tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882701262388906672024-02-06T20:03:02.907-06:00Creative Touch by Krystal Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-21799683685349441312018-07-26T07:48:00.000-05:002018-07-26T07:48:19.658-05:00We Went To Alaska!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
June 8th was our 10 year anniversary! It's so hard to believe it has been that long and we have weathered many storms together. I thank God that He chose Jake to let me do life with. </div>
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We celebrated by taking a cruise to Alaska! It has always been a dream of ours and our amazing travel agent, <a href="http://dreamsellertravel.com/" target="_blank">Megan Rokey</a>, helped us make it a reality. Seriously, she was amazing. Please use her if you need a travel agent. (NOT a paid advertisement, just an incredibly happy customer)</div>
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This is going to be a really condensed version. We took over 1000 pictures between the two of us.</div>
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We flew to Seattle and spent a little time there before we boarded the Ruby Princess and embarked for Alaska.</div>
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We seriously had the best sunrises and sunsets in Alaska. Pictures hardly do them justice.</div>
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We hiked to the Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls in Juneau.</div>
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If you ever get to Skagway, AK make sure you look for their doughboys!</div>
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Chilkoot Lake in Haines, AK</div>
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We decided our relationship hadn't been tested enough in the last 10 years, so we chose to kayak together. LOL- though I wasn't LOL'ing in the midst of the challenge.</div>
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What a beauty!</div>
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Sunrises happened around 4:30 am. It was so worth it to catch this one.</div>
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Glacier Bay National Park was one of my favorite stops. The views were spectacular!</div>
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One request Jake had when we booked the trip was to go fishing. So we hit up salmon fishing in Ketchikan. This was a highlight for him.</div>
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Working on bringing in his king salmon. You are only allowed to catch 1 per year, so he limited out rather quickly. Our guide told us that if we were commercial fisherman, this fish was worth $500.00. It sells for around $25.00 per pound on the open market.</div>
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These are similar to the doughboys in Skagway, but are called BeaverTails in Victoria, British Columbia. Victoria was a beautiful town with gorgeous flowers and cute little house boats. It was our last port of call before we headed back to Seattle to fly home.</div>
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In Victoria, they light up their capital building every night and it is simply gorgeous.</div>
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We would love to go back someday and go further into Alaska. We saw whales, orcas, porpoises, sea otters, etc. but no moose or bears. We would love to see more land and wildlife of Alaska.</div>
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Our kiddos stayed with my parents in Iowa and they really enjoyed spending time with Grandpa & Grandma and their cousins! Hope you are all having a great summer and school is right around the corner! Z & K are starting to get excited! K has been excited for the last month and Z is starting to get excited about lunch and recess. Oh well! Typical boy, right?</div>
<br />Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-543968244200592432018-06-15T11:10:00.001-05:002018-06-15T11:11:06.701-05:00Get To Know Us A Little Better<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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Jake- AKA Dad AKA Handsome Hubby<br />
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<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>First Job - Like paying job? Helping my dad work construction during the summers. Unless you count mowing yards.<br />
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Skittles, uh smarties, cherry sours, uh candy corn. Probably candy corn. No. Candy pumpkins. Fun size any kind of candy bar. Yes. I'm addicted to sugar, but it tastes so good!<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite ice cream - Lime Sherbet<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Color of your car- red pickup, white car, and blue pickup. I'm the patriotic kind.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite Holiday- Labor Day. It marks the beginning of harvest and hunting season<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>I love mornings- Seriously? Says the woman who has to kick me out of bed every morning.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite day of week - Wednesday because it marks the slide to the weekend. Everybody says Friday or Saturday.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Like to cook- Yes and I like to experiment with meat<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Can you drive a stick shift? 3,4,5,6,10,13, or 18? 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I can drive them all.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite color- blue. royal blue<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Do you like vegetables - Yeah. In a white sauce, in a salad. I don't care<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Do you wear glasses- Only when doing something dangerous. Sunglasses/Safety glasses<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite season - That is so tough! I really like fall and I really like spring. Probably spring.</span></div>
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<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>First Job - Babysitting<br />
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<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite pizza - Buffalo Chicken<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite dog type- Golden Retriever<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite foot attire- Sandals<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite Candy- Just one? Hmmm... Sweettart jelly beans or Heath bars<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite ice cream - Vanilla- I know... I'm boring<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Color of your car- White- Can you drive anything else when you live on a gravel road?<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite Holiday- Christmas hands down<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>I love mornings- YES!!! (I'm sorry to the rest of my family members who think I have too much energy in the mornings)<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite day of week - Sunday<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Like to cook- Not usually- I can enjoy it when I have time and trying a new recipe<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Can you drive a stick shift? You bet! Learned after we got married. P.S. to all future farm wives... learn before marriage!<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite color- Coral<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Do you like vegetables - Yes! But I haven't always... Does that mean I'm an adult now?<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Do you wear glasses- Yeppers<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite season - Fall- all the way! 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<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>First Job -My first job? I don't have a job. Unless you count chickens as a job.<br />
<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Dream job - A farmer. It's changed from a train engineer.<br />
