border="0" alt="IMG_3463" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8a9G35m3I/AAAAAAAAJLs/nQwDFtyfO-E/IMG_3463_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="375" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">I wanted so badly to give him a hug.  I told him that I was the mother of a veteran of the war in Iraq, and he immediately wrote a message of “thanks” on his bio sheet for my son.  Sixty years divided them in age, but they were linked by something greater.</p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-15738975513880818982011-04-09T10:08:00.000-04:002011-04-09T10:08:00.661-04:00SCENTSY “WELCOME”<p align="justify">If you happen to have a family member or friend celebrating moving into a new home - “WELCOME” would be the perfect housewarming gift.  (The pineapple has traditionally served as a symbol of hospitality and warm welcome through the history of America.</p> <p align="justify">Just think how much your friends will enjoy their “WELCOME” warmer, along with a couple of scent bars of “Welcome Home” or “Home Sweet Home”.   This one is sure to put a smile on their face and become a welcome addition to their new home.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8XLxEPFBI/AAAAAAAAJLQ/e2ayblioUWU/s1600-h/MSW_Welcome%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="MSW_Welcome" border="0" alt="MSW_Welcome" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8XMbPgbTI/AAAAAAAAJLU/dtuxs0-Cx5I/MSW_Welcome_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="383" height="467" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-64031480782396522232011-04-08T09:49:00.000-04:002011-04-08T09:54:07.290-04:00The Best Journey Takes You Home….<p align="justify">Last summer, we traveled “home”.  For us, that means the small, Southern Illinois town of Greenville.  It’s where I grew up, went to high school and college, fell in love, married and started a family.  </p> <p align="justify">This little town has one grocery store and one McDonalds.  The County Courthouse sits on the town square, surrounded by mom & pop businesses.  Even after being away from there for 30 years, I can still walk down the street and see someone I went to high school with, or someone who new my mom and dad.</p> <p align="justify">My in-laws still live there.  In July, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.  Sixty years of marriage, seven children, 23 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.</p> <p align="justify">It was a wonderful weekend of stories and photographs and best of all, FAMILY.  All of our children were able to make it, and all but one grandchild (due to a Flower Girl commitment in Indiana).  </p> <p align="justify">I am blessed beyond means.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8TeTgi_NI/AAAAAAAAJLA/Qtq490NywBY/s1600-h/IMG_1192%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1192" border="0" alt="IMG_1192" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8TerH8fOI/AAAAAAAAJLE/Ph4rl9vGJXs/IMG_1192_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="451" height="415" /></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmqWBNvlaX3UhoshDLlctv8BRHkb7qlH09PPZNfUOWelJf9oksq6taeYzUNBspeu_5Js5m6xFSNn0Jcfea2GQqIWuTik57HqfvV6rcEtt7lHHJOZMwvVwLn1Dz7SCMYXuvMCoqQ/s1600-h/IMG_1205%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1205" border="0" alt="IMG_1205" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZ8TfvxSDBI/AAAAAAAAJLM/vK9-tgZkWoI/IMG_1205_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="452" height="384" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-45315469623179690112011-04-03T10:27:00.000-04:002011-04-03T10:27:00.587-04:00My Three Sons…..<div align="justify"><span style="font-family: verdana">I look at these three "characters" and pity my poor grandmother. Three boys within 5 years of each other. I don't know who I should feel more sorry for - my Grandmother or their poor older sister (my Aunt Dorothy - the only girl). <br /> <br /></span></div> <div align="justify"></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family: verdana">That would be my dad in the middle, with Uncle Bob on the left and Uncle Jim on the right. This photo was taken around 1931 and my dad would have been about 16. <br /> <br /></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family: verdana"></span></div> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family: verdana">Uncle Jim died in 1969, Uncle Bob in 1971 and my dad in 1998. <br /> <br /></span></div> <div align="justify"></div> <div align="justify"></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji5JjMfj3ir3WquXWv7WF_wJxgVH0O0yya-RuJN2EDpHf470-FDZl6drtggICiEFhg34vR5bpR211itwSL5nZsgBEmzvXq8oIiLWoxKbviqh1WYOISrzj1oUniy1fipihHFMPw/s1600/Uncle+Bob,+Al+and+Uncle+Jim+1931.jpg"><img style="width: 270px; height: 400px; cursor: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460829929103071554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji5JjMfj3ir3WquXWv7WF_wJxgVH0O0yya-RuJN2EDpHf470-FDZl6drtggICiEFhg34vR5bpR211itwSL5nZsgBEmzvXq8oIiLWoxKbviqh1WYOISrzj1oUniy1fipihHFMPw/s400/Uncle+Bob,+Al+and+Uncle+Jim+1931.jpg" /></a> <br /> <div align="justify"></div> <br /> <div align="justify"></div> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/130/2E705F75E7C35A3E52B34F5C56D71D09.png" /></a> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-6119811350531073182011-04-02T08:30:00.000-04:002011-04-02T08:30:00.816-04:00Pioneer Woman’s “Black Heels to Tractor Wheels”<p align="justify">A few weeks ago, I downloaded Ree Drummond’s book onto my Kindle.  I’ve spent whatever “spare” time I could find, curled up with Ree’s real life love story of how she met and fell in love with “Marlboro Man”.  How she went from living the “country club” life to becoming a rancher’s wife.  I’m telling you girls – we all need a little Oklahoma cowboy in our lives!!  I’ve been a fan of her blog for several years, so I knew the characters.  It was just a fun and easy read.  If you haven’t fallen in love with Ree and her blog (or set your sights on Marlboro Man), I suggest you high tail it right on over to her website.  