A lot of firsts...

Sorry I have not posted for awhile. A lot has been happening in the Johnson family these past couple of months, which I wanted to share with you.

Beginning with the accomplishments of Timmy. He ran a marathon! Can you believe it! He ran it in 3 hrs. and 50 minutes running time and 4 hours and 5 minutes with water breaks. He trained all summer long with it with his friend Chris Allee from the ward. He would wake up at the crack of dawn and run with his buddy for what seemed like million upon millions of miles! Great job!






Angela's accomplishment completing the couch to 5k program...
Those who know me realize that I am not a runner. I was in track for two weeks and quit because I realized that I did not like running. However my amazing neighbor did this couch to 5k program and inspired me to do the same. I began in the middle of summer and began running one minute, walking awhile, running one minute, walking a while. It got to the point where I could run a 5k, very slowly. So since I had a marathon runner in my house, I figured he could pace me at a 10 minute mile. That's all I wanted to do was finish the 5k in 30 minutes. And I did in 29 minutes and 20 seconds. Now I have completed my fast running career and now will resume my 15 minute running mile. In the process I managed to lose zero weight and pretty sure I actually gained some, well oh well my energy level is much higher! I guess to lose weight you also have to eat healthy...



I could not have completed my couch to 5k program without my boys, these two trained with me every step of the way!

Zach

Moving to the big boy bed and sharing a room with Grant. Being a Timmy baby and loving to be with people, he didn't like being in the basement when he knew everyone was upstairs. Grant loves having him in there and Zach likes being in a huge bed!



He began going to school on Wednesdays for 30 minutes and Fridays for 45 minutes to work on his speech. He loves it and has three backpacks that he likes to take with him every time. The first day I took him to school he told me to go away and had the biggest smile on his face when I left the room as I left he told the teacher. "Mommy left, look at my backpack!"




He has begun potty training, post on that later, because that is a whole story in and of itself. We began this past Wednesday!

Zach loves to pick out pajamas for Grant and himself and night. And when he gets really ambitious he tries to get everyone matching matching, because that is his favorite thing!




Grant

Has begun to walk. He was a little rusty at first but then came alive when my parents came. What helped him a lot was running around Lake Lansing's beach and falling down in the water. He is starting to run, which is scaring me a little bit.




Got his first haircut! My mom did the beginning cut and then the next week Lexie our neighbor buzzed his head. It was sad to see his amazing locks to go, but now he looks adorable and I probably should have done it sooner!





Well there you have it, it is crazy to have so many milestones happen in such a short time. Time moves by so fast!

Famine to Feast!

Recently, Timmy was gone for a total of fifteen days in one month, due to Young Mens and school. I knew that the month from end of July to End of August would be rough. Because anyone who knows the Johnsons realizes that our world revolves around Timmy because he is so ace and we are high needs. I did learn a lot this month, for every hard thing that happened while Timmy was gone, I was helped all along the way. Let's just say I didn't do it alone!

The day Timmy left, Zach had a brick fall on his thumb. He eventually lost his fingernail. However I have found a new buddy in Tylenol and ibuprofen.

I locked myself out of the house. But my wonderful neighbor Marianne was able to break in my house very easily. Which is a blessing, because I would rather her break in than some creepy who knows what!

Lack of sleep because of Grant being weaned and Zach's thumb. I did learn the power of prayer and comfort which helped me get through those nights.


The Fridge died on me while Timmy was gone. But now we have a new one! And Marianne's sweet dad, cut the cabinet to size so the fridge could fit underneath. How amazing is that!

Every time Zach and Grant needed a buddy or lets be honest, whenever I needed someone to talk to or help me, there were my wonderful neighbors to help every step of the way. I tell you words cannot express how much I love, appreciate and admire them!


And then my parents came to town the day before Timmy came home and that was incredible. We went to more beaches than we had gone all summer. And we were able to celebrate Zach's birthday with my parents. I kept looking around and saying, wow, it was the boys and I for so many days and now I am surrounded by people. Famine to feast, famine to feast!


And who can forget. Timmy's home!

Happy Birthday Zach!

Zach turned three years old August 28th. I love this little boy so much and am grateful for...

The great buddy he is to me. When we moved to Michigan Zach and I became a little duo. Wherever I went he was never far behind!

How much he loves his daddy, he will follow him everywhere - literally!


I get the biggest kick out of the Zach face. You can try the hardest to get him to smile, but he will refuse to smile unless of course he feels like it.

I love his thighs and cheeks, this list is not in order of importance... When he was younger I would show off his thighs to everybody. I just couldn't help myself. That is probably why Grant is a little bit on the small side, because I couldn't control myself when I have a chubby little kid.

I enjoy hearing him talk. He is starting to talk more and more and I love his deep manly voice. It's fun to carry on a conversation with him and the animation that comes with it. He takes talking very seriously and will repeat a word over and over again until I understand it.

He is very loyal. It is hard to win the heart of the Zach man, but once you have, he will be your buddy for life.

He's enjoyable to be around. He is basically mine and Grants entertainment for the day.

He is a kind brother. I must admit I was a little nervous how Zach would react with Grant when he first arrived. There have been rough times. But overall he is very protective of his little brother and wants to make sure he is all right. Whenever I tell him that it is time for baby to take a nap. He says "No baby nap!"

He wants to be a big boy so bad. He was so excited when he was able to move upstairs in Grants room, and he wanted to sleep in his bunk bed. The potty training part, is not so exciting and apparently not important part of becoming a big boy.

Loves his tools. Once a day he is busy building "His House." It is usually during Grants naptime, so he can be more productive that way.


Wants to comfort me when I am sad. He has a tender heart, there is no doubt about it. He gives the best hugs, and oftentimes knows how to help me feel better.

Overall he is pretty good at minding. And when he doesn't mind, he is a good follower (you can ask the neighbors about that!) So the key to his success may be good friends!


His feistiness. He will do things on his own terms and in his own way. You cannot push it. That is a good thing to keep in mind for me, because most of the time Zach and I are on different time tables.

I feel like he is more than just my son but my friend as well. At times I feel like he has been in my life since the beginning of time! I love my boy so much!

Someday My Prince Will Come!

While I was singing "Someday My Prince Will Come"

You were saving the world and could care less about girls, there were more important things in life.

Then suddenly during a Pine View Meeting at BYU-I. I was introduced to you and you seemed very familiar to me, it's like I had met you before. Cue in Saturday Nights Warrior "I've Seen that Smile Somewhere before"



After dating a semester you knew I was heading to Utah to student teach so you surprised me and said that you were going to transfer to BYU. I couldn't believe it. Thank you for doing that! Thank you for having the Johnson confidence and perservering when I was being a little difficult! Saying yes to marrying you was the best decision I ever made!


We were married August 5th 2006 in the Manti, UT temple. It was a beautiful day and I am so grateful that we can be together forever.


Now four years later we have two new superheroes in our family who are currently saving the world. And I know that out there, there are two little girls singing "Someday My Prince Will Come!" But until that time, they are saving my life everyday!
I love you so much Timmy!




(These amazing superhero pictures were taken by Lexie of course!)