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Here are 6 "random" facts about me. I think everyone probably knows everything about me because I am kind of a tell it like it is, no point in hiding things.

I used to be OCD until I had 2 children.

I have a passion for "saving the world".

I suffered from post-partum depression with my daughter Emma. I thank God everyday I survived.

I always knew I wanted to be a mom, but never saw myself having children. That's why I had 2 unexpected pregnancies.

I made a pact with myself when Emma was about 1 week old to read to her everyday/night. Emma is now 31/2 and I have only missed 5-6 days. Pretty good I think!

I am TERRIFIED of storms and staying home by myself at night.

Hillbillies or Rednecks...

I just have to post this as a memory for my girls. They will think their mom and dad are such rednecks! When we built our current home we did not have any plans on staying here longer then 5 years, little lone have two children to share it with. Well, 7 years later and two unexpected pregnancies and here we are!!! Anyway, when we built this home my husband did not find it necessary to include a bath tub in our bathroom, so here we are a 3 1/2 year old and a 10 month old sharing a SINK. :) I know it sounds so silly but my girls love it, I know they will love their own bath tub even more. One day girls!!

A Trip To The Zoo

Last Saturday we had a wonderful time at the Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville. Lacy was babysitting for a family in Newburgh and asked us if we wanted to join her and the kids at the zoo, so we took her up on the offer. We had a really great time and I believe the adults liked it as much as the kids. I had never been to the Mesker Park Zoo, so it was a new experience for me as well as Emma and Josie. I hope to take the girls back again next year. Well, that is all for now. Emma is spending the night with her Aunt Lacy and Josie is sleeping, so I am going to try and pick up the house, paint a door and get started on my homework. :) I will leave you with some pictures from last weekend. Have a SUPER weekend!!

A Princess Bike With A "Honker" And "Castles"

What a crazy last couple of weeks. During the last two weeks Emma received a "big girl" bike, Josie got her first tooth, Scott has been training a dog, I (our team) won the mud volleyball tourney at Turkey Trot, and we lost a friend in a motorcycle accident. Did you catch all that??

Emma received her first bike after much anticipation on her part. One evening a few weeks ago she was riding her cousin Allison's "big girl" bike and impressed Scott and I with her riding skills. Emma has been doing a wonderful job of getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, that means no peeing the bed. We decided to reward her with her very own bike. As Emma and I were getting ready to go to Wal-Mart she looked at me and said, "I want a bike like Allison's with a "honker" (horn) and "castles" (tassels)." HILARIOUS!! Emma - you make me laugh hysterically everyday!

Josie has reached another milestone. She got her first tooth this week. I love her so much and she is growing up way to fast. I enjoy every minute I have with her because I know she will be grown up before I know it. Josie - I love you more than you will ever know. You are such a blessing to our family.

I ventured out of my box a few weeks ago and decided to give mud volleyball another shot. To my amazement, we WON! I have played with the same people off and on for 6-7 years. I haven't played for 3 years because I have been expanding the Knepp household. We had a really good time and I could definitly tell I was a few years older.

Lastly, as I posted recently we lost a friend in a motorcycle accident a little over a week ago. He was a great guy and he will be missed by all who knew him. This accident has made me step back and examine my life. I am really seeking Him and the plans he has for me.

I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend!!

A Week Full Of Highs And Lows

I am sorry I haven't posted in awhile, but the last 5-6 days have been an emotional roller coaster for me. As most of you know, Patrick Delaney died from injuries sustained in a motorcyle accident last week. He was a classmate of my sister Lacy and a friend of mine. My heart breaks for his family, friends, and girlfriend.
I promise I will post again soon, but every time I try to sit down and blog about my family my mind always goes to Patrick. I hope everyone has a safe week.

What Day Is It Anyway.....

Well, school is back in full swing and I am feeling the ramifications of being a wife, mom, and full time student. Tonight I am just going to post several pictures to help explain what we have been up to the last couple of weeks. I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend!

Emma posing for a picture at Bass Pro in Clarksville, IN


Josie would rather eat than shop...devouring a strawberry smoothie


Emma posing with her favorite animal...a "moo cow" at Huber Winery


My little farmer


Daddy and the girls feeding a baby cow


"The Gang" at Patoka Lake on Labor Day


My little sun bather


To cute


Emma's first tubing experience


LOVING IT!!!


Making memories...isn't that what life's about

Blessed

Tonight I finally got one of those quiet evenings that all of us with children long for. Scott has a fishing tournement every Wednesday throughout the summer and both of my girls were in bed early. As I rocked Emma to sleep this evening she asked me to sing Jesus Loves Me to her. As I sang, I looked at her and looked out the window of my house and realized how much God has blessed me. The first thing that comes to mind is my family. God has blessed me with an amazing family, in-laws and all! :) God has also blessed me with some amazing friends. Besides my sister Lacy, whom most of you know I could not live without, I love sharing life with my friends Lacy Jeffers and Ashley Seal. I get to spend most of my week with them at school. We have shared many personal stories and gone through some life changing moments together. I will cherish these girls and our friendships long after school is over. I know that Lacy D. and Lacy J. check my blog often so I just want you both to know how much I thank God each day for you.