You’re in for a treat!</p> <p><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/confessions/">The Pioneer Woman</a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-85406443453636144752011-04-01T10:23:00.000-04:002011-04-01T10:23:00.907-04:00Oh, the Things You Will See……<p align="justify">I’ve had my little Scentsy business for over two years now.  A year ago, my team consisted of 37 consultants.  Today, I’m at 123.  I never planned this.  I never dreamed the success afforded by this venture.  I work hard, but I love it.  The rewards are more than I could have ever dreamed.  Six months after starting my business, I had earned an Alaskan Cruise.  Because we were “between” the two weddings of 2009, Bob chose not to spend the extra money to join me – but my little brother couldn’t sign up fast enough.  We sailed for 7 days, seeing sights I never knew existed.  I’m a palm tree and sunshine girl, but the Alaskan vistas brought tears to my eyes.  It’s a trip I’ll never forget.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMGw_7cJeTMav83iEAW0_BhRufKnJ5LeXRGAR_HqExuceq-Hn_CPGy7WEjcksbQb5gnTZNnc-hxyyS6lGuO7VJMWqg70RVWezMRCIE3VAAmFPCF0lmHWgeDH_ERgkVNc1OHPR0g/s1600-h/IMG_1348%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1348" border="0" alt="IMG_1348" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6GRRucCI/AAAAAAAAJKM/cwRWshn0TcQ/IMG_1348_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="456" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6GhQgxaI/AAAAAAAAJKQ/XapkvQaA3zc/s1600-h/IMG_1282%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_1282" border="0" alt="IMG_1282" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6G30lXoI/AAAAAAAAJKU/lNpbFJPXtiA/IMG_1282_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="348" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">Less than a year later, I had earned my second trip – HAWAII.  It had been more than 20 years since Bob and I had visited our 50th state, and because he had been before, he graciously gave up his spot to our oldest daughter Carrie.  We had the most wonderful mother/daughter trip – 7 days in “paradise”.  We did a few things I had experienced before – snorkeling at Hanauma Bay and visiting Pearl Harbor.  Somehow, I let my adventurous daughter talk me into zip-lining and I have to admit that I LOVED IT!!  We stood atop an active volcano, ate sushi and watched the sea turtles bask in the sun.  It was a perfect trip!!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6HIQOEOI/AAAAAAAAJKY/teuIEuaz5MQ/s1600-h/IMG_3521%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_3521" border="0" alt="IMG_3521" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6HlbBiYI/AAAAAAAAJKc/GF8XkqPPUWc/IMG_3521_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="442" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6HxR8eMI/AAAAAAAAJKg/cZ7YLpfxk4I/s1600-h/IMG_3311%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_3311" border="0" alt="IMG_3311" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6IZedLII/AAAAAAAAJKk/3K0PmGZTZ5Q/IMG_3311_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="456" height="304" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6JDExpdI/AAAAAAAAJKo/WF3Qsyg7-_Q/s1600-h/IMG_3715%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_3715" border="0" alt="IMG_3715" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6JVqkP2I/AAAAAAAAJKs/pP0UXzSowtQ/IMG_3715_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="458" height="353" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6JuNzjXI/AAAAAAAAJKw/UdqdDDFl6qY/s1600-h/IMG_3860%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_3860" border="0" alt="IMG_3860" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6J1z77vI/AAAAAAAAJK0/lKUH36MqXXQ/IMG_3860_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="462" height="317" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">I’d only been home from Hawaii for 6 weeks when I found out I’d earned a trip for two to Boston in late September.  I knew this was one I was going to include my husband with.  Mainly because one of the “perks” of the trip was a private breakfast tour of Fenway Park.  Now, don’t get me wrong – he’s a St. Louis Cardinal fan through and through, but he appreciates the history and tradition behind the oldest ballpark in the country.  He wore this baseball cap for one day, and then took it home and gave it to his grandson.  :) </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6Kj5QrEI/AAAAAAAAJK4/4aJxa36fYxs/s1600-h/Boston%5B2%5D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Boston" border="0" alt="Boston" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZR6LS02ZWI/AAAAAAAAJK8/IpX9J8JUCmY/Boston_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="450" height="318" /></a></p> <p align="justify">We had LOTS of clam chowder, walked the Freedom Trail and soaked up the history of Boston on this wonderful trip!!</p> <p align="justify">We came home from Boston and I hit the ground running – determined to earn the next incentive trip to Disney World.  Even though we’ve been there more times than I can count, I knew a Disney trip that had the “Scentsy” touch, would be like nothing I’d ever experienced.  Plus, for the first time they were offering a “family” trip.  Could I possibly earn it for more than just the two of us?  By January 31st when the promotion had ended – I had earned the trip for not only Bob and I, but for Kevin and Kelli too.  The last time we took the two of them to Disney World, they were 8 and 12.  </p> <p align="justify">In 10 short weeks, we’ll experience it all together – again.  I can’t wait!!</p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-7842706882573439422011-03-31T13:30:00.000-04:002011-03-31T13:30:01.542-04:00Thinking SUMMER….<p align="justify">OK, so it’s been in the mid 20’s every morning this week – when I’ve crawled out of bed at 6:00 a.m.  I think the WNDU weather man is stuck on the phrase, “high of 40 and sunshine”.  It’s almost April – let’s get some WARMTH back in our lives!!!!