Christmas 2014

This Christmas, like so many others, flew by with the blink of an eye. For starters, the Johnson's bought a house! We are so excited and know this is where we will be staying put for a very long time! What we didn't really think through very clearly was moving in the week before Christmas! Because of this, we spend the month packing. My poor kids didn't even really realize it was Christmas time until they were out for Christmas break! We planned our move for 2 seperate days. The first weekend, Ben and I(as much as I could do) packed the U-haul and our cars with as much stuff as we could that didn't require too much heavy lifting. The second weekend, we had help and moved all of the big stuff. After the first load we picked up a beautiful Christmas tree and set it up in the front room. There really was nothing else unpacked, but we had a tree! We have waited for this home for a very long time and we were all over the moon to start our new chapter in life!

We were able to go see Santa. He was a funny guy and the kids told them exactly what they wanted, and nothing that was on their lists from before! Gotta love it. We were also able to take all three kids to the Tabernacle Choir's Christmas performance with the Muppet's! It was so much fun and the kids loved every minute of it. I was very impressed with how well they sat and listened.

We were able to get a little settled before Christmas Eve! We had all of my family over for dinner and presents. It was a bit cramped but we all had so much fun! Other than I was sicker than a dog...it was a good night.

Christmas was a success this year! The kids were happy, which makes mom and dad super happy, it was snowing, and we were able to spend it with those we love most. I love this season and I am ready for the day when I can just enjoy it and not let it pass us by so quickly! Maybe next year!

Grandma Maxine

I know that everyone in the world says this...but I HAVE the BEST Grandma in the world! I mean, the lady is 94 and up until late last year she was as spunky as a woman could be. I love her with all of my heart! She was able to come visit for a few weeks, however, during her stay, she ended up in the hospital with what they found to be heart failure.We were all heart broken, of course, but we all know that it is part of life, and for heaven sakes, she is 94! A few weeks after she went home from her visit with us, I decided to take a trip down to St. George to help pack Grandma and Aunt Sis up to move to Arizona. I was unable to do any heavy lifting so I was able to spend a lot of one on one time with Grandma. Time that I will cherish forever! During this visit, her mind was more clear that I had seen in months. We talked, we held hands, we laid on the bed together in silence. It was perfect. In my heart I knew it was the last time I would get to spend time with her on this earth. I needed every minute of it. On 1/13/2015, I found out that she is in the hospital with a pulmonary blood clot. They had her in ICU and on a ventilator. This woman is a fighter! After a little over a week in the hospital, she was sent home. It is now just a matter of time. She is no
t doing well, but she is home, in her bed, with loved ones around her. My heart again aches for a hug and a kiss from my Grandma. I know that when she passes on to the other side, so many of her loved ones will be there to greet her, including my mom. It will be beautiful. I am so grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to know that she will be there to greet me when I return home. I love you Grandma and I am so thankful for all that you have taught me. I am thankful for the example you have always been to me, Ben and my kiddos.

Halloween and Thanksgiving(I know, I know, It's January!)

Halloween, as always, was a lot of fun...and so much better when it's over!(I know...I am the Halloween Scrooge!) We had a "Break-out" Zombie, a Vampire, and a Witch. We went a bit old school. We told the boys earlier in the year that they needed to choose something that didn't involve a weapon...this is what they came up with! We went trick-or-treating and got a bunch of goodies! See ya next year All Hallows Eve!

Thanksgiving-

This year Thanksgiving was with the Smith's. Ricci had the dinner at her new house. It was perfect weather and the food was delicious. Kennedy surprised everyone by coming into town for the day! It was so much fun to have every single one of us there to celebrate what we are most thankful for! I love my family so much and as crazy as we are, we would be even crazier without each other!

I have been so blessed in my life and I am grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ, for making all things possible.

Elliott Turns 5!

Goodness! To say that time flies is an understatement! My baby is 5! She is so much fun and so full of personality. I don't know what I would do without her! Ben and I took her out to lunch, Olive Garden, her choice. She then had a party with her cousins at the bowling ally and pizza at the park. She is so grown up!

Elliott loves:
-Dancing
-Singing
-Playing house
-Dolls/Barbies
- And changing her clothes 500 times a day!

Elliott Does Not Like:
-Getting her hair washed


-When her brother's pick on her
-Cleaning her room

Happy Birthday, Angel! We love you so much!