Skiing Fun..

Erick took Kiah skiing for the 1st time this week. She loved it . She took along a friend named Alyssa, and her cousins Meg and Cameron. Erick has always had a love for skiing and has wanted to share the love with his kids.

They went to Sundance and Erick said she picked it up real quick. We have loved having the kids home for Christmas break. We have been able to see Erick's brother's family who came from Alaska. And my brothers family from St. George. As crazy as the holidays get it is always such a blessing to be able to spend time with family. The kids had a great Christmas. We got a Wii and Isaac has played non stop. Kiah recieved an Ipod and a Bedding. Kesli got an American girl doll and a fun plush puppy dog. Ikey got lego's and a batman cave house. Sadie and Saylor got baby princess dolls and strollers.

We are now looking forward to the new year. And all it has to bring..

We are still waiting on the house. We were told short sales can take time...

Johnson Family Chirstmas letter

This year I have been so busy that Christmas cards aren't an option so I thought we would use our blog to let you know how our family has been this last year.

Erick returned from a year tour in Iraq in May. He is now working for a company called PCE Pacific. They are located in Sandy Ut. He works mostly from home with some traveling. He is selling Process Control Equipment. He got out of the Navy In October. Erick has a ski pass this season to Sundance, so he will be spending his winter on the slopes. He bought a new car this year a Subaru. He has quickly adjusted to life back in the states, and doesn't take anything for granted.

Camie survived a year without her husband. She has done alot of sewing this year she made her girls Easter dresses, 5 poodle skirts, 4 Halloween costumes, 6 Aprons, and lots of skirts.
She is the Enrichment Leader of the ward, which is her favorite calling ever. She has a Bunco group that she attends once a month. She has gotten into Yoga this year and loves it.

Kiah turned 11 this year. She had a fun 50's party that was a blast. She has loved attending Orchard Elementary this year. She has such a fun group of friends, she is still taking voice lessons, Ballet and Jazz lessons as well. She performed in the Nutcracker this year and did great.
She is very creative and always has a project going. She is very into fashion this year, I think my days of chosing her clothes are over.

Kesli was baptised in January on her birthday by her dad while he was home for his 2 week break. She loves to dance. She had a small solo in the Nutcracker this year and did fabulous. She loves to laugh and hang out with friends. She is very tender hearted and sweet.

Isaac or Ikey, started Kindergarten this year and is doing real well. His teacher is Mrs. Jones. He is learning to read this year and many other things. He took Karate over the summer and will start again in January. He loves to snuggle his mom. He spends all of his time playing video games on the Xbox or his game boy. This year he is receiving a Wii.

Sadie is silly silly silly. She is always laughing and having fun. She loves to wear either dress ups or pajama's. She loves to play with her doll house. She is just starting to enjoy Sunbeams to bad it's almost a new year. She wants to start dance next year.

Saylor is very shy. She loves having Sadie for a twin to do the talking for her. She loves to sing.
She takes a long time to make decisions because she is a perfectionist. She loves to read books with mom, and loves Apple Jackson (Micheal Jackson) music.

We have had a very good year. We have put an offer on a home in American Fork and will hear shortly on that. We have loved living so close to family and friends during Erick's deployment.
We look forward to being able to live in Utah again after 7 years away.
Happy Holidays to all.
The Johnson's

Tis the Season

Christmas time is always one of my favorites. Our family is always so busy this time of year, but we are greatful for the feeling that comes into our home. Maybe it is the Christmas smells, or food, or the lights that we see as we drive around town. This year we have Erick here for Christmas and that means so much to us. I think back to this time of last year, It was lonely. I did the shopping on my own, the tree, the party's, the lights , and the decorating. He arrived home on Christmas eve and stayed for 2 weeks. The minute he entered our house the magic began. The kids were happier, I was happier. It really started to feel like Christmas. This year that feeling is already here and I am greatful. Christmas is about family. Our kids will be receiving gifts from Santa, but they have the greatest gift that money can't buy. A daddy who returned home to them safely. Alot of family's did not receive that, and my heart goes out to them. Erick is such a blessing in my life and my children's. This year Christmas will mean a little bit more. Hug the ones you love and enjoy each precious moment you have with them. And have a Merry Christmas.

twillight

I finally saw twillight last night with Kiah. I must say I loved it. Kiah is going to read the book now, because she loved it so much. Edward was great and I liked Bella alot too. I can't wait to see it again.

What is the Johnson family thankful for

So I asked everyone what they were thankful for and these are the responses I got.

Saylor- Jesus, Parker(her cousin),Sami(her friend), Basement cause Daddy plays with me down there, dollhouse and room.

Kesli- Pilgrams or else we wouldn't be here in the united states, Family cause they comfort me, Church so we know what is right.

Sadie- Toys, playing with friends, Christmas it's my favorite, Frosty the snowman and cookies

Kiah- Friends, Talents, Music, Money, Sugar, Good books.

Ikey-Clean water, computers, snowman, thanksgiving turkey, friends, refriderator, candy, and mommy

Erick-To be here, my job, my health, my wife and my family.

Camie-I'm thankful for my 5 beautiful children, my husband who is the best man i know, my mom and sisters who are my best friends ever, Christ my savior, clean houses, my health, food and friends.

We are very thankful for these simple thing that we have been blessed with.

check out our new family pictures.

What do you think are they keepers?

Johnson update.

I don't know it we have anything to exciting going on lately. We all survived Halloween. It was a great night. We went to Erick's mom's for dinner and than headed down to our neighborhood with the twin and ike and made a killing in candy. Kiah and Kesli got to go with there friends this year. November has slowed down alot compared to October. I am enrichment leader in our ward so I have been putting together a fun night coming up on the 19th. Isaac is doing so well in kindergarten he is reading everything around him. Kiah and Kesli are still loving dance and they are performing the nutcracker in Dec. Sadie and Saylor are too much fun. They are learning to write there name and there abc's. They keep me busy. Erick is still loving his job. He travels but we are ok with that. We are looking to buy a house soon.
That about it with us.