Monday, July 27, 2009

Our Little Nigel

We have a new little addition to our family and his name is Nigel. He is only 8 weeks old and is an English Bull Dog and Pit mix. He is very mellow and very good with Brayden. He evenhas Mike wrapped around his little paw. He is the perfect pup for our little family!




Thursday, July 2, 2009

My New Love


Today I got myself a little something. A gift from me, to me. A little self-indulgence, as you will. Today I bought myself a beautiful camera.

I love taking pictures. I carry my camera with me wherever I go, so I thought that it was only fitting to get one that I would love with all of my heart and soul. One that I could pour myself into and be able to capture every waking moment, especially of Brayden. He is my muse.

All I want in the world is to be a photographer. To hopefully one day start my own business and yet still be able to stay home with my son. I figure I only get to live once, and I have come to close to the end to not take any chances. That is what life is about. I thank my husband for working so hard for our little family. He encourages me to do what I want to do. He is my inspiration and I love him whole-heartedly.

Thank you Mike for allowing me to start this new adventure.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Learning to Ride

This week Brayden finally learned how to ride his bike. I know, I know. I am a terrible mom for waiting this long to teach him, but at least he caught on quick. My dad took him out to a parking lot by our home (because idiot people like to fly down our street) and taught him how to ride in about 30 minutes. Now Brayden rides like a pro!




Monday, June 29, 2009

Free Summer Fun

Last Friday we met up with Matt, Jen, Jonah and baby Caleb to play in the water fountain at the movie theatre. The boys had a great time running through the water and hitting around the Cars beach ball. Brayden loves playing with his little cousin Jonah. They get along so well. The best part of our fun outing was that it was free! You can't beat that!




Sunday, June 28, 2009

26th Birthday

So Monday was my 26th birthday. I really wasn't all that excited because now I am just that much closer to being...gulp...30!!! The day was pretty fun though. I was able to go out to lunch with a good friend, go shopping, get my fingernails and toes done, have dinner and cake made for me, and the best part of all - presents!!! I received a lot of great things, but the best was the beautiful Eternity pearl and diamond necklace from mu adorable hubby. There is a long story behind the necklace, but it was the greatest and most beautiful gift. My hubby sure does know how to spoil me!
Me and my Papa
The "Girls"
Me and my Best Bud!
This picture explains how I really felt about my birthday!

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Fish Follies

What the heck is up with our fish? We got these two fish in February for Brayden and they are the two weirdest creatures ever. Their names are Fu Man Choo (if you look at the orange one, it looks like he has a moustach) and Johnny Cash. After every feeding, we find that they like to float upside down. For the longest time we thought that they were dying and we came very close to flushing them down the toilet. We did some research on the internet and found out that we were giving them too much food and that they were just like us humans, trying to relax after eating. Good thing I didn't flush them.



My Last Day at SNCA

For the last five months I have worked for Sierra Nevada Cardiology and Associates. After 6 years of being home with Brayden and four of those years being sick with cancer, I thought it would be a good idea to test the water and work for a little bit. I jumped right in and worked 5 days a week from 8am to 5pm. The first couple of weeks I thought I was going to die. My entire body hurt and I found that I was constantly exhausted. But as time went on, my body got stronger and I discovered that I could do it. I meet some amazing people in that office and was pretty sad to go. They had a big pizza party for me on my last day and also gave me a bouquet of the most beautiful flowers. I know that I will miss all of the girls at SNCA, especially my mother, who works downstairs in their cath lab. But I am excited to spend the summer at home with my little boy. I have the rest of my life to work, but Brayden will only be a little boy once.
Jodi - who was like my work mother
Cheryl and her sad, little face
Medical Records Department
Kerri, me, Nicole and Jeannine
This is Nicole - my partner in crime

Monday, June 8, 2009

Tee-Ball

Our first season of playing tee-ball was a fantastic one to say the least. We were able to survive the season with only one injury and the desire to come back next year and play again.

Brayden's skills improved immensely. He had a great coach and by the end of the season every one of the kids were hitting off him and not the tee. He also had them sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game after every game and practice, which was my favorite.

We did have our off moments though. On team picture night, right before pictures (of course!), Brayden got hit in hit face with an aluminum bat. The bat hit him in the mouth and caused his teeth to puncture his lip. We had blood everywhere! It was all over his white pants, shirt, hands and face. Lets just say that those pictures are classic! The poor kid has a fat lip, blood all over his clothes and a dazed look on his face. That picture will forever be proudly displayed in our home.

Some of my favorite times watching Brayden was when he would get bored and pick the grass. He would make giant piles out of it and occasionally throw it at the other kids. We would also catch him drawing in the dirt. Classic Brayden!

It was so exciting to our little Bray-Bug play the sport that Mike and I love so much. I hope that he grows up with a love of the game and the desire to continue to play - because it makes for some great entertainment!

Kindergarten Graduation

Our little boy is all grown up. He has graduated from kindergarten and is now on his way to being a big first grader. Brayden has a brilliant, little mind and an even more energetic soul. We love him so much and are extremely proud to be his parents. Congratulations to our little bug. We love you Brayden.