<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite pizza - You know! All meat!<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite dog type- A poodle! (lol?)<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite foot attire- Those Puma shoes you bought me. Wait. Why are you putting the exact words I say. Mom!!!!!!<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite Candy- Caramel<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite ice cream - Rocky Road<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Color of your car- I don't have a car. When I grow up? Lime green<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite Holiday- Can I do two? Christmas and my birthday.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>I love mornings- Absolutely N-O with a thousand exclamation marks!!!!!!!!!!<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite day of week - Sunday, definitely.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Like to cook- Yes- especially scrambled eggs<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Can you drive a stick shift? Sort of. As long as someone's with me.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite color- Uhhh..... green. Mom!!!!!!!<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Do you like vegetables - No<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Do you wear glasses- Yes<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite season - Summer and winter, spring and fall. 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<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>First Job - Dog chores<br />
<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Dream job - I think my dream jobs gonna be...uhhh...mmmm....writing books<br />
<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite pizza - You can guess. Cheese.<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite dog type- Border Collie<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite foot attire- Flip-flops, but not in the winter time. In the winter time, I'd rather wear boots.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite Candy- Bubble Gum and nerds and starburst. I might have another one. ummm....did I already put skittles. Ok then. Skittles.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite ice cream - Chocolate!!!!! I mean twist!!!!<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Color of your car- pink! Hot pink, I mean.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite Holiday- Can I put two? Or can I put three? My birthday, Halloween, and Christmas. <br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>I love mornings- Yes!<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite day of week - Friday<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Like to cook- Yes<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Can you drive a stick shift? No<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite color- Hot pink<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Do you like vegetables - Yes I do.<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Do you wear glasses- No<br /><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fd3/1.5/16/25aa.png?_nc_eui2=AeHy4OIig2FEjJxKh6-Qo8Nd4IQa_u5E3zJX_r5ffGtCdN5_4b0RrMVxIUAaHNoQiMgBE42oBjWL22Si1nZCXyTt-3y-hih_zceIXDsbuL4oGw" style="border: 0px; cursor: move; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">▪️</span></span>Favorite season - All of them</span></div>
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Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-64581700989840977672018-04-26T11:19:00.001-05:002018-04-26T11:19:28.864-05:00National Infertility Awareness WeekIt's that time of year again to bring awareness to those couples struggling with infertility. I have written several posts in the past years; you can see them <a href="http://cre8ivetouch.blogspot.com/2016/04/national-infertility-awareness-week.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, <a href="http://cre8ivetouch.blogspot.com/2016/04/needs-that-your-infertile-friend-may.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and <a href="http://cre8ivetouch.blogspot.com/2014/04/we-are-1-in-8-national-infertility.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I have had several people ask me if the struggle has gotten easier since we adopted. I hesitate to answer, for fear of sounding ungrateful for our two beautiful kiddos that we have. I think the struggle is a little different, but not easier. Infertility will affect me for my lifetime. I still haven't had the opportunity to experience pregnancy, baby giggles, using the names we have picked out, first words, etc. All those firsts that we dreamed of when we got married. There are still very hard moments when it makes my heart hurt so much.<br />
However, I totally believe it is possible for joy & grief to co-exist. Zak & Kate have brought so much joy into our lives. They are truly a blessing and I feel a blessing and a great trial can both be present simultaneously in our lives. Yes, infertility still hurts and always will, but along side that, we have joy in our son & daughter.<br />
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This was the first family picture that we took about a week after they came to us. Nov 2016</div>
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February 2018- Our beautiful and handsome Valentines</div>
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Infertility will always be a part of my life story. It is a disease that will never go away. But we can use it to glorify God and to help others. If there is anyone struggling with infertility that feels alone, please don't hesitate to contact me. I understand. I have a great support system and several other infertility sisters reached out to me. And that has made a huge difference in how I processed my struggles. I hope I can be that kind of blessing to others that are on the same path. </div>
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To those of you that haven't experienced infertility- we appreciate your prayers and encouragement. I wrote a post on how you can help <a href="http://cre8ivetouch.blogspot.com/2016/04/needs-that-your-infertile-friend-may.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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To those of you still in the trenches- I am here for you. I am praying for you. You hold a special place in my heart. Because I know the tears, the sadness, the feeling of failure, the grief, the anxiety. But I also know the joy that can co-exist with that. Life's challenges can make you bitter or it can make you better and I believe infertility made me better. I believe it made me a better mom than I would have been had I not been through the trenches. Live beyond "what if" and find joy in "what is". Blessings and peace to you all! xoxo Krystal</div>
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Meet Curly & Z-Man!!</div>
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We had a wonderful day full of happiness and a few tears. We were humbled by the amount of family and friends that showed up at the courthouse in support of us. May God richly bless each of you!</div>
<br />Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-63771487233159264752018-03-19T18:00:00.002-05:002018-03-19T18:00:42.400-05:00Finalization Date!!We have a finalization date for Z-Man & Curly!! We are so excited to change their last name to Knobloch on March 29th. They are super excited to not have so many social workers and case workers and therapists and adoption workers and appointments, but to replace that with so many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, church family, and normal everyday kid life. Thank you all for your prayers over the last year and a half. We couldn't have done it without them. I am looking forward to sharing pictures with you after we are officially a family! Happy spring to you all!Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-55193498018035792242018-01-15T15:35:00.000-06:002018-01-15T15:35:25.205-06:00Adoption UpdateI finally had a day off with a clean house. So lucky for you... that means a blog post. We are getting so close that we can finally say we see the light at the end of the tunnel. We are currently just waiting for a finalization date from our lawyer! Curly and Z-Man are so excited. They are constantly asking how much longer until they are adopted. Whether it has to do with jumping on a trampoline, getting a pool, traveling out of state, or being able to change their name- they CAN NOT WAIT!<br />
