Christmas at the Johnson's home.

We had such a fun Holiday season and Christmas. The kids got a chance to see Santa, this was the first year all the kids were brave enough to sit on his lap and that was just because they received a candy cane for doing so. All the girls had a parents night at dance where we got to come and see the kids dance and show off what they have learned. Christmas eve we went to lunch with Erick's parents, followed by our family tradition of going to a store and splitting up into 2 groups and having to get something for everyone in the other group. We came home wrapped the present and the ate appetizers chosen by the kids. The kids opened 1 present from mom and dad. Sadie, Saylor and Ikey received a zoobie and Kiah and Kes got a watch bracelet. Christmas morning we woke at 6 am and started the fun. Santa brought Kiah a digital camera, electric scooter and blow dryer and flat iron. Kesli got a electric scooter, some art supplies and a guinea pig. Ikey got lots of bakugans, 2 starwars ships and a light saber. The twins got a art easel, baby alives, fun piano's and bunk beds for there american girl dolls. They all said it was the best christmas ever. My man spoiled me. He got me a Bose Ipod station and some fun stocking stuffers. We love Christmas and hope that everyone had a fun Holiday as well.

Johnson 2009

I just finished sending out Christmas cards, so I hope they reach you. I really like the idea of doing my letter.
This year was a big year for us. We purchased our first home. We have been so happy with our purchase and it felt like home right away. We had a fun Chalmers family reunion this year in Lander Wyoming were my Mother grew up. We did a family pioneer trek, it was such a fun time. It was amazing to see what troopers the kids were as we walked 3 miles. I also loved seeing the men helping out with the babies and pulling handcarts it was so neat. We also had a family had a johnson family reunion at bear lake. The weather was awful but we still managed to have a good time.
Erick has been at his job now for almost 2 years. He really likes what he does. He travels a few days a week, and we miss him while he is gone, but we are happy to have a job. He is still a trainer at Viking Crossfit in Orem. He is also in the Navy Reserves, and working for a company called Trump Network part time. He is looking forward to the ski season and is excited to be skiing with Kiah this year. He is an amazing father and husband and we are lucky to have him.
Kiah turned 12 this year. She is in 6th grade and is the Vice President on the Student Council. She is a very social girl and loves fashion. She is still taking voice lessons and dance lesson. She is growing into such a beautiful young women.
Kesli will be turning 10 shortly after Christmas, she started a new school this year as a 4th grader and is doing really well there. She is such a smart girl and silly too. She is such a amazing dancer, I got to go watch her yesterday and I was so amazed at her ability. She is such a happy girl and we love her.
Isaac is in 1st grade. He loves making new friends and playing Xbox or the Wii. He played T-ball this year and soccer. He scored 2 goals which he was so excited about. He is my little guy and I love the relationship I have with him. He always makes me laugh and I love him for that.
Sadie turned 5 this year she loves to learn and is excited about Kindergarten next year. She plays school by the hours and learned to ride her bike without training wheels. She is such a postive little girl and loves to tell us stories.
Saylor turned 5 as well. She gave herself a haircut recently which she has had a hard time with. She cries for her long hair back, but what can I do. She has a very strong personality and is a challange to me everyday. But she is also a sweet loving girl. She is loving her dance class and she loves to sing.
I have enjoyed decorated and doing some remodeling to my new home. I have been doing crossfit with Erick and I can't believe the strength that I have developed. I enjoy that time with him. I have done alot of reading this year which I am really enjoying. I also got the oppurtunity to go to Tampa with my sisters to see my brother in law fight in the UFC. I feel like our family has been very blessed this year and I hope your family's are all doing well.

Merry Christmas
Love the Johnson's

Ginger bread house

We had so much fun for family night decorating a gingerbread house. I let the kids do it all and I must say they did so well. Kiah had the idea to use frosted mini wheats for the roof which I loved that idea. Saylor seemed to be the one who spent the most time very carefully placing candy on the frosting. It is so fun having kids who love doing these activities together. They are so excited for Christmas and so am I.

Happy Holidays

I can't believe December is here. November was a fun and productive month. I have all my christmas shopping done in order to avoid the crowds in December. We hosting Thanksgiving at our home this year with my side of the family. It was nice to be able to be in our new home for the holiday and share it with others. The cousins always have such a fun time together. The men enjoy some football and the ladies played Catch Phrase. We had such a yummy dinner that everyone contributed to. The candied yams made by Jen were the highlight of the meal. And Erick also made a great brisket.