Saturday, May 2, 2009

Baby Bryce and Baby Caleb

We welcomed two little sweethearts into the Johnson Family in the last two months.  Bryce Richard, whose parents are Brooke and Aaron, was born March 4th.  He weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 19 inches long.  Caleb Danny, whose parents are Matt and Jen, was born April 26th.  He weighed 10 lbs 1 oz and was 22 inches long.  Caleb was even two weeks early!  Both boys are absolute sweethearts and we love them so much.  We are proud to be called their Uncle Mikey and Auntie Mae Mae and are so blessed to have them in our ever-growing family. 
Caleb Danny Johnson
10 lbs 1 oz
22 inches long
Bryce Richard Johnson (Making funny faces)
7 lbs 3 oz and 19 inches long

Monday, April 27, 2009

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

How to Poop at Work

We've all been there but don't like to admit it... We've all kicked back in our cubicles and suddenly felt something brewing down below.  As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, the WORK POOP is inevitable.  For those who hate pooping at work, the following is a Survival Guide for taking a dump at work.

*CROP DUSTING*  When farting, you walk really fast around the office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets a whiff, but doesn't know where it came from.  Be careful when you do this.  Don't stop until the full fart has been expelled.  Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your pants.

*FLY BY*  The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping.  Walk in and check for other poopers.  If there are others in the bathroom, leave and come back again.  Be careful not to become a FREQUENT FLYER.  People my become suspicious if they catch you constantly going to the bathroom.

*ESCAPEE*  A fart that slips out while taking a pee or forcing a poop in a stall.  This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave of embarrassment.  If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge it.  Pretend it didn't happen.  If you are a man and standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you didn't hear it.  No one likes and ESCAPEE.  It is uncomfortable for all involved.  Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel uneasy.

*JAILBREAK*  When forcing poop. several farts slip out at machine gun pace.  This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or a hangover.  If this should happen, do not panic.  Remain in the stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone the awkwardness of what just occurred.  

*COURTESY FLUSH*  The act of flushing the toilet the instant the poop hits the water.  This reduces the amount of air time the poop has to stink up the bathroom.  This can help you avoid being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.

*WALK OF SHAME*  Walking for the stall, to the sink, to the door after you have just stunk up the bathroom.  This can be a very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you.  As with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not exist.  Can be avoided with the use of a COURTESY FLUSH.

*OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER*  A colleague who poops at work and is Doggone proud of it.  You will often see and OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under their arm.  Always look around the office for the OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER before entering the bathroom.

*THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N.)*  A group of co-workers who band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without incident...  This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER and identify SAFE HAVENS.  

*SAFE HAVENS*  A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building where you can least expect visitors.  Try floors that are predominantly of the opposite sex.  This will reduce the odds of a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.

*TURD BURGLAR*  Someone who does not realize that you are in the stall and tries to force the door open.  This is one of the most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking a poop at work.  If this occurs, remain in the stall until the TURD BURGLAR leaves.  This way you will avoid all uncomfortable eye contact.

*CAMO-COUGH*  A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into the bathroom that you are in a stall.  This can be used to cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential TURD BURGLARS... Very effective when used in conjunction with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

*SHIRLEY TEMPLE*  A subtle toe-tapping that is used to alert potential TURD BURGLARS that you are occupying  a stall.  This will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied.  If you hear a SHIRLEY TEMPLE, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper can poop in peace. 

*WATERMELON*  A poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the toilet water.  This is also an embarrassing incident.  If you feel a WATERMELON coming on, create a diversion.  See CAMO-COUGH.

*HAVANA-OMELET*  A case of diarrhea that creates a series of loud splashes in the toilet water.  Often accompanied by an ESCAPEE...  Try using CAMO-COUGH with a SHIRLEY TEMPLE.

*AUNT BETTY*  A bathroom user who seems to linger around forever... Could spend extended lengths of time in front of the mirror or sitting on the pot.  An AUNT BETTY makes it difficult to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to poop when the bathroom is empty... This benefits you as well as the other bathroom attendees!

SOME VARIETIES OF POOP YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF - 

The King Poop =  This kind is the kind that killed Elvis.  It doesn't come until you're all sweaty, trembling and purple from straining so hard.

Bali Belly Poop = You poop so much you loose 5 pounds.

Cement Poop = You'd wish you'd gotten a spinal block before you poop.

Cork Poop (Also known as Floater Poop) = Even after the third flush, it's still floating there.  How do I get rid of it?  This poop usually happens at someone else's house.

The Bungee Poop = The kind of poop that just hangs off your rear before it falls into the water.

The Crippler = The kind of poop where you have to sit on the toilet so long that your legs go numb from the waist down.

The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang = The kind of poop that hits you when you're trapped in your car in a traffic jam.

The Party Pooper = The giant poop you take at a party.  And when you flush the toilet, you watch in horror as the water starts to rise...

NOW EVERYONE TRY TO GO POOP IN PEACE...


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