the funny thing is...

Year of the ugly tree...

2012-01-06T15:58:00.001-08:00

We had such a great Christmas. I love all the family time, the excitement bubbling out of the kiddos, parties, decorations, the whole shebang! This is our second year with a real tree. We took the kids out to pick the centerpiece of our holiday decorating. When we got home with our prize, we put it up in the front room and noticed how oddly shaped it really was. After my "pruning" attempt, it looked a little better, however it didn't have the pretty pointed top that most Christmas trees do. Ben and I couldn't stop laughing at the fact that we just purchased the ugliest tree out there!

Temple Lights

2011-12-29T09:12:00.000-08:00

December is almost over. It seems so weird to me, almost like the anticipation of a vacation, and when it is over, I feel sad. We had such a great month. The Temple lights are always a fun tradition. It was freezing and the kids were over it really fast, but we had a great time and they still are asking to go again! (I do apologize about the picture quality, they were all done on my phone! and my phone is not a cool one just an FYI!!)

Happy Halloween...Thanksgiving...okay, I am a little behind!

2011-12-08T08:59:00.000-08:00

We had a great Halloween that brought our 1st school parade, trick or treating, lots of candy, even more crazy hyped up kiddos and probably a few cavities!

Thanksgiving, as always, was filled with amazing food, great family quality time, and the kids taking advantage of all the space they had at Grandma and Grandpa J's church! The Johnson boys entertained us with rock band and Grandma was prepared with a craft for the girls of the bunch! We had a wonderful day.
(thanks Aimee J. for letting me steal these photos below unknowingly from you blog!! love ya!)

We went around the table and were able to mention a thing or two what we were grateful for,

here were our answers:

Dad - Family, home, Gospel

Mom - Family, home, Gospel

Noah - Food

Cameron - Dinosaurs

Elliott...I am sure she will let us know soon!

I love my family!

Just a Few More...

2011-11-01T13:46:00.000-07:00

Wow...When it Comes to Getting a Good Picture...

2011-10-29T09:25:00.000-07:00

My kiddos are so their dad when it comes to getting pictures taken. As you see Elliott in the background totally pretending not to be involved...so Ben!!

We had a fun day at Wheeler Farms with the Johnson bunch getting some cute cousin pic taken! Thanks Aimee for your talent!! I will post more when I get them...I stole these 2 from my sister in laws blog.

Elliott...

2011-10-20T14:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to you!!!

Happy birthday my sweet Elliott. I can't believe you are 2!! We had such a fun day playing, getting dressed up for the ward Halloween Party and having our favorite ice cream! You have been such a great addition to our family and I have loved every minute with you!!

Elliott:

Eats EVERYTHING in sight!

Talks in sentences...most of which is understandable

Loves to "hold you"

Thinks her brothers are the best in the world!

Has the sweetest little voice

Has the craziest most unmanageable hair!

Loves to dance

Has to have a say in what she wears everyday

Is quite the tantrum thrower....but she makes sure to land on something soft

Is the best sleeper I have!

Love you Sweet Baby!

Cheese Ball

2011-09-27T10:57:00.000-07:00

I am so in love with this little stinker! She has such a cute fun personality and she just makes me smile! I can't believe that she will be 2 in 2 weeks. Time goes way to fast!!

Let's Play Some Soccer...

2011-09-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

And so it begins....

Preschool Days!

2011-09-13T12:47:00.000-07:00

My Cams has started preschool! He is LOVING every minute of it. His teacher's name is Miss Missy. She lives around the corner from us and is so cute! I am excited for this year and the fun and learning that my boys will be doing! I am also excited for a little "girl" time with my baby!

Cute New Kid Pictures...

2011-09-08T10:01:00.000-07:00

Just some cute pictures of my kiddos. Sept. 2011. I still have to get a good one of Elliott...she was being a stinker in front of the camera on this day!

Smith Family Cabin Time

2011-09-03T14:59:00.001-07:00

It is always fun to spend time with family! I wish that it could have been longer than one day and that everyone was able to join us! Maybe next year! Love you guys!

The First Sign of Fall

2011-09-03T14:26:00.000-07:00

And it is official! I have an Elementary student. In school ALL day long. We have just finished week 2 and boy it has been an adjustment...to say the least. Noah loves school! He loves his teacher and has made some new friends, he just gets a little tired after lunch and thinks that if he calls mom from the office that he will be able to come home. We have worked through that, hopefully! Cams and Elli don't like it that Noah is gone all day but I do think they notice that they each get "mom" time while he is not there. I am excited for this adventure! I am so proud of Noah and know that he will do great!!

Fireworks...Parades...Hot Sunny Days...We Love July!

2011-07-30T23:37:00.000-07:00

A good long weekend up at the cabin is always a nice getaway. With Ben's schedule it is rare but we do savor the time we have! Beautiful weather and scenery is always welcome!!

We had so much fun throughout the month of July. I am always sad to see it go. We are now on the countdown to the first day of school. Lets hope that we can have quite a few more fun summer days!

I have gone to the Bountiful Parade since I was a little girl. No matter how hot it is outside I still can't pass it up. I guess it is just a little bit of nostalgia, a lot of my mom, and just plain fun...I am a sucker for all things that bring back memories! Good thing my kiddos love it! (Sorry..the pics do leave a lot to be desired!)

Days of 47 Rodeo

2011-07-29T13:58:00.000-07:00

Brady and Melinda gave Ben and me some tickets to the rodeo this year that they couldn't use. We took the kiddos and had such a good time. I will tell you though, it was a toss up of which was more entertaining for the kids...the bull riding or the motorcross at the end. Either way, we had a great time as a family! (thanks Amy and Phil for letting us take Tae!) Thanks again Brade and Lyn for thinking of us!
Do you see that cute lady on the row behind us? Cam and Noah sat by them the whole time! they were so cute and explained to the boys everything they were watching. Cam would have gone home with them if it were an option!! Tae was able to come with us...people were probably looking at me and Ben thinking that we needed someone to explain to us what birth control is!!

Look at my cute little cowgirl!

The kids thought it was funny when the cows got out and the cowboys had to rope them in!

This was Cams face during the whole Motocross show! I am thinking we will be buying tickets to the event!

Noah was just happy to be there!! Love this boy and his cheese!

Moving on...

2011-07-29T13:52:00.000-07:00

Noah is no longer my "Kindergarten Baby". This makes me a bit sad to know that only a few short months before my big guy is in school all day long. He is so excited and I am excited for him...just not for me! I have to say that a part of me is anxious because lets just face it...going to the store with 1 less child is so much easier! I am not sure I am ready for him to be so old!! He had a great year in Kindergarten and we thank Mrs Jessee for being such a good teacher! Noah will be going to a new school for first grade and has told me that he will miss his friends but is excited to be in school with his new friends from church! We are now on the countdown until the new year begins!!

