Friday, August 15, 2008

two kinds of people

Grandpa J always jokes that "there are two kinds of people in this world: The Johnsons and those who wish they were Johnsons" Well lucky for me, I'm the former :) This past weekend was the annual Johnson family BBQ in Evanston, Wyoming and it was a lovely time. At the beginning of the year, I wasn't very hopeful that Grandpa would make it to August, but lo and behold...He gave a really nice, teary speech about how grateful he was for his family: for grandma, for his sister, for his brother-in-law, for his kids, grandkids, etc.... and all the miles and prayers spent in his behalf earlier in the year...I don't know how much time Grandpa J has left, but I'll take all that I can get. I love you Grandpa and am so proud to be a Johnson. Phil (my dad), Uncle Paul and Uncle Steve. I think I look a lot like Phil :)

Thursday, August 7, 2008

they say it's your birthday

so i had a few birthday festivities yesterday. it started with lunch over at les and matt's house with cake # 1 (remember the giant cupcake). i then returned to their house after work where i was greeted with cake # 2 and presents. Marilyn insisted on taking a photo of me with each of my presents. although i didn't post all of them, i made out pretty well. i'm especially excited about my spa gift certificate and new driver. I'm convinced I could be a better golfer if i had better gear so we'll see. i think the club head is bigger than my own head so i think it would be terribly sad if i continued to miss the ball. i then raced to our last softball game of the summer season and it was pretty bad. I was embarrassed that this was the game Phil saw me play in. There then was an impromptu party over at Kim and Christy's with a few friends that originally started out as a SYTYCD finale watching. In one of the pics you can see the TV screen with it on behind us. i LOVE it. All in all it was a great day--thanks to all my friends and family who helped me celebrate. I better enjoy it now before I turn 30 and everything goes downhill :) PS--please note the very fashionable outfit: sport shorts, 3rd base t-shirt, ankle socks, 10 yr old adidas sandals, red wristband, pink boa and purple tiara. I was ensconced in feathers!










Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Happy Birthday to Me!

So not only are we celebrating Murphy's birthday, but it's my birthday as well. the big 2-9! What? When did I get this old? Anyway, my first present was the cutest giant cupcake cake pan from Emily--thanks Emily. Mom had used it and baked my birthday cake to show me. How cute is this? Les and Matt were able to bring home Murphy today so Dad picked up lunch and we all met back at their house for a little birthday lunch. So fun to celebrate with family. happy birthday to me.





Tuesday, August 5, 2008

sHouT oUt to tHE 17th wARd!

So this month's Ensign magazine is all about being single and making the most of it...etc... etc...Anyway, if you flip to the back cover, there's a great pic of my friends from the Cottonwood 17th ward doing a service project. so props to you c-wood. way to represent.

Monday, August 4, 2008

MJD

So the blessed day has finally arrived. Murphy Johnson Dunn is here and I am an aunt once again. Lesley delivered today at 5:02 PM in SLC. He is 7 lbs and 6 oz and 19 inches long. He has dark hair, dark eyes and very long little fingers and toes. It was a great day.