Halloween 2012

 

Halloween was so nice this year!  The weather was like 70 degrees...no coats needed. 

 

Kyle, Spencer (Bigelow), and Jacob all dressed up as characters in a video game.  Nobody else really knew who they were, but they didn't care.  They even each got their own designed "Key Blade" (not a sword).  They were all so excited!

 

And here is Zach Park, Megan Bigelow, and Brandon.  I'm not sure what Zach was...some random vampire, without scary teeth?  Something like that.  And Megan was a nerd, and I've gotta say, she pulled it off quite well.  Way to go Megan!  And Brandon?  He was Sherlock Holmes, of course.

 



And Dallin was his very own Enterpreneur (sp?).  He had all kinds of "goods" to sell...watches, jewelry, and even a TV.  So cute!

 



And there's even a lamp, just incase you really need one...

 



Dallin went trick-or-treating with Jason Forbush, who was Batman! 

 



 

 

I don't know why I don't have any pictures of the candy, but trust me, there was plenty to go around!  Todd was out of town during this time (in Europe, actually, for work), so his Dad came and took the kids trick-or-treating.  They had so much fun and he was a great sport!  Thanks Grandpa!

 

Happy Halloween!

Johnson Halloween Party 2012

As in several years past, we celebrated our annual Johnson Halloween Party.  And just like always, we had a blast! 

Brad was in charge of the game this year and he decided to do "Fear Factor."  Yeah, just the title made me want to run, but some of the family were very interested in playing. 

The rules of the game:  If you "dared" to play a round, you could, but if you didn't want to do it, you didn't have to.  Of course, if you decided to bail out, you were no longer in the running for the prize...

There were seriously some creative and gross things to eat (all edible).  Here's Josiah in the beginning.  What a trooper.  Oh yeah, and you had to be blindfolded, so you didn't know WHAT you were eating!  And Brad spoon-fed you himself....

 

 

Joshua was by far the best participant.  He was so cute and did so well.  He was always willing to try/taste the next round...I love his expression in this picture...yuck!



Here are some of the foods that Brad had prepared.  This is baby food peas, mixed with raisins, I believe.  UGH!

 



 

 

 

And this is cottage cheese mixed in sweet potato baby food....or something like that.  I don't really remember, and honestly, I didn't play the game.  ICK!

 



 

Even Jacob took a crack at it.  Way to go, buddy!

 



 

 

 

In the end, whoever was still in the game, got a bowl full of whipped cream, and they had to find the piece of bubble gum somewhere in the bowl....no hands allowed! 

 



 

 

Here is a picture of a few of the combinations that Brad used....mustard, raisins, cottage cheese, sour warheads, plantains (not pictured) and bottled cactus (not pictured), and of course whipped cream and bubble gum.  And incidentally, my dad loved the cactus stuff, so he got to take it home.  It was so disgusting...slimy and stretchy...oh my gosh, I might throw up just remembering it.  Let's move on...

 



 

 

Way to go Brad!  Awesome party!  And as in years past, we all watched "It's a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."  Fun times!

 



 

 

My mom made these graham cracker ghost treats, with chocolate chip eyes.  No one can say we're not creative!  :)

 



 

 

I made pumpkin cupcakes...I know, admit it, you want one!

 



 

 

And my mom also made these deviled egg things with spider olives on top.  Creepy!

 



 

 

All in all, the party was a success!  This is a fun party and I look forward to it every year.  Now we're ready for Halloween!  :)

Grandpa Johnson turns 72! Happy Birthday!

 

Happy Birthday Grandpa Johnson!  

What a great picture of Grandma and Grandpa!

 

 

And here's a close-up....totally awesome!

 



 

And here's a picture of a couple of their offspring!  What good-looking children!  :) 
This is Gina and Melissa...

 



 

This is going to have to go down in history!  Even though it's not our entire family, it's a rare occasion to get a shot with even some of us...

 

 

(and by the way, if you think I look weird, you're right...I do!  But Brandon wouldn't snap the picture and I lifted my eyebrows as a gesture to "hurry up and take the picture" and this is the result.  Oh well, this is still for posterity, so we're keeping it in!)

 



Happy Birthday Dad!  We love you!



Crazy Hair Day!

 

Seriously, wouldn't school be soooo boring if you didn't have events like "Crazy Hair Day?"  Kyle and Jacob couldn't wait to display their support!

 

Jacob, with his spikey-do (is that a real word?)

 

 

And Kyle couldn't wait to wear this wig.  Todd's mom gave us this wig (and another one) when Eric was little, and even though these wigs have had TONS of regular play throughout the years, they have held up pretty good....

 

Funny kids!  (and do you notice Kyle smiling?  Maybe I just need to put a wig on him more often)...



Pinewood Derby

 

Well, we survived another pinewood derby!  I was trying to figure out what number this was for our family, but alas, I do not know....too many to count, I think. 

 

Here are Jacob's and Kyle's cars....Jacob's is the tank and Kyle's is the police car.  Pretty cool!

 

I love this picture, because look how high Jacob is jumping!  This isn't his first race, but it IS one he won!  So funny!

 



Proud Jacob and his tank-car...

 



 

Proud, (non-smiling) Kyle and his police car...

 



 

 

And what would the derby be without cake?  It just wouldn't be the same, no way!

 



 

 

And Grandpa Jones came too, which was awesome! 

 



There were no trophies awarded to either Kyle or Jacob, but they were both winners in my eyes!  Way to go guys!