18 August 2015
17 August 2015
First Day of Second Grade
Such a sweet and pretty little girl now! Of course Jonathan didn't want to have his picture taken, but today's focus was on Julia. The years are starting to fly by now.
Stacey walked to school with Patty and her kids, neighborhood friends Travis and Taryn. After I dropped Jonathan off at school I drove back to Julia's school so we could both be there to see her off to her first day.
The joke is that this year is all about twos. Two teeth lost, second grade, classroom on the second floor, etc. There are lots of twos right now so I won't mention them all. Julia seems to like her class better this year. It sounds like she doesn't have as many "crazy" boys in her class as she had last year. We all know that as an introvert she will do better and learn more in a less chaotic environment. When Stacey asked her if she liked her teacher she responded "yes" and that "She is very nice. She didn't even yell at us once!" Her previous teacher didn't yell either, so it's funny what kids come up with when asked.
Stacey walked to school with Patty and her kids, neighborhood friends Travis and Taryn. After I dropped Jonathan off at school I drove back to Julia's school so we could both be there to see her off to her first day.
The joke is that this year is all about twos. Two teeth lost, second grade, classroom on the second floor, etc. There are lots of twos right now so I won't mention them all. Julia seems to like her class better this year. It sounds like she doesn't have as many "crazy" boys in her class as she had last year. We all know that as an introvert she will do better and learn more in a less chaotic environment. When Stacey asked her if she liked her teacher she responded "yes" and that "She is very nice. She didn't even yell at us once!" Her previous teacher didn't yell either, so it's funny what kids come up with when asked.
15 August 2015
Daddy Buddy Time At The Cabin
This weekend Jonathan and I had our first alone time at the cabin. I had done this a couple of times with Julia, so it was time for a turn with Jonathan. Actually, he asked when we were going to go to the cabin together a week or so ago...so we made it happen.
We watched a little TV and played a few games, but most of the time was spent outside. We quickly drank two cans of sparkling water when we uncovered the BB gun. This was the first time Jonathan had ever shot a BB gun (so naturally he had a blast). In addition to the cans we trolled the road for bugs and took a few of them out. Every once in a while we would also shoot down the hill and into the pond. Either it made a cool sound entering the water or it skipped once or twice. I even had fun so I can't imagine what he thought about it.
The next morning we loaded up the ATV onto the trailer so we could bring it into town for service. Then we set up a slack line and had fun walking back and forth across it. And jumping on it. And hanging on it. A couple of times Jonathan told me that he was having such a fun time with me. The feeling was mutual.
The last picture is from the night before we left to go to the cabin. This is us getting ready to watch the Seahawks Broncos game...our first football game together. Since Stacey's family is from Washington we've always talked about these two teams. This was a big deal to Jonathan since they were both playing each other and in the first game of the preseason. Since the game started at his bedtime Jonathan agreed to take a nap earlier in the day so he could stay up with me and watch the game. Here's to many more games together...
We watched a little TV and played a few games, but most of the time was spent outside. We quickly drank two cans of sparkling water when we uncovered the BB gun. This was the first time Jonathan had ever shot a BB gun (so naturally he had a blast). In addition to the cans we trolled the road for bugs and took a few of them out. Every once in a while we would also shoot down the hill and into the pond. Either it made a cool sound entering the water or it skipped once or twice. I even had fun so I can't imagine what he thought about it.
The next morning we loaded up the ATV onto the trailer so we could bring it into town for service. Then we set up a slack line and had fun walking back and forth across it. And jumping on it. And hanging on it. A couple of times Jonathan told me that he was having such a fun time with me. The feeling was mutual.
The last picture is from the night before we left to go to the cabin. This is us getting ready to watch the Seahawks Broncos game...our first football game together. Since Stacey's family is from Washington we've always talked about these two teams. This was a big deal to Jonathan since they were both playing each other and in the first game of the preseason. Since the game started at his bedtime Jonathan agreed to take a nap earlier in the day so he could stay up with me and watch the game. Here's to many more games together...