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I would say we are at a good spot where things are now normal. We are dealing with "normal" behaviors, they know our house guidelines, they know what their family contributions are (chores- but we learned that by calling them family contributions they responded so much better because they wanted to be a part of a family), we know what to expect when schedules are not kept, what they really did not know before they came here, and what their favorite foods are. We know what their needs are and how to meet them. There was always a need behind the behavior that was not being met- whether they didn't feel safe, were hungry and afraid their wasn't food, or scared. It has gotten so much better around here we when understand one another! We definitely still have our challenges and always will- just like all of you. <br />
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Things are starting to slow down now from the holiday rush. They both enjoy school for the most part and are learning how to be a friend. That is something I never really thought about having to teach a child. But when they are constantly thinking they have to fight for themselves for everything- it did become a challenge for them to realize not everyone is out to hurt them. Curly loves math the most and is a social butterfly. The only time she gets in trouble in school is for talking when she's not supposed to be. I remember Mrs. McCarty (8th grade) teacher telling me I would talk to the wall if there was no one else in the room. Z-Man's least favorite subject is math, but he LOVES science and history. Jake is a history buff and it's so neat to watch him teach Z about different things that he enjoys. <br />
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Jake was honored to be on a farm tour this fall and teaching a group about no-till farming and using cover crops. He also gave a presentation to a group of men on area watershed district members. I was so proud of him. I get queasy at the mention of talking in front of a group of people.</div>
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The kids had fun growing Big Max pumpkins this fall. Then they got to break them open and get a lesson from Dad on harvesting seeds. Curly wasn't too sure about digging in the gooey mess, but got brave and loved it! She really needs encouraged to try anything "new", so we were super proud of her!</div>
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He came grocery shopping with me and spread some Christmas cheer!</div>
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We went shopping so the kids could spend some of their money they got for Christmas and both of them decided all on their own that they were going to donate some of it. I teared up a little. It's things like this that are the joys of parenting.</div>
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We started a tradition the first Christmas they were with us to camp out in the living room under the Christmas lights on Christmas Eve. This was their 2nd year here. And I LOVE that they LOVE to read! </div>
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Dad was the one behind the bow and arrows for Christmas gifts. They really enjoyed shooting into a hay hale for practice. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Spelling words are always a challenge with Z-Man. And I don't feel like I'm a very good teacher. So I have found ways to make it fun while also still learning. <a href="http://www.education.com/" target="_blank">Education.com</a> has been a great resource for me. You can make your own word search, word scrambles, and spelling tests with your child's spelling words. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Continue learning for the holiday season with this fun Winter Word Find worksheet. For more </span><a href="https://www.education.com/resources/spelling/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">spelling</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"> fun, go to Education.com!</span><br />
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<b>I have a post brought to you by education.com today. They reached out to me to publish an article with an activity that they had given me. I have been contacted before by others, but had always ignored their e-mails as I feel like I am such an amateur in the blogging world. Ha! This offer felt different to me. It's right where we are at in life. School. Math. Making learning fun! I will take all the help I can get! Curly and Z-Man really enjoyed this game. I made separate ones for Z-Man and we practiced multiplication with him. Math is something that is challenging for him, so I look forward to checking out more ideas on education.com.</b><br />
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Now that it’s first grade, “Math Facts” are here. This year, you can expect <a href="https://www.education.com/resources/subtraction/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">addition</a> and some <a href="https://www.education.com/resources/subtraction/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">subtraction</a>; then, when your child hits second grade, get ready for timed tests and even early explorations in multiplication and division. Worried? Don’t be. This is a time to be excited with your child about this new knowledge, and to explore lots of fun ways to develop it. Here’s a hands-on activity that classroom teachers use to help kids get a feel for equations and start building lifelong skills.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-weight: 700;">Label Sticks.</span> Have your child hold each stick vertically and label it with one number, going from 1-20. Use the remaining three sticks to write a plus, minus, and equals sign (+, -, =) using crayons or markers.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-weight: 700;">If you like, add a challenge. </span>Set a kitchen timer, for example, and see if your child can answer each problem correctly in three seconds or less. Or have your child write a list of problems and keep a “scorecard” of correct equations which you can mark with a happy face or star.</div>
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Moving forward, you can also extend the activity by having your child make flashcards using construction paper, child safety scissors, and crayons or markers. She should write one number per card, and make separate cards for plus, minus, and equals signs. Then, she can make addition and subtraction problems using the cards and holding up the answers the same way she did with the popsicle sticks. When you’re done, you can save both the popsicle sticks and the flashcards in ziploc bags—they’re a great game to pull out over snacks, in the car, or even when you’re sitting in the dentist office.</div>
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We had a birthday for Z-Man. He got enough money to buy his very own drone. It was good practice to count out the correct amount of money.</div>
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The kids wanted to donate some money to the Children's Miracle Network.</div>
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We went to the fair and they got to ride on some nausea inducing rides. Parents must give an arm & a leg in order for their children to voluntarily get sick.</div>
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Grandpa & Uncle giving them some sympathy and helping with their summer school worksheets. Psst... Z-Man & Curly are wrapped around their fingers.</div>
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Lots of hay bale hopping</div>
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We got to be the first ones through the door at the Grand Opening for the new Hobby Lobby. My husband fears he is going to have to start eating pb&j now because that's all he's going to be able to afford.</div>
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Leaving for their first day of school</div>
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One is super excited about school, one is not.</div>
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And this one is over the moon excited!!</div>
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We had another birthday for Curly. She wanted Frozen theme.</div>
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We went to a real PRCA Rodeo. They really enjoyed it. Z-Man liked the bucking broncos and Curly liked the clowns the best.</div>
