August Birthdays...

Happy Birthday to everyone who is having a birthday in the wonderful month of August.

Aug. 2nd: Mike (California Mike), Mike (Colorado Mike), Sue
Aug. 7th: Gwen
Aug. 10: Corbin
Aug. 11: Nichole P.
Aug. 14: Jon, Paula

When I was a young girl Grandma Starich would sometimes bring me a whole watermelon with a candle stuck in it for my birthday! -Sue

Fun Rafting Trip...

You can see our group blog for the rafting trip at: http://fa-family.blogspot.com/

recipes for Lily

Dear Family,
As you all know Lily is off to College August 18. She is going to be living in the honors house at Chico State. It is a great space with a large fully equipped kitchen. I am compiling a recipe book and would love any contributions you all could make. Keep in mind, Lily is an aquaterian, that is she is a fish eating vegetarian. Thats all for now.
Love Trisha

Gone Rafting!

Today we leave on a 5 day rafting trip with some of our friends from the FA Parent's Group. We will be on the Colorado river, Ruby - Horsethief - Westwater section. Feel free to blog on without me! .....

Love Never Forgets!

See the full "true" story of Christian the lion and the two men who rescued him and later released him in the wilds of Africa. The movie shows their reunion after one year in the wild. Amazing and touching!
http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/christian.asp

She Said Yes!

Always Our Daddy...

Mike, Dad, Trish at Nicki's Wedding

Three little girls cousins with Aunt Candice

Lily Hussey, Brittany Knight, Candice Knight, Allie Kittel
~1998

Cousins or Just-Like ~1991

Jon Knight, Aaron Kittel, Jenny Kittel, Candice Knight
Mike Knight, Mike Kittel, Ann Knight
These cute kids grew up like cousins, being practically the same ages. Mike and Mike even sharing the same birthday one year apart! Pictured: Blaine's 4 younger children and Sue's first 3 children.

After the Tornado - Life is a Gift!

Wow! The things we learn from our animal friends...

If only all of mankind could learn such valuable lessons as this. Lessons
of instant friendship. Of peace and harmony by way of respect for one
another -- no matter one's color or creed. These animals tell you...

"It's just good to be alive and with others."

Yes, it surely is.

So... Live, love, laugh.

"Life's a Gift... Unwrap It!"

To read the whole story and see all the pictures click here.

July Birthdays!

Happy Birthday this month to:
Kasey on July 2nd
Jeff on July 8th
Brett on July 9th
Ann on July 18th
...and Happy Birthday America on July 4th!

Nice Update...

I am liking the new look of the site very much!!!

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