Crazy Bird

2011-07-22T21:48:00.000-07:00

i just got done watching the fireworks from my back porch, the same fireworks that i told my kiddos we would watch together. i attempted to take them to the bountiful carnival after the parade, we got as far as the park and my 3 year old disapeared into the sea of people. my heart stopped and i was in full panic mode. after searching for 20 minutes, i found him with a cute lady who said that he was giving her my phone number so she could call me. i scooped that boy up and after i stopped crying, thanked her and walked away. (letting her think my 3yr old was a genious...because the number he gave her was not mine!!)

what would i have done if i lost my baby?? my heart aches for those moms who are not as lucky as i was tonight. i thank cameron's angel for being close by and letting him find a mommy who was willing to help him find his mommy! as crazy as my days may be...i love my little ones more than anything in this world. and i am thankful they are all home safe with me tonight!

My Cute Birthday Boy!!

2011-05-20T21:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my sweet Cameron! I can't believe he is finally 3! I know that a lot of my family memebers will say that it felt like he was 2 FOREVER! I am not sure why that is! This boy is full of personality! He is a bit on the crazy side but is also my best cuddler! I love him so much!! Happy birthday big boy...I hope you had a great day!

Happy Easter.

2011-04-27T21:56:00.001-07:00

I love this time of year! We had a great time dying eggs and hunting for treats! However...these cute crazy kids would not let their mom get a picture of them in all their Easter Sunday glory! Just take my word...they looked adorable though the pictures below don't do them justice!
I am so grateful my Savior and for the blessings he has made possible in my life!

Finally!!!

2011-04-02T13:38:00.000-07:00

We have completely taken advantage of the warmer the last couple of days. My kids have been in heaven at the park or just running around outside with the neighbors. Elliott throws tantrums when I pick her up to go inside! We are so grateful for the sunshine!!

Noah Turns 6!

2011-02-13T21:19:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Big guy! I cannot believe you are 6 years old already!!

Noah Loves:

Star Wars
Nintendo DS
Mario Brothers
Mac n Cheese
Learning
Friends
Going to School
The Color Blue
And His Mom of course!!

We Love you Noah and we are so proud of you!! We are glad you had such a great day!!

My Favorite Time of Year!!!

2010-12-30T15:23:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve at our house with the Smith Family

Christmas Morning with the Johnson family!(this is all but 2 of thekiddos with Great Grandma Johnson)

We hope everyone had a great holiday! Ours was filled with family, fun, food, and lots of laughs and cries!! We look forward to a new year filled with the unknown!!

Giving Thanks

2010-12-05T14:35:00.001-08:00

I don't have 1 picture from Thanksgiving day. I am terrible I know! We had a great time with the Smith side at my house. We ate great food and had good conversation. The kiddos ran around like crazy just loving being together. I am grateful for this time of year!!

As I sat in church today a nice old couple in front of me introduced themselves to me. I had Elliott on my lap and Ben was in the nursery with Cam. They asked me a few questions about where we came from and what we did for work etc. The cute old man said with tears in his eyes to enjoy every day with your family, enjoy those kids, and love your husband now just like you loved him on your honeymoon. I watched this couple sit hand in hand all through sacrament and could just feel the love they have for each other after 60 years together. I also thought of all the stresses and craziness we have everyday and I realized how much I miss just because I don't take the time to enjoy each moment!! I love my family so much and I want to be able to sit at church after being with Ben for 60 years and love him more then as I do now!! I am a very lucky girl.

2010-11-06T20:12:00.000-07:00

This post has no title because I am having a hard time putting into words how I am feeling. The Johnson's are moving again. Yep, that's right, we just moved in and now we are headed to Woods Cross! My in law's have often joked about my Gypsy spirit, I have always started looking for our next move as soon as we put down our couch! I feel that has died inside me. We moved to this house in Kaysville 6 months ago knowing that we wouldn't be here all that long and I was just fine with that....until we got settled. I LOVE it here! We have amazing neighbors, the kids are in friend heaven and I have never felt so at home. I am sad! Tonight we had a "goodbye" party for Noah. The kiddos had pizza, popcorn, candy and Toy Story 3. All but 3 of his little friends were able to be here. They had such a good time. I know that Noah is going to go through playtime withdrawls when we get into our new home! I am trying to keep positive and I know that we are not meant to be here for now! I would love to think that we will be moving back one day in our future!

Lauren, Noah, Reagan, Garrett, Boston, Andrew, Tanner, Collin

Happy Halloween 2010!

2010-11-02T21:57:00.000-07:00

Love my Hubby!

2010-10-24T10:11:00.000-07:00

First we checked in here...

Then...We Ate Here.....

We Watched This Movie......

The Next Morning We Enjoyed One of These From Here.....

I LOVE these people for taking my kiddos so Ben and I could enjoy with no worries!!!

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

2010-10-14T19:38:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Elli girl! We love you so very much!

It is crazy how time flies and how big they get in one short year! She is so much fun and her brothers STILL can't get enough of her! Makes me sad to see how fast the time has gone but it is so much fun to watch her learn and grow!

Sometimes I wonder...

2010-09-25T13:10:00.000-07:00

So in the last couple of weeks I have come to the conclusion that either...Ben and I have WAY too much going on and have lost our minds a bit...or....that we are just plain going crazy! 2 weeks ago we decided to take the kids to the State Fair. We had a good time together but I didn't capture it in picture due to my camera not working at this time. As we were walking out to the car Ben informs me that he doesn't have the keys. As I am frantically looking through my purse and the stroller he gets to the car and starts laughing. HE LEFT THE CAR RUNNING!!! OH MY WORD...how did we not notice?? 3 hours in the state fair downtown...either our car completely sucks and nobody wanted it...or....we were just DANG LUCKY!

Crazy #2.
This week I had a lunch date with 2 of my girlfriends. I put Elliott in the car seat while Cam was of course pushing all of the buttons in the van, I was totally not paying attention and put Cameron in his seat and shut the door...THEY WERE ALL LOCKED. The car was on and I had no spare or phone. PANIC! My cute neighbor came over and helped me try to break in to my car with no luck. We called Kaysville police and they so nicely saved my kids. I could not believe that I did that! I am just so grateful that it was not 100 degrees outside.

We have had so many laughs this week just talking about how we are both nuts!! If having babies kills your braincells...I had better be done!

A Day of Mixed Feelings....

2010-09-10T14:54:00.000-07:00

Bittersweet, confusion, craziness, call it what you may but today was definantly a hard one for me. I keep telling myself that I should be overjoyed but I am going to miss my "Kelly Family"! After 10 1/2 years as a "Kelly Girl" I have called it quits. My kiddos need me at home for the time being! I am very excited, this is something that I have wanted since I started my family. (do I sound like I am trying to convince myself??) We will see where this road takes us! All I know is, I am going to take this time to enjoy my kiddos and become a better mother and wife!

To my Kelly Family..I love you all and I am going to miss you terribly!

Tiff was the one that gave this girl a shot at a job she was not qualified for!! Thanks Tiff!

Eileen was my "Kelly Mom" for so many years! Love her!Vic and Camille(below) worked in the same office as me. I will miss them!

My Kindergarten Baby....

