Saturday, October 4, 2008
I have really started to enjoy gardening since we have been in this new house. With three kids I don't always get the time I need to keep my yard looking the way I would like it to, but I try. Anyway, my favorite flower is a dalia (sp). The bloom from Summer to Fall and bloom over and over and over. Here are some pics of my favorite dalia that are in my yard right now.
Poor Rubie
Rubie is no longer with us and now has a new home. About two years ago she swallowed a bone and ended up costing us close to $1500 to save her life. We were going to put her to sleep because the doggie hospital wanted around 3 grand to save her. When we went to our vet to put her to sleep they said they would do the surgery for about half. So we saved her!
Now almost three year later she did the same thing, except it was a pine cone. We decided we were not going to pay again for her surgery. Eric signed her over to the Vet who I guess can find her a new owner that will pay the bill. We are very sad but hope she has a great new home!
Now almost three year later she did the same thing, except it was a pine cone. We decided we were not going to pay again for her surgery. Eric signed her over to the Vet who I guess can find her a new owner that will pay the bill. We are very sad but hope she has a great new home!
Janie and Mrigona Lau
Our very best freinds in the whole world came over last night. Here are some pics of Janie and her best friend Marigona.
Eric, Jill & Janie...Trip to San Fran
Eric finally took me on a work trip. He had training in San Fran so he took Janie and I along for the trip. We spent a few days with my girlfriend Lilli and her family in the Palo Alto area and then we spent a few days in San Fransisco.
Janie one year pictures
Finally.........only 3 month late I took Janie in for her one year pictures. She kicked butt as usual. Even with no nap she wins Miss Congeniality! They once again asked me to sign a model release form so they can put her pictures up in their store. She was up on the store wall in a four print collage when we were in there. What a little model!
Gracie's First Day of School
I must be getting old............I now have a child in school. Gracie started shool and loves it! Full-Day is a bit long for her but I am happy for it, and Carter get's some much deserved one-on-0ne time!
Monday, August 4, 2008
The Johnson Family Vacation
We set out in mid June for our big summer vacation.......final destination, Jacob's Reunion in Wyoming. The road trip actually went great considering we had three kids 5 and under in tow. Janie really surprised as and did better or as good as both of the older kids. She certainly has been an easy going baby!
Our first stop was Portland where we spent time with Grandpa Johnson, Macki, Kari, Tyler and the kids and Resh and Kevin. It was fun seeing all the kids reconnect and have a great time together.
We spent two nights with my long time best friend (since middle school) Angie and her husband Aaron. We had a great time with them and spent some time at Angie's parents house where we all got a chance to Jet Ski, and the kids swam in the hot tub like it was a small pool! It was so great to spend time with Angie's parents since they were like my other parent's growing up! They sure loved Janie............I think it REALLY made them want another grand-baby! Sorry Ang!
Then onto Grandma Betty's house in Nampa, Idaho where we met up with Nanci, Kevin, Porter and James. We were just there long enough for Grandma to spoil the kids with lot's of treats. Then back on the road to our final destination....Smoot, Wyoming.
What a great reuntion it was with so much fun stuff to do and of course wonderful loved ones to see. The kids had a blast with the well over 70 kids that were there. Gracie latched onto one of my cousins daughters that she latched onto two years ago at the last reunion. Her name is Dalie and she must be 3 or 4 years older than Gracie.
The kids went on a zip line, Carter must have been the youngest kid to go alone, and he loved it. We also went on a rowboat on a small lake, and of course lot's of hiking. I think Carter's favorite was getting to ride on a little dirt bike and of course watching Porter and James fish.
The trip home was long , Eric got a speeding ticket....but other than that went well. We had a great trip and look forward to the next reunion in 2 years wherever it may be!
Now we are home back into swim lessons and our summer routine. Janie started walking a couple of weeks ago at 12 1/2 months, we can't get enough of watching her walk with her hands straight up in the air! We are going to be sad when summer is over!
Our first stop was Portland where we spent time with Grandpa Johnson, Macki, Kari, Tyler and the kids and Resh and Kevin. It was fun seeing all the kids reconnect and have a great time together.
We spent two nights with my long time best friend (since middle school) Angie and her husband Aaron. We had a great time with them and spent some time at Angie's parents house where we all got a chance to Jet Ski, and the kids swam in the hot tub like it was a small pool! It was so great to spend time with Angie's parents since they were like my other parent's growing up! They sure loved Janie............I think it REALLY made them want another grand-baby! Sorry Ang!
Then onto Grandma Betty's house in Nampa, Idaho where we met up with Nanci, Kevin, Porter and James. We were just there long enough for Grandma to spoil the kids with lot's of treats. Then back on the road to our final destination....Smoot, Wyoming.
What a great reuntion it was with so much fun stuff to do and of course wonderful loved ones to see. The kids had a blast with the well over 70 kids that were there. Gracie latched onto one of my cousins daughters that she latched onto two years ago at the last reunion. Her name is Dalie and she must be 3 or 4 years older than Gracie.
The kids went on a zip line, Carter must have been the youngest kid to go alone, and he loved it. We also went on a rowboat on a small lake, and of course lot's of hiking. I think Carter's favorite was getting to ride on a little dirt bike and of course watching Porter and James fish.
The trip home was long , Eric got a speeding ticket....but other than that went well. We had a great trip and look forward to the next reunion in 2 years wherever it may be!
Now we are home back into swim lessons and our summer routine. Janie started walking a couple of weeks ago at 12 1/2 months, we can't get enough of watching her walk with her hands straight up in the air! We are going to be sad when summer is over!
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