This blog has been created by and for the Kinast Family. As we begin to grow and branch out, we thought it might be fun to create a place where we could learn and share about one another. In this blog, you will hear stories about funny situations we have been in, current status on family, things that have helped us to grow as people and other positive impacts that we have each experienced in our lives. So, sit back, take a few moments to relax, and learn about those you love who will always love and support you in your life...

3.21.2016

Rivers Ripple

March Madness is upon us! Something Dan and I have enjoyed the past few years is filling out a bracket and seeing how we fare.
Dan is weathering the transition at work. KWCH was bought by another company and that was finalized in February.  We'll see what the next 6 months bring.  Dan ran the Stratica 5K in the Underground Salt Mine in February.
Sarah is taking one day at a time as we transition to a family of 5. Most days go fairly well. We have a completely different daily routine than before Emily and that's ok!  Sarah tries to get out once a week-no kids. And has started back at the Y-just walking the track with a friend since Emily can go in the front carrier. 
Olivia is enjoying preschool.  She has several friends in her class.  Hard to believe she will start Kindergarten next year (we have enrollment on Tuesday evening!).  She has been taking gymnastics, swimming lessons, and will start soccer in April.  Olivia spends most of her days playing (particularly with whatever small figurines or Barbies happen to be around).  She has quite the imagination and she and Kinley play well together.  Olivia loves when you play with her too.  Dan has been teaching her video games on the Wii--she's actually pretty good!
Kinley is adjusting to being in the middle.  She spends most of her days playing(usually with Olivia), doing puzzles, or coloring.  She's taking swim lessons for the first time on her own this month and has done well.  She is enrolled in preschool for the fall at Little Lambs.  She's been doing music class at the Maize ECC.
Emily joined our family February 1st.  She is 7 weeks old.  She is proving to be a very easy going baby, making our transition easy.  She loves to listen to people and look around.  Just this past week she's started really smiling, so if you see her soon you'll have to see if you get a smile!  I've been sending out update emails on her, which you all should be getting.  Health-wise, we are blessed as she has had no major health concerns at this point.
Brisco has found his groove and hangs out with us most days.  His allergies have really been flared up with the weather ups and downs, his ability to sneak every last crumb off the floor, and eat a variety of things he shouldn't.
Most days you will find us around the house, with a nice mix of activities both at home and in the community. 
Emily on March 21--World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Olivia sewing a pillow for Kinley

Kinley playing.

2 comments:

  1. Sounds like you all are making great adjustments. Love the email updates too! Thanks for sharing all of the info.

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