Knoop Troop

Happy Birthday Hanna Oct 2011

We celebrated Hanna's birthday at home in PG with friends. We had a piñata (which Hanna was very excited about), cupcakes, pizza and goodie bags. The big highlight for Hanna was when she got the Barbie Jeep (above with Bella Hunter). It's hard to believe she is already 3 years old but she sure is grown-up in so many ways. It was a fun party!

Seth hitting the piñata.

Getting the party set-up and ready for our guest.

Hanna entertains us - Sept 2011

I had to go over to the Monterey County office to clear up some issues with Wyatt's benefits. As you can imagine it was an ordeal. We were given the run around about a lot of what we needed to do. So after 5 hours of being in this city office I was ready to go postal but thanks to Hanna we survived. She kept a happy face and made Wyatt and I laugh a lot. She is such a diamond!

Hanna Loves School Sept 2011

Hanna has been going to preschool for a couple of weeks now and she loves it. She loves all the activities and the new friends. I think she loves having her own space too and having a little time away from Wyatt.

Wyatt loves checking out Hanna's classroom too. He is such a happy kid.

One Month at RHD Sept 2011

Seth and Cali have been at RHD for a month now. They seem to really love it and so do I. They are learning so much and getting lots of support from their teachers. They are making good friends and getting involved. I am so proud of them!

Playing nice together....summer 2011

Hanna and Wyatt getting along. I took this photo because most of my day is spent referring these two. They fight a lot and I thought it was so great that this day had some peace. I know they will one day be great friends.

Good Brother Seth

Seth is an awesome brother! He got in the tub tonight with Wyatt and Hanna to entertain them. He had a water gun and was spraying them while they laughed and had fun. He is a great kid!

Hanna and Wyatt play dress-up Summer of 2011

Hanna and Wyatt have really been into dress-up lately. I'm not sure if they are getting ready for Halloween or just having fun. The first picture is Wyatt as Lightening McQueen. Then, Hanna as Elmo and a zebra. Wyatt was then a bumble bee and Hanna was a tiger (I really do think she wants to wear this costume for Halloween).

About us.....

We are the Knoop Family or better known as the Knoop Troop. We are made up of KC, dad, Carolynn, mom, Seth, Cali, Hanna and Wyatt. KC serves in the US Coast Guard and has for the last 14 years. He brings lots of laughter to our family and showers us with love. Carolynn stays at home with the little stinkers and loves every minute of it...even if she says otherwise. Seth is our oldest child and a joy to raise. He is very smart, funny, loves to do magic tricks and build things. One day he says he will be a scientist. Cali is our second child and the first girl. She has a very big personality and uses it every minute of everyday....she is very active and fun. She loves to dress-up, paint, sing, dance and help mommy. One day she says she will grow-up to be a mermaid. :) Then, there is Hanna. She is child #3 and holding her own. She is funny, loving, helpful, full of energy and talkative. She has learned to do things that will get her attention....good or bad. She is a red-headed fireball. Then, there is Wyatt. He joined our family at age 21 months. So far, he has had his 2 yr birthday, dressed up for Halloween, celebrated Christmas and so much more. He is a happy little boy who loves to eat, play with cars and trains and learning to talk. We hope our memories bring you as much laughter as they have for us.