Johnson Family Reunion

Dad - Mom - Vicki - Josh

Josh and Vicki - In our matching purple!

Karen Olsen and her sweet mother, Clea Coburn

My cute cousin, Karla see... it's a Johnson thing...
We all love olives... one for each finger!

Uncle Ace and his precious granddaughter Gracie

Debbie - Cindy - Joy Clark and Vonna Morgan

Aunt Charlene - Uncle Darrell and Aunt Luella

By the look on Uncle Ace's face... you can tell this picture has a story! My Uncle Darrell put his arm around Aunt Sis...and I made the comment... aahhh that looks so sweet! My dad... without missing a beat... put his arm around Uncle Ace... we all broke out laughing!

Uncle Darrell - Aunt Luella
My Dad - Blaine and Uncle Ace
Humm...
which brother spends more time in the sun?

I have to admit... I enjoy going to the Johnson Family Reunion every summer. Probably because it is more like the "Art and Clara (my grandpa and grandma) Reunion". It's my uncles, aunts and cousins are the ones who gather for this fun event! This year it was held at Willow Park. This was the first year that Josh and I got "skunked" in the raffle drawing. Usually we are the lucky ones... not so much this year! Looks like we have some "planning" to do... I am in charge of the Johnson Family Reunion next year... hummmm...ideas anyone?

Green Thumb

My mom and dad have the most beautiful rose bushes... 

and flowers in their yard

Cache Valley Cruise In

The Cruise In all started the year that I graduated... 1982... My Grandpa Larsen loved to come down from Boise and see all the"sweet" cars at the Fairgrounds. On Saturday night after the three days of hoopla is completed, the cars from the Cruise In "drag Main"... I love seeing the muscle cars and my dad telling me what he did on his cars to make them each an "original". How awesome would it be to have one of those cars now! I had to smile when a few of the drivers of the "muscle cars" where guys I went to school with... back then, the car was just transportation... they looked and ran pretty rough... but I'm guessing they are having the last laugh now!

Fireworks

I love fireworks! They are one of my very favorite things. When I was growing up in River Heights I used to babysit for the owners of Fireworks West (then it was Ralph and Mary Ann Degn). I loved going into the stadium and watching all of the special "boards" they had set up in the stands and on the field. Fast forward 25 years and now Josh is good friends with the owners and have been able to work for Al and Laurie Burns for the past 8 summers (minus the 2 he was in New Mexico on his LDS mission). It makes me proud to know that Josh has had a small part of making the fireworks that are being shot off at Romney Stadium and other venues across America to celebrate our FREEDOM! What an awesome show Fireworks West put on this year... they just keep getting better and better. I love how the fireworks are now set to music... my very favorite was when Al put Ring Of Fire by Johnny Cash into the mix. Whenever the words would say... I fell into a burning ring of fire... rings of fireworks lit up the night sky...it was amazing!

Josh Birthday

 

It was so nice to have Josh home after 2 years

of missing his birthday!

We had a dinner at Papa and Grandmas house. 

Josh requested Tater Tot casserole... 

along with chocolate cake and ice cream for treat time. 

After dinner we played badminton... 

only one racket was broken this time...

Happy Birthday Josh!

Wow... it's hard to believe that 22 years ago today.. at 11:57 pm... no wonder you are such a "night owl"... my sweet boy was born and my life was forever changed... for the better! I can't imagine my life without you! Since you turn the big 22 today... here are just 22 of the many reasons why I love you!

1. You can always make me laugh!
2. Keep in close touch with your Papa and Grandma
3. Still give your mom hugs
4. You are a sports nut
5. Is a Cokeaholic too!
6. Is thoughtful

7. Is a good son... most of the time
8. Will help your mom with housework
9. Has a cute smile
10. Is a wonderful son
11. Has a fun personality
12. Dallas Cowboy all around #1 fan
13. Hard worker
14. Willing to serve a 2 year mission
15. Likes to "surprise" people
16. Always smells good
17. Has a "need for speed"
18. Dresses sharp
19. Is a great grandson
20. Generous
21. Loves to tease
22. Because you are you!

Happy Daddy's Day

My Daddy...

Dad you have been there for me and Josh through it all...
and just so you know...
we wouldn't trade you for any other dad or Papa
because you are the best and we love you!

Mile High Baseball

What happens when 1 GPS unit... 2 friends...drive 1,100 miles to watch 3 Seattle Mariner - Colorado Rockies baseball games... lots of FUN! Josh, Payden and Brok headed for mile high for 3 fun filled days of baseball! Some rain... some shoe shopping at the Nike Outlet... (yes Josh is a "shoeaholic") and some fun meals out all make for a great weekend!