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...

8.31.2020

Johnston Summer Photos

 We had great company with the Rutherfords here for an extended visit for two months.  We got to do lots of family and cousin things.  It will be a time to remember always!

                                                                                    A fun Fourth of July parade.

                      We did a lot of swimming at Aunt Carol's pool with family.

Watching Amtrak come in with Uncle Charles. 7-7-20

   
                      We had a fun time with Christmas in July!  The grandchildren got Christmas pajamas and a small present.  Cassi and Dave hosted it!  July 12, 2020
We ended our time together by having each grown-up read part of Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree.  

     
                                         July 19,2020 Charles celebrated his 35th birthday.
          
                             July 31, 2020 Family dinner at the Shooks.

Ollie, Grandpa, Emily

A cousin sleep-over was held August 1, 2020, at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

Aurora, Olivia, Adelynn
Aurora and Kinley
Olivia, Aurora, and Ava.

Then we had family time at the pasture on August 2, 2020, with fishing, playing, and a meal. 




                                                                              Dave caught the only catfish of course!

                             Uncle Charles took the nieces and nephew for rides in the trailer! 
                                                           It was almost like a train ride.
Kinley, Emily, Ollie, Aurora


8.27.2020

Rutherford Summer Pasture Pics - 2020

 This summer has been an unusual one for us with Covid-19 ravaging it's way through our city and a very extended unemployment period. It led us to Kansas where we got to visit with almost all of you and truly enjoyed our extra time spent there. Notably, we used the pasture a significant amount as we started our trip with a two week quarantine there in June and bookended it with a 3 day stay with Mom and Dad. 

We are a very lucky family to have this quiet space in nature to go to. If you ever wonder if there is a space for you to get away, you need look no further than our family pasture. So, in that vein, while there are lots of pictures to be shared, these are all from our time at the pasture this summer:

































8.02.2020

Summer at the Givans has been fairly uneventful.  Sure enjoyed seeing many of you -family is always a favorite.







Family 4th of July parade complete with "horses Max and Gus"

He obviously wanted to make sure he got his candle blown out!

We (and the dogs) have been enjoying the backyard animals.

Signs of Summer 2020- Masks drying on the wash line.