Jun 25, 2009

Daddy Day

Here is a picture of Craig and Jace at the Father Sons camp out. Well, Fathers Day was a success at our house. . .meaning that Craig had a great day. He awoke to a hot breakfast in bed: french toast, eggs, and bacon. I even garnished it with fresh mint from our herb garden and blackberries. The kids were overjoyed to bring him breakfast and give him his gifts. Jace went first. He was VERY proud that he used his own money out of his piggy bank to get daddy some bubblegum. Not that Craig is a HUGE fan or anything but Jace sure is so he thought it would be the perfect gift. Brooke had fun helping daddy open presents. Then we let daddy go back to sleep and we went downstairs. Later, at church, all the primary kids got up to sing to all the Fathers. Jace was on the brink of falling asleep when it was time to sing but decided to go up anyways along with all the other kids. As soon as he gets up there he sits down and falls asleep up in front of everyone. When the other kids stand up and start singing he wakes up but just sits there with this dazed and confused look on his face. That's okay on Mothers Day when they sang to all the mothers he kept yelling to me "mommy, I need you." We just laughed . .I thought it was funny that he fell asleep. Since I'm the MiaMaid advisor I helped all the Young Women serve pie to all the Fathers. Both of the kids behaved well all day and I made Craig a sausage skillet for dinner and brownies for dessert. He had a great day and he deserved it! Craig is a wonderful father. He always makes time to play with the kids when he gets home from work. We LOVE you VERY much, Craig!

As for other happenings: Craig is finishing up with the softball league soon here. We have enjoyed going to the ball park and watching him play. I have started taping Brooke's diapers on her with scotch tape so she can't be naked all day. We have started going to story time at the library twice a week now. My garden is actually growing . .yeah! I have been waking up at 5:30 every morning to head to the clubhouse gym to work out before Craig leaves for work and I'm actually feeling pretty healthy. I jimmy rigged a fence blockade so Brooke can no longer squeeze through the break in the fence and get naked in the garden. I had been finding all sorts of things back there . .mostly diapers and her clothes and toys. The tape is working great though - she hasn't figured out how to get past that. Jace went to the Primary Activity last Saturday and loved it. They did it on the Army of Helaman and they had men enlisted there in all their gear. Jace loved it. They gave him a dog tag necklace when he first got there that said Private Jace Brammer and then they had different rotations where they would have to do army crawls, push ups, jump ropes, running through tires, and practice saying "sir, yes sir" very loudly. They talked about the Army of Helaman and how they need to listen to their mommies and daddies. Then they got a cupcake with a gummy army man crawling across it. He had a blast!

We have been enjoying the good weather and are looking forward to our vacation to Utah next week.

Jun 6, 2009

A Day to Remember

June 6, 2003 was the day we were married and now 6 years later we are still going strong.



We dropped the kids off with some awesome friends . .thanks Laurel & Dan and just spent the day together. We hiked Beacon Rock, had a picnic lunch overlooking the Colombia River, had an awesome dinner at our new favorite restaurant - BlackStone, and watched some movie rentals while enjoying chocolate dipped strawberries. What a wonderful day! I love you, Craig.






View from the top of Beacon Rock.




What a view!



Enjoying a wonderful dinner at BlackStone.

Jun 1, 2009

Elder Justin Johnson








My little brother back from his mission. We all wish we could be there to welcome you home. I can't believe that you're already back. We're excited to see you next month and Brookie is excited to meet you for the first time. The kids had a fun time coloring the posters for you. You wouldn't believe how difficult it was to get them to both look at the camera, hold the poster, stand still, and smile. I finally had to tape Brooke's poster to her dress. I'm really sad that I won't be there when you get off the plane but just know that I'm thinking of you!


Here we all are the day you went into the MTC in Provo, Utah. I remember it was June 6, 2007 because it was mine and Craig's 4th anniversary and it was raining like crazy. I just want you to know how very proud of you we are. WE LOVE YOU ELDER JOHNSON! I'm sure that Florida will miss you but we're glad to have you back.

You knew that I would have to embarrass you a little. . .it's just in may nature so here are some good times remembered!

Letting me dress you and Jeremy up like girls for a bag of candy was not such a good idea because I will have these pictures forever! :)

Camping at Quail 2000 . .I love the look on your face. This is one of my favorite pictures of you!


Rosarito Beach, Mexico 2006


Deep Sea fishing in Ensenada, Mexico. I know you'll remember that trip. We froze our butts off, you got sick, and instead of fishing we mostly just piled together for body warmth and wished for the fishing trip to be over. . .good times . .good times.


Jace's first birthday party at the Hogle Zoo. 2006 You are such a good Uncle.

WE LOVE YOU JUSTIN!!