</p> <p align="justify">So, I mailed off the deposit check this week – for our little cabin at Fuller’s Resort.  The last week of July, I plan to lay in my lounge chair, read my Kindle and watch my grandchildren soak up the sun and sand.  No cable, no internet, no business to run for seven entire days.  Cooking on the grill and s’mores on the campfire every evening.  Add to that at least 2 trips a day to the General Store for hand-dipped cones, and my summer will be complete.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://www.fullersresort.com/">Fuller's Resort - Buchanan, Michigan</a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-61758602744895647802011-03-30T13:24:00.000-04:002011-03-30T13:24:00.655-04:00Do You “GLEE”?<p align="justify">There’s no two ways about it.  I’m addicted.  I plan my life around Tuesday evenings and the toils and turmoil surrounding the kids and staff of William McKinley High School.  I can’t wait to hear the banter between Sue Sylvester and Will Schuester.   The season finale is just around the corner.  What will I possibly do during the long summer hiatus?  Re-watch the past two seasons on DVD for the umpteenth time?</p> <p align="justify">Probably.  <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1yFEsw-_R_mrQMRrapxvRKfq4z3rA7Q231rQLbeT-hbYRIuXtCQnwcG08l2zAg-jLjlSx1GoijNIiZdLRkr4MjswOa2PfNmS4KG0LUMyyRvR2eYHez2pg4pWqiBrpAGX-eyA_w/?imgmax=800" /></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH5_W2s_pI/AAAAAAAAJEg/7qMK7fCq5sg/s1600-h/glee-season-2-promos-18%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="glee-season-2-promos-18" border="0" alt="glee-season-2-promos-18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0c48-cuNpJllEtCwAR_4AOy9YZOJkca1lZBuTC7HRY51w4DYwQ7hkwhKNr8-JcDu_5hCilYf6RvmmN5MrQgAfxGBeH1wPPhtaLTisFEopTeeL4IwUm6MqCnb4yBNYWE9geE6wLg/?imgmax=800" width="402" height="620" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-83650781451264838612011-03-29T11:13:00.014-04:002011-04-12T11:38:03.408-04:005 Things I Can’t Live Without…..<p align="justify">There are just certain things I can’t get through my day without. I mean, you know the basics – air, food and water would be staples. But there are things that are on my mind when I wake and when I close my eyes at the end of a long day.</p><br /><p align="justify">Number ONE – my children. They are my life. My soul purpose on this earth is to be their mother. </p><br /><p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH2_R-yoBI/AAAAAAAAJDg/vdt4LJAnjMg/s1600-h/IMG_2406%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="IMG_2406" border="0" alt="IMG_2406" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3CWlwhvI/AAAAAAAAJDk/5eDt4F0UWIo/IMG_2406_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="330" /></a></p>Number TWO – my husband. Aside from spending the last 35 years as a mother, I’ve spent the past 37 years of my life as his wife. <br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-3vaKI3TBLe1rkvUaOzvomUm3H6HYG-bvDaVPWm30uKDvfMdhxwLMxoSHsmbqDvPI7EvhhcHXQ5zNOySjntJwR1q6l41SUxdhSu6j9h9Qkeb555r-C7yqSD7oPO4Epjs5qVVwg/s1600/IMG_5010.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589581021070086194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-3vaKI3TBLe1rkvUaOzvomUm3H6HYG-bvDaVPWm30uKDvfMdhxwLMxoSHsmbqDvPI7EvhhcHXQ5zNOySjntJwR1q6l41SUxdhSu6j9h9Qkeb555r-C7yqSD7oPO4Epjs5qVVwg/s400/IMG_5010.JPG" /></a></p><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p>Number THREE – my grandchildren. There are currently 6 of them, but we’ll be blessed with 2 more later this year. </p><br /><p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3D9hTDlI/AAAAAAAAJDw/6pqmFzf0Ngk/s1600-h/IMG_2181%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="IMG_2181" border="0" alt="IMG_2181" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3ELnjGBI/AAAAAAAAJD0/NLfkLylEbI8/IMG_2181_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="384" height="287" /></a></p><br /><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3EwV1MeI/AAAAAAAAJD4/qYTdGf_3SEo/s1600-h/IMG_2062%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="IMG_2062" border="0" alt="IMG_2062" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3FJjVGKI/AAAAAAAAJD8/mzYUlhzVv8s/IMG_2062_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="303" /></a></p><br /><p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3FjS-pSI/AAAAAAAAJEA/MVr_NgTZdHY/s1600-h/IMG_9978%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="IMG_9978" border="0" alt="IMG_9978" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3GN1UwpI/AAAAAAAAJEE/pzssNDYuxwQ/IMG_9978_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="301" /></a></p><br /><p align="justify">Number FOUR – my Kindle. I’m an avid reader. There are boxes of books in my basement – all in need of a good home. That’s because I purchased a Kindle almost a year ago, and my life hasn’t been the same since. It slips into my purse and goes with me everywhere!!</p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieogYsNG8HFbulUhbqV7udkJVQwUEM08kJa0Mm0fRrcjEHRt3rkMDFAholfOuK7B2psuHlLNKrO8RdRslcQaWgGYLZAeUjgijzLD67YR3SNiesHhjQsaEUYWiPYcx3FsfNSGjxKA/s1600-h/kindle%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="kindle" border="0" alt="kindle" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3GjvXFoI/AAAAAAAAJEQ/4vW2ACAgeWE/kindle_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="358" height="417" /></a></p><br /><p align="justify">Number FIVE – my Keurig. I’m addicted. No less than a dozen different flavors in my pantry as I type. Green Mountain Southern Pecan tops my list of all-time favorites.</p><br /><p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3HI89XAI/AAAAAAAAJEU/7VyO55EhRu8/s1600-h/keurig%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="keurig" border="0" alt="keurig" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZH3HcSc8KI/AAAAAAAAJEY/Qy1KqGpeXYY/keurig_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="357" height="316" /></a></p>Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-8023546684870083532010-12-23T20:35:00.001-05:002010-12-23T20:35:28.310-05:00Christmas in Indiana<p align="justify">It’s another Christmas season here in Indiana.  