cousins

it has been really fun to see Sam and Ellis together. they are getting along well and are captivating to watch.

snow

 samantha experienced snow for the "first time" a few days ago. 

 smiling at dada being silly in the snow

 tim rode a shower curtain down the driveway and fell into the snow.  sam thought it was hilarious and kept asking him to do it again and again. 

then he let her put snow on his head

 she thought that was pretty funny too

Merry Christmas from the Knipps!!

My goal is to have a Christmas reflection posted in the next few days. 

clara

almost 7 weeks.  more and more alert.  crying less and less.  captivating, lovely girl. 

nana

love you mom!!  we are thankful for you and the significant relationship you share with Sam and Clara. 

proud

the girls and i just got back from target - all by ourselves!!  and i have to say it was quite a success.  Sam behaved well and clara made it through without crying.  and i kept my anxiety to a minimum.  this is the first time i have been out on an errand with the two of them by myself that required the car.  as a reward we went through the starbucks drive through - a peppermint hot chocolate for me (with half of the syrup - i think it tastes way better that way) and a cookie for sam.

here are pictures from the other day to make this post even more exciting

thankful for "small" victories!

today

brooke - these are for you :)  can't wait to see you soon!!