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...

6.30.2018

Reunited Briefly

June 15, 2018

I am headed to the O’Hare airport in Chicago this morning. It’s been three and a half weeks since I have seen Aurora and Kurtis. Happy does not begin to describe the elation I feel right now.

Chicago is where The Cher Show is getting it’s sea legs for a Broadway opening this fall. We have been teching the show for the past 3 weeks and are now making cuts and changes during previews. It’s a definite process. 8a-midnight most days for me and now it will slow down slightly until June 28 when we open it here and the show freezes until we hit NYC.

Kurtis and Aurora have been enjoying one another during this Tech time. They stayed in NYC where our nanny, Amy, could help out as Kurtis worked off and on. He’ll go back to more work and hopefully a few new opportunities, too.

I’ve had a lot of feelings about doing this show, most has been the feeling of missing the two people that I get the joy of spending my life around everyday. But, I think this time has also been most special for them and I love that they get the time to bond together, too. Now, I will love getting to have Aurora in Chicago and we will miss Kurtis from afar for a bit. Thank goodness for FaceTime in all of this!

Aurora loves routines right now. So, we have FaceTime routines, bedtime routines, good morning routines, going out to play routines, etc. She loves the outdoors and wants to go to the park nearly everyday. She has also learned the words no and ‘yeah’ rather well. It amazes me how clearly she understands what you are asking and how much of an opinion she now offers in that realm. Her manners are great and her ability to travel and spend time with others is also pretty outstanding. We are so lucky to have her in our lives!

A day later we have been thoroughly enjoying our time together in Chicago. Lots to see and do and plenty of time to soak up together before we are apart again. Hope everyone is doing well!
Much Love to all!
Mary


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6.04.2018




These were the easy grabs tonight. First two from our very first Thanksgiving in NYC. Then a visit back home with two much younger neices and last about a year ago. Love to all!
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6.03.2018

Old Photos




We owe everyone an actual post which we promise is forthcoming! Here are some "old" photos until then. 



We bought our house on June 2, 2015. Almost exactly three years ago!


This is from Spring Break 2009. Andrew and I had just started dating
and went with some college friends to Savannah, GA.

Hugs from Chicago!

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