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...

1.04.2014

Christmas Sock Exchange 2013
Here is a recap of who had who in the 2013 Sock Exchange.

Grandpa had Andrew
Grandma had Mary
Auntie had Kinley
Tim G had Samuel
Chris had Charles
Kate had Pamey
Ben had Tim S
Pam had Chris
Randy had Sarah
Charles had Dan
Mary had James
Kurtis had Erik
Sarah had Vicki
Dan had Ava
Olivia had Katie
Kinley had Hannah
Dave had Randy
Cassi had Kate
Adelynn had Grandpa
Ava had Tim G
Vicki had Grandma
Tim S had Dave
Samuel had Auntie
Erik had Ben
Hannah had Olivia
James had Adelynn
Andrew had Kurtis
Katie had Cassi

Clara had Givan pets
Givan pets had Bruce and Bella
Kat had Andrew and Katie's pet
Andrew and Katie's pet had Kat
Rutherford pets had Clara
Ember had Briscoe
Briscoe had Rutherford
Bruce and Bella had Ember

Thanks and have a super New Year.

Love Auntie

12.31.2013

Happy New Year from the Shooks

We had an enjoyable Christmas and a quiet week in between.

Erik will be home until Jan 10.  We will take him back to Tulsa then and move him into his first apartment.  He continues to play ultimate and lead his team so he was quite excited about his underarmer Christmas Gifts:)
Samuel continues playing guitar and keyboard in his band.  They have had several gigs.  Here is a picture of one of their concerts.

One special gift Vicki received was from the handbells at Ascension.  It is picture of the organ pipes and alter of the church.

Last night we went to Botanica to see the luminaries.  They were very pretty and there were lots of people!  We found out upon arriving that it was $1.00 ticket night!  Tim said that was my cheapest Christmas gift ever. :)  
Best wishes for a Happy New Year.

Love Vicki, Tim, Erik and Samuel

12.27.2013

THANK YOU, THANK YOU

Thank you so much to everyone for the Christmas gifts.  I hope you all enjoyed
Christmas as much as we did.

Love, Grandma and Grandpa

12.23.2013

Christmas Decorating at the Johnstons

Our first artificial tree. :)


Some of Charles' village pieces and the granddaughters play nativity. 

Precious Moments nativity on the piano.

Randy's collection of Peanuts nativities.

The mantel.