Has it really been almost 24 years since we packed up our little family (at the time) and moved them to South Bend?  At that time, our family consisted of Bob and I and 5 children.  Tomorrow evening, when we gather around the Christmas tree, there will be 21 of us – 7 children, 6 grandchildren, 4 son-in-laws, 1 daughter-in-law, and 1 boyfriend.  </p> <p align="justify">Presents surround our tree.  Food will be plentiful.  We are blessed.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TRP43Q5hRXI/AAAAAAAAJDA/yHvu1tns4dE/s1600-h/P1000257%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="P1000257" border="0" alt="P1000257" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TRP43xrMP7I/AAAAAAAAJDE/2HpL4f1KMzw/P1000257_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="399" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-9638078834131349112010-08-25T17:15:00.000-04:002010-08-25T17:15:00.255-04:00Montpelier<p align="justify"> As the final days of August slip away, September is just around the corner.  And for those of us here in Northern Indiana, that means college football season and cheering on the IRISH (at least most of us).  The leaves will quickly change colors, and we prepare our homes for the decor and smells of Autumn.  </p> <p>Scentsy introduces MONTPELIER as it’s Warmer of the Month for September, along with MAPLE BUTTER as the Scent of the Month.  Mmmmmmmm – I can smell it now!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/THV6EdzACbI/AAAAAAAAJCw/-6DT8Wms4Rc/s1600-h/MONTPELIER_STYLED%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="MONTPELIER_STYLED" border="0" alt="MONTPELIER_STYLED" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/THV6EsuxfjI/AAAAAAAAJC0/b-mkhJUWpHY/MONTPELIER_STYLED_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="341" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-54328670690319153212010-08-12T17:17:00.000-04:002010-08-12T17:17:00.282-04:00Yeah…This is “Paradise”<p align="justify">Carrie and I vacationed in Hawaii in June.  When we checked into our resort on the big island, it was almost sunset as we headed for our room.  There are no windows in the lobby area – all open air.  We walked across and looked out at the ocean vista and heard the sound of a conch shell being blown.  Every evening at sunset, this young man ran across the grounds, lighting the torches and blowing the shell – signaling another day’s end – in paradise.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TGRW9n0fdTI/AAAAAAAAJCQ/sbkOFk99Zcs/s1600-h/IMG_3541%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3541" border="0" alt="IMG_3541" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TGRW-B5zIdI/AAAAAAAAJCU/DjBlDA-X5es/IMG_3541_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="381" height="322" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TGRW-fEKg5I/AAAAAAAAJCY/Y_SsUAhDAJ8/s1600-h/IMG_3544%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3544" border="0" alt="IMG_3544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABChKtMRc2_ITiyLKi_re_tROS4DdTUbJiAV0wXnin18UXYyiIIFpAP8p5zXQTVDy5Y0iD8Yt4kXAgDvuYmUkiGKKbDLNk67qz_Jn0zAhiZSnQzBGmgapn_yTLFZJQ44G8UTSqA/?imgmax=800" width="379" height="325" /></a>  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TGRW_TLE6CI/AAAAAAAAJCg/vuy4Gu5jlek/s1600-h/IMG_3542%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3542" border="0" alt="IMG_3542" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TGRW_kq8WMI/AAAAAAAAJCk/TllQTX5_SlY/IMG_3542_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="329" /></a>  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TGRXAJiWWxI/AAAAAAAAJCo/uZdKHYrWMFc/s1600-h/IMG_3547%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3547" border="0" alt="IMG_3547" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TGRXAetz-TI/AAAAAAAAJCs/LnbzLDLhjWE/IMG_3547_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="372" height="350" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-28640855258312341642010-08-05T15:30:00.000-04:002010-08-05T15:31:17.399-04:00Soft Spot for Tough Guys….<p align="justify">My son is a Marine.  He served six year in the Corp and even though his service ended a few years ago, I have learned that there is no such thing as a “former” Marine.  I still see the effects of that life in his actions today.  The way he conducts himself, the way he stands, the way he treats those around him.  It’s something instilled within.  Something I tried to do for 21 years.  The Marine Corp managed it in 13 weeks.  </p> <p align="justify">SCENTSY just introduced their line of Military warmers.  They are all extremely beautiful and a fitting tribute to our men and women in the armed forces.  I will be proud to display this Marine Corp warmer in my home, right along with photographs of my son during his years of service.  </p> <p align="justify">SEMPER FI</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFsRgohnJNI/AAAAAAAAJCI/LnunV37OOdQ/s1600-h/FULLSIZE_MARINES%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="FULLSIZE_MARINES" border="0" alt="FULLSIZE_MARINES" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFsRhA-mxWI/AAAAAAAAJCM/7NsbPHIfR0s/FULLSIZE_MARINES_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="462" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-3398070929168678222010-08-04T21:36:00.000-04:002011-03-30T15:45:35.984-04:00Summer Sun, Amazing Family and a Trip to the “Lou”.<p align="justify">Last month, we took a family trip to St. Louis.  And when I say family, I mean four car loads of us, spread out over several days.  We all traveled to southern Illinois to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of my in-laws.  It was a fantastic weekend, surrounded by our ever-growing Knight family.  I look at this photo and realize that I was the first daughter-in-law, and we gave them their first grandchild and their first great grandchild.  We are all surrounded by the strength and love of this amazing family.