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Things continue to progress (ever so slowly!) and we are hoping by the end of the school year to have everything done and finalized for adoption. We are looking forward to a trip to Iowa and having family coming to visit us soon! We are excited for another school year around here! (Well... everything except math, according to Z-Man.)</div>
<br />Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-69433942454709238212017-03-31T10:43:00.002-05:002017-03-31T10:43:45.014-05:00Meet Z & Curly InterviewsI asked the kids a list of questions and am writing the exact response they gave me. This will give you a good idea of their personality. I think it fits them to a T.<br />
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<u><b>Z-Man</b></u><br />
<b>What is something I always say to you?</b><br />
I love you.<br />
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<b>What makes me happy?</b><br />
When I do the right thing.<br />
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<b>What makes me sad?</b><br />
When I don't follow directions.<br />
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<b>Who makes you laugh?</b><br />
You, sometimes. Dad, mostly.<br />
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<b>How old am I?</b><br />
24<br />
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<b>How tall am I?</b><br />
7 foot<br />
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<b>What is my favorite thing to do?</b><br />
A lot of stuff. Play with me.<br />
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<b>What is your favorite food?</b><br />
Potted meat sandwiches with mayo. (<i>Huh? This was totally new to me... is that like, SPAM?</i>)<br />
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<b>Where would you most like to go on vacation?</b><br />
Mt. Rushmore<br />
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<b>What is your favorite school activity?</b><br />
Recess and lunch<br />
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<b>What is your favorite sport?</b><br />
Wrestling<br />
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<b>If you could change your name to anything, what would it be?</b><br />
Bananas (<i>????</i>)<br />
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<b>Who is your best friend?</b><br />
Corbin<br />
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<b>What do you want to be when you grow up?</b><br />
That, I'll have to come back to.............. A scientist<br />
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<b>If you could have one super power, what would it be?</b><br />
This is a tough one! Superman powers! No, Aqua Man powers! Wait! I would pick speedy fast like the Flash. No! Aqua Man. My final pick is breathing under water.<br />
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<b>What is the best thing you like about yourself?</b><br />
That I do wrestling (<i>he's had 1 day of wrestling camp so far. That was the night I asked these questions</i>)<br />
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<b>If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?</b><br />
To have everything I wanted, everything didn't cost anything, and I could catch my own leprechaun so I could have 3 more wishes.<br />
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<b>What is something that scares you?</b><br />
The dark.<br />
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<b>Who is someone you look up to?</b><br />
You guys.<br />
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<b>What does Heaven look like?</b><br />
It's a beautiful place with big mansions, streets made out of gold, and very beautiful. That's all I can think of right now.<br />
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<b>What is one quality you look for in a friend?</b><br />
Someone that lets me pick the games (<i>I told you this would let you get to know their personality...</i>)<br />
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<b>What is the worst food in the world?</b><br />
It's a tie between tomatoes and avocados!<br />
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<b>If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be?</b><br />
Aqua Man or Super Man<br />
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<b>What are 3 things you learned today?</b><br />
Math, Reading, and wrestling moves<br />
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<u><b>Curly</b></u><br />
<b>What is something I always say to you?</b><br />
That you love me.<br />
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<b>What makes me happy?</b><br />
Me following directions, or just me in general.<br />
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<b>What makes me sad?</b><br />
When I don't do the right things. It's just the opposite of the last one. Wait, what really does make you sad?<br />
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<b>Who makes you laugh?</b><br />
This is one of the funniest things I've ever heard. "I farted, it tickled. My butt cheeks giggled!" It's the funniest thing! (<i>giggle, giggle, giggle- it took awhile before I could ask the next question</i>)<br />
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<b>How old am I?</b><br />
I already know! 30!<br />
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<b>How tall am I?</b><br />
8 inches or more.<br />
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<b>What is my favorite thing to do?</b><br />
Playing with somebody<br />
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<b>What is your favorite food?</b><br />
Tomatoes and Avocados! Exactly what Z doesn't like! Or guacamole.<br />
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<b>Where would you most like to go on vacation?</b><br />
That's a very hard question. Because I want to go to a lot of places! To my cousins in Iowa and that place with Kelsey, Kaley, and Kinsey. Where was that again? (<i>Minnesota</i>) Yeah, there. Except I hope they have snow next time. And then back to Illinois to my friend Nora's.<br />
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<b>What is your favorite school activity?</b><br />
Umm... Recess. Duh!<br />
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<b>What is your favorite sport?</b><br />
Racing. Like, running. I've been practicing that a lot lately.<br />
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<b>If you could change your name to anything, what would it be?</b><br />
Tomatoes (<i>????</i>)<br />
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<b>Who is your best friend?</b><br />
Too many! Should I just blurt out one? Can it be a grown-up? There's too many grown-ups and kids that are my friend. I can't pick! And that's mean to pick just one. They're all my friends.<br />
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<b>What do you want to be when you grow up?</b><br />
A scientist and be in the same lab as Z.<br />
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<b>If you could have one super power, what would it be?</b><br />
Why would you say that? That's silly. Too many. I don't know. Maybe be able to eat as much candy as I wanted and not get sick.<br />
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<b>What is the best thing you like about yourself?</b><br />
Just a second. I will get that answer down. (She disappears for awhile and comes back with a whale she made out of a blue cup that has Jonah attached to it like the whale is swallowing Jonah.) That I'm good at making things.<br />
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<b>If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?</b><br />
That everything was made out of candy, that candy was good for you, and that their was 1 million jars of candy.<br />
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<b>What is something that scares you?</b><br />
Spiders and snakes. Both of them. And dark places.<br />
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<b>Who is someone you look up to?</b><br />
You and Dad, but mostly you.<br />
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<b>What does Heaven look like?</b><br />
Very, very, very, very, very beautiful! Too beautiful.<br />
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<b>What is one quality you look for in a friend?</b><br />
Someone who is nice.<br />
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<b>What is the worst food in the world?</b><br />
Kiwi and BBQ stuff.<br />
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<b>If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be?</b><br />
God and Jesus. One of them because they are the most important.<br />
