Dallin's piano recital

 

Dallin had his piano recital on Dec. 20th.  He got to play the opening and closing songs, in addition to his featured solo.   He did so awesome! 

 

 

 

Good job Dallin!  You are becoming quite the musician.  Keep up the great work!  (and keep practicing, even though it drives Brandon crazy)  :)

 



Johnson Family Christmas Party 2012

We had our annual Johnson Christmas Party this year on December 17th.  Wendy and her kids came for a couple of days, so we were able to celebrate with her family also.  It was tons of fun.  We had the party at Grandma and Grandpa's this year. 

 

Cute Jacob and Moriah...

 

 

 

We had dinner first.  Usually my children are a little more enthusiastic than this, especially when they are EATING...weird!

 



Oh, nevermind....here's some enthusiasm...(yuck)

 



The little cousins got to eat all by themselves in Grandma's hallway.  They thought that was pretty cool.  And it was great, until they started throwing food down into the big vent.  Sorry Grandpa!

 



Then, we had a talent show.  Dallin, of course, played the piano.  And it was even something out of the hymn book...he is doing SO well!

 



Kyle played a short number on his flute.  He's getting better all the time.  Great job!

 



Moriah just melted all of us with her cute smile!  Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks?  :)

 



Riley played a cool song on her iphone.  She had an app with a keyboard and it was like she was playing an electric piano.  It was pretty awesome!  Way to go, Riley!

 



Then, we all sang a song together, while Eric led, Brandon played the flute, and Dallin accompanied on the paino.  We've got our own little band here...

 



Then, it was time to open presents!  We couldn't leave without doing that!  Grandma and Grandpa gave each grandchild their own fleece blanket.  They all LOVED them, even the teenagers!

 



 

We all had a great time!

 



 

And someone even took a picture of me (not sure who). 

 



The evening was great!  Thanks grandma and grandpa.  Merry Christmas everyone!

Kyle's band Christmas concert

Kyle started the flute this year in 5th grade.  He was very excited for his concert. This was his first concert and he was a little nervous.  (What a cutie!  And do you see that tie?  It's Todd's, and it was a bit long, but who cares, right?  It's Christmas!)...

 

 

I don't know what he was nervous about.  He did amazing!  :)

 



 

Good job Kyle!  Your first concert was a huge success!  Way to go!

Kyle turns 11!

Kyle turned 11 years old on November 19th.  He had a great day.  I brought donuts for his class at school and he was so excited!  He got a new game this year called, "Skylanders,"  He got it early (before his birthday), so by the time his actual day came around, he had already almost beat it.  Crazy kid!  :)

 

 

Yes, I made this beautiful cake...it's what he wanted.  (Of course, this is the extent of my expertise in this area, so there isn't much choice, really). 

 



We didn't have enough candles, so we took 2 candles, put them on opposite ends, to make it look like 11.  I'm telling you, there really is no end to the creativity level I have...the sky is the limit!  :)

 



 

 

We had the family over (grandparents) and had a great evening.  Happy Birthday to Kyle!  I can't stand it that he's growing up so fast!  Please slooowwww down!  We love you Kyle!

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!