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TZOIQXaRf5I/AAAAAAAAJJA/t06LKm1EpN4/s1600-h/IMG_4236%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4236" border="0" alt="IMG_4236" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoV_oWVrgI/AAAAAAAAJJE/8OUTla7uyBU/IMG_4236_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="594" height="396" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">Aside from swimming and golfing and touring Busch Stadium, we spent quality time with those we love.</p> <p align="justify">Carrie and Kelli and I took Nolan, Grace and Jack and spent a morning at Grant’s Farm in St. Louis  Giant snow cones, kettle corn, carousel rides, and Grace’s participation in the Wildlife Show, made this the perfect day.  We finished it by following the yellow horseshoes across the parking lot – which led us to the stables and training area for the Budweiser’s Clydesdales.  Beautiful and AMAZING!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWAKp5ZNI/AAAAAAAAJJI/fIKhaTMOkZQ/s1600-h/IMG_4133%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4133" border="0" alt="IMG_4133" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWAZnTyFI/AAAAAAAAJJM/CpviwKZk1LM/IMG_4133_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="592" height="429" /></a> </p> <p>   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWCOe1o6I/AAAAAAAAJJQ/y1Ue9r55HRY/s1600-h/IMG_4162%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4162" border="0" alt="IMG_4162" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWCQF4GxI/AAAAAAAAJJU/_fJ28jWetx8/IMG_4162_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" height="431" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWBJGc1AI/AAAAAAAAJJY/3BoSyNcoOSA/s1600-h/IMG_4135%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; 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display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4176" border="0" alt="IMG_4176" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWDGWb1rI/AAAAAAAAJJs/2eXYiL4DNUA/IMG_4176_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="592" height="444" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWELJQ1lI/AAAAAAAAJJw/KteGen8Kayw/s1600-h/IMG_4189%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4189" border="0" alt="IMG_4189" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWEvH3_2I/AAAAAAAAJJ0/yJCATOxPrwI/IMG_4189_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="591" height="390" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWE54FuDI/AAAAAAAAJJ4/HvjKM5pf6Cc/s1600-h/IMG_4202%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4202" border="0" alt="IMG_4202" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWFMZA_KI/AAAAAAAAJJ8/_02F-6_1MfY/IMG_4202_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="595" height="402" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWFvAILII/AAAAAAAAJKA/uG7J471GFLU/s1600-h/IMG_4204%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4204" border="0" alt="IMG_4204" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFoWFzMZB1I/AAAAAAAAJKE/TQ6ps4qOwsM/IMG_4204_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="594" height="353" /></a> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-75617912444375874272010-08-04T18:44:00.000-04:002010-08-04T18:44:00.321-04:00It’s Been Good To Me…..<p align="justify">I went into business for myself about 18 months ago.  </p> <p align="justify">It’s been good to me.  </p> <p align="justify">It’s brought new people into my life.</p> <p align="justify">It’s sent me places I never thought I’d go.</p> <p align="justify">Thanks to Scentsy, in the past year I’ve cruised to Alaska with my little brother, where we watched a bald eagle sore over an Alaskan landscape and a whale play in the waters off the coast of Sitka.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFnHLfpo3RI/AAAAAAAAJAQ/2y7Cjdz-hgM/s1600-h/IMG_1754%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1754" border="0" alt="IMG_1754" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFnHLqz0nxI/AAAAAAAAJAU/Y1H36sOBHfs/IMG_1754_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="378" height="332" /></a> </p> <p>I’ve stood next to an iceberg and felt extremely “small” and “insignificant”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFnHMMnUQWI/AAAAAAAAJAY/UJ2BZNhDDl4/s1600-h/IMG_1575%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1575" border="0" alt="IMG_1575" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFnHMXmF_CI/AAAAAAAAJAc/bDOolRbFKoc/IMG_1575_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="379" height="297" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">It let me experience Hawaii with my daughter and watch the thrill on her face as we stood atop an active volcano, and atop the final resting place of the sailors who died at Pearl Harbor.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFnHM2NgzVI/AAAAAAAAJAg/wcB8DMd4sW4/s1600-h/IMG_3863%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3863" border="0" alt="IMG_3863" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFnHNOayY_I/AAAAAAAAJAk/OhgReIo1-ho/IMG_3863_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="381" height="343" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFnHNbeCq3I/AAAAAAAAJAo/PftqXBuFvX8/s1600-h/IMG_3511%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_3511" border="0" alt="IMG_3511" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFnHNvqPqrI/AAAAAAAAJAs/cZDPpuoR5fs/IMG_3511_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="378" height="322" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="justify">And now, in six weeks I will fly to Boston for a week with my husband.  My latest Scentsy accomplishment.  Last night, he told me that he never dreamed that some day he’d see Fenway Park.  In September, he will.</p> <p align="justify">Another chapter in our lives – thanks to Scentsy.</p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-17750213090249974692010-08-01T22:39:00.001-04:002010-08-01T22:39:35.160-04:00Reality Check…..<p align="justify">After ten days off, tomorrow it’s back to work.  