Following with tradition, we had our annual back-to-school dinner and fashion show. My girls get so excited to show off their new clothes. Megan, KK and Claire started bright and early in the morning making signs and decorating the runway. Megan also made ballots so everyone could vote for their favorite outfit. Come evening time …
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Hobble Creek Half Marathon
This past Saturday I ran the Hobble Creek Half Marathon. For those of you that don’t know that is 13.1 miles. I originally signed up to run it back in May hoping that it would motivate me to get my butt in shape. Well it did just that! From about mid-April to now I have …
We’re Famous!
My girl’s have been running around telling everyone they are famous. Last night we went to the Highland City carnival and they were photographed and briefly interviewed and now they are featured in the Daily Herald. Click the link below to see the article. Daily Herald article featuring Meg & KK
2011 Johnson Family Campout
Continuing with tradition, we attended the annual Johnson Family Camp out last week at Tanner Flats in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The kids look forward to it like Christmas. We camped for three days (two nights). Thanks to our kind neighbors I had a pop-up camper for me and Ellie to use, but Seth and most …
He’s a ridin’!
Drew has been anxious to get on his “big boy” bike for quite some time. A couple weeks ago Seth removed the training wheels so we could start the processing of teaching him. He caught on quickly but not enough to ride by himself. A few days later he played on his cousin Wyatt’s balance …
God Bless America!
This past weekend was jam-packed full of Fourth of July festivities. It started on Friday evening where we met up at Seth’s parents for our annual tradition of attending the Riverton parade. The kids look forward to it like Christmas so it is a much anticipated event. Afterward we went back to their house for …
Megan is nine!
My baby girl turned nine this weekend. With it being a busy holiday weekend we didn’t have a party, but instead borrowed the neighbors pool for some family fun and then had cupcakes and presents. She will have a little friend party next week. I surprised Megan with an electric scooter that she has wanted …
Oma Ria’s Visit 2011
Oma Ria made her annual visit this June. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. We kept plenty busy going to parks, stores, various places for the kids’ entertainment, and several yummy restaurants. We always look forward to her visits and the kids get excited to be spoiled by their Oma. I too, can’t deny …
Jacob turns 11!
My firstborn has turned eleven. How in the world did it happen? How do I have an eleven year old? That is what I keep asking myself as I watch my baby grow up. He is nearly as tall as me and his feet are bigger than mine! I am not sure where the time …
Arrow of Light
Jacob earned his Arrow of Light last week. He has worked so hard the past few years in Cub Scouts and it all came to fruition at the ceremony. He is now officially a Boy Scout. Lucky for him his dad is the Scoutmaster so he will be attending boy scout camp this next week. …