Hiking in St. George

Some moms complain about Spring Break (a week with no school as a babysitter.) To be honest, I actually love spending a week playing with the kiddos with no pressing deadlines. We went to St. George for the week and their favorite thing to do is hike the "narrows" with cousins. Unfortunately, it nearly gave the moms a heart attack as the kids go running full speed toward cliffs. Luckily everyone survived, even the moms and we're already planning our next adventure.

Bringing my Animals to the ZOO!

The first day of Spring Break we found ourselves at the Zoo along with the rest of the state of Utah. It was a beautiful day and we had fun with my sister Adrien and her kids. The kids' favorite part was riding in the back of the truck up to my Grandma Goose's condo. Go figure.

Chocolate Bunny Anyone?

Charlie and Livvy after Church, I think Char's mouth was full of apples.

Adrien and I organized an easter egg hunt at Grandma Suzy's, 12 eggs each and two could be redeemed for special prizes such as "Chocolate Bunnies." It was mayhem!

Sam loving all his loot. It was too cold to go outside for the hunt and we were trying to keep baby Kate away from the candy because she is allergic to peanuts, but we survivied.

Grandpa Charlie, the best grandpa in the world enjoying a hug from Emmie and Livvy. Happy Easter everyone!

Family Holiday Traditions are the Best!

The second annual Johnson family Easter Pageant was a huge success. We missed Dave and Sam who were home sick (that hubbie of mine seems to catch anything and everything!) but managed to have a great time despite their absence. My mother-in-law Pam is an overachiever and this celebration did not disappoint. We reenacted the last week of the Savior's life with each of the grandchildren having a role. We even had a cardboard tomb. My father-in-law Wynn was Christ and at the end he came in a white robe and sang a beautiful song, the kids were transfixed. It is a fabulous way to really feel the spirit of the Resurrection of Christ. Dinner was delicious and very exciting when the oven caught fire. I am already looking forward to next Easter.

My sister Whitney loves St. Patrick's Day and her enthusiasm is catchy. We had green pancakes and eggs and milk for breakfast and a treasure hunt after school. Liv is a little frightened of the leprechauns because she is convinced a "midget" lives in a little door in my closet and it looks just like those treasure seeking leprechauns. Where do kids come up with these things? My mom had a fun St. Patrick's Day dinner, everything was a hit but the green chicken. Some things are just disgusting when they're green!

Oh the luck of the Irish, Charlie and Brock frolicking in the tire swing.