We just returned home from the most relaxing week of vacation at Fuller’s Resort on Clear Lake in Buchanan, Michigan.  We spent the week with our daughter Carrie and son-in-law Joe and our grandchildren, Nolan, Grace and Jack.  Our cabin overlooked the lake.  We had two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a large living room area with another double bed and a futon, so we had plenty of sleeping space.  Every night was musical beds, and many times we didn’t end up where we started.  :)   </p> <p align="justify">We spent every day on the beach.  We were usually the first ones down there, spreading out our belongings and making camp for the day.  Our daily attire consisted of swimsuits, plenty of sunscreen and a good pair of sunglasses. On Saturday, they offered a “craft day” and Grace and I made blueberry cobblers with fresh, picked blueberries. We ate ice cream cones from the General Store.  Blue Moon was Jack’s favorite.  We worked puzzles.  We watched “The Bad News Bears” twice, and we made s’mores on more than one occasion.  Just pretty simple stuff, and that’s what made it so special.</p> <p align="justify">We’ve booked it again for next July.  In the words of 8 year old Nolan, “Grandma, I want to do this every year”.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYvxLP_sKI/AAAAAAAAI_A/zOjucbwt5HM/s1600-h/IMG_4395%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4395" border="0" alt="IMG_4395" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYvxvye9cI/AAAAAAAAI_E/r2leWqvsxQY/IMG_4395_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYvyAZBKTI/AAAAAAAAI_I/eUm7nktS9F8/s1600-h/IMG_4368%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4368" border="0" alt="IMG_4368" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYvyhKqj_I/AAAAAAAAI_M/gKlcY51H_-w/IMG_4368_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYvzNqtx4I/AAAAAAAAI_Q/ZZHx1VPycYY/s1600-h/IMG_4394%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4394" border="0" alt="IMG_4394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYvzSZ_RaI/AAAAAAAAI_U/N4plUcAyx8Y/IMG_4394_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYvz2pu1JI/AAAAAAAAI_Y/jfUfr3CDZlg/s1600-h/IMG_4393%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4393" border="0" alt="IMG_4393" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv0Ote6RI/AAAAAAAAI_c/C-MEsU9txKM/IMG_4393_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv0Rghu7I/AAAAAAAAI_g/T8Rpc9ZsmW0/s1600-h/IMG_4413%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4413" border="0" alt="IMG_4413" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv09hoCaI/AAAAAAAAI_k/suvTR7Mhq8g/IMG_4413_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv1Y1DBzI/AAAAAAAAI_o/qzNDQjg6ROc/s1600-h/IMG_4453%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4453" border="0" alt="IMG_4453" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv1xMOHaI/AAAAAAAAI_s/ZjRQiRJP0B4/IMG_4453_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv2Cv_CRI/AAAAAAAAI_w/erXrHFGLGQw/s1600-h/IMG_4467%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4467" border="0" alt="IMG_4467" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv2dMyE8I/AAAAAAAAI_0/FrA462zdrJY/IMG_4467_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv3CrQWgI/AAAAAAAAI_4/Xk0ha6wupkc/s1600-h/IMG_4468%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4468" border="0" alt="IMG_4468" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv3RKqMbI/AAAAAAAAI_8/ljR3eP0R0Bs/IMG_4468_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv3yFXJcI/AAAAAAAAJAA/W6WKaF5kxuA/s1600-h/IMG_4474%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4474" border="0" alt="IMG_4474" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv4p87jrI/AAAAAAAAJAE/F_SI5w7Cojg/IMG_4474_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv5JrOxkI/AAAAAAAAJAI/eZLhJakPmMk/s1600-h/IMG_4469%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4469" border="0" alt="IMG_4469" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TFYv5g4oTmI/AAAAAAAAJAM/ex0PsiuOG50/IMG_4469_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-79625483762841203782010-07-22T10:01:00.001-04:002010-07-22T10:01:13.858-04:00The “Colors” of Summer<p align="justify">My friend Jenny Hoke has done it again – provided us with beautiful photos of our daughter Colleen, her husband Jimmy and our handsome little grandsons – Benjamin and A.J.  Besides being a photogenic group, add to that the beauty of the water and dunes of New Buffalo and you’ve got a winning combination.  </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPCqEipbI/AAAAAAAAI94/PSQlMfSnnPE/s1600-h/IMG_8481%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_8481" border="0" alt="IMG_8481" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPC2ImgYI/AAAAAAAAI98/rDeNBpNrs9E/IMG_8481_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPDr2BA3I/AAAAAAAAI-A/VomrThBItfo/s1600-h/IMG_8498%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_8498" border="0" alt="IMG_8498" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPEi5G-bI/AAAAAAAAI-E/l0rnKvdpwko/IMG_8498_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPFC0LYqI/AAAAAAAAI-I/2rFTUsGvCQ8/s1600-h/IMG_8530%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_8530" border="0" alt="IMG_8530" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPFTEDCCI/AAAAAAAAI-M/b_YeeLmkiX4/IMG_8530_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPF2E4UsI/AAAAAAAAI-Q/L2C2Y0ORTIo/s1600-h/IMG_8586%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_8586" border="0" alt="IMG_8586" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPGrLmu1I/AAAAAAAAI-U/RqGeg_lpJA8/IMG_8586_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPHeP-XwI/AAAAAAAAI-Y/Tn5qrZ7h1wM/s1600-h/IMG_8618%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_8618" border="0" alt="IMG_8618" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPILteQnI/AAAAAAAAI-c/0HncNvNPU5E/IMG_8618_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="345" height="274" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPIrPyURI/AAAAAAAAI-g/iF7WZcU3EQQ/s1600-h/IMG_8662%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_8662" border="0" alt="IMG_8662" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPJHEzVlI/AAAAAAAAI-k/iyoOOppBUeo/IMG_8662_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPJjPGR7I/AAAAAAAAI-o/nfvt0eDBnV0/s1600-h/IMG_8446%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_8446" border="0" alt="IMG_8446" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/TEhPKfHYBDI/AAAAAAAAI-s/eBRD5vPW18k/IMG_8446_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="244" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-55080953254447873152010-07-22T09:50:00.001-04:002010-07-22T09:50:21.026-04:00Slacker…..