The Johnson Family: January 2009

Monday, January 26, 2009

More Snow Fun

Really what else is there to do in the dead of winter??

First a wonderful video of me getting plowed over by Ryan on the tube. Ben had been trying to knock me over (so unsafe but that's Ben for ya) but I always got out of the way. Well this time I had the video camera and was focused on shooting Ryan having fun. Forgot to pay attention to where I was aligned. Ben took full advantage of it. Don't worry no one was injured in the making of this video....I fell in about a foot of snow.

At least the sun was nice and bright....

Jake even got in on the fun

A couple weeks ago Ben heard about this used truck with a blade on it. The forecast was calling for 10 inches of snow so Ben fell into the pressure of having a nice warm place to sit while plowing snow. I wasn't real thrilled about shelling out the dough for a 3rd vehicle but I have to admit, this truck has come in very handy with all the snow we have gotten. So I would like to introduce you to Hillbilly Deluxe the new farm truck, oh wait, I think Ben and Ryan changed the name to Blue Thunder. Boys, they like to name all the vehicles and tractors.

We have been to several playdates lately. I can only stay at home for a minimal amount of time before craving social interaction. Unforunately (for me), Ryan is becoming a homebody like his father. I have to sweet talk him into the Tahoe but once we get out he enjoys himself.

*Sorry for the lack of good quality photos. I have been taking my little camera to playdates but the photos are not nearly as clear as my good camera. Maybe I am just not using the camera right.

Ryan and Aiden playing Hot Shots at the "Have A Ball" playdate.

Driving the train at Recess in Ankeny

Ryan and Treyton navigating the ship up the Mississippi River to get to Minnesota, so Ryan claims.

Ryan and Aiden at our house. They wanted their picture taken.

We had a pizza and movie night. It was really fun. Ryan got to eat in the living room while watching Space Buddies. He thought that was pretty cool because mom never lets him eat while watching TV, let alone in the living room (notice the blankets under him - nervous mama).

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

2008 WrapUp

Later on Christmas day we headed to my hometown for a 4 day visit. We didn't make it back to Washington (IA) very much this year so it was good to have a long visit.

How did we spend our time?? We celebrated Christmas, did some sledding, family bowling, Ben went deer hunting and I went to supper with a dear friend. We just hung out and relaxed most of the time.

I have some photos from Christmas but Emilee is doing some editting for me so I will post those photos when she is done with them.

My brother, Alex, getting whooped by Ry and Myles

Alex giving Ry a ride

Ben and Ryan sledding on the pond dam

Ben giving Ry pointers....

NEW YEARS EVE 2008

Several families went to Jenn's house for the evening. We had a yummy supper and enjoyed a few drinks. The kids all played together pretty well considering they didn't have much supervision. The adults were all playing games. It was a fun night.

It was also Anna's birthday

Jenn trying to open sparkling wine

The kids who were wake at midnight minus Natalie (Cainan, Maddy and Aubrey all crashed before midnight)

Tired boy!

Sunday, January 4, 2009

We made it....

through another holiday season. Kind of sad that it is over.

A lot has happened since my last post so I might as well get started.

Christmas Eve

Our nephew Colt was baptized at the family church while Lynn and Micheal were back in Iowa. Ben and I were more than honored to be sponsers for Colt. We didn't get any photos of Ben and I with Colt but here are a couple others.

Lynn, Michael and Colt

Colt and Ryan

Christmas Eve we spent the evening at Ben's parents house with his extended family. We always have an untraditional Christmas meal - fried shrimp, swedish meatballs, cold turkey, red cabbage salad, scalloped corn, fruit soup and of course pie and cookies.

Ryan and Great Grandma playing cards