2010-09-02T07:31:00.001-07:00

Noah has been anxious all summer long to start school! Monday was his first "real" day of kindergarten! He asked all morning what time it was and how long until school. When we were on our way to the school I asked him if he was excited or a little nervous(mom was sure on the nervous side!) he said "mom, I am only excited, Dad said in my blessing last night that I wouldn't be nervous so I am not!" OHHHH I just want to smother him with kisses!! I can't believe he is such a big boy. Even though the school is very close to our house he gets to ride the bus which he LOVES!! Cameron misses his brother when he is gone and often cries because he wants to ride the bus also! At least he has his cute little sister to hang out with!

AHHHH July....

2010-08-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

All of my brother's and sister's and kids got together and went swimming at the Roy pool. It is such a fun place and all of the cousins had a great time...okay..so did the adults!!

I love the month of July! Swimming, BBQ's, Parades and Fireworks...and the feeling of American Pride where ever you turn. I am always a little sad when it is over. (except for the fact that it brings us 1 month closer to fall!!) Enjoy the pics!

We go up to Eaglewood Golf Course every year for fireworks! It is an all day event...we just claim our spot and hang out in the blazing hot sun until dark. The fireworks are awesome and it is always fun to watch they sky divers land right in front of us!

Cameron Turns 2

2010-08-11T11:57:00.001-07:00

Cam's 2nd birthday was May 19th...I know...I am a little far behind! I can't believe my baby boy is 2. He is such a great kid...always wanting to do what his older brother is doing. I love watching them together. Cameron has started throwing tantrums. It stinks because he has always been such a mellow kid that it is weird when he gets all high strung!! I am hoping the phase lasts only a short while and my cute little guy comes back to us!! We had 2 parties...one with the Johnson's and one with the Smith's. The poor little guy didn't feel very good but he still loved the cakes and the presents!!

Oh Noah....

2010-06-22T10:44:00.000-07:00

Last nigh Noah so badly wanted to have dinner on the back porch. He told me he wanted to eat out there so we could "pass" things to each other when we needed it. He cracks me up! So, we pulled out our table and set dinner up outside. It was a really nice night and we had a good time. Noah ran in to the restroom and came back out to the table and started laughing...and proceeded to let Ben and me know that he locked the back door! NOT A GOOD THING! Our back porch has no way to our back yard and we are fairly high off the ground..high enough that it scared me to think of jumping!! So after sometime trying to pry open the windows we were able to get in and I was able to calmly explain to my jokester of a son that we DON'T LOCK THE DOORS!!!

Too Cute!

2010-06-14T10:16:00.000-07:00

Elliott Lyn Johnson - 6/13/2010

Too Cute For Words!!

Playin a Little Catch Up...Again!

2010-06-06T20:44:00.000-07:00

Kristen (Hill)Shelton, April (Rowe)Felix, me

April 15 is such a special day for me for a couple reasons, 1st...it is my Mom's birthday. It is a day that we get to take her flowers and remember what a wonderful woman she is. 2nd..it is the day that I went through the temple 10 years ago with 2 of my best friends! I have been friends with April and Kristen ever since high school, we have been through a lot together! We have always talked about making it to the temple each year on April 15th but have not made it until this year! It was so nice to be there with them and to feel the spirit so strongly! Thank you Heather for watching my kiddos for me that night...you made it possible for me to make it!! I love you! Thank you girls for always being there for me...thank you for all of the great..and not so great memories...thank you for being you! I love you both.

2 Wheeler Baby!!!

2010-05-21T22:02:00.000-07:00

So, the other day we were at my sister Shelby's house when she asked how long Noah had been riding a 2wheeler without training wheels...I said that he still had his training wheels on and his bike had been "out of commission" since last summer. She started to laugh and said.."Well, he is out there riding Jaxyn and Abby's bikes and they don't have training wheels!" I jumped off the couch and had to check it out...sure enough...my little guy figured it out! All by himself!! I am a proud mama!!

Finally...back online!

2010-05-17T20:49:00.000-07:00

So as I sat down to update this forgotten blog..my oldest woke up with a night terror. I hate when he has those things. Now that he is tucked back into bed...I attempt to jot down all that have happened this past month and a half!! So, sit back...grab a bucket of popcorn and be ready for a very large post!!

First off, we moved from our home in West Valley. We really enjoyed it out there and loved our home but felt it was time for a change. We are now in Kaysville. We have only been here a couple of weeks but really like the neighborhood and the area! Noah has already made some friends that he can run around with! I love that!

Noah just graduated preschool. I picked him up today from his last day ever at Mrs. Katie's. She has been so amazing with him and I am thankful for everything she has done. Noah loves Katie and her husband Dan and enjoyed each day he had preschool. Thank you guys for all that you did for Noah the last 2 years! I started to cry as we walked back to the car...I believe it is because leaving Mrs Katie's Preschool means my baby is now a big boy. We have had so much change in the past couple months...it is sad to see this change also!

Cam's is talking a lot more these days! It is true that most of what he says is only understood by Mom, Dad and Noah! He is very independent and wants to do everything that Noah does...and gets angry with mom when I don't let him because he is still my baby! He turns 2 tomorrow! Most of the time I feel that he should be older than that...but I sure am glad he is not!

Elliott...well...lets just say she has gotten big! She is now 7 months and so much fun! She has such a big beautiful smile and a mohawk that would make a rockstar jealous!!

We are excited for this new beginning in our lives and we are grateful to our friends and family and their support!!

Love her!

2010-03-25T07:22:00.000-07:00

Sweet Baby Girl...

2010-03-23T13:36:00.000-07:00

My little bug is 5 months! Everyday she becomes more smiley and full of personality! We just love her to pieces. Elliott adds a soft touch to our house full of boys! Noah and Cameron can't get enough of her and are already very protective of their little sister. This cutie pattootie has found her voice and finds it fun to squeal in her bed at 4am. Mom and dad don't find it very cute that early!! Her little smile melts my heart and the way she stares at me while I am feeding her just makes me so happy that she is mine!! Love you baby girl!!

My Big Guy...

2010-03-01T18:24:00.000-08:00

My cute, cute Noah. I couldn't have asked for a better kid! He is such a good little guy. Very well mannered and good natured...however, we are going through a spell of tantrums...I thought this was a terrible 2/3 thing! He is starting to become very independent and wants to show this to us...I am sure that is where the tantrums are coming from! Noah is the best big brother. He is very helpful to his mom by feeding the baby when I am cooking dinner, or playing with Cameron when he can't seem to leave mom alone for a second. I am so glad that I have him around!! Noah loves the color blue, and to eat Mac'n'Cheese! He loves Mrs. Katie and looks forward to going to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Noah is a great cuddler and oftentimes gets out of going to bed for a few extra minutes because he tells me he wants to cuddle! (I am sure it is more that he wants to watch a few minutes of Finias and Ferb!) I am a sucker for a good cuddle with any of my babies!! This kid is obsessed with anything that has to do with the Wii or the Nintendo DS. WHAT WERE WE THINKING?? He could play all day if I were to let him. (I really thought this stage came later!!) He is pretty good..and will be the first to tell you that!! He is very funny and keeps us laughing. Noah loves jokes and loves to tell them...oh you are in for a treat if he starts the knock knock jokes with you! WHOOEEE!!! I love this kid and really cannot believe that he is already 5!! Wow...time flies and I am sure it only will start to go even faster!!

