A new Johnson to love....

On June 26, 2008 we lovingly received a new niece and cousin into the Johnson Family. Kiersten Kay was welcomed into this world at 1:56 a.m. and weighed in at 7lbs 2oz. She is absolutely beautiful and her parents have been amazing since her first breath. I was honored to be able to be a part of her incredible birth. I will forever cherish her first breath and the immediate looks of eternal love on the faces of her parents. Congratulations to Alex and Sabrina and we look forward to many years of wonderful memories. Zayda is thrilled to have another girl in the Johnson Clan. Garrett is a little interested in her and I promise he didn't hit her like the picture might indicate.

Garrett's First Haircut

Little G-man had to go get his first haircut. In Zayda terms, "he was looking pretty sad", with his bangs in his eyes and his hair down over his ears. He did great except for when she cut his bangs and just as the scissors went snip Garrett's head whipped around to look at Zayda and off went the bangs way up high. It's a good thing that hair grows fast - he looks a little silly right now:) But, he's still cute.

Just Horsin' Around

Most of you that know us, know that we spend a lot of time in the summer down at the lake. This summer it has been much harder because of family events, weather, and oh yeah...the flood. We did manage to make it down recently and we also ventured over to Turkey Run State Park where we visited Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Bob. Zayda got to go horseback riding on Booger the Turkey Run Pony. Later that weekend, Zayda, Garrett, and Kaden enjoyed playing in the sand box. Boy were they a mess afterwards. We sure are glad to be back at the lake!

Hey Batter Batter......

Zayda was a member of the Grasshoppers this year. She played T-ball (softball) for the first time. She loved it although she was a little concerned about getting her cleats dusty...getting too sweaty...the sun being in her eyes...but she did love meeting all of her new friends. She proudly displays her trophy on her shelf which she thinks everyone who visits must see. GO GRASSHOPPERS!!! Oh yeah...did I mention that she hits left-handed?!

Swingin' Good Time

Zayda has recently learned how to swing all by herself!! She thinks she is pretty hot stuff now. Garrett LOVES to swing as well. How does he swing with that foot up there?

New York

I also visited New York this week with my good friend Cindy, her mother Jan and her sister - in - law Erin. We had a great time!! I can't wait to go back and see some more. Hopefully, Cindy is feeling better since she was diagnosed with pneumonia the day after we got home. If you look really closely, there is a green speck between Cindy and I and that is the statue of liberty. We also did some great shopping on Canal Street in Chinatown. We saw times square, the WTC and had a great lunch in Little Italy.

Fun in the SUN!!!

It seems like it took forever for the summer to finally arrive but now we seem to be in full swing. Zayda and Garrett really enjoyed playing in the water today. I just wish Garrett would enjoy playing in the grass as much as playing in the water!