12 August 2015
First Day of School
I don't want to brag, but if you're thinking about challenging us for the title of "World's Cutest Kids" you're going to lose. I can only use the word cute for a little while longer since Julia is moving into the "pretty" category.
Jonathan's first day of Pre-K #2 (repeated since his birthday is so late we want him to be the oldest in his class) was today. That was occasion enough to sport the faux hawk. He doesn't normally wear his hair like this, but we couldn't resist doing it for first day of school pictures.
He will be attending the same school as last year. The teacher has already mentioned that he is very well behaved and smart. That's true unless you ask him to do something he doesn't want to do...like clean his room. So adorable.
Jonathan's first day of Pre-K #2 (repeated since his birthday is so late we want him to be the oldest in his class) was today. That was occasion enough to sport the faux hawk. He doesn't normally wear his hair like this, but we couldn't resist doing it for first day of school pictures.
He will be attending the same school as last year. The teacher has already mentioned that he is very well behaved and smart. That's true unless you ask him to do something he doesn't want to do...like clean his room. So adorable.
10 August 2015
Finance Planning Manager
Between driving up to Spokane and getting ready for the first day of school I pretty much forgot to make a post about the promotion I accepted at work. Over the past couple of years I've been the primary person responsible for forecasting and budgeting. I will still keep that role but we have moved two people underneath me and formed the planning team.
I don't have or want to say too much here other than to mention that it happened and was effective on July 13. As the years go by exact dates start to blend, so unless it's written down somewhere I'm not going to remember it!
I don't have or want to say too much here other than to mention that it happened and was effective on July 13. As the years go by exact dates start to blend, so unless it's written down somewhere I'm not going to remember it!
09 August 2015
Last Days of Summer
1. Jonathan grabbed a pair of doll glasses, put them on, and said, "Hi...I'm Papa!"
2. Julia lost her second lower tooth right before she started second grade. The adult tooth is coming in. I bet she'll lose one of her front teeth in the next couple of months too.
3. We found a couple of Great Plains Toad babies stuck in our window well a few days ago. The kids had a lot of fun playing with them. So, since we had an empty aquarium they are now our new pets. Obviously, Julia's is a girl and Jonathan's is a boy...although we really don't know. Hopefully we can figure out what to feed them because I think they are pretty easy to take care of given the right environment.
2. Julia lost her second lower tooth right before she started second grade. The adult tooth is coming in. I bet she'll lose one of her front teeth in the next couple of months too.
3. We found a couple of Great Plains Toad babies stuck in our window well a few days ago. The kids had a lot of fun playing with them. So, since we had an empty aquarium they are now our new pets. Obviously, Julia's is a girl and Jonathan's is a boy...although we really don't know. Hopefully we can figure out what to feed them because I think they are pretty easy to take care of given the right environment.
28 July 2015
27 July 2015
Bowl and Pitcher State Park
The crew headed over to Bowl and Pitcher this afternoon for a short hike around the state park that is practically in town. This area has a special significance for Stacey and me, since hiking here 12 years ago was the first thing just the two of us did together. Neither of us had been back since.
Welcome Melinda to the blog! She makes her debut appearance below.
Welcome Melinda to the blog! She makes her debut appearance below.
26 July 2015
Jonathan's Second Fifth Birthday Party
The entire Johnson clan was there! Jonathan made out like a bandito - after he picked up the free thousand ticket voucher off of the ground from the ticket blaster. The blaster had stopped a second or two prior to that, so it was semi-legit. The slightly embarrassed, did anybody see me do that, look on his face made for a good laugh.
Other than the strange boy trying to lick some of the cake frosting and his sister periodically following us around and grabbing free rides on the machines, it was a great time. The kids loved playing games for tickets.
Other than the strange boy trying to lick some of the cake frosting and his sister periodically following us around and grabbing free rides on the machines, it was a great time. The kids loved playing games for tickets.
23 July 2015
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