More pictures from our crazy October

October is finally over.

I think October has been a little to busy for me this year. I got to go on a Field Trip with the 1st grade to Cabella's and Hee Haw Farms. Isaac had so fun and it was fun to get to meet some of his friends. We did lots of festive things as well. We made a haunted ginger bread house, craved pumpkins, went to the pumpkin patch, and attended 5 halloween parties. We also had Kiah's party which turned out to be so fun. We did a scavenger hunt in the mall, and came back to the house for pizza and munchies and played games. The boys even did a lip sync for Kiah and sat her down performed it for us. It was such a good time, and great kids. We had fun friends Halloween party at Corey's house, and I hosted on Halloween at my house. The kids had so fun trick or treating and I enjoyed all the yummy candy that they shared. I really love October and Halloween but this year was exhausting.

Happy 12th birthday kiah!!!

12 years ago today. This beautiful girl came into our lives. She was so beautiful and we were so happy to have her join our family. She weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 8 days overdue. October 28 is a special day to our family.

Kiah was 4 month's old when Erick and I were sealed together. It is one of my sweetest memories having her there with us. She had a look on her face like she was seeing Angels it was so amazing. She is the reason Erick and I changed our lives and made our family Eternal.

This is at age 4. Erick was away at OCS in Pensicola Fl. We were living at Grandma's. She has always had beautiful red hair and she loves it. We watched Anne of Green Gables when she was young and she said " Why does Anne hate her hair, I love my red hair". She is complemented on her hair all the time.

This was taken while Erick was in Iraq. She had a very hard time with him leaving, but she was also one of my greatest helpers. She is so good to her siblings and they love her so much.

This is her 5th grade picture. She has just loved school and does so well. She is so creative and talented. Everytime she sings it touch's my heart, her voice is beautiful and she loves it so much.

She has turned out to be such a beautiful young women, and we love her so much. Happy Birthday Kiah I hope you had a wonderful day.

Family Pictures

We do our family pictures every October to save us the hassle at Christmas time. What do you think? I was happy with them.

Saylor is a very animated girl I love to hear her stories. She is very perticular about how she dresses, if I get involved it can be bad news. She has such beautiful blue eyes and reminds me so much of her big sis Kiah. She is special and she loves to sing.

Sadie is so much fun. She is very social and loves to play outside. She has learned to ride a bike with no training wheels, and is learning to write her letters really well. She is a spit image of her dad so I guess Erick would make a beautiful girl.

How handsome is this guy.. Ladies better watch out. This boy is one of the most special kids ever, and I don't just say that because I am his mom. He is so kind hearted and sweet. He always seeks out the kids who don't have many friends. He is my special sweet man.

Kesli is one of the most loving people I know. She loves to make new friends. She has started a new school this year and is doing really well. She is liked by all, and she is such a smart girl.

I can hardly believe she will be 12 next week, she will start the young women program. I am so proud of her. She was nominated as Vice President this year on student council at Orchard Elementary School. She continues to amaze me.

This girls are such beauty's We had fun taking some pictures of the kids this weekend. Sadie and Saylor are best of friends. They have gotten a little too creative lately. We have been seeing lots of writing on furniture and walls and we always know who's to blame, mostly because it is their name they are writing.

And the school year begins.

I thought our summer was busy, but this school year has been even crazier. The girls have started up dance lessons again including me, and Isaac is playing his first year of soccer. He scored a goal his first game which was so fun and he just loves getting in there and running around. The twins had some major dental work done. They each had 8 cavities in the same spots and Sadie had an absest tooth that they pulled. They were so brave I was so proud. We made sure they had there blankets and bunnies to give them comfort. We made a trip down to St. George over Labor day where we did some swimming at Erick's grandma's community pool, and got to enjoy the Cougars win there first game at my brothers house. My brothers reaction was priceless. I am teaching the twins pre-school on my own this year which has been so fun to bond with those two. We have been cooking together, doing crafts, playing games and learning ABC's and 123. They are such smart girls and will be so prepared for kindergarten.

