Johanna's 4th Birthday

Wow! Time flies when you aren't paying attention. Our little Johanna is now a big girl 4 year old little miss. The theme for her birthday party this year was butterflies. The weather for her birthday party was perfect. We couldn't have asked for better. We were blessed to have so many of our family and friends at Johanna's party. Somehow we managed to get all the couples with kiddos to come together. It was lots of fun. Enjoy the pics.

Happy Birthday, Johanna. We love you!

Jonathan's 7th Birthday

Jonathan decided he wanted to do a Star Wars theme for his birthday. He asked me to make him a lightsaber cake. I think it turned out okay. I learned that lots of frosting is the key to making any cake work.

Jonathan had his birthday party at Laser Quest. The kiddos got to play 2 games and then have cake in the party room.

As part of his birthday, Jonathan had one of his buddies spend the night. They had a fun time.

Happy 7th Birthday Jman!

Christmas 2010 @ home in Nebraska

Christmas 2010 was fairly low key. On Christmas Eve the kids and I went to the family service at our church to see the story of baby Jesus. And that evening the kids got to open their stockings. Daddy stayed home to rest.

Christmas morning we opened our presents. Santa left presents for the kiddos-Jonathan got a gumball machine and Johanna got a Christmas princess book. I made Johanna a bunny stocking hat and Jonathan's collection of Calvin & Hobbes books is now complete.

The Johanning's ventured north to Nebraska this year for Christmas. Mah, Pops and Uncle Allen arrived on Wednesday evening. Uncle Stan, Aunt Jenn and Cousin Jake came on Thursday. We opened presents in the afternoon and had a lovely dinner in the evening. The kids enjoyed playing with their new gifts and spending a few days hanging out with the family.


Thanks to all who made Christmas 2010 so great!

Deck the Halls

We're 4 days away from Christmas 2010. Our travel plans to KS and OK were postponed this year because of Dusty's shoulder surgery. But we're planning to make the most of it and have been busy decorating for the Christmas season. Our Christmas tree this year is probably the biggest we've ever had. The kids enjoyed decorating it. They also enjoyed making a gingerbread house. The frosting and candy may have been enjoyed a little too much.

Last weekend we celebrated Christmas with the Walsh's at Aunt Sarah and Uncle Matt's house. It was so fun to see Miss Mazie, she's so adorable and growing so fast. Jonathan and Johanna are pretty fond of her. The Walsh girls were decked out in adorable Christmas outfits. Papa and Uncle Tim put together Johanna's new high chair for her baby dolls. Aunt Sarah made pajama pants for all the adults.

The weather is calling for possible snow a few days before Christmas. We might see a white Christmas. Mah and Pops are coming up after Christmas to celebrate with us. (Pictures to be posted later). We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thanksgiving 2010

As usual we're a bit behind on blog posts. Thanksgiving 2010 was especially meaningful this year because we had so much to be thankful for. My dad's miraculous recovery was top on my list this year. I can only guess, but I believe he had a few guardian angels watching over him. How else does someone get scrunched by two buses and get through it? We were also blessed with a pretty healthy year in our family-the kids are growing physically and intellectually every day. Even though Dusty struggled a bit with a bum shoulder, his surgery went well and he's on the mend. Again, so many things to be thankful for, indeed.

We traveled to Kansas over thanksgiving and got to see lots of family. We had lots of fun playing with cousins and enjoyed our time with family.

Happy Halloween!

Johanna the "pink puppy with pink spots"

Jonathan-Batman

Trick or Treat!

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo for 2010 was a bit chilly. Jonathan went as Batman and Johanna went as a puppy dog with pink spots. The kids looked great in their costumes and came home with lots of yummy treats. In an excited voice Jonathan told me, "mom I got a new tube of toothpaste for a treat." (Bless the people who give kids toothpaste for Halloween).

Halloween night pictures coming soon!