Dancing Queen

Before we set off to Claire's dance recital (which I SO wish we had video of) we snapped a few shots at the house. You should know that all I said was, "Let me get a couple of pictures of you," and she started posing like a pro!

Gabriel graduates Saturday!

This is What Happens When You Sell Pharmaceuticals for a Living

Who's a Pretty Lady?

Dancing Queen

Yesterday was Claire's last dance class for the season (maybe ever -- we're hoping she changes her mind though!) I didn't get the greatest photos with my phone, but you can see how happy she was. She's actually stifling a giant smile after receiving her certificate and porcelain ballerina doll.

Her recital is next week -- I'm sure we'll have more pictures then!

Tyrus Design

About 2 months ago I hired a long time friend of mine, Keith Ondra, to join Tyrus Design in attempt to help the company grow. I first approached Keith about 2 years ago with the idea, and even though he was interested he was in the process of moving so couldnt fully commit to the plan. I went ahead with the plan and started TD anyways. Well yesterday TD took a major step and joined McCarthy Consulting Group to be their exclusive web design buisness for all the companies they represent. This is a huge step for both of us and could potentially lead into a full time job for us, which is our goal. We are both very excited. We currently have 3 websites we are working on and are keeping very very busy. Just wanted to give everyone an update.

Sarah's Wedding

Remember, Sarah and Jason's wedding is September 27, 2009 at 5 pm in Springfield, Missouri. And please visit their website for more information.

Sepporah is officialy a hillbilly

Chris Johnson

Mother of the Year!!!

Mary Johnson: Mother of the Year!

Tractors

Grandma has been in her vault again. A couple of "guess who'

Olé!

Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo, and in honor of that, we had enchiladas at our place.

We even got Claire to try one bite:



So, she deferred to her lasagna, Daniel and I had the enchiladas, and our special guest for the night -- my nephew Lucas, had PB&J. Although there wasn't much play time, Claire and Lucas were able to create one maraca out of a can, jewelry beads (which the Easter Bunny will never, ever, ever get again because they are all over our house), paper and tape before dinner. (Claire had just come from dance class, if you're wondering about the outfit!)






Oh, where did I get my crown, you ask? Claire made me a special Cinco de Mayo crown at school. Daddy's wasn't finished until I was taking Lucas home. Claire gave the blue maraca to Lucas and made a red one for herself later. The whole way back to his house (about a half hour), he shook the maraca and quietly sang the Daniel Johnson original, "Buenos Noches, Tobias."

Here are a few more pictures from dinner:





I had taken Lucas to make his Mama a Mother's Day present and then we came to the house. He immediately wanted to go in Claire's room and find her black horse, which he apparently saw in the 2 minutes he was in her room at the last house. I didn't know what he was talking about, but we quickly found it.




Lucas ran around terrorizing the cats. Meanwhile, I snapped a few shots of the house. Clearly, we're not yet unpacked all the way, and this is only a couple of rooms of the house, but here you go!

Final Party Pictures

 

Titus is tired of Cole's birthday

Next one

Pic 3 - fake smile

B-day picture 2

Let the Birthday Celebration Begin!

Cole and I have a tradition where we go to breakfast for our birthdays.  He chose Big Boy.

Happy birthday to two special people!!!

May 5th is Matthew and Cole's birthdays. Matthew will be 30 and Cole will be 4.