Joseph Smith first home in Palmyra

Fist image is in bedroom where Angel Moroni appeared--actually he was in bed w/ brothers. 2nd is us in front of home.

Biltmore Estate, Ashville, NC

Top Picture is just part of the "Chateau" that was the family home for the Biltmores. It was built in 1895. The second pict is of the gardens looking from the house! Probably the richest family in America at that time!

Nashville, TN Temple

We went there on Saturday night about 6pm, but it was all closed up for the week!

Outlook Mountain, Chatanooga, TN

From this mountain you could see several states, I think they were: Kentucky, Tennessee, North and South Carolina,Alabama, & Georgia! It was quite a view.

Hills of Kentucky: Dad's Mission

These were funny buildings seemed like time had stood still. Drove on winding roads and could smell smoldering fire and sweet smell: Dad said probably still Moonshiners!

Nauvoo: Temple, Vinson Knight Home, @ Scott & Kelli's

Niobora, Nebraska: Newel Knight Monument

HERE HE IS!

Tip Pictures

Can't believe we've been home nearly a week! I still feel like I'm playing catch up! Here are a few picts between here there and back here! These are of Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. And Nichole, Mikaela & Kelli: Notice the Indian is still there!

Sawyer Baptised

Last Sunday, Sawyer was baptised. It was great. We are glad of the choice he has made and know that he will be blessed for that decision. He seems just yesterday that his Dad was taking that step! O, time flies! Love, Grandma K

Funeral

Just got back from Lame Deer, MT for funeral for Gail Tallwhiteman. Kyle and Jana went with Dad and I. It was a fast trip, but very rewarding. The town treated us with much love and kindness. We saw the tribe in a time of sadness, but also saw a unity the was unmatched for people who had little material things. The funeral service was a combination of Catholic and Cheyenne. Even the Priest (who really seemed a Deacon)was very kind to us. We were especially sad to see the LDS Church boarded up and chain link fence surrounding it.

The cemetery was a Tallwhiteman cemetery. It was on a lovely hill top with pine, wild flowers and sage growing. It was already occupied by Gail's 3 Sisters and a brother; two sisters and the brother had died of alchoholism and Gail and another sister, of Lupus. For people who had little material things they showed us kindness and love. We found that they treated us as their family (We think the entire town is related!) I even was invited to speak at her services. The Cheyenne chants and talks in their native language were very interesting!

We found a few that came up and told us that they had lived with the Schwendimans, Perks, Mackey, and Homer families! I asked if it had helped their lives. They all said yes! I know Heavenly Father loves these people and wish the Gospel was part of their lives. Love, Mom

ENSIGN

Be sure and check e-mail from Jeri. We are having a planning mtg for all Knight daughters and daughter-in laws @ Jeri's. Please come and give YOUR input for Christmas. If you don't it might be SET IN STONE.!! 2PM ON AUGUST 3RD.

Camping at Windust

Here are a few random pictures from our weekend at Windust. Sorry that I didn't get any pics of those who came Friday.....I only took pics on Thursday night. We need to go camping again before school starts....any takers?

Our Trip to Utah!

Okay, since mom is always saying she is the only one that puts anything on this blog, I am purposefully putting our trip to Utah on here. Also, if anyone wants to view my blog, please email me at marcicox8@gmail.com and I will invite you to view it if I find you worthy to do so! :) Ha!
Anyways, Talon, Kade and I were able to go to Utah on July 6th and stay until Monday, July 13th. We had a great time visitng with the Selbe's and doing all the fun things around Salt Lake City. We enjoyed hanging out with Cydney too. We went to Lagoon with the Blacks and Cydney. We also attended the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House which was beautiful beyond belief.








After dinner we let Cyd take the kids home so Charles, Mikaela and I could go to the distribution center. Not more than 30 minutes passed and we get a call saying McKay threw up all over the couch and himself. Glad that was Cyd that had to clean up the mess. Just giving her extra practice for when she becomes something in the medical field! Love you, Cyd!
Oh, when we went to Lagoon we visited the Pioneer Village there. Kade was hanging with Cyd and I while Talon was off with the Black kids riding the rides. We came across some wagons and Kade made me take pictures to show Grandpa, so these pictures are for you Grandpa Knight!




On Friday Mikaela, McKay, Talon, Kade and I went to Temple Square and were able to watch the "Joseph Smith" movie. We got to the theater for the 9:00 a.m. showing and were the only ones there besides two elderly women. The movie was excellent. My kids loved it and Talon was very impressed with Joseph Smith and the many trials he went through in his life. We then went to the top of the Church Administration Building where a very nice older women gave us a tour of Salt Lake City via the rooftop. After that we went to the Beehive House and toured it. The kids all liked it and McKay was the group photographer. We then went to The Lion House for lunch.









Cydney also took us up to the University of Utah to show us the gym and her locker room. The boys were excited to visit the locker room and see her name and number on the wall and chair. "Mom, Cyd's like famous!" We seem to think so! Thanks for the tour and the fun trip down the back stair way....hey, Mikaela don't get lost in the dark!





Our trip to Utah was fun and packed with lots of things to do. We were on the go almost everyday, but it was a great trip. Thanks Miakaela and Charles for letting us stay at your house and for going to tons of places with us. Also, thanks Cyd for not being too good for us and hanging out with your old auntie. We are ready to go back anytime!