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...

4.24.2017

Hello from...Inside

I'm running out of space!

It's still dark, but I hear a lot of noise and I am trying to make more room for my feet in my mom's ribcage. The doctor told my mom at her "36 week" appointment (whatever that is) that nothing is moving yet, but they don't know what I do! I am biding my time. Only a few more weeks until I come say hello to everyone who keeps talking about me.



I know that Mom and Dad have been working on my room. I haven't seen it yet, but they said that it's pretty much done! Grandma helped to update the shutters with fabric Dad bought at an African fabric store near Mom and Dad's old apartment in the city. I have 300 diapers ready to go, which should last me a week or so. 😊


They had a big party for me a few weekends ago where I think everyone brought me more presents. I am going to be the best set baby on the block! (Mom and Dad say THANK YOU!) 


I hear people talking about spring, and how it's great that I'm going to arrive in such nice weather. Mom and Dad have been enjoying (short) walks but Dad took a long bike ride to the lake today on his day off. I can't wait until we all get to go there as a family! 



I'm most excited to meet my big sister! I hear she has been sleeping in my bassinet, so I will have to make sure to kick her out as soon as I get there. But I bet she's gonna be an awesome big sister.


See you soon!
Baby "Chip"

4.22.2017

A couple more oldies but goodies:

From 1994

And from 2002 
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Checking out the eggs.
Easter Buns!


Past Easters

And right side up


4.20.2017

Rutherford Easter, most recent past...

Hi everybody,
Hope you had an enjoyable Easter! Photos look like fun!!! I'm posting from ours just past here as we have traditionally been working as just Kurtis and I. This year we got to go next door to our neighbor's house and enjoy some time with them Easter Egg hunting and eating lunch.
Lots of love!
Mary, Kurtis and Aurora








4.17.2017

Johnston Easter's Past

Family Easter photo 2005.  We always took one much to everyone's happiness - Ha!

2013 Olivia and Adelynn

2013 Cassi with Ava and Sarah with Kinley

Fun in Pictures

Since our last post, we have been busy celebrating lots of birthdays, made a trip to babysit Aurora, and enjoyed family with a nice Easter celebration.  Thus, I am going to tell our big events in pictures. Not pictured is Randy's birthday celebrated 4-15-17 and pictures from New York as they are on the phone.  :)


Emily's first birthday 2-1-17 celebrated 2-5-17

Dave enjoying his birthday 2-12-17 celebrated 2-11-17


Ava ready for her 4th birthday 3-8-17 celebrated 3-4-17.

Auntie and Grandpa enjoying the help for blowing out the candles 3-5-17



Oliver's first birthday 4-1-17 celebrated 4-2-17 with bow tie and tux.


Adelynn  ready to turn 7 years old 4-8-17 celebrated 4-15-17.

Easter Fun!  4-16-17