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<b>What are 3 things you learned today?</b><br />
Mathematics, well... getting in trouble can be a very worse thing to do, and that my brother CAN be fun.<br />
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<br />Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-56087541521325124462017-01-17T13:20:00.003-06:002017-01-17T13:20:50.037-06:00How's it going?So, how's it going? That's a question we have gotten frequently in the past almost 2 months. I can't believe it's been almost 2 months already! Here's the real deal. It's hard. It's one of the hardest things we have ever done. We are gaining. We are praying. We are crying. We are praying. We are smiling. We are praying. Do you see the theme here? We have relied on God for our strength. And that is why we are able to continue.<br />
We are so thankful for each of your prayers- they have been felt. Thank you to those of you who sent us kind words of encouragement, clothes, food, and other forms of support. They have been such a blessing to us.<br />
Here's a day in our life- to give you an idea.<br />
6:00 Jacob & I get up, read & pray, get dressed<br />
6:15 Curly gets up- she has a harder time getting going in the morning- so we get her up a little earlier<br />
6:30 Z-Man gets up<br />
They both have a visual chart that I made that shows what tasks they are supposed to do in what order. They are not very familiar with structure and it's hard for them to focus on what they are supposed to be doing to get ready for school.<br />
6:45- we are supposed to be eating breakfast. I admit... my father would not be proud of how many times we have had cold cereal. He always claimed cereal wasn't truly food- but I think it will do for now. I am trying to get organized and have eggs more often since we have chickens now, but haven't quite found the time to accomplish that. I am learning how some things are just going to have to slide for now... like eggs for breakfast. Sorry, Dad!<br />
7:15- we should be finished with breakfast, but Curly likes to be reminded when to take a bite every. single. time. So this doesn't always happen. They brush their teeth, get their back pack ready, oops! realized Z-Man had homework that he didn't remember last night, quick do that, wait! your outfit does not match... go change into something so you don't look like you are not well taken care. I'm thinking of letting this one slide sooner or later too. They are clothed, right? <br />
Jake also leaves at this time.<br />
7:40- We leave for school. I take them to school, otherwise they would have to get on the bus at 6:45 am. I don't want to have to get up any earlier. It is on my way to work, but it also means that I get to work an hour early.<br />
8:00- I get to work and relax in the quiet, dark bank. This has probably become one of my favorite times of the day.<br />
9:00-3:00- I am actually working at the bank.<br />
3:20- the kids are involved in an after school program that is called Kansas Reading Roadmap for extra learning. They are adjusting to a new school and friends and this has been really good for them!<br />
3:30- I get home and start on laundry, supper, cleaning, or in my Creative Touch office.<br />
5:30- Jake usually gets home.<br />
5:45- The kiddos get home and we eat supper.<br />
6:30- We spend time reading or playing games with them.<br />
7:30- We start getting ready for bed- showers, brush teeth, pajamas, story time<br />
8:00-8:15- Kids are in bed and lights are off. Who am I kidding? Sometimes I am also in bed with the lights off... The first 2 weeks Jake was also in bed by this time. He has adjusted well... I have not.<br />
If I am not in bed we try to spend time together whether its cleaning up or just chatting. <br />
<u>Things we have learned:</u><br />
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*We really don't know much about parenting.<br />
*I need at least 9 hours of sleep.<br />
*We like quiet time.<br />
*I didn't know there were so many cute things for a 6 yr. old girl to wear!<br />
*It is very important to compliment other parents and tell them they are doing an awesome job. Most days I haven't felt like I was a very good mom. So encouragement is something I'm trying to do to other moms.<br />
*Z-Man is a typical 8 year old boy. Seriously. I grew up with 7 boys and I don't remember it being this... challenging. He definitely is more challenging because of the trauma he endured, but most of the things I was concerned about- other boy moms have told me it was normal.<br />
*Our patience level gets maxed out too frequently. We are working on that.<br />
*Apparently I never feed Z-Man. He is ALWAYS starving!<br />
*I can't imagine being a single parent. Seriously. I don't know how they do it.<br />
*We both NEED coffee.<br />
*It is super tough working full time and taking care of everything and everybody at home. I didn't think it would be that bad, but I'm seeing more and more things get dropped because I don't have time to do them. Then I get mom guilt when I'm doing something that needs done and the kids just want me to spend time with them.<br />
*I am not a good multitasker<br />
*We are the best cooks ever! (Good thing they are not picky!)<br />
*I am not good at remembering the camera.<br />
*Prayer means so much more. We can't get through the day without it.<br />
*How important it is to take care of ourselves. Focusing solely on the kids does not make us good parents.<br />
*Simplicity. In order to become better parents, we have had to let go of some non-essentials in life. I have learned that I love simple. Simple meals, simple schedules, simple decorating= simple cleaning, etc. We have learned how to say no and not let it bother us.<br />
*Kid's are so forgiving. Thankfully!<br />
*Routines are essential. Consistency is key.<br />
*I can't go anywhere without my Simplified Planner. It keeps me focused on daily life and tasks at hand. I put everything in there, from birthdays to appointments to LAUNDRY MUST GET DONE TODAY OR ELSE! to meal planning or prep work that needs done.<br />
*Parenting is humbling.<br />
*Parenting is rewarding.<br />
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I'm sure there is more. But if you lasted this long through this post, kudos to you.<br />
Signed,<br />
New Foster Parents<br />
<br />Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-84693839217105733162016-11-23T13:15:00.001-06:002016-11-23T13:15:36.256-06:00ChangeSo many changes... only by His grace are we able.<br />
We have been working towards our foster care license since June. There are so many rules and regulations, some make sense, some not so much. It has not been easy, but we pray it will be rewarding. <br />
On Monday, I got a phone call at work asking if we could take a placement. I asked if we could even do that yet because we didn't have a license. She said you should have gotten it in the mail today! Sure enough, we had and we did take the placement of a sibling set of 2. We won't be able to post pictures or anything online- so if I find my sanity and update this blog more often, I will refer to them as Z-Man and Curly. Brother and Sister. Please pray for them. And us. It brings tears to my eyes the amount of pain they have endured in their short years of life. <br />
We got enrolled in school yesterday. I am experiencing some firsts myself. <br />
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These bedrooms are now well inhabited :)</div>
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Well hello there, fall. I have been waiting for this time of year for, oh, about 10 months. It is my favorite time of year when I can sit out on the porch with a cup of coffee or hot apple cider and enjoy the smells and sounds of autumn. It was a great year for my fall flowers and I added a few new things this year.</div>
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Jacob made this cute little pumpkin for me out of horse shoes. Isn't it adorable?!</div>
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My front porch decor</div>
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Isn't the flowers just beautiful this year?</div>
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I added this sign this year. I created the design using the Silhouette software. I used the bottom of a whiskey barrel, cut our vinyl on my Silhouette to use as a stencil, and brushed a layer of mod podge over before my paint. I mixed my own color of paint from left over paint I had (if anyone knows my hubby, he has put me on a paint ban until we use up some of our 40 partial gallons downstairs :) ). Then I dabbed the paint on with an almost dry brush, waited until almost dry and peeled the stencil off.</div>
