Photos (only cuz mom is sitting here brow-beating me)

Here is an edit of the 600+ photos I shot at the reunion. I think it would give the average Joe a decent idea of what the Johnson Family is all about...which is simply being awesome. Love you guys.

Father's Day and More...

Daphne plays with one of Scott's Father's Day gifts in the video below:

We may not get doubles and RBI's at our baseball games, but we can guarantee total goofiness:

Felix really wanted to play T-ball again this year, but after one game, he was ready to quit.  Turns out he only wanted to play for the concession stand treats at the end.  Felix had golf class the last 6 weeks of school and has informed me that is the sport he wants to play because it is "quiet".  Rex recently decided he wants to get his black belt in Karate. 

Here are the kids enjoying Scott's other Father's Day gift...fireworks

I headed a fundraiser with Felix's school to earn money for school kids in Haiti.  We had a Penny War with a goal to raise $250.  The kids ended up bringing in $854!  The prize was getting to throw a pie in the winning class' teacher's face.  Felix's class didn't win, but he got to throw a pie in his principal's face.

T-ball

Father's Day and More Softball

The kids with me on Father's Day.

Riley's softball team.


Riley's team played Sorgho tonight and won 16-5. Riley went 3-3 with 2 doubles and 4 RBI. She probably could have had a triple on this play, but you'll notice she overruns first base and then eventually makes it to second. Her last game is Thursday against the other team from Highland. It should be intense!

Here's To Great Dads!

Dad and Grandpa Johnson


(L-R) Janet, Grandma J., Maggie, Great Grandma Syme, Dad (Jimmy)

(Thanks Maggie for sharing these!)

Convertibles and Frostys

Sister Duncan lives around the corner from us and is one of Valerie's visiting teachers. She is wonderful and recently took the girls to get Frostys in her convertible. Needless to say, they were in heaven!

This Ain't Your Mama's Softball!

Riley played some great defense and went 2-3 with 2 RBI as her team beat Knottsville last night, 16-7.

Daphne Prays

Daphne loves saying prayers throughout dinner...over and over and over again.

Here's a video of the translations the boys gave Daphne's prayers.

Summer Hair

We can't offer 100+ heat indexes, but we can offer you a buzz cut.  Check out Rex's new summer do.  And, just below is the picture of the next to last day of our 3 week stint owning a dog.  We now own a gerbil...Joe James Jerry Johnson.  I don't think I'll ever get over the guilt of getting rid of Ruby, but I was at my breaking point before we got a dog, so something had to give, and it's not as easy to get rid of your children (or husband :) )

 Rex and Daphne don't believe in chairs.  They are always on the table.

 Before...

 After...

If Rex were a Redneck...

What Else Do You Do When The Heat Index Is 100+?

With daily highs in the 90's Valerie and the kids have taken full advantage of the neighborhood pool. These pictures are from today. The heat index was well above 100 and it was nice to get some relief. As I create this post at 9:30 p.m. the heat index is still 92 degrees!

Riley with her friend Haley.

Pool Party!

We "officially" celebrated Macie's Birthday today with a few friends from church. She wanted to have a pool party so we took everyone to the neighborhood pool. She is very excited about her new bike!

Hapy Birthday Macie !

Happy Birthday Macie ! I hope you had a great day. We love you so much and can't wait to see you guys at the reunion. Love you(:


-Jamie and Kacie (:

Still Waiting...

While waiting on our back porch for Judgment Day, I was appreciating all the different flowers we have.

Happy Birthday!!!

Maggie, we hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday!!  May it be full of food, laughter, and fun...and maybe a hot date ;)

Coincidence? I think not

So, apparently there is a group of nut jobs who believe, based on a mathematical equation, that May 21st is Judgement Day. According to their 90ish year old leader, on the 21st the righteous people will be taken to heaven. Five months later the earth will be destroyed. (Two days after Amy's bday so don't be late with the gifts.) I'm pretty sure i'm going to be around after the 21st so I'm scouting out large homes on the bench that currently house general authorities. That way, when the depart, I'll have luxury accommodations while I await the world's demise.

Here is one of the billboards advertising the end as we know it and it just happens to be on Edith Avenue. Coincidence? I think not. Mom is apparently the chosen of the chosen. That's awesome for our family, we'll definitely get a pass and great real estate in the hereafter. Woo hoo! I'm kind of sad to leave. I just bought a bunch of groceries to stock my new home and a new swimsuit to take advantage of the indoor pool.

Meet Ruby

Everyone, meet Ruby.  A dog sounds so good when you don't actually own one.  The boys really wanted one, so we wrote up a plan for them to earn one and they did it.  (We're now realizing the plan wasn't nearly difficult enough.)  I really wanted a dog, too.  Scott did not.  In hindsight, I do not either.  She seems to be a sweet and obediant dog thusfar, but the night time routine of waking up to go potty multiple times is really annoying and exhausting.  Last night we made some progress though.  I needed progress because I had a wee little breakdown yesterday over the impact the dog has had on our schedule.  I keep telling myself life will be normal again after it's housebroken, but I'm not so sure.  I feel like I'm in prison.