<p align="justify">That’s what I’ve been for the past few months.  A BLOG SLACKER.  No excuses for the fact that I had a high school senior playing her final spring sport, her graduation, a trip to Hawaii, one BIG graduation party to pull off, a 60th wedding anniversary, let alone a business to run.  Now, I’m preparing for a week at a lake cabin – where I plan to rest and recoup from all of the above.  AND hopefully upload photographs and bring my BLOG back to life.</p> <p align="justify">Stay tuned……</p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-65720752615795896772010-03-26T21:44:00.003-04:002010-07-22T09:32:23.052-04:00Vegas Night Results…..<p align="justify">Clay High School hosts their annual Vegas Night (for the Athletic program) every March. Besides the typical gaming and tip boards, each sport is supposed to sponsor a Silent Auction Table. This was my 2nd year of chairing the auction table for the softball program. The event was held last weekend. This afternoon, I spoke to the Board Treasurer, and was informed that our Softball Table was the highest money maker. I’m glad to hand the reigns over to the next group of moms, and I’m even MORE glad that I went out with a “bang”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S61i-qShiwI/AAAAAAAAI6w/B4xOv0n1Zec/s1600-h/IMG_2437%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="IMG_2437" alt="IMG_2437" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S61i_CF6o3I/AAAAAAAAI60/mgaC1Y55FfQ/IMG_2437_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="258" height="404" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S61i_mUpZdI/AAAAAAAAI64/rkguuP4WA5w/s1600-h/IMG_2440%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="IMG_2440" alt="IMG_2440" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S61jAArKrbI/AAAAAAAAI68/WiidVpmvuVc/IMG_2440_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="405" height="328" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S61jAs58ayI/AAAAAAAAI7A/sME5wCWav-g/s1600-h/IMG_2439%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: inline;" title="IMG_2439" alt="IMG_2439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vXtWa4f0IeWFhu9QzVg2ukgrGDAULRP9C6VNBV13RwZExPBzEYTuLUcHr1VHN2x6IHx6JPuuP9hnQ2c2fKl2mQxOh3zFobfoFLBY-6vVarD0TYl0XFnPiGuBnwBvzc1gObOrSA/?imgmax=800" border="0" width="404" height="343" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S61jBQDPsmI/AAAAAAAAI7I/SgASmVdfaV0/s1600-h/IMG_2445%5B18%5D.jpg"><br /></a></p>Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-89598014039045127122010-03-07T20:29:00.001-05:002010-03-07T20:29:41.453-05:00Eighteen Years and Counting…..<p align="justify">Kelli and Michael have grown up together - just down the street from each other.  In fact Mary Lou and I were pregnant with them at the same time.  They've celebrated Birthdays and Christmas together for 18 years.   Sometimes when one or the other is having a problem, they'll hop in the car and head to Hacienda for dinner and a chance to just "catch up" on each other's life.</p> <p>High school is almost over and soon they'll be separated by college - but I'm sure their friendship will continue through the years.</p> <p align="justify">Here's a photo taken during the spring of their 5th grade year at Corpus Christi - seven years ago.  Kelli had just been awarded this plaque from her coaches and teammates on the girl's basketball team - showing a newspaper article of her brother, playing basketball at a deserted university outside of Baghdad.  A plaque that still hangs proudly in our home.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5RTA58K29I/AAAAAAAAI3I/OazdcU8M6P4/s1600-h/Kelli%20and%20Michael2%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Kelli and Michael2" border="0" alt="Kelli and Michael2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5RTBDdL4zI/AAAAAAAAI3M/HgrBDIUNxNY/Kelli%20and%20Michael2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="394" height="420" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-81604254573735128672010-03-07T07:58:00.001-05:002010-03-07T07:58:21.619-05:00GOOD SMELLS FOR THE SPORTS-MINDED<p> </p> <p align="justify">Last summer, Scentsy came out with PLAY BALL - a baseball warmer, which was a real "hit".</p> <p align="justify">This summer, they are completing the sports line with GAME DAY, WORLD CUP and FULL COURT.  These warmers will be a perfect addition to your athlete's bedroom - or maybe for your armchair quarterback.  Price per warmer is $30, but you can earn it for free by hosting a home or basket party.  Contact me for details.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp7iC0y5bC893HOxKRSWC9iwqGrkmww0a6jB9UbbI2f-e6YtXTAmjFWolWFWDroj7lC23kInxZuDouJUTGTMlI26SSASu2Mr5D6vGCCWZsUBmcuyucGnOfCTR3atodsuOlTjSj7A/s1600-h/FULLSIZE_GAMEDAY%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="FULLSIZE_GAMEDAY" border="0" alt="FULLSIZE_GAMEDAY" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5Oi5-zH3yI/AAAAAAAAI20/1NZS6ouRgmk/FULLSIZE_GAMEDAY_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="188" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5Oi6U_H8wI/AAAAAAAAI24/BdY8wuBBGos/s1600-h/FULLSIZE_FULLCOURT%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="FULLSIZE_FULLCOURT" border="0" alt="FULLSIZE_FULLCOURT" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5Oi6oTo_VI/AAAAAAAAI28/frY2-7f36Io/FULLSIZE_FULLCOURT_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="189" height="276" /></a> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5Oi69njeFI/AAAAAAAAI3A/yUnBSc_Sh6o/s1600-h/FULLSIZE_WORLDCUP%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="FULLSIZE_WORLDCUP" border="0" alt="FULLSIZE_WORLDCUP" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5Oi7PIn3nI/AAAAAAAAI3E/6o3KU6GB1tE/FULLSIZE_WORLDCUP_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="189" height="260" /></a>  </p> <p><a href="http://www.pattyk.scentsy.us">www.pattyk.scentsy.us</a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-79725604866756166672010-03-06T09:22:00.001-05:002010-03-06T09:22:32.993-05:00What a Difference a Few Years Makes…..