My Cute Middle Child

2010-02-22T20:04:00.001-08:00

My little Cammers...I love him so much! I don't know if he is experiencing middle child syndrome or if it is the fact that he is almost 2, or if he is now feeling the effects of the new baby...or all 3 the poor thing! We are experiencing tantrums quite often these days..not like my big guy!! Cams is such a good little guy, always has been. He is such a happy kid and goofy...he and Noah can make me laugh for hours!! Ever since he could move he has kept me on my toes. My dad and Sandy call him the little tornado...he moves from one thing to the next before you blink an eye. Somedays I get tired just thinking about watching him!! I can't get my house cleaned because I am following him around all day doing damage control! The one thing I don't worry about is how he is with Elliott. He loves her so much and gives her soft hugs and kisses whenever he sees her. He is such a lover...he gives hugs and kisses to anyone...and I am not kidding...he has, on many occasions, hugged complete strangers at the store or restaurants...kind of worries me sometimes!! He is a bit of a begger...like I don't feed him! If we go to McDonalds to play, he goes from table to table seeing what kind of treats he can score...he has also taken drinks from random cups. YUCK! I can't take my eye off him for a second! He and Noah are such great friends. I hope this sticks! They wrestle around and chase each other all over the house. Cameron wants to be with Noah every second and he wants to do everything Noah is doing! Seeing these two interact is one of my favorite past-times!! I am a very lucky mom....(to be continued...1 kid down...2 to go!)

My Angels at 4 Months

2010-02-19T14:39:00.000-08:00

Elliott just turned 4 months and I remember compairing my boys at 4 months..thought I would see if my little girl fit the same mold. It is the truth...they all have the same daddy!! I mean you would think a different mailman...right??(enter sarcasm here!) Love my babies.

OH To Be 5 Again!

2010-01-26T11:09:00.000-08:00

My Noah turned 5 on Sunday the 24th! I cannot believe that he is really that big!
Saturday afternoon Noah had a birthday party with his cousins and his buddy Kaden. We had none other than a "Pizza Party" at the restaurant. Each of the kids made their very own pizza and while they were cooking they built things out of marshmallows and toothpicks(they could have done this all day!) Cameron just loved picking the marshmallows up with the toothpick and eating them...I am surprised he did not have a belly ache! Later that night we took Noah to Texa Roadhouse for dinner..he loves it! They had him sit on a saddle and had everyone say YEEHA..to Him!! On Sunday, we had both Grandmas and Grandpas over for dinner and cake. Tuesday was his special preschool day! Noah was the helper all through preschool, took his favorite treat to share, and I was able to go and tell his friends all about him! We had such a fun time celebrating Noah!! Love you buddy..hope you had such a great birthday!!

The Kids Making Their Pizzas

Eating Yummy Pizzas, Opening Presents and Building w/Marshmallows

Texas Roadhouse (Noah loves it!) YeeHa For a Happy Birthday!!
Noah's Preschool Class

Mrs. Katie and "Principal Dan" (Noah Loves these 2!)

Family Pictures

2010-01-18T20:10:00.000-08:00

My good friend Evette took on the task of taking my ENTIRE families pictures. Some of you may not know that we have 16 adults and 17 kids in my family...quite the group! She did a great job..she was very patient with us...poor thing probably went home with a headache...I know I did and I was not taking the pictures!! Thank Evette for everything! Love ya! (again..if anyone wants pictures let me know and I will give you her info!!)

3 Months Old

2010-01-15T13:51:00.001-08:00

My baby is 3 months!! 3 MONTHS! I can't believe how fast time flies...I know everyone says that but it is so true!! She is getting so big so fast...I just love her! She is such a smiley little thing...when it is convenient for her that is. She is a jibber jabber all of the time and her brothers absolutely adore her! She has been such a great addition to our family and we can't think of life without her!

Family

2010-01-14T12:35:00.000-08:00

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.

~Desmond Tutu

Why Must Getting a Good Picture be So Tough??

2009-12-26T19:54:00.000-08:00

This is what I get...Noah letting me know he doesn't want to hold Elliott while she is crying...Cameron only sitting for 1 second and not looking at the camera...and I do swear that Elli is always crying when I try to get a photo. I just haven't figured out the picture taking with 3 kids yet. But...I did manage to get this cute patoot to smile for the camera!! FINALLY! Isn't she just a doll!!!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-26T18:47:00.000-08:00

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas..I know that we did! We have enjoyed lots of family time, way too much yummy food, and remembering the real reason of why we celebrate the season. We are grateful for our Savior and His selfless life and hope to be more like him throughout this new year.

Merry Christmas.

Christmas Eve with the Smith Family

Christmas Morning with the Johnson Family

8 Weeks Later...

2009-12-04T14:32:00.000-08:00

She is getting too big way too fast. I go back to work in 2 days and am not happy one bit about it! I have loved being home all day with my kiddos and have loved every minute of it!! Here are a few pictures of my changing baby girl!! (Plus a couple bonus features of my cute boys!)

This Time of Year...

2009-11-28T15:03:00.000-08:00

I am thankful for my 3 beautiful children, a wonderful husband, an awesome family, great friends, a warm home, health, the Gospel, and this time of year! Happy Holidays!

Blessing Day...

2009-11-14T20:34:00.000-08:00

Today we blessed my beautiful baby girl! What a special day!

We had lots of family and loved ones who were able to come and share this wonderful day with us.

Ben gave Elliott a beautiful blessing. We are so lucky to have her in our family. We are so lucky to have the Gospel in our lives.

My kiddos were able to love on and get loves from Grandma Sink...we love her so so much!! We were so happy she and Sis were able to be here from St. George!

I know..there are a lot of pictures of me in this post. We didn't get many of just my little angel...doesn't she just look so sweet!!!

So much fun dressing up a girl! I am lovin it!!

Beautiful Baby!

2009-11-11T21:14:00.000-08:00

Last week my good friend took Elliott's pictures. Here are 2...but stay tuned..there are more! (I just have to go pick them out!!) Evette does such a great job. Love her!!

Isn't my baby beautiful(okay..I may be biased!)

What We Did on Halloween...

2009-11-04T18:46:00.000-08:00

We Turned into a Tiger and a Transformer....

We Sang Cute Halloween Songs with our Preschool Class...

We Carved an Awesome Pumpkin With Dad...

We Dressed Up and Went to Visit Grandma and Grandpa Smith and Cousins...

Went Trick or Treating with the Johnson Cousins and came home with a Whole Lotta Loot!!!

Boy Whata Holiday!!!

Two Weeks Already...

2009-10-28T21:57:00.000-07:00

So, it has already been 2 weeks with this new little addition. I feel as though we are adjusting well...so far! My boys have been great. A few little sleeping quirks and Cam is a crazy 1.5 year old...but other than that they are loving their little sister. Mom needs advice on how to keep the house cleaned so if anyone can tell me how to do that with 3 kids...please any advise will be appreciated!

Happy Halloween!!

SHE'S HERE!!! And Man is she cute!!!

2009-10-18T09:06:00.000-07:00

Our little girl is finally here! 11 days early...the little angel! She is such a sweet baby and her brothers, along with her mom and dad, love her to pieces. I am still getting used to the fact that we have a baby girl!!