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In front of our garage. I got 2 cedar planter boxes for dirt cheap (no pun intended) and stained them to match our porch swing.</div>
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And... I've been putting off buying candy corn for quite awhile now, because J is addicted to the stuff, but decided on a way to make it last a little longer. The napkin in the picture is so you can tell how big the dish really is. It is a tealight candle holder. I believe his words when he came home and saw this were, "I love you, but that's just mean!"</div>
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The guys got in a couple days of corn harvest before it rained again, so Jacob has been working on some side jobs cleaning seed. Today we finished up some more rye.</div>
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Could you all do us a favor and pray for a good week of dry weather so we can get the corn out and some rye in? Thank ya!</div>
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My nieces and nephew sure know how to help make turning 30 less painful.</div>
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Skipper has claimed the porch swing as his throne.</div>
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We have really enjoyed the picnic table we got from Grandpa Luthi.</div>
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Relaxing grilling out nights are the best.</div>
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These two have a special bond.</div>
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Roasted okra for the win!</div>
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We took these two to the county fair rodeo and had to try fried oreos. Gavin doesn't look like he's too sure of this combination.</div>
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We had fun with these two cowboys.</div>
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The National Anthem brings tears to my eyes every time.</div>
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We have been getting in some good days of fishing these last couple weeks.</div>
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Creative Touch Designs is the part of my business that focuses solely on digital designing. I have been playing with digital design for several years now and have had so much fun creating custom party invitations, birth announcements, wedding invitations, graduation announcements, and anything else that someone might want. I most recently worked on a logo for my sister-in-law's bakery business. Check out her new website below!</div>
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Here are just a few things I have designed in the past.</div>
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I wanted to share a little bit about some needs that I, and other couples struggling with infertility may have. These are not inclusive and may not be for each couple. I realize that I may struggle differently than some other couples. It can vary depending on their situation and how far along on the path they are. What I am about to write is what has helped me in the healing/coping process. I say that because I am not sure you can consider infertility ever "healed". We just learn what works best for us to move forward in life.</div>
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I need you to try to understand. Try to understand that I may bow out of a conversation if it turns to pregnancy symptoms, birthing plans, or who the baby looks like. It will depend on how I am doing that day. Sometimes it won't bother me, but please don't feel bad when you look up and notice I am gone. I get it. I will try to leave silently and gracefully to not draw attention to myself. Try to understand that I may decline a baby shower. Try to understand when I invite you over and the kids are not invited. I just need to feel like I fit in somewhere. I need to not feel like the odd couple out.</div>
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I need encouragement. I need to hear you say that you are praying for us. That you know it must be hard for us, but that God knows our hurt and He has the perfect child for us. Encourage us to keep our chin up and that you support us. </div>
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I need friends that make an effort to include us in their life. Satan is really good at making us feel so alone. He makes it seem as if everyone else is too busy for us. And their lives are passing us by as we are standing still. I am thankful that I do have friends that do this and it means so much.</div>
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I need randomness. I need random texts from friends, parents, brothers, sisters. I need to know that they are randomly praying for me. Not only when we have a transfer or blood test coming up. Because we struggle daily. Not just when there is a step being taken.</div>
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I need you to remember us on Mother's Day. I have already struggled with this holiday for many years, but I know I have a bit more anxiety about it this year because of our miscarriage. Sunday's are already one of the toughest days to get through and this just adds on top of it. The sermon focuses on Mother's (as it should- it's just hard to sit and hear while you try to put on your brave face.) Mother's out there reading this, we do not begrudge you of the blessings you have. There should be a day dedicated to you and we are thankful for our own Mother's. Please don't take this wrong. We just hurt for us. That we haven't heard those words "Happy Mother's Day, Mom! I love you!" That we haven't had the chance to get a hand made construction paper card with flowers and hearts all over it made by our super proud children. </div>
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I need support. There are so many different ways to support us. Cards, phone calls, texts. But the most important way is by prayer. Prayer is so powerful and we can certainly feel it. God has been so good to us and we are thankful for each one that has shown us support in many different ways. </div>
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We need you to want to learn more. Learn about our adoption process. Learn about how you can support a friend during this process. Google is a great place to go if you are not comfortable just flat out asking your friend. There are many articles that you can read to help you gain understanding. I know far more than I ever thought I wanted to about the reproductive system, IVF, HCG, FSH, home studies, and background checks, and where you really should store your cleaning products, and what temperature your hot water should be set at. I always encourage my friends and family to ask me questions or educate themselves. </div>
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I need you to tell me about your pregnancy. Please. Before it shows up on social media, or before I'm standing in the middle of a group at church. I have several close friends that have sent me a text, card, or called to tell me they were expecting, but knew how hard it was for us and that they were praying for us. It means so much than you probably can imagine. I need time to process my sadness for myself so that I can focus on my happiness for them. All I need is a little time to make the shift :) I understand that it is very hard to tell me something like that. I honestly try to make it as painless as possible! :)</div>
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It is kind of like a grave that keeps following you around day after day as it swallows your hope and buries more of your dreams.</div>
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It is loving your child you have never met.</div>
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It is mourning your child that you have never had.</div>
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It is the phone call that says, "I'm sorry, but your numbers are dropping and is not a viable for sustaining a pregnancy. You will miscarry soon."</div>
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It is a constant battle between your head and your heart. A daily challenge in putting ALL at Jesus' feet.</div>
