No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth, for those of you concerned! The Johnson household has been quarantined from everyone this week. I never ever, ever, get sick.....but, this week was definitely the exception. I'm talking the fever, chills, congestion, no appetite (the only positive thing), and indescribable weakness. I started running fever last Sunday, and Brad got sick Monday. This thing spreads like wild fire, but neither one of the kids got sick. Brad and I took turns with the kids, and made it through. Raelee ran some fever yesterday, but I think she slept it off. I don't think she's getting the full virus. Colt man is going strong, so hopefully he's in the clear.
So, since I didn't blog all week, I didn't get to wish Brad a Happy Birthday. Brad's birthday was last Friday, and we went to dinner with a group of friends. We had a fantastic time and wonderful dinner. Saturday was Josh's birthday party at Party Central. This could have very well been where the "yuck bug" struck. I took Raelee and Brad kept Colton at home. You would understand if you have ever been to Party Central! Sunday, I went with Deanna and Jenn to take the kids to the movies. This my friends, is the last thing I remember for five days! So, hope you all stay well, and I can't wait to get out of this house this week : )
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Struck With The "Yuck Bug"
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Update On Alyssa
Little Alyssa got to come home today. She is still on a plain diet, but is doing better. They gave her fluids and she should back to dancing in no time!
Party Pics
We had Raelee's "5th" birthday party at Kid City yesterday. She had so much fun with all the friends and family. We are so lucky to have such a clean nice facility to use at our church for the kids. It's amazing everything that they have. Here are a few pics:
Of course, it was a Unicorn Princess party!
Grandmother and Pawpaw got her a Pink Guitar
Colton can find a ball anywhere he goes
Raelee at home, blowing out her candle for year number "5"!
Thanks to everyone for coming and making it a wonderful birthday!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Happy Birthday Mimi
Happy Birthday to one of the most wonderful women I know. Today is my Mimi's birthday. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful grandmother, and a terrific great-grandmother to my children. How awesome is it to be able to have 4 generations of girls together all the time? I love our weekly lunches and special time together. She is the spiritual rock of our family, and best friend to us all. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. We love you so much, and couldn't ask for a better "MIMI"!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Say A Little Prayer
Please take time and say a little prayer for my niece, Alyssa. She is 18mos old (her and Colton are 9 days apart). She has a stomach bug and had to be admitted for dehydration. She was premature, so they are a little more cautious. Just say a little prayer for her and hopefully she will be out soon.
My Birthday Princess
Five years ago today, I was excited, scared, overwhelmed, and in love all at the same time. Our precious baby girl, Raelee, was born 5 years ago today. Last night when I was tucking her in, I told her she wasn't going to be a baby anymore, when she woke up, she would be my big girl. She put my face in her hands so softly and said, " Mommy, I will ALWAYS be your baby....I will be your baby Raelee forever and ever." Tears started flowing as I held on to her and flashed back to her being an infant. She was so sweet and sincere, and was really trying to comfort me. My little girl is growing up, but promises me she will be my baby FOREVER. I love this little person so much, and she has turned out to be such a beautiful and wonderful child. I look forward to sharing memories, stories, and advice with her. Helping her learn to drive, and get ready for her first date. Picking out a college, and starting a family.....but until then, I will just sit back and enjoy my "baby Raelee".
P.S. Thank you Grandmother for the special birthday t-shirt. She wore it to school today!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
OK....I Surrender!
I thought this 365 picture deal was going to be fun.......well, that's a negative. It's only been a week and I'm already tired of it! It's a lot harder than you think to take a picture EVERYDAY of the kids. I don't want it to be boring and just be taking pictures just to have one everyday. I want them to actually mean something. (and I don't want my kids to run every time they see the camera by the middle of the year.) So, I have decided to post one every week instead of everyday. Every Sunday I will put up a new pic of each one of the kiddos, so by the end of the year, I will have 52. A perfect number to make a nice little album. This one I know I can do....I do that anyway! You can click on the site on the side of this page that says "my 52wk project". I think this is much more realistic : )
Check-Ups
Brad and I took the kids for their check-ups yesterday. Colton is 18mos and Raelee will be 5yrs on Friday. Colton weighed 29lbs and Raelee 35lbs. Is that crazy or what? They were out of the flu shot for Colton, but Raelee was able to get the mist in the nose. Not the greatest experience, but she survived. She also had to get a second round of one of her other shots and Colton had to get 3. Raelee is never sick and never had to go to the doctor except for well visits, so she did not do so well with the whole shot thing. She was still screaming while Colton was getting his. She was telling Brad to drive slowly so it wouldn't hurt her arm. Yeah....just a little of a drama queen, I do believe. One happy meal, and lots of love later, she was just fine. Colton was a champ. As long as mommy is there to give him love, he's just fine. Other than that, they were both healthy and great! I'm so blessed to have beautiful, healthy children. That's enough to make any mommy proud : )
Happy meals make everything better!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
A Wedding Weekend
Raelee was a Flower Girl in my cousin, Tammy's, wedding this weekend. She was very excited about her role, but even more excited about the party. The wedding was in Coushatta, so daddy stayed home with Colton, and just let us girls do the wedding thing. We thought is was a good idea for everyone involved! They couldn't have asked for better weather and a more perfect day. Congrats Tammy and John, and thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!
Raelee and Laney. They look so much alike, but are on totally different sides of the family
Harlan and Raelee found a way to pass time before the wedding.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Here It Is!
O.K., here is my New Year's resolution........I am jumping on the 365 project on Flickr. I will be taking a photo of someone in our family everyday for the next 365 days. Most of these people do professional pics, but I'm just doing it for fun. I'm going to print the photos at the end of each month, because I never have albums for my kids to look at. I've gotten so used to just burning my pictures on a cd, then we never see them again. I want prints! So, keep your fingers crossed that I finish the project.....and keep my sanity. You can keep track of it at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnsonfamilymemories/
Besides this, I vow to lose weight, eat better, be better organized....yada, yada yada : )
Hope you all have a wonderful start to 2009!
