Thursday

This trio had a busy day! Lots of indoor and outdoor activities until the last few when they wanted to watch cartoons. Thank you Hollie and Cooper for having us over. When we got back home I had some snuggle time with Eden. Ev was quick to join my lap and give Eden lots of kisses. Which made my heart sigh with relief.  I remind Ev how much I love both of them and I think she's getting used to the idea:)

Outdoor park fun

Tuesday after preschool we met up at a new to us park. Ev always enjoys all the climbing, sliding and swinging we do. 

The worlds toughest job

Several years ago a video went viral called "the worlds toughest job." People came in to interview for a "director of operations" job. They were told it required 135+ hours per week with no vacation, no sick days and no pay. The job would be emotionally exhausting and very painful. Other employees would yell, hit and even urinate on you and the job would be thankless. Of the 2.7 million people who saw the ad only 24 inquired about it. When they revealed that this "most important job" was a job that millions do everyday:motherhood, it brought tears to the applicants eyes. 

Motherhood is hard: it's the hardest job there is. You give birth to someone you love more than you ever thought possible and I wouldn't trade it for the world! 

So here's to my own mom who until I had Tyler I didn't appreciate enough. THANK YOU

Here's to my sister, Hollie, who moved back to Iowa so our family could be involved in Chloe and Cooper's lives on a regular basis. THANK YOU

Here's to my sister in law, Andrea, who never gave up on her dream of being a mom and allows me to help raise two beautiful girls into women in Everlee and Eden. THANK YOU

Here's to my sister in law, Victoria, who keeps me in the loop on a regular basis no matter how near or far we live apart from the two darling Devos girls: Emelia and Oakley. THANK YOU

And last but certainly not least, here's to my mother in law, Geneva, who witnessed first hand Steve and I's roller coaster of a relationship and continues to welcome me into her arms and heart. THANK YOU 

To all moms: Happy Mother's Day everyday!

The weekend

Saturday I did my first demo for Deadeye at the Pleasant Hill Fareway. I really enjoyed it! What other job can I brag about my son for three hours to convince people to buy some sauce?

Then Saturday evening we had the Smith kids and mom and dad stay overnight with us. The kids are always so well behaved and very easy. We dined outside, played at the park, and did lots of tumbling routines. 

So busy

Wednesday afternoon Poppa K joined us for our hospital visit to meet the newest Kneifl. Afterwards Ev's wanted to go inside poppas big truck. She was super excited to drive and play hide n seek but didn't want to beep the horn. 

Yesterday we spent all afternoon with Hollie and Coops playing and playing.  Everlee even wanted to nap in Cooper's bed. Thanks for having us over! We always have a fun time. On the way back to Ev's house she asked me "the next time my mommy has a baby in her tummy are you going to watch me?"  To which I replied, "Absolutely I will!" ;)

Welcome Baby Eden!

We are so excited to welcome another redheaded niece/cousin into the family! Everlee and I have filled our days playing with friends and family and visiting the hospital awaiting their arrival home. To say this aunt can't wait to spoil another niece is an understatement;)

Happy Birthday Tyler!

I remember Tylers birth like it was yesterday. All of the day's turning into months, which turn into years and suddenly your baby boy is 20! We had a fun family dinner at Fuji Japanese Steak House in Ames Friday night to celebrate. I cherish all the time I get as a family of three:)