{johnson journal}

right now

right now...

it is 9:50 p.m.

dave and the bigs are sitting at the other computer exporing old cd's. currently playing: nsync's "bye bye bye." oh yaaaa.

the three littles are asleep. hopefully for the whole entire night.

i'm wishing i was all caught up on kate's 365, the month of december, and now... january! how is it already the 22nd?

thinking about what we are going to do tomorrow. only ellie has school. surely we can find something fun to do that doesn't include cooking or cleaning.

looking at the plate of cookies we made tonight. thinking i'll finish the night with one. or two.

 

happy new year!

December went way too fast. I really thought I could do it… blog every day. Fail! I’m going to finish the month. Eventually.

Just had to come post a picture from today. Dave went to see one his boys tonight before he leaves on his mission. He asked the kids if anyone wanted to go. Ellie yelled, “You mean to see the guy that’s going to the Rio!? I’m going!!” Bridger was in. Dave told them to go get ready. Bridger came out with his pajamas and his boots. He said, “These look awesome on me!”

Amen, little man.

(blue blur in the picture? yo-yo courtesy of tanner. he thought it'd be an awesome special effect.)

 

december daily, day 23

We've been looking forward to today all month! The day we get to go to Alamo for our Christmas sleep over. 

There was some hitting balls...

There were some smiling babies...

There was lots of cousin love. And scarf/glove/coat wearing. Finally it felt like winter! Ellie has been dying to get all that stuff on...

There was some potato launching. Or attempting. They never did get their launcher to launch...

There was lots of playing on the floor...

There was lots of book collecting and a little reading...

There was game playing. Grams always comes up with some fun things for the kids. This year there were some drawing games, snowman cootie, and cards...

There were some late night snacks. Mostly of the Oreo variety...

And probably the most important game of the night... Who Can Fall Asleep the Fastest! Which resulted in plenty of tears and fakers :)

december daily, day 22

Today was one of my favorite days this month. Dave took the day off, and we spent the whole day together. Simply enjoying the day.

We started our day by going to to the Cosmopolitan. We'd never been there, but had heard about a little hidden pizza place. We had to ask a couple people, but we found it. It really was hidden! Just down a hallway. It was delicious. Everyone agreed, we should go back there again soon! Pizza and pool = perfect outing.

Next stop:  Bellagio gardens. Every year they do a beautiful display. I think the girls enjoyed this outing more than the boys. It'd be safe to say that this was a brief visit :)

After the Bellagio, we needed a treat. Last year we went to Max Brenner right before Christmas, so we thought we should make it a tradition and go there again. Who doesn't like to dip stuff in chocolate? Bridger decided he was super hungry, so he got chicken fingers... but the rest of us just ate chocolate.

We stopped at a couple stores after. Bridger gave Kate a shoulder ride. And we went home. Great day.

december daily, day 21

Kate's daily:

 

Honestly, I can't remember what we did today.

Bryn went to a Christmas party and then over to a friend's house.

We made salsa! Lots of salsa. Dave and the kids delivered it.

That's all I can think of.

We must have gone somewhere in the car for Kate to fall asleep with headphones on (?!!).

Christmas amnesia.

 

december daily, day 20

1.  Tonight we went to dinner at Firehouse Subs. (Can you tell I'm in No Cooking Mode?) After dinner, we went to Target so the kids could get eachother gifts. It was a little tricky, but we pulled it off. Everyone had their own red basket with one of Kate's blankets to hide what they picked out. Ellie, our very best secret keeper, told Tanner, "Don't look in my basket! I don't want you to see your football!" Oh well.

2.  When we got home, it was Christmas card time. Nothing like doing Christmas cards 5 days before Christmas. 

Kate's daily:

december daily, day 19

1.  Brynley got her hair cut today! She's been wanting to for a little while, and I finally called our favorite hair dresser (that word sounds weird. hairdresser. hair girl? hair cutter? hair lady?), and she got her in today. Unfortunately, I only took a before picture. But trust me, it looks really cute. 

2.  Kate's daily:

(being smothered by people/kisses/toys)

3.  Tonight we went to dinner with Dave's mom and sisters and their families. Metro Pizza... yummmmm. Then we all went to see the lights at Ethel M. Chocolates. We've never gone before. It was really fun and pretty. I FORGOT MY CAMERA. Grrrr. Picture lots of lovely lights and smiling kids/adults. We had a great time.

december daily, day 18

After church today, we tried to take a picture for our (late) Christmas card. Always a great activity to get everyone in a happy, festive mood. Ha.

 

P.S. Brynley played the piano today in sacrament meeting. Her very first solo! Silent Night. She did awesome :)

december daily, day 17

Tanner had a basketball tournament this weekend. They lost all three games. We hope this isn't a sign of things to come this season. Luckily, he wasn't that upset about it. 

After one of his games, we met up for 5 Guys. Then the girls and I went to do a little shopping. The shopping that never ends.

 

Kate's daily:

december daily, day 16

1. Today for lunch, we made cookies. Yes, for lunch. I need to go to the grocery store.

2. I washed my hair today. Why do I feel like that is a notable accomplishment worthy of blogging? After I dried it, I walked out of my room and heard giggling coming from Kate's room. The room where she was supposed to be asleep.

He told me, "Her was crying. What was I supposed to do?"

3.  We saw my parents for a few minutes today before we went to our ward party. Kate didn't cry when my dad held her.

4.  We went to our ward party tonight. The primary kids did a little program. 'Twas sweet.