Happy Birthday to my guy. We just celebrated Erick's 33 Birthday. Erick has accomplished so much in his life and I am so proud of him. He served 8 years in the military where he was on submarines for 3 years on and off, and Iraq for 1 year. He has become a personal trainer for Crossfit, he has had 5 awesome children, one hot little wife (ha ha). I am amazed by this man and I love him so much. We had a fun birthday party, with some old friends from his childhood. What a fun time we had. I love the both of these pictures the first one is perfect , he love the outdoors and hiking and mountain biking and skiing so anything that involves mountains. The next was when he had just arrived to our house for his R and R in iraq, that was one of the happiest moments in my life. I love you babe, and hope you had a great day.

We went to St. George to visit my brother over Labor day. My sister in law Tara has a friend who lives in L.A. and performs in broadway plays there. Well she was going to stop by and bring a friend. The friend happend to be from the movie Hairspray she play one of the nicest kids in town as Brenda if you remeber the line "Just nine months" you might remember her. She also was on the reality show The next Elle Woods, on MTV. So her name is Cassie and she is an amazing singer and Kiah sang for her as well. My girl were so excited to meet someone they consider to be famous. What a fun experience for them

Happy 5th birthday Sadie and Saylor!!!!

Ican't believe my babies are 5 today. How time has passed. We had a fun Lady bug birthday celebration on Saturday. They had so fun with friends and family. This birthday was so special. I can't believe we have survived 5 years with twins. I have to admit they have been my hardest babies but we are just loving our time with them now. I am so greatful for them and the life lessons they have taught me. I am a stronger person and a more loving mom because of there sweet spirits. They are best of friends and they are a perfect addition to this family. I will be sad to have them start kindergarten next year. They are beautiful little ladies and we love them very much. We took them to pirate island pizza for lunch today and got them converse high tops shoes to match there birthday outfits.

Family Reunion in Bear Lake

We had such a fun family reunion last weekend in Bear Lake. We stayed in a cabin that had a shuffle board table, and a ping pong table which provided a lot of fun for the kids. Friday we went down to the lake and the kids took many turns on my in-laws paddle boat. They had so much fun swimming and playing in the sand as well. I layed on the beach and read, it was wonderful. Saturday was absolutely freezing, it never got above 60 degrees. we took a long drive and let the kids chase some chipmunks. Other than that we were stuck in the cabin playing a competive game of phase 10. Sunday we cleaned up and then head up Logan Canyon to tony's grove where we did a simple hike around the lake, it was so beautiful the wild flowers were amazing. It was so fun getting together with family and creating bonds with each other. I always love that my sister married my husbands brother because I love having her there.

Worst blogger ever.

I feel like my blog has been slacking. We have been so busy with our new home. We are mostly settled. My sister and I painted the basement and the master bedroom, which I have been very happy with the results. A funny story, I was helping kids unpack their rooms and I noticed as soon as I finished helping Ikey I came down the hallway to see his Keep out mat right outside his room with the door shut. I thought that was so cute. This new home has really just been so perfect for us. We have been so impressed with the friendliness of the neighbors and the ward. I just know this is where we are suppost to be. I feel so comfortable here and just love sitting in my front room and admiring my home. We have a great Theater room in the basement which we are having so fun with. This has been such a blessing for our family.

Family Reunion over the 4th.

We headed to Lander Wyoming for our Chalmers family reunion. My mom grew up there and wanted the grandkids to see the small town and all it has to offer over the 4th. We arrived thursday night after a 4 1/2 hour drive.Friday morning we woke up first thing and headed to Martins Cove and did a 5 mile handcart trek. My mom made pioneer dresses for all the girls. It was really fun. All the kids were troopers, they got to ride in the hadcart about 1/2 of the way and they had to walk the other 1/2. There was very little complaining and alot of fun. Friday night we relaxed for a while before we went to the most amazing firework show I have ever seen. A dentist from Lander invites the whole community to his property where the fireworks are right in front of you. It was amazing I can't put it into words. My kids loved it. Saturday the 4th we went to a parade. Probley the most low budget ever. Just horses and trucks a few marching bands. But everyone was throwing Candy, my kids each had a bag full of treats to take home. And the fire department hoses everyone down at the end. So much fun. We went to a bar-b-que with my moms sisters family and then Erick, Kiah, Isaac and I did a fun hike up sinks canyon. We really had a great time and will probley return another year. The kids can't stop talking about it.

summer in style.

What a fun packed summer we have had so far. We attended the Orem summer fest. It was nice to have a day without rain. The kids had such a fun time on the rides.