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But what it will not do is:</div>
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Cripple my marriage</div>
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Steal my dreams</div>
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Because while I might bend, I won't break.</div>
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While I might fall down, I will get back up.</div>
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While I might lose my way for a bit, I'll find it again.</div>
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And while my wave of emotions might sometimes overwhelm me and take me under, I'll always kick back up to the surface.</div>
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Everything that infertility is... which is heartbreaking, dream shattering, and soul crushing... has made me fight for what it is not. And it is not going to win.</div>
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Again, these are my personal feelings and not meant to say that everyone that struggles with infertility feels the same. Please chime in if I have forgotten anything or if you have more topics you want me to cover about infertility. After re-reading this I hope I don't come across as "too needy", but wanted to share some ways you can support your friends walking this path in life. Blessings, friends. xoxo</div>
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As most of you faithful followers know, I very rarely post anything about our infertility journey on my blog. But I am very open about it and want to take this time to help bring awareness to the terrible disease that infertility brings to 1 in 8 couples. But first I want you to know that all thoughts are mine and not every couple deals with the struggle of infertility the same, as each situation is different. The theme for NIAW (National Infertility Awareness Week) is #StartAsking.</div>
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I welcome any and all questions you might have about infertility and I will do a follow-up post with these questions and answers. You can ask in the comments section anonymously or send me an e-mail if you would rather. No questions are off limits and I will do my best to answer each one.</div>
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This past year has been a tough one for Jacob & I. We started the embryo adoption process in March and had our first transfer in July. My first blood test came back negative. We were heartbroken, but knew it was a part of God's plan. We have 3 tries with the agency we went with, so we still had hope. We transferred again in November. My first test came back POSITIVE!! We were so excited. I was pregnant. For the first time in my life there were 2 pink lines. We started planning how we were going to tell our family. It was a wonderful period of time that Jacob & I really were able to rejoice together. At my 2nd dr. appointment we found out that my numbers were going down instead of up and I had an early miscarriage at 5 weeks. Again, we were devastated. This time even more so. Because we were able to get our hopes up and excited I had farther to fall when we learned the news. One thing I feel infertility has robbed me of is being able to be excited and hopeful with each dr. appointment, test, or positive news. I have a guarded heart. I don't let myself get excited. I don't get my hopes up. And I probably won't ever be able to until we have our child home with us. </div>
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After this last transfer we decided to take a break from transferring. We were exhausted. Emotionally, physically (all the shots and hormones going into my body), and financially. I don't say this for anyone to feel sorry for us. It is reality. You never know what all goes into one cycle until you have done it. The emotions are by far the toughest. We questioned if we are following His will. Why would He bring us this far, only to leave us in this devastation? We grew so much, friends. We grew closer to God. We grew closer to each other. Infertility has the ability to make marriages struggle or make them stronger. With the help of God, we are thankful to say that we are stronger for it. We still feel that this is a part of His plan for us. Even if it means that we are only the way for them to get to Heaven. At least these babies have had a chance at life instead of being destroyed. We will go wherever He sends us. We know He will never forsake us, even though it feels like it at times. </div>
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The stress and anxiety that infertility causes has been shown to be similar to being diagnosed with cancer. That is how much we need you. How much we need your support and most importantly your prayers. </div>
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We still have at least 1 transfer left through our current agency. As you can probably imagine, after the last two, I am not excited about it. I know what all it entails and I don't know if my heart can handle it. But I do know that with Christ by our side, He will see us through. When Jacob & I first felt lead to embryo adoption, we committed to 3 transfers. No matter the outcome of the first two. So here we are. Ready for the third, but not really ready.</div>
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I hope that this post has helped bring awareness to those around you who may be struggling. I wrote a post about how you can help and more on our story, <a href="http://www.cre8ivetouch.blogspot.com/2014/04/we-are-1-in-8-national-infertility.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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So send me your questions. I would love to do another post on infertility if you are interested. I will take anonymous questions if that will help you ask and try to understand. Blessings to each of you who have helped us on our journey as we are still in the trenches! And remember, it took a lot for me to hit the "publish" button because it is hard for me to be so vulnerable to so many people who may not feel the same about adoption as we do. So please be kind.</div>
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Getting ready for the egg hunt. We had to have it inside since it was rather chilly.</div>
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Jacob and I finally had a few days where it wasn't blowing 158674.98333 miles per hour so we burned pasture.</div>
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We woke up one morning to this scene in our garage. Skipper must have really liked these flip flops. He chewed up one of each pair. He knows now that flip flops are not a part of his menu, but he thought maybe tennis shoes were the next night. He chewed a little part of the back of one of my running shoes before we caught him. Now he sticks to bones, turtle shells, fish, and rocks. We came home the other night to a bluegill laying on our patio. Seriously.</div>
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The Luthi family got together one Saturday afternoon to go through Grandpa's shop and divvy things up. There were quite a few treasures here.</div>
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Grandpa & Grandma and Aunt Peg stopped by on their way home from Texas for the winter. So of course tradition won out and we played a game of Mexican train dominoes.</div>
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We always enjoy having our friends some visit us! And Jake especially likes it if they enjoy fishing!! It was so good to catch up and have a relaxing few days before Easter.</div>
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You may recognize this from our previous company. If you can't tell, there isn't a whole lot to do around our parts and this free zoo comes in handy!</div>
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Then we headed to a local park and burned off some more energy.</div>
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And before you knew it, it was bedtime. Jake and Ty have a special bond going on. It is so adorable! And Jake absolutely loves it!</div>
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My brother's family came and visited us over spring break. It was so good to see them!! I miss these kiddos so much! My brother, Wyatt, also came to see us. It was long over due!</div>
