2012 Johnson Family Christmas Update

Thanks in advance for taking the time to check in on us!  Here's to a fabulous 2013!  May those families that are grieving please find peace!

2012 Johnson Family Christmas Letter

Finally a POST! I am alive...here is a little video from our fantastic summer vacation!  It is about  minutes long and shows all the amazing places we visited on our road trip of the Utah National Parks and the Grand Canyon.  It was so fun and I would do that trip again!

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Kirina's Mt. Logan Middle School Discovery Trip 7-9-2012 thru 7-11-2012

Kirina and I went to the Tetons a couple weeks ago.  It was truly amazing.  All my time growing up in Wyoming and I had never actually stayed in the Tetons.  I went to Alpine a lot with a good friend growing up, but never camped in the Tetons.  It was a great experience for both of us.  The picture above is on the first day on our hike to Taggart Lake.  Following are some pictures from the hike:

On the trail to Taggart Lake...so beautiful!  They split the group into two groups to keep the activities smaller.  Kirina was with 4 boys & 2 other girls.  It was fun!

Horses and pack mules used to carry things to to Taggart Lake...the kids loved them!

Breathtaking views, and yes we got a little sprinkling but it was welcomed!

We thought this was comical on the hike 1 mile from water...an abandoned canoe...plus a great shot of Kirina's group.  Kirina has the CAT hat on. 

A neat rock!

Beautiful mountain blue bells!

An amazing trail!

Journaling at Taggart Lake. 

Taggart Lake!

Kirina on the hike back to the truck, completely enjoying life.

Cooling off in the stream.

The students thought this looked like a cactus.  It is a burnt tree.

Doing chores around camp!

Journaling and discussing journal entries in camp with Mr. Newell.

Hangin' out in camp!

Watching the bison in the morning outside of camp!

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L

Wolf tracks along the Snake River.

Along with some bear tracks!  (We did run into one bear just after our canoeing in String Lake...it did not bother us and we did not get in his way!)

Kirina's group on the lazy river float when we got out to look at the tracks and study our surroundings.

I even got to guide the raft!  It was fun, but harder than it looks to stay out of the "strainers".  Kirina learned as well.  We have video, but it is not uploading well.

Kirina and her friend, Avery, right before the rapids float!  They were nervous!  I was nervous!  but it was GREAT!

Kirina was on Mr. Newell's raft so I snapped a couple pictures of her.  It was with the waterproof camera so they are a tad bit pixelated. 

Not sure why the video is not loading correctly, but here is a part in the river where they were jumping in!  The rapids were a blast.  The Discovery Learning trip was fun.  I am glad I got to spend some one-on-one time with Kirina in this atmosphere.  It was neat and unforgettable!

Love this girl!!

James & Agnes Toomer Reunion 2012 and Aunt Michelle's

This is us, June 30th, 2012
Back Row:  Me, Mom (Barb), John (Mom's friend) Seth, Tyrel, Adrian (Seth's Friend)
Middle:  Karla, Brian, Ellis, Kalli, Grams, Rob, Bonnie, Jerry, JaNene, Amber, Zack
Front:  Maddie, Michelle, Kirina, Levi, Jordan, Andy, Hailey, Kysa

This is a fun game Ellis!



Lucky pulling Hailey & Kysa to the park



Andy went fishing earlier in the day!

My Niece, Hailey Lyn

Enjoyin' a little ride!

POOL Partay!  Fun stuff at Aunt Shell's!

Barb & John relaxin' in the heat by the pool on the HOT tramp!

Jordan enjoyin' the pool!

We had a fantastic time at the family reunion and visiting our cousin's house afterwards.  June 30th was an eventful day!  From Evanston to Paris and back to Cokeville.  We love our FAMILY!

Jaden & Ethan Baptism

On June 30th, we were privledged to attend the baptism of Ethan Scott Grasse (grandson to Jared's sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and John Grasse) and Jaden Dawn Grasse (daughter of Brenda & John). 
It was a very beautiful service and it was so fun to see family we hadn't seen for awhile!  Congratulations to the newest members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in our Johnson family!  WE LOVE YOU!

Shop my AVON store!

Shop my AVON store!: Here's a sneak peak at some of the latest products available at Avon. Be sure to click.  Also check out the hot new colors of nail polish!!

Grandma Shirley's Birthday Bash - May 6, 2012

Uncle Don & Aunt Gwen threw a spectacular birthday bash for Grams.  It was awesome.  We gathered as a family in a park in Lyman and celebrated my beautiful (and favorite) grandma's birthday!