<p align="justify">I came across a photo I took of Kelli about 6 years ago - one of those summer afternoons that we headed to the beach at New Buffalo. </p> <p align="justify"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbijhYLUCndwWcBIb_CGaziIJgljwKzU74QjLY0tKyudNUfxfZ3jE4XCs4GpVI22lf8cxDW4Tl7rBivyYzKPUUwihTrCrfRABv7kzqqaGaCSwRSoNyMKmcNZc5UGTK8HD0Lb_fMw/s1600-h/kelli%20at%20lake%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="kelli at lake" border="0" alt="kelli at lake" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5JlJTdbh8I/AAAAAAAAI2k/xzF5pV-2J9o/kelli%20at%20lake_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="387" height="323" /></a></p> <p align="justify"> In looking at it, I realized that 6 years later we stood on this same beach with my friend Jenny Hoke and did Kelli's senior photo shoot.  A cute little kid has grown into a beautiful young woman. </p> <p align="justify">Thank you GOD, for blessing our family with Kelli.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5JlJykDMrI/AAAAAAAAI2o/WutO7J8JXcs/s1600-h/IMG_6474%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_6474" border="0" alt="IMG_6474" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5JlKHoUIRI/AAAAAAAAI2s/ke1opUTSan8/IMG_6474_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="391" height="322" /></a></p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-42184353362533284602010-03-04T20:38:00.001-05:002010-03-04T20:38:31.644-05:00Not One Bit Camera Shy…..<p align="justify">It's been almost 7 years since the war in Iraq started.  It seems like a lifetime ago.  Those months are still a blur in my memory - probably due to a whole lot of stress and very little sleep.  I think I just "functioned". Kelli was the baby - 10 years old when Bobby left.  For such a little girl, she knew exactly what was going on.  She had a very "adult" view point on everything and wasn't afraid to voice her opinion.  For those of you who know her today, I'm sure that doesn't surprise you.  I came across this photo from the morning his unit left.  We were standing in a family group, talking.  She was standing with her poster she'd made.  The next thing I knew, I saw a reporter across the room motion to Kelli.  With no prodding on my part, Kelli walked across the room and proceeded to be interviewed for the evening news.  </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5BglZgYw_I/AAAAAAAAI2Y/pYMPu3cIwIQ/s1600-h/kelliinterview%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="kelliinterview" border="0" alt="kelliinterview" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S5BglzlOX5I/AAAAAAAAI2c/edcopYnZVWo/kelliinterview_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="394" height="330" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">A few minutes later, they asked her Marine to join her.  I remember Bobby putting his arm around Kelli's shoulders and stating that "this is all the reason I need to come home safely".  </p> <p>Thankfully, he did.</p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14002363.post-1262321119580265192010-03-03T20:29:00.001-05:002010-03-03T20:29:37.736-05:00ROOTS<p align="justify">My friend Lisa loves Geneology.  I wish I had the time and energy to trace my family roots as she has done.  Instead, I leave everything in the more than capable hands of my cousin-in-law Cindy, in Colorado.  Cindy has traced the MILHAM family (my father, her mother-in-law) back 6 and 7 generations to England.   Thanks to all of Cindy's dedication and hard work, I've been able to print out everything and keep it intact for my children.   I've been able to collect some wonderful photos from my mom and my recently deceased Aunt Mabel - photos of my dad as a baby and a teenager.  In the first photo, my dad is the baby - along with my Aunt Dorothy and my Uncle Jim.  Uncle Bob would come along a few years later.  </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S48M-Sz-JJI/AAAAAAAAI2I/L9pV9mFa7zY/s1600-h/al%2C%20dorothy%20and%20jim%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="al, dorothy and jim" border="0" alt="al, dorothy and jim" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S48M-kJ5ZxI/AAAAAAAAI2M/pyo0A9sZdWQ/al%2C%20dorothy%20and%20jim_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="369" height="325" /></a></p> <p align="justify">The second photo shows the three boys in 1939 - my dad in the middle.  I look at these three and pity my poor grandmother!!!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S48M_MjQCyI/AAAAAAAAI2Q/dfVowILc5x0/s1600-h/Uncle%20Bob%2C%20Al%20and%20Uncle%20Jim%201931%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Uncle Bob, Al and Uncle Jim 1931" border="0" alt="Uncle Bob, Al and Uncle Jim 1931" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TgRyymrqO3U/S48M_4LcQoI/AAAAAAAAI2U/a4JsSiD0sIE/Uncle%20Bob%2C%20Al%20and%20Uncle%20Jim%201931_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="253" height="404" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">OK, so I don't trace my roots - but I do create my scrapbooks.  Someday, I'm hoping that all of the work and love I've put into these books will answer questions for those who look for answers regarding our family in years to come.  A small window into our lives and our loves.  My donation to the branches on our tree - made "with love" by me.</p> Patty Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01103867073411466938noreply@blogger.com1