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Johnson's Life: November 2012
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Saturday, November 24, 2012. Preschool boy. for real this time. Joy school last year didn't last long, only a couple of months. This year I was bound and determined to get Cohen into preschool. He goes to Head Start Tuesday through Friday from noon to 3:30. The week before it all started we went and met his teacher, Melissa. Lucked out. I really like the way she interacts with the kids. He's Cohen on his first day, before he left for school. He wanted to give me his pirate pose first. Monday, November 19...
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Johnson's Life: Christmas!
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Sunday, January 19, 2014. We visited Utah for Christmas this year. We simply had a wonderful time and forgot about all our stress for a week. The kids seem to forget every year that I have them open one gift on Christmas Eve, and that it's ALWAYS pajamas. Funny. Parker will always come up with the weirdest poses for pictures! Look what Santa left us! One of Cohen's top gifts this year was a simple cross bow. It's had hours and hours of use. Christmas mayhem continued. I just had to capture it. No one pro...
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Johnson's Life: June 2012
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Monday, June 18, 2012. I found out Cohen couldn't eat gluten two days after Mother's Day. Well, cooking gluten-free was kind of scary at first. I didn't want to deprive my 3-year-old of bread and treats. I made a trip to the WinCo bulk section and bought rice flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, and quinoa almost as soon as I found out about Cohen's gluten intolerance. I looked up a gluten-free recipe for the bread machine, which I had recently starting using again, thank goodness! I made Cohen a PB&J with...
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Johnson's Life: January 2013
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013. The very first weekend in November Josh went to Utah to meet and give a special blessing to his new nephew, Mason (Jessie's son). Turns out the timing was great so he also got to be in the circle to name and bless his new niece Sara (Mike's daughter). It was a quick trip for him, but he needed the break. The time spent with the family there was priceless. I was bound and determined to have a fun time with the boys, even if daddy was gone for the whole weekend. It wasn't raining...
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Johnson's Life: August 2012
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Friday, August 31, 2012. Camping for one night. I was so glad that our ward had a "ward camp out" this year. As much as Josh and I love camping, we never seem to get out and do it unless someone else is putting it together. It's actually quite sad. So anyway, we went for a one night camp out at Oxbow Regional Park which is only 30 minutes or so from our house. I needed to make sure the tent was ok because we left in such a rush last time we went camping. Wouldn't it be nice to have a yard, I think so.
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Johnson's Life: July 2012
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Thursday, July 26, 2012. Just joys of June. Sometimes it's the simple things that thrill me! Grandpa (Wayne) has a fascination with John Deere, and loves to buy the apparel for my kids. Aren't they cute in their matching John Deere outfits? Cohen gets a kick out of matching his little brother. They were as happy as could be playing around in their matching clothes. We got a visit from Jessie and Robbie who are looking to buy a home in nearby Vancouver, WA. I was so thankful! We come prepared with bird se...
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Johnson's Life: February 2013
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013. I always try to make the most out of the holiday season with the kids. I tried to squeeze in lots and lots of fun, but when it came right down to it, they got pneumonia, and our plans were stunted. I guess it's more important to stay home and take care of sick kids than to force enjoyment from the season. We took care of our kids. I took the kids to the Portland Festival of Trees. I've only ever experienced the well-known one in Utah before. so this was a bit surprising. They ...
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Johnson's Life: Wow, Cohen
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Thursday, October 24, 2013. Cohen completed a workbook of 65 mazes today in about 45 minutes. He loves mazes, and always does them on cereal boxes, and searches for them in his randomized preschool and kindergarten workbooks. When I was at the Lakeshore Learning store today I saw a Pre-K to first grade book with only mazes, and thought I'd surprise him with it this afternoon. I can't believe he sat right next to me and did the whole book in one sitting. October 25, 2013 at 11:06 AM. The Joy of Life.
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Johnson's Life: May 2012
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Friday, May 25, 2012. Just some cute faces. One night while Parker was getting ready for bed I thought I'd take some pictures. These moments pass by so quickly. He likes to lean back on our couch, lazy boy, or our lower legs, and just totally relax. This is me sitting in the chair looking down at him while he's standing on the floor and leaning back. One Saturday, just Cohen and I went to run some errands while Parker napped and daddy studied. We had some extra time and ended up walking on Troutdale'...
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Johnson's Life: Baylee's Baby Blessing
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Sunday, October 20, 2013. Baylee Jeanne Johnson was blessed on Sunday, August 4, 2013 by her daddy. It was a little crazy to do it in the midst of all our transitions, but we were happy to bless Baylee surrounded by so many family members. She was just one month and four days old. She was an angel during the blessing. She is beautiful just like her mom. :) Sad I missed the blessing, but so glad I still got to come visit and see you and hold her shortly after. October 21, 2013 at 2:54 AM. The Joy of Life.