Elliott Lyn Johnson

October 14, 2009

7:55 a.m.

6lbs 14oz 19in

Cabin Time with the Smith Family

2009-10-13T16:10:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago we were able to go up to the Johnson cabin with my fam.(excluding quite a few...we missed all of you guys!) Anyway, we had a great time with those who were able to be there!! There was a lot of 4wheelin goin on and a lot of Prison Break. It was nice to be up in the quiet mountains without one thing needing to be done!! Thanks you guys for coming up and making it a great weekend!!

I Just Can't Get Over....

2009-10-01T12:51:00.000-07:00

These dang smiles!! Don't you just want to eat them up???

Shower for Elliott!!

2009-09-30T17:49:00.000-07:00

My great friends Heather and April threw me a baby shower for our little girl! We had such a good time and Elliott was spoiled...that is for sure! I wasn't sure about the shower to begin with but I am glad that Heather didn't really give me a choice! Thanks girls..I love you! And thanks Evette, Stacy, Kristen, Sherri, Andria, Andrea, Amanda, Christy, Bev, Les, Heidi and Amy for coming you guys are great!! I am blessed to have you as friends! Here are some pics of our fun night!

Now that Summer is Over...

2009-09-25T17:44:00.000-07:00

I guess I should blog about what we did!! We had one of those summers that kind of flew by. Lots of family visits, lots of babies, lots of mom feeling lazy and huge..you know..the normal summer stuff!!

Our summer started out with my brother Chris getting married! We love Olivia and are so happy that she is a part of our family. (Shelbs sis in law did their pics and did an awesome job!!)

Because of the wedding Ricci, Jim and the kids were able to come and stay for a while. Noah loved having his cousins at the house to play with 24/7...took him a while to adjust to them being gone..boy was he bored!

I am totally stealing these pictures from other blogs...thanks guys for doing the leg work for me! (kind of explains the bug pics in the above collage!!)

Erin and Amy blessed their cute little ones this summer..dad's both did a great job! Erin and the kiddos stayed for a week and we were able to go to the Treehouse Musume and the Zoo while she was here. Aimee and her kiddos with Hanah in toe were able to join us on our fun Treehouse day. The kids loved it and could have stayed forever!! Cameron loved that he could touch and play with everything in site..mom's only worry was keeping him in view!!

After everyone left and things calmed down...we did a lot of this....

PHEWWW...what a summer!!!

Fun Pictures

2009-09-13T11:01:00.000-07:00

My friend Evette is starting a new photography business and asked if she could do some pictures of me and my boys. I wasn't sure about it at first because of HOW big and prego I am....but we had such a good time and she did an AWESOME job!! Here is a sample.(if you need a good photographer give me a call and I can get you some info!!)

School Days, School Days...

2009-09-08T07:49:00.000-07:00

He is back to school! My big guy starts at Mrs. Katies today and cannot wait! Doesn't he look cute and all ready to learn?? I am excited for him to be back with his friends and something new 2 days a week!! Good luck Noah!! (I know...the picture quality is out of this world!! thank goodness for cell phones!)

What the Heck....

2009-08-27T20:51:00.001-07:00

I am putting these boys to work early!! Why not..right??

Like Father Like Son...

2009-08-06T05:37:00.000-07:00

So for the last few days this is the shirt my son has sported all over the house! Sometimes he tucks and sometimes he doesn't...depends on his mood! I keep telling Ben he needs to get one made in Noah's size. (mom is mean though...he is not allowed out of the house in his new "work" attire!!) He tells me that he is going to work with dad! (good thing..since as soon as he is old enough...he will be working there!)

I just love this funny kid!

So, I was just thinking...

2009-07-20T06:14:00.000-07:00

About how lucky I am!!

4th Of July

2009-07-06T16:21:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. I love this month...all of the festivities and fun. I am proud to be an American!! I am thankful for all that I have because of the men and women who sacrifice their lives for us. What a great nation to live in!!

Here are some pictures of the fireworks on the 3rd in NSL and the Magna parade on the 4th. After the parade, Ben did a hotdog eating contest at the Grub Box...pretty disgusting but people enjoyed it! Hopefully it will get bigger each year!!

Happy Fathers Day, And A Swim Day with Cousins

2009-06-25T06:03:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures from Father's Day. We had a great weekend and hope all of the great dad's out there had a wonderful, relaxing day!! Thanks for all you do!

Ben and my cute boys! He is such a great dad..my boys and I are lucky to have him.

I took the kids up to Shelby's place for a swim day. Noah is having a hard time with the water these days. He had an incident last summer and I guess he is still terrified of the pool. I felt so bad for him because he so badly wanted to play with the kids but it took a long time for him to warm up to the idea of actually getting in the pool. Thanks Uncle Phil for letting him clench on to you so he could feel involved. (we will be signing him up for swimming lesson's ASAP!!)

Yay for Babies!!!

2009-06-22T06:43:00.001-07:00

Congrats to Amy and Erin for having their cute babies!!

Taelor Jeanne Stewart was born June 17th at 9:07 PM and weight 7 lbs 13 oz and 20 in long. She is sweet and beautiful with a full head of dark curly hair!! Nice work Amy and Phil!!

Next Paxton Dar Nicol was born June 20th at 11:23am weighing in at 7lbs 3oz and 19in long! I haven't seen this little one yet but the picture is cute!! I can't wait to see him soon!

Mom's, dad's and babies are all doing great! I am glad that they both made it hear safely!!

Love you guys!

This Boy Makes Me Laugh

2009-06-17T14:50:00.000-07:00

Daniel, Whitney, me and my boys were driving down the road the other day when Whitney asked Daniel if he wanted a gift for Father's Day. Noah turned to me and asked "Mom, when is Noah's Day"? Very good question!! After we laughed about this for a long while! I told him that it was January 24th...his birthday. However, when we told daddy this story, with my added answer...Ben told Noah that maybe he should ask mom again..because mom has HER birthday and Mother's day...so does dad!!! So, when is Noah's Day?? Mom is still thinking about this!!

Busy Busy but so Much Fun!!

2009-06-01T14:52:00.000-07:00

So we have had a busy couple of weeks!

1st..Noah graduated from Preschool! It was such a cute program, even though the rain decided it a perfect time to come and play! Mrs. Katie is great! Noah loves being in her class and is learning so much.

My Cute Brother Chris got Married on Friday May 29th to Olivia...They are darling! Their wedding day was beautiful and then they headed off to San Diego for a fun honeymoon!!

Saturday was a sad day for us because our Best Friends moved away! Chris and Heather moved down to Pleasant Grove for a while. I am so happy for them and excited for this new adventure they are going to have! I am just sad that they will no longer be a 2 minute walk from my house. Noah and Kade are not very happy about this...no more than me and Heather!! Life moves on right...we will just be putting some miles on that car of ours and becoming very close to the PG people!! Good luck you guys...we love you!

Last but not least.....WE ARE HAVING A GIRL!!!!
We just found out today and couldn't be happier!! Noah knew all along that he was getting a little sister...I should just learn to trust that boys judgement!

Cameron is 1!!!

