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.

Best Part Of the Halloween Night

After the downtown trick or treat and a few adult beverages later Kelsey and I took the "big" kids trick or treating in the hood. This picture really says it all!

Yee Haw

After trick or treating we went across the street from our house and saw some horses. Boy did we have a special treat. Grace is sharing her candy with the horse.
Here she is on the horse we will just call him "Patch" as that is what she calls all horses.

Horses need to eat.

Something about this photo I just love. Grace was so comfortable around this large animal it was truly amazing.

Downtown Trick or Treat

Got to love a town that has a down town trick or treat. These two boys had the best costume down town. It's a small town so of course I know who the kids are. Party On Boys!

Here are the kids in their costumes ready for candy.


Emmit got to be the lobster as well. However this lobster can walk. More on that later.

Howdy partner!

The moms!

Say cheese Emmit & Tatum!

I can't get enough of making these two either hold hands or kiss one another. Grace and Ty at it once again.

Family shot.

It's On

This is how I see my dad on any giving weekend during the winter.

Skis on the back, head to the ground, one foot in front of the other heading to the king!

You go BIG BALD BILL You go.P.S.

It's On.

Sat. after thanksgiving.

For those who know what I am talking about, stop by.

Halloween Party

Take a look at my APRD Halloween Party. This is my witch costume. I scared a few kids, including my own.

Best part of the party, the cupcake decorating.

Those boys are curious as to why Grace has wiggly eyed stickers all over her face, so am I?

Grace in part of her cowgirl outfit.I need some new black heels.

This is what the stations looked like before the kids arrived.

Grace was afraid of my monster jello and witches worms, even though she saw me make.

Tot Soccer

Grace and Josh have been participants in my class Tot Soccer this fall. Well they kind of been participants. Grace spends most her time chasing after Ty Swapp and playing make believe farm or birthday party in the dug out. It's all good and has been pretty entertaining to watch Josh try to get Grace to do the soccer drills.Here is a group photo I took. Where is Josh, oh he was too cool to get in the photo!
Grace is actually skipping between the stations. Notice both feet are actually off the ground.

See what I mean. Grace not so interested in the drill, but you can tell that Josh is trying with Emmit in the backpack.

One thing Grace does know how to do well is pose for pics and say CHEESE.

Grace's BFF

Sorry Emmit no paint for you just yet.

Painting with q- tips. Brilliant I know!

Non toxic washable paint. Girls go ahead and make a mess!
But try to keep it on the paper:)

These two girls had a lot to catch up on today over some painting.

American Girl

Yesterday was a typical day, go to work, pick up the kids for day care, go for a waog( walk/jog) with the kids, chase the dog down the street because he does not listen to me, get the mail and come inside get ready for dinner ( which means wait for Josh to come home to cook dinner). All of that was very routine, until I checked the mail and found a American Girl catalog. That catalog might just change our world.

Pay attention grandparents, a certain somebody knows what she wants for her birthday and how many. Don't pay any attention to the bribes you hear or the coaxing for her parents in the video or the fact that I get Grace to tell me that I am pretty and a princess. Hey you get a compliment when you can.

American Girl doll's are you kidding me. Already she wants things like this!!!

10 months

23lbs

In size 12-18 month clothing

You can say mama

You love to giggle and blow fart sounds on our arms

You are the funniest baby I know.

Favorite food is anything that we are eating.

Will do anything to take a bath with your sister. You LOVE to splash her. Emmit, you are 10 months and growing like a weed. Your such a happy and content baby we are truly lucky. You love to sleep in your car seat, not sure why but something about it sends you right to sleep.

We love you to the moon and back little man.

Reason # 982 I love having a daughter...

Reason number 982 why I love having a daughter, she lets me put bows in her hair.

Here she is showing off those bows.

This is a new thing when we take pictures. She closes her eyes and says cheese.

We thank Grandma Diane for the new clothes!