Breakfast With Santa

This past Saturday the parks and rec department put on this fabulous Breakfast with Santa event. I went with a winter wonder land theme. We served breakfast to close to 400 people. Of course we had to tell Grace she was going to Breakfast with Breakfast. She is still VERY afraid of the big man.

Mmm what to get Emmit for Christmas? A Balloon.

Emmit taking his first close look of Santa.

And of course quickly became freaked out.
You will notice there are no pictures of Grace even close to Santa this year. Just for the record Grace we tried several times, but I was afraid the people at the event were going to call CPS on me.

At least Grace likes to get dressed up for Christmas.

Good job to Josh who got both kids ready and dressed up for the event. Putting tights on Grace isn't the easiest of things.

Downtown Tree Light

Thats my papa.
Emmit trying to keep warm.

Grace got the best seat in the house.

Papa and Indira doing some window shopping.

Tree Farm

Today we went to our first tree farm as a family over in Oak Harbor. They had it all from hot cider, fire, u- cut trees and Randolf ! Grace was pumped to see the pony.
Randolf not so pumped to see us! Maybe it's the antlers on his head.

Emmit getting a free ride on mommy.

It was a cold day. The snow is coming.

Josh, Karah, Shawn & Brooklyn looking for the perfect tree.

Josh thinking this is the one.

The tree.

Karah & Brooklyn looking good.

The men have cut the trees.

Not sure it gets much better then that for Grace.

There is the tree. I got to decorate it with the help of Grace. The tree will not look like this again after Emmit comes downstairs from his bath...

Pacific Northwest Toddler

Sandals and sock in the winter time. Your one of us.

(Grace's idea, not mine)

It's starting to look a lot like...

Christmas. This is the wreath that I decorated today. I think this is as crafty as I get.
Josh putting up x-mas lights. Heights are his favorite:)

Grace making a M & M Christmas tree. Sorry Emmit, you will get to make a tree next year.

Final product.

Grace ate most of the M & M's big surprise.

Happy Thanksgiving

Where do I begin. There is a lot to be thankful for this year. I am most thankful for dinners with my family, coming home to healthy children, kisses from my husband, to have a job, close friends, doctors at Children's Hospital, but most of all I am thankful for my family. The Cousins
The cousins. Only one more Brosseau cousin to go. That's right my brother and wife Angie are expecting their 3rd child. Yup they are crazy:)

Proud Grandpa!

Lot of love in this picture.

Go Wildcats

Congrats to Central Washington University as they continue the fight to become Division 2 Football Camps! We are your #1 fans!

Of all the places...

Of all the places to play Emmit..

Ohhh la la

Something I enjoy about our little Grace is that she loves a good dress up. Here she is in a dress that I brought for a 80's prom themed b-day party! I promise I did not wear this dress to a dance in high school. Grace making a full turn here in the kitchen.
Work it little girl.

What is most impressive it that she did that turn wearing these zebra print heels.

I can't even wear those without getting a cramp in my calves.

Love you Grace. You are always entertaining us.

This story is for strong stomachs ONLY

So last night after Josh made another AMAZING dinner ( he likes when I compliment him on his dinner and clearly I don't do that enough) we were cleaning up and I had taking the kids clothes off and diapers.
This is when the story takes a turn.
Josh and I look over and there it is a sight to be seen. Emmit is sitting in his poop with it all over his body, the carpet, the toy in front of him, the wall right next to him and yes in his MOUTH!!!

I told you this story was for only those with a strong stomach. Trying not to puke myself I quickly rushed the little pooper upstairs and gave him a good scrub and even brushed his teeth with bubblegum flavored toothpaste.

It was just another exciting Wednesday night.

Sorry no pictures were taking of this event, trust my word it was SICK.

11 months

Clearly this photo was taking before you were the walking machine you are today!

Emmit is 11 months today. Starting to sound like a broken record, but boy I cannot believe it. Emmit is a breath of fresh air to Josh and I. He is full of personality and joy. He is walking everywhere, he is also strong as a bull and is starting to dominate his 40lb sister.

Emmit is 24lbs and 29 inches long. Keep growing little man, we expect a full ride to some where fabulous so your dad can re- live his football career and I can sneak Bailey's and coffee into games again!
Emmit you are our little baby boy and we love you to the moon and back. We will let you end up in our bed for as long as you want ( ok maybe not after the age of 8) and will hold you in our arms until you are into deep sleep for as long as you want as well, because you are our baby and we will love you forever and always.

Cave B

Thank you Heidi, Brooke and Sarah for a much needed girls weekend. Thank goodness someone is turning 30 soon (Sarah) so we all had a reason to drink too much wine, eat yummy food and dance our hearts out in the hotel room!

The view of Gorge from Cave B is absolutely worth the trip over the mountains.

Heidi and Sarah enjoying a little cocktail! Don't worry that is just OJ in Sarah's glass. She is due to have a baby this February!

The room was stocked with goodies for us all to enjoy.

On our way to the tasting room!

God I love these two girls Brooke & Sarah.

Brooke was reporting live from Cave B all weekend in that posh rain jacket!

Oh the good laughs we all shared.

The tripod together again and my girl Brooke starting to feel that dirty martini.

Happy early Birthday Sarah. You look amazing.

Thank you ladies for a great weekend of good friends, food and wine.

10 months and walking...

So we have reached a pretty big mile stone in the Johnston house. Emmit is on the move and has started to walk. We are excited for the little guy. Sorry about the angle of the camera.