2009-05-22T18:12:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that my baby has turned 1! This year has flown by...I feel like I want to hit rewind but this time not have to work so much so I don't feel as though I missed out on anything!! We love this big boy so much. He is always so happy and smiles at everyone...and watch out ladies, he is a hugger!! I love it! We had a little party for him with my family and Ben's family...Thanks everyone for coming and making his birthday so special!

Noah's Favorite Part of our Disneyland Trip.....

2009-05-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

Okay...watching Noah "train" to be a Jedi Night was one of the 4 times this pregnant lady cried at Disneyland! I am such a baby...but I just couldn't help it when I saw how much fun my kids were having. I was so happy to be their mom! I know...complete cheese!!! Anyway, here are some cute pictures of the best thing that has happened in this 4 year olds life!!

I Wish We Were Still There!!!

2009-05-11T06:36:00.000-07:00

So, I have been back to work for 3 days after a weeks vacation...and it is confirmed that I wish I was still in California!!! We had such a great time. We took the boys to Disneyland and hung out in Newport for a whole week...what more can you ask for! The boys did such a great job traveling...I was so glad because you always worry when making that long of a drive!! Just beware...there are a million pictures!!!

Noah's favorite rides were Soaring Over California and It's a Small World(which we were able to enjoy at least 5 times!!) The highlight of Noah's trip....being trained as a Jedi Night!! My goodness..if we did nothing else the whole vacation, he would not have cared!!! It was so cute to watch him up on the stage with the "Jedi Master" and learning how to use the light saber!! He then got to fight none other than Darth Vader! This is HUGE since Noah is his biggest fan at the moment!! I thought he was going to tell them he would Join the Dark Side!! But he didn't...luckily!! Cameron just took everything in and loved smiling and waving at everyone around!! I thought the boy was going to get snatched up a couple of times because people couldn't get over how cute and happy he is!!

We were able to eat at Crab Cooker!! AHHHHH...years of waiting and craving and yes everyone it was delicious!! Noah even tried some crab...I was very proud of him since he doesn't really try anything!! Cameron on the other hand is a tank and will eat anything you give him and did!!

Ben's Parents stayed at a hotel in Newport so we spent a day there at the beach. It was great. Cameron wasn't sure about the water at first and then decided that he loved it! Noah had a great time building sandcastles with dad and collecting sea shells.

I love family vacations! Thank you Darrell and Kathy for coming and spending some time with us! And thanks Ben for my birthday/Mother's Day/Anniversary present! What could be better??

But I Really Wanna....

2009-04-27T08:10:00.000-07:00

So Saturday night, it was cold and sprinkling on and off. Noah was outside while Ben was talking to someone about some pizza equipment we have in our garage. All of the sudden I see Noah bolting toward the back door in his swimming suit. I asked him what he was doing and why he was in his swimming suit when it was so cold outside? He tells me that he really wants to play in the sprinklers! Oh..not a chance! I tell him to go put his cloths back on and we can play in the water when it gets warmer. He starts off to his bedroom really upset...then I hear him running full speed to the backdoor(only because he can't get out the front door!) So I tell him, don't even think about opening that door unless you want to stay in your room the rest of the night! "mom, it is not even cold outside and I wanna run through the sprinklers, I won't get sick!" Smart boy! I finally convinced him that he didn't really have a choice and he got his cloths back on...but...he was determined to "show mom" who really was boss and had to wear flip flops. The boy is a stink and a crack up at the same time!

I Love This Picture!

2009-04-14T11:35:00.000-07:00

Okay, I haven't yet posted about Easter...it is sure to come!! I just had to post this cute picture of my brother and Cameron...isn't it so cute!! My kids love their aunts and uncles so much..I Love it!!!

We love to play with our cousins!!

2009-04-09T05:49:00.001-07:00

Jenn had Noah over on the one truly nice day of this week! When I got to her house to pick him up my father in law stopped at my car and said.."I hope you let him come back!" I went to the back yard to find Noah and Hanah wrapped in coats covered in mud! Jenn and Trev are working on their yard and made the kids a mud puddle to play in! They had the best time. I really am just waiting for the day that Noah tells me he wants to live with them because he has the best time at their house every time he goes over!! Thanks you guys for letting him come and "swim" in the mud! Just be prepared Jenn....he is going to ask to do that every time he comes over now!!

All Grown Up

2009-04-03T15:45:00.001-07:00

I came home from work today and Ben had given Cameron a haircut! He looks so cute..but so grown up! He is such a fun little stink! Here are his before and after pics...

And then of course I had to add a picture of both my cute boys..especially now that they have the same hair cut! Dad...the master of sheers also has the same do but was not available for pictures at this time!

Finally!!!

2009-04-01T20:21:00.000-07:00

I never in my lifetime thought I would be so excited about getting a vacuum!!! I AM! It has been way to long since I have had a decent vacuum that getting one today was like winning the lottery!! I really can't wait to clean my floors tomorrow(can't vacuum with my kids asleep!) Good night.

Whats Going on at the Johnson Abode???

2009-03-22T10:16:00.000-07:00

Oh...and yes...we are having another baby. Totally not expected but we are very excited!! A couple questions I know I will have to answer...1. aren't all of your sisters pregnant? Well..those who still can get pregnant. Shelb just had a beautiful little girl...Amy is Due in June, Erin is Due in July and me and Whit are due in October. Fun!! 2. didn't you just have a baby? yep..well, he is now 10 months old! They will be a perfect distance apart!! Noah said he doesn't want another brother or sister because he only likes Cameron...we hope he changes his mind because he has no choice!!

NOAH SAYS...

2009-03-13T07:54:00.001-07:00

Okay, this boy is a hoot! I really have to be careful of what I am talking about because he hears EVERYTHING...well...unless I want him to listen!! Here are a couple of our conversation from this past week:

Noah: Mom

Me: What Honey
Noah: When are we getting our tax back?

Me: (so trying not to laugh) I am not sure, how come?

Noah: I was just wondering

Me: Why, did you want to get something?

Noah: Yep, I want my new bed from Ikea, so you said we can get it when we get the tax back.

(Yep, I did say that...like 2 months ago!)

Noah: Mom, did you know that a kid shot a girl and she died, but he didn't mean to.

Me: Where did you hear that honey?

Noah: They were talking about it on the tv.

okay...no more news for this little boy....seriously...he should not remember things so horrible.

Noah: Mom, can we go to that one place that we went and it has the stuff that we played?

Me: Honey, I am not sure what you are talking about

Noah: We went there one day member mom?

Me: Tell me what we did there.

Noah: (gets distracted and stops talking to me about it)

Noah: (about an hour later....we pass a park) - MOM!!! That's what I'm talkin bout! Lets go there!!!

Love this boy! He is getting so grown up...makes me sad but he sure is a lot of fun!!!

Cameron...you crazy boy!

2009-03-10T07:38:00.000-07:00

The other day I was doing the dishes and all of the sudden I hear just a quiet frustration...I couldn't figure out where it was coming from and then I saw this...He was so stuck! He is such a good boy though..who knows how long he was there but he didn't cry at all! I am sure I could have gotten a smile for the picture but then you couldn't see HOW stuck he really was. (Is is just a mom thing to go for the camera when the baby is in a position like this...was I mean or what!!)