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We had to send Grandpa Knapp a picture of his two little girls getting spoiled with candy at Aunt Krystal's. He gets to spoil them all the time and likes to send me pictures, so I returned the favor.</div>
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We went to the local zoo on Saturday. It was a little chilly, but we had fun!</div>
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And this is the reason you haven't seen any pictures of Drake on my blog yet... he is hard to catch!</div>
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Finally he cooperated with a little bit of bribing. We loved having you come see us!!</div>
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And of course, no photo session is complete without one of these.</div>
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And I promised my bro I wouldn't put his picture on social media if he took one with me... so you will just have to imagine what a great brother/sister and spouses picture looked like.</div>
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Wyatt delivered a package from my northern niece and nephews. They did such a great job on their art work! Packages make me feel so special... and miss them so much!</div>
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<br />Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-38097330621017022182016-03-31T09:49:00.002-05:002016-03-31T09:49:37.580-05:00Spring Busyness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Flowers are in full bloom. My crocuses and hyacinths are done at this point due to freezing at night. And my tulips are just going wild! They are so pretty! </div>
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We have been sorting. banding, and working cattle. They are getting all geared up to go out to pasture in April.</div>
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Skipper and I have been going on lots of wogs. (walking/jogging) When we get back, we hang out on the porch swing for awhile and he gets some snuggles.</div>
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He now claims the swing as his own. He knows if he sits here and looks all cute, I can't resist sitting with him and petting on him. Smart dog.</div>
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We are gearing up for a busy spring, friends! We are getting ready to start burning pastures, getting the planter ready, and spring break visitors. We will be having company the next couple weekends and are really looking forward to it! I have been keeping busy selling scrap booking supplies on eBay. Yep! I have made the leap to digital. I am still keeping anything that I could also use for regular crafting, but anything that is specific to card making and scrap booking, I am selling. I have also been selling other random household stuff on e-bay that we don't use anymore. Jacob is worried that one of these days he is going to wake up with a price tag on him! </div>
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5 PLACES WE ARE DYING TO VISIT</div>
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*Alaska- I would love to take a cruise *the morgue (what? you said, dying!)</div>
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*Switzerland- the Alps amaze me *Crematorium (me- seriously?)</div>
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*Australia *Cemetery (do you see where this is going?) </div>
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*Smoky Mountains- been here, want to go back! *Pyramids</div>
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5 FOODS WE EAT (ALMOST) EVERYDAY</div>
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*Cucumbers *Pop Tarts (by his own choosing!)</div>
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*Maxi Skirt *Underwear (everyday, not almost :)</div>
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*Fleece jacket (always cold at work) *Deodorant (also, everyday)</div>
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*Tundra comic book *How to Work Smarter for Dummies</div>
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*Taken by Dee Henderson *1001 Things Not to Say to your Wife</div>
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*Book of Samuel- KJV *Louis L'Amour</div>
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*Food Network magazine *Handyman Magazine</div>
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*The Help- Kathryn Stockett *Seed Catalogs</div>
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5 RANDOM FOODS WE ATE WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE DAYS</div>
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*Blood orange Greek yogurt *Nut Roll bites</div>
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*Spinach Wrap *Sweet Peppers</div>
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*My middle name is Brooke. Krystal Brooke. *I want to build my own airplane</div>
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*I like to mow. I think I will be starting this week. and not for a career I would go for Biology.</div>
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*I enjoy listening to ragtime music. Seriously. *I went to college on a livestock judging</div>
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I don't have to parallel park. *I played the trumpet in band.</div>
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*I want one of these...</div>
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Golden Cocker Retriever... it looks like a puppy when it's full grown!</div>
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Spring is just around the corner! Although it appears to have made it's way to Kansas a couple weeks ago and we couldn't be more thrilled!</div>
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My mantel. Most things are the same as last year.</div>
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On this piece, I found an old piece of wood shingle in the barn that was just begging for some pretty floral design. I took a napkin, peeled off the 2 white layers and mod podged the thin floral piece to the wood. Then I sanded around the edges, cut some vinyl, and presto! A free spring accent! This sits in my window sill in the kitchen and is a cheerful reminder in my early mornings.</div>
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<br />Krystal Knoblochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543738505153445873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888270126238890667.post-15446136129003056802016-02-27T10:24:00.001-06:002016-02-27T10:24:17.675-06:00Spring Canvas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With all this nice February weather, I have been in the mood to get my spring decorations out. I found a 20 x 20 canvas on major clearance last summer and knew it would eventually come in handy. I created a design of what I wanted to put on the canvas and cut out my vinyl with my Silhouette Cameo.</div>
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This is the canvas I bought, not exactly my style, but I couldn't pass up the bargain price.</div>
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I cut out the circle frame first and weeded all the parts out that I didn't want.</div>
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Then I transferred it to the canvas.</div>
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It is super important to brush a thin layer of mod podge over the vinyl to seal the edges. This helps keep the edges down so when I paint, it doesn't run under the vinyl.</div>
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I spray painted the canvas with Krylon Chalky Finish Colonial Ivory and made sure it was completely dry. Then I peeled up the orange vinyl to reveal the colored circle design.</div>
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I chose to cut the word design out of a darker purple and centered it in the middle of the circle. At least I think it's centered... I always have a hard time with that part!</div>
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Tada! Here is the finished canvas that will join my other spring decor on the mantel.</div>
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Keep checking back for a post on my spring decorations! My goal this afternoon is to get my winter stuff put away and my spring stuff out.</div>
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