Photo Shoot

We took Xander and Celia to Sears for some photos today!

I was really impressed!

I love that they got little Celia to smile!

Love this little ones with all my heart.

December Happenings

Xander Hanging up his first Christmas Ornament that he made at Preschool

Xander getting to sing at his Preschool Performance

They sang Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer first

Xander with his Best Friend Caden that he met at Preschool

ZOO LIGHTS! 

Jeremy took a picture of almost every display

They were really fun to see, and Xander loved the tunnel like displays

Can't wait to go again next year!

Xander and his stocking

Note from Santa

EDWARD!  Tidmouth Sheds and Edward is all he asked for

Celia watching Xander open presents

Our present from my Mom and Dad!  Getting closer to being done with School.  GO JEREMY!

Xander and Tidmouth sheds.  He is getting good at getting his own clothes on in the morning

Xander's first snowshoeing trip

Xander eating snow

Xander snowshoeing

Here is a short video of Xander Snowshoeing. He had a BLAST!!!

Ward Christmas Party

 Our Ward Christmas Party was on Saturday night December 3rd

They asked Jeremy and I to play Mary and Joseph and Lucelia was asked to play Baby Jesus

She was a sweet little baby Jesus

I wish I had a picture of the Manger scene with us standing by it.  Absolutely beautiful.  My Dad was one of the Three Wisemen. 

I am so glad that the Broomfield Ward still has Santa come to see the kids at the end of the party.

I remember Christmas's from my youth, waiting in line in that same building to see Santa.  

It is fun to be back and enjoy the same traditions for a couple of years.

Xander loved, loved and may I say LOVED Santa.

He cried when he had to leave the Jolly old Elf.

Xander is asking for Tidmouth Sheds and Edward, (Thomas the Train Toys)

Santa was a little confused on who "Edward" was, so I said it is a Thomas Toy, to Santa.  Santa said, "Oh you want a Thomas Toy"

Xander received his Candy Cane from Santa and about 5 minutes later, I found him with big tears streaming down his face.  I asked him what was the matter and he said,

"Mom, I need to see Santa again, you told him I wanted Thomas"

"I have, Thomas, I want Edward"

I then had to explain that "Santa" knew you had Thomas and wanted Edward but he was not convinced and Cried the whole way home until I explained that Santa was "Watching" and he caught onto that pretty quick