My Poor Sick Baby....

2009-03-04T06:12:00.000-08:00

We just can't seem to get better at our house. Poor Cameron just keeps getting the crud. I feel so bad for him, he is okay during the day but as soon as the sun goes down he gets horrible, fever, cough yucky nose. If anyone has any suggestions on what to do for that midnight cough please let me know! It is always hard for me when they are too little for meds!! (and we all need a good nights sleep...Ben and I are zombies!)

Such Big Boys!

2009-02-24T05:59:00.000-08:00

I am 9 months old! I crawl all over the place and love to get into everything! I pound on the table if my mommy or daddy are not feeding me fast enough. I want to eat everything than anyone else is eating but my mom still won't have it! I love my brother...he can make me laugh so hard just doing silly things! I have 1 of the 2 best smiles in the world..I can brighten a room! I also have legs that my mom can't stop scooshin....she says she could just eat me up!

Weight: 20lbs 10ozs
Height: 29inches
Head: 46.5

I am 4 years old!! I love everything superhero. I am very active and keep mom and dad running all day long! I am not a very good eater but I do love Pizza and Mac and Cheese! I want to go to McDonalds everyday (but only to play on the "toys"!) I love my brother and smother him with kisses and hugs all day long! I am the biggest helper to my mom and she says she doesn't know what she would do without me!! I am such a big boy!

Weight: 39lbs 6oz

Height: 41 3/4 inches

"Bug Tag" - Tagged by Becky....

2009-02-20T07:45:00.000-08:00

How this works...write down 10 things that bug you and 10 people you tag...

1. Cupboards left open
2. Feeling like I pick up the same mess a million times a day
3. Road rage
4. Ben's many piles and little work notes ALL OVER THE HOUSE!
5. When it takes Noah 10 years to do anything that I ask of him
6. When teachers call in sick but sound completly fine on the phone
7. Telemarketers(sorry if that is your job!)
8. My dirty carpet!
9. The fact that there are 20 lanes at any grocery store and they only have 1 or 2 open...and there are a lot of employees hanging out!
10. When I was serving, it bugs how many people say "do you have a wheelbarrow in back to get me out of here, hahaha" Duh!

1. Aimee
2. Whitney
3. Jenn
4. Stacy
5. Cami
6. Tammy C.
7. Tami
8. Tammy B.
9. Ricci
10. Heather

11 Years

2009-02-17T18:03:00.000-08:00

Feb 17, 2009 is the 11th anniversary of the day we lost my mom. I feel like I just blogged this...I can't believe another year has come and gone! A lot has happened in 11 years:

-I got married to the man of my dreams

-We were able to travel the world

-We bought our first house

-Ben started his own business

-Noah was born

-We sold our first house and built our 2nd house

-Cameron was born

-Job changes, lost a few more people that I love,enjoyed watching our families grow, etc.

It makes me sad at times to think that all this happened without my wonderful mom...but I do know with all my heart and soul that she was there through everything. I love you mom!

CHICK FLICKS....TOP 5

2009-02-11T06:51:00.000-08:00

Bev had this on her blog...it got me thinking...what are my top 5?? I am sure you were all wondering also...well...wonder no longer!!

5. Breakfast at Tiffany's I have watched this over a million times...Ben can attest!! I just love Audrey Hepburn she is my absolute favorite actress...plus I love the era...so proper and classy!

4. Sabrina - The old one with Audrey Hepburn..I have actually never seen the new one!

3. Grease...I know this is a chick flick because my husband won't watch it!! I LOVE IT and have since I was little...I remember when I would stay home sick mom would let me veg out on her bed and watch movies..this was always the first on in...it always made me want a hamburger and twinkies...weird??

2. Only You...memories- Ben and I, cheesy as we are, watched this on our wedding night..before we went to Italy(I guess to get us more excited!!)

1. Where the Heart Is....I Love Natalie Portman and fell in love with the leading man...just in this movie! (Don't know his name)

All About Noah....

2009-02-04T14:08:00.000-08:00

So..since Noah's birthday was 2 weeks ago...I thought it was about time to post a little more about my baby turning 4!!! These are some pictures of his fun weekend. Noah got a Leapster for his present and wouldn't put it down! He calls it his DS..he makes me laugh! He loves it..mom loves that all the games are educational! Grandma and Grandpa Smith came out and took him all by his self to get some ice cream...thanks Dad and Sandy that meant the world to this cute 4 year old! Then b-day party with the Johnson's...Noah is not going to believe me when I have to tell him that your birthday is only 1 day...not a whole week! I love you buddy!

This was too funny....

2009-02-01T15:47:00.000-08:00

My friend Cami sent me this e-mail with the caption "Always Check your Childs Homework"...I found it too funny not to share with you all...enjoy!

(Here's the reply the teacher received the following day) Dear Mrs. Jones,I wish to clarify that I am not now, nor have I ever been, an exotic dancer. I work at Home Depot and I told my daughter how hectic it was last week before the blizzard hit. I told her we sold out every single shovel we had, and then I found one more in the back room, and that several people were fighting over who would get it. Her picture doesn't show me dancing around a pole. It's supposed to depict me selling the last snow shovel we had at Home Depot.From now on I will remember to check her homework more thoroughly before she turns it in. Sincerely,Mrs. Smith

Ben's Contribution to Our Family Blog!

2009-01-29T17:52:00.000-08:00

Okay...if you were wondering if Ben ever had anything to add to our blog...just listen to some of the music choices...I mean Millie Vanillie(?) Sir Mixalot....they were rad when I was about 11(I do still like them now, is that bad?)....who knows...maybe a come back?? Well...now you know...Ben does take an interest in our blog! I am so glad!! Love him!

Busy, busy, busy....

2009-01-23T14:44:00.000-08:00

Okay so it has been a while...and the Johnson family has been busy! First I just want to say I have the BEST In-Laws in the world!! Things have been a little crazy in our lives and Darrell and Kathy have been there for us every step of the way. Thank you guys for everything...I will never be able to repay you for all you have done for us!!! We love you!

Okay isn't that the sweetest thing ever?? Cameron and Noah loved the late nights with Grandma and Grandpa!!

Second...my cute Niece Morgan was baptized! Congrats Morgan! My boys and I took a road trip, without dad ): to Arizona to be with her on this happy day. It was a really short trip but we had a lot of fun! Thanks to Amy, Daniel, and Whitney we didn't have to drive alone! My boys traveled so well, for the most part, I was grateful! (really...how did my parents take road trips with no tvs in the car?? It was a lifesaver..sad to say!)

While in Arizona Cameron got his first haircut! Aunt Whitney did it for him while Uncle Daniel held him on his lap...it was so cute! Cameron does not like getting his hair cut...or sitting still...but Whit did a good job!!

Last but not least...Saturday the 24Jan is Noah's 4th BIRTHDAY!!! I can't believe it! 4 years ago he was born. What a big boy! Yesterday at school he got to be the Birthday Boy...that means they sang Happy Birthday to him, he was the one to hand out the treats, he got to be the line leader and calendar boy...man it is a big deal! Mrs Katie gave him a book as a gift, HE LOVED EVERY MINUTE! He felt so special and had such a great day!! Thanks Mrs. Katie for everything you do and all of your hard work.

