Brandon's concert January 2012

Brandon had a jazz band concert in January.  He loves playing the Alto Saxophone.  I'm not sure how I got a jazz player in the family, but I sure love it!

This is a picture of Brandon and his friend, Cy.  They are like two peas in a pod....fun times!  (They both play the flute also).



  Such professionalism!

Really concentrating on his music.....we've got a serious jazz player here!

Way to go Brandon.  You rock!

Epic Eric and Brandon Jan 2012

 Eric and his dramatizations.....crazy kid!

Brandon's first stake dance....I'm sure he was excited to go, you just can't tell it from his face! :)

Getting closer to a smile.....Brandon did have tons of fun, by the way! 

Old Spaghetti Factory Tradition--December 2011

At least once a year we go to the Old Spaghetti Factory as a family.  It's either during Christmas break or right after school ends in the summer....maybe both, actually.  Everybody loves the Old Spaghetti Factory and it's not cheap to eat there (for our whole family), but we always have a great time!  And this was no exception.....

Sweet Dallin (with bunny ears from, I'm guessing, Kyle)....

I love those dimples!

Cute Kyle, even though he's not smiling.  Look at those eyes!  What a heartbreaker!

 

I'm not sure why Jacob is frowning in this picture, but I think it's because the food hadn't come yet and he was starving....Still, what a cutie!

I can't really get Brandon to look at the camera very often....it has something to do with being a teenager, I think.  But side pics work too!

Even though Eric will LOOK at the camera, he won't smile.....once again, the age might be a factor! :)  (We really do have fun at this restaurant; don't let the pictures deceive you).

There's a smile (sort-of).....at least he WOULD be smiling if he wasn't stuffing his face....

Here is a half smile from Brandon.  We'll take it!

Dallin and Kyle

My mom usually comes with us.....she is game to go out to eat ANYTIME....just name the place and she'll be there!  We love having her come, of course!

We even got a picture of Todd.  Thanks for working so hard, honey, so we can do things like this together!  We love you!

Until next time......

Merry Christmas 2011

Yes, we did have a Christmas this year.  I'm so behind in my blogging....it's ridiculous.  Here are a few pics of our celebration on Christmas morning.

Jacob got a new Pokemon game....SoulSilver.....ahh, the joys!

 

Brandon and his plush Batman blanket.  He loves Batman....it was pretty cool.  I kind-of want one too!

Dallin and his art.  Dallin loves art!

Eric got a CD by Eclipse.  He's also sporting his new hoodie.  Eric is such a ham!

Kyle got his very own digital camera.  He was so excited!

And what's Christmas without a Pokedex? 

Brandon got a bass guitar.....where's the guitar, you ask?  For some reason, it's not in this picture!  How annoying!

 

Kyle and more Pokemon!

Well, this is just frightening, but it's the true me....in the morning.  Christmas morning, that is....I love Hilary Weeks and I got her new CD.

Jacob and some transformer/sword toy.  He's loving that....

 

Todd and Melissa

We had such a fun Christmas this year.  Christmas was on a Sunday, so we got ready and went to Sacrament meeting.  The choir sang songs and Brandon even played a number on his flute (with the choir).  It was a wonderful day! 

Merry Christmas everyone!

The Johnson Family Christmas Party 2011

 My sister, Wendy, and her family came for a pre-Christmas party and gathering on the 18th of December.  It was so fun! They were here for 5 days and it was awesome seeing them and spending time with them.

First of all, Jacob lost his first top tooth (finally).....thank you Grandma Johnson for always being willing to pull those buggers out!  Yuck!

But what was cuter was the fact that AJ and Alexis also had one top missing tooth!  So fun!

The Johnson Clan

We held a talent show....Brad's family performed a number together.  It was so cute!

A few of the cousins sang a song together.....

 

Gina and Riley were there too.  It was great to see them together.

Dallin performed a song on the piano.  He's only been taking lessons for a few months, but he's totally awesome!  He already plays better than I do (which I guess isn't saying much, because I can't really play....but still!)

I'm not sure what Eric is doing in this picture....perhaps he's trying to muster up a smile for the camera...

Brandon played his alto saxophone....he's amazing!  (I'm not biased or anything)....

....And his flute, of course.  If you can play two instruments, why not strut your stuff?  :)

Cute Moriah!  What a sweetheart!

Grandpa and Grandma Johnson

The group.....all crammed into our living room......

I don't know why I don't have any pictures of Wendy and Anthony.....that's just annoying.  But they were there too and we all had a great evening together!