Clouds, Clouds, Clouds everywhere!

I decided to take me, Ty, Benji, Bella (our dog) for a walk to the park this morning. The clouds sparked my enthusiasm to do it. I needed the excerise anyways so did everyone else going with me. By the way, Abby was at her little school! So, it was just me and the boys! I'd have to admit it was a bit warm, but still much nicer than yesterday! When the sun is tucked away, it makes all the difference -- even in June!

Well, we get to the park and low and behold the sprinklers were on! At first, I thought Bella might enjoy running through them so I took her down. One by one they came, Benji and Ty. A few minutes later they were both soaked having the time of their lives. Running from one to the other giggling up a storm! I was even giggling myself playing with them!

This morning turned out to me a little more exciting than I had thought, what an unexpected surprise! I love surprises--they usually bring smiles!:)

Happy Dad's Day- Ben

I wanted to post this yesterday, but it was a busy day and I was tired!

Happy Dad's day to all the great dads! We have a great dad living in the Johnson household.
I couldn't ask for a better dad for our kids. He loves loves them everyday and every moment. I know he lives for his family and his kids. He plays with them, reads to them, gives them baths, listens to them when they like to show off which is often at their ages (hee. hee..), he supports them in their accomplishments, he is a good priesthood holder in our home and is a wonderful example to them in life

**They gets so excited when he comes home from work. When he walks through the door, they yell is name and are ready for some sort of action

2 Cheers for Abby! Cheer! Cheer!

Go Abby!:)


Go Panthers!


The kids all time favorite babysitter was doing a little cheer camp for three days in the mornings and so Abby wanted to go. She had a good time with Chloe (her babysitter, abby calls her -her friend) and she got to be with some of her friends her age too. She loves to dance and this is very similar so I am glad she got to do it! She wants to do it again!

Movie Night At the Park

Bella, Abby and Tyler stuff full of snowcones!

Ready for Popcorn and a Movie!

Maricopa has movie night in the park every Saturday. They play old movie cartoons! Jake, Tami, Bella and Scarlett invited us over for dinner and then to see the movie! It was such a nice night out too (weather wise)!

The kids love their cousin Bella. We had blankets, chairs, pillows, popcorn and the kids got a favorite treat 'snow cones'! The movie was Jungle Book and I was even entertained because I have always liked that movie even when I was a kid!

We've been so lucky to be having such nice days and nights for an Arizona summer! I wish it would stay, but I am just glad it has been here for a few weeks! We will take what we can get!

Happy Birthday X's TWo!

Happy Birthay to Two fabulous brother in laws and uncles to our kids! Jeremy and Jake!

You guys are spectacular fathers, husbands and men!!! You influence our family always for the good! The Johnson family wishes you a Very Happy Birthday!

Calamata Olives?!

We had an Anti-Pesto salad for dinner and Abby wanted to try some.. Well, there was a lot of calamata olives in the salad and daddy loves them so he was encouraging her to try it.

So, she goes for it and this what she said " OOooooh - yucky ---it makes me feel so sick?"

Now you kinda had to be there with us, but I couldn't stop laughing... It tasted so bad to her that she felt like throwing up! Good thing she didn't because she had eaten a whole slice of pizza before that!

It never hurts to try... Tyler actually surprised and loved them! You either like the calamatas or you don't!

A cousin playdate... and a look back into my history....

Mason

Today has been really fun for the kids! Their cousin Mason came over to play. Now that school is out, it makes it easier to have a playdate. Mason is the same age as Tyler. Tyler, Mason and Abby play well together. They always get excited to see eachother too! They were cute playing, hide and seek, monster, they water painted, build a fort out of my sheets and cushions(we used to do that when I was a kid), built battle grounds with blocks, watched some cartoons and took a ride in the van. Mason likes our van. He says because it has so many seats - I laughed! Too cute! You can tell they are all getting a little older and transitioning into 'school aged kids' --boy do they have the best imaginations!!!:)

So, I like to blog because this is journaling and I forget it sometimes, but then reminded and someday I can take all of these posts and put it in a book for my children and their children to reflect and read upon. (even the pics):)

Well, anywho, while the children were playing and I was doing the dishes and cleaning out a cupboard, I was listening to their noises, talking and playing.. It reminded me of my 'play' years. Alot of it is pushed somewhere in the back of my brain 'per se', but the kids helped some of the memories to come back. I was a pretty happy child and my parents provided a good childhood full of fun, love, safety and hard work. These are such great principles to carry with you always! I was able to be a kid and just that most of my growing up years (in the elementary years anyhow).. If there was anything going of adult nature like bills, jobs, worries, I didn't know about it much. What a gift - I think that my parents wanted to protect me and let me have my innocence as a kid. I played and played with my brothers and sisters, cousins and school friends.

Another thought, even with the modern toys and gadgets the kids seems to use their imaginations and play like I did using whatever is in their path to create a new world for them like a 'pirate ship' or 'a fort in the woods'! Who needs actual toys for kids--hee.. hee.. just kidding! They do play with their toys, but often not for the purpose of the toy itself.

It was nice looking back and I hope I can create a similar childhood for my kids. Of course different too because they are all so unique and I have my own family! :)

My Graduates!

So here are my graduates! Abby, Tyler and Lexie(their friend)! Abby is moving on to Kindergarten and Tyler is movin to 1st grade! It was special and they are each such unique and beautiful kids to me! I am proud of who they are and are fascinated with where they will be going and who they will become! Love you both, mom

My little eater!

Benji loves to eat!!! It is one of his sources of entertainment. I think that it is fine. So, I just have to feed him things that are healthy to balance his appetite! Believe it or not he ate this entire apple and fast. He is and has been such a fun little one to have around!

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Again: ***A few people have asked me about this again. I've decided to do it, if I get enough kids. Forward this to anyone who would be interested. There will be two classes. I am doing it a bit differently. I am going to be doing one 'two week' session in June and one 'two week' session in July. Let me know which one or both. The 1st session: There are two different classes in the first session

Ages 3-5--The Dolphins: This is twice a week for 2.0 hours on Mondays and Wednesdays. $24.00-Due first day--June 15 thru 24 9:15 to 11:15-- Second Session July 13 thru 23 Splash time 1st 30min(have them wear swim suits, bring towels and have them already have sunblock on)**I don't have a pool so it is just water fun in my backyard. Games,Stories, Crafts--Each week we will have a Theme

Ages 5 to 7---The Whales: This is twice a week for 2.0 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $24.00-Due first day---June 16 thru June 25 1pm to 3pm--Second Session July 14 thru 24 Splash time 1st 30min(have them wear swim suits, bring towels and have them already have sunblock on)**I dont have a pool so it is just water fun in my backyard. Games,Stories, Crafts--Each week we will have a Theme

***Siblings discount of $8.00 dollars off total session cost of the 2nd sibling.

Please email with questions or to sign up! Last year was a lot of fun......thxs Jen