Tonight Ben and I took Kaden and Noah to see Madagascar 2 and to McDonalds for dinner. They had such a good time! Now...it is 9:40 and I can't get my child to stop saying my name....I have been trying to get him to sleep for an hour! AHHH I may have to lock him in a closet! I have told him for a week that naughty boys don't turn 4....he doesn't seem to think I am serious....why do they have to become so smart so fast???
PHEWWWW....that was a long post! If you are reading this line you must love me!!! It has been quite the month....and there is still a week left! Love you all!!

FAMILY PICTURES

2009-01-05T18:35:00.000-08:00

So for Christmas my cute hubby said that he would get family pictures taken. You can't even begin to know what a special event this is...well...unless you are a Johnson Boys wife!!! We had a good time getting them done and the girl at Target did a great job!!! (I went cheap since it was such short notice..I didn't want to give Ben time to think about his offer and back out!!!) I think they turned out pretty good! I just have to brag a bit and say....My boys are ADORABLE!!! All 3 of them!

Month in Review

2008-12-30T21:41:00.001-08:00

We have had such a fun and busy December. First, we started out the month with a Family Night at Temple Square. Noah loved the lights and especially seeing the statue of Christ. He pulled out his "Johnsonness" as he hid behind the garbage can to avoid getting his picture taken...stinker!!

We then visted Santa at the Gateway where Noah, Abby, and Jaxyn were able to ask Santa for everything they wanted to get for Christmas! Then...Shelb and I proceeded to pay way to much for a horrible picture taken by the elf! Which I did not post.

Finally...it was Christmas Eve...Noah chanted "its Christmas Eve" ALL DAY LONG. He was a bit excited! We headed up to my dad's house for our Christmas Eve party. We ate Navajo tacos and opened presents. Everyone had a great time. Grandma made all of the kids darling pjs and pillowcases to match...I can't believe that she did it for 12 grandkids!! WOW...nice work Sandy!(We missed you Nightingales and Nicols!!)

Christmas Noah couldn't wait! He was in our room at 4:30am! A little early for me! He finally went back to sleep and then I had to wake him up to get thing moving. Santa brought him a Light Saber...he was so thrilled!! Cameron loved the boxes and paper...who needs toys!!

Then we headed over to the Johnson's for a great breakfast...and you guessed it...more presents! Noah was in heaven! We had such a great day. We were very blessed in more ways than anyone can even imagine! (Thanks Santa and his Elves!! ) We are lucky to be able to spend the holidays with such close family and friends. I hope everyone had a great Holiday Season!

(Kind of pathetic that the only picture of our little family...not one of us are looking at the camera! Oh well!!!)

Boys Night Out

2008-12-10T09:27:00.000-08:00

Last week Noah and Ben had a "boys night out". Noah had such a good time. Ben took him to see a Jazz Game where he was able to eat a whole tub of popcorn and guzzle a good old fashion Root Beer! Then they stopped by Tucano's to see mom hard at work and eat some good food! Noah felt like such a big boy and still can't stop talking about his night out with Dad!!

I am thankful for.....

2008-12-01T07:38:00.000-08:00

~A hard working husband who loves and supports his family.

~2 Beautiful, healthy boys who I am lucky enough to be their mom

~7 siblings that I can call my best friends(15 inlaws that I love and adore!)...really...who is that lucky?

~A roof over my head

~Food on my table

~The Gospel
~Great friends and family that I wouldn't know what to do without

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!

Pilgrams and Indians

2008-11-26T06:41:00.000-08:00

Yesterday at preschool Noah learned about the Pilgrams and Indians...well I am assuming anyway...when I asked him what he learned he said that he didn't know then I asked him if they learned about the Indians he said he didn't think so. So, my next question to him was "well why are you dressed like an Indian then?" His answer..."because Miss Katie wanted me to"! Fair enough...he didn't learn anything but he sure looked dang cute in his Indian get up!!

6 Months Already!

2008-11-20T05:50:00.000-08:00

doesn't that little face make you smile??

My baby is already 6th months....his true half birthday! He has been such a good baby and I don't know what I would do without him! I am a lucky mom!

18.15lbs 28 inches...my big boy!
Milestones up to this point of his life:
Rolls over (4months)
Sits up(5.5 months)
Eats Rice Cereal and some baby foods(5 months)
Sleeps 6 hours a night (3.5 months)
Says momma when he is crying...I promise it isn't just me that has heard it!(6months!)

Tribute Tuesday....

2008-11-19T06:29:00.000-08:00

Today I am thankful for many things...one of them being the best music group in the world...U2! Thank you U2 for making my drive to work at 5:30am a little more bearable!!!

I am thankful for the walking trail right by my office and the beautiful weather outside that made it a perfect day for a little needed excersize.

I am grateful for a hubby willing to be home with the kids today and the cute little "I love you mom" on the other end of the phone line to help me make it through my long day at work!!

Getting the Christmas Bug!

2008-11-18T09:42:00.000-08:00

I am so ready to decorate for Christmas! I love this time of year and would be happy if it stuck around always!!

**Don't you love this room...I love that Santa Claus picture...reminds me of Gordon(our Santa!)

Six Quirks....

2008-11-13T06:42:00.001-08:00

Yvette this is for you....
#1 - I hate cupboard doors being left open. Ben and my sister Amy find it funny to open all the cupboard doors in my kitchen and then sit in the family room and see how long it takes for me to notice…AHHH it drives me crazy!

#2 - I cannot leave the house without makeup on, no matter where I am going...cursed with the redhead skin and very self conscious!

#3 - I tend to end phone calls really fast and sometimes when I hang up I wonder if the person was really done talking...not sure why I do it...I am not very good with phone conversations!

#4 - When I sleep I like to put my hand between ben's hip and the mattress...I guess it makes me feel more secure!

#5 - Only on rare occasion can I take a nice long bath...I get bored in the tub and would rather take a shower!

#6 - I hate to get ready for bed...it takes WAY too long!
Well..that is it...and to read about only a few of my quirks I realize what a weirdo I am!! Hope you had a good little laugh!

$1.99!!!!

2008-11-12T13:47:00.000-08:00

Finally...I don't have to take out a loan to fill up my cars!!! OH HAPPY DAY! Keep dropin prices...keep dropin!

So...Are they Brothers??

2008-10-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

Noah - 4months Cameron - 4months

So to me my boys don't really look alike until Cameron is asleep...and then I completely see Noah in him...it is crazy how much they look alike when I compare pictures of them at the same age...how fun! They are too cute if I do say so myself!

Some People Carve...

2008-10-20T06:05:00.000-07:00

We "Mr. Potato Head"!

Last year my mother in law bought the kids Mr. Potato Head for pumpkins. We had so much fun with it so we were really excited to pull it out again this year...well, Noah's wonderful Grandma got him another one so we have 2!!(Thanks Kath!) Noah loves taking the pieces out and putting them back together...it keeps him busy forever! I do need to get a pumpkin for he and Ben to carve...Noah needs to experience that for himself!!