Party Time

We celebrated Emmit's 2nd birthday with a few of our friends and family last night. Boy was a good time had by all, some more then others (dad) but I will not mention any names.

Tatum, Hadley, Grace, Carly, Ty & Jack

The kids helping Emmit with his gifts.

Me trying to keep the peace while the kids helped Emmit with his gifts.
It was a little hot in the room to say the least.

Best gift of the night for sure. Just look at Emmit's face.

Thank you Grandma & Grandpa for the full Seattle Seahawks uniform and HELMET.

I think Grace and Hadley touched every cup cake.



After Josh put the helmet on, we all thought it was a good idea to give it a try as well. Ok so maybe not everyone put the helmet on, but check out those that did.



Coach Swapp

No neck Billy Brosseau

Surprisingly this helmet fit Ryan perfect.

Jar Bear

Josh's not so little brother Ian

Brookie Brooke

The graduate

Megs & baby Carson

The Army Football team's # 1 fan Aunt Indira

Grandma Laurie

Grandma D Train

 Ok, I know that was a lot of football heads to look at.

My two dads.

Wish these two crazy girls lived down the street.

Can you just feel the love? This is a Papa sandwich for sure.

Emmit just thinking when Grandpa is going to give him the helmet back.

Cannon ball James taking a close look at the Santa photo.

Thank you Kelsey for the first GUN. Emmit has not let go of the dang thing.

Amy ( Jared's wife) and Grace doing a little country dancing with their boots on.

After reviewing the photos from the night, Grace wanted in on the football helmet photos.

I think Emmit had a good time at his party. I mean a good enough time that he ended the night with no pants on!

Thanks to all who made the trip North and for those that just traveled over 41st street hill to come to Emmit's birthday celebration.  Emmit for sure was surrounded by love!

The College Grad

Morgan Anne Johnston we applaud you for your major achievement of graduating from

Western Washington University.

Go out there kid and make it your master piece. The sky is the limit.

Travel and explore all that you can. 

Your family is REALLY proud of you.

The Graduate!

Happy Birthday Son

Today you turn two.
And boy you REALLY fit the description of a TWO year old more then ever!
But that is ok, because we love you anyway and you are stuck with us as we are with you my love.

At the age of two your little personality has sky rocketed and your ability to light up the room is out of this world.
At the age of two you still have that smile you can see for a mile that can easily make others crack a smile as well.
You enjoy singing, dancing, wearing your sister’s shoes, throwing anything that is remotely shaped like a ball and can give out some love (kisses and hugs) to those you love most on demand.

You will try anything to eat, which is like a breath of fresh air as your big sis still has a pasta & bread only diet and you can drink, I mean guzzle the juice like no other.

Did I mention you finally gave up your night time bottle? Thank goodness right. We are still working on loosing the binky or as you call it your “baby”. You have your father and I wrapped around your little finger and we would not question driving over the valley at 11:30pm at night to buy you a new binky if it means we can all have a good nights rest!
Your favorite book is still “Good Night Gorilla” and you love to end the night getting cozy with your dad watching nothing else other then football and pointing and telling us when you see the coach on the big screen.
Your family wishes you many birthday wishes Emmit Keith Johnston, but most of all your mother ( that’s me) wishes you would stop climbing onto the kitchen counter tops and taking things out of the cupboards when we are not looking you little MONKEY!

I LOVE you kiddo. Your SISTER loves you. Your DADDY loves you and I am pretty sure you got a big FAN club that also loves you.

Like always to the moon and back big guy.

Happy Birthday baby boy let's celebrate!

APRD Splendiferous Christmas Party

Fancy Grace

Grace's Tree Topper ( It's from the book)

They loved decorating their own cookies.

Fancy Poo Poo's

Thought this mom was SUPER cool for dressing up.





Some fancy shoes

I look tired and Grace is on her 2nd cookie.

After that 2nd cookie, Grace moved onto the brownies.

Tree Topper Station

My best effort to get a group shot of the Fancy group.

Grace just trying to stand out in the crowd.

Last night I had my 1st Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas Party. We had punch, snacks, frosted cookies, played games and much more. I think everyone enjoyed the night.

Note to self: Next year do not have it on a Tuesday night. Also , monitor how much sweets little Miss Grace takes in. The melt down that occurred around 7pm was Oscar worthy.

Breakfast With Santa 2010



Fidalgo Activity Center Kitchen Crew





Grace happy. Emmit not so happy.





This was the best family photo we got:)




Parents kids do not need presents under the tree. They want balloons and lots of them.



Almost Two

Oh you don't want me to throw this ornament of Grace?

Too late...

NO really, I get it. I get why some people just need a ice cold one at the end of the day.

It's Early

I know. To get the tree. But what can I say this is how we did it this year. No permits needed here my friends. On Whidbey Island they have this great tree farm where you cut your own, enjoy some holiday cheer and best of all they have Randolf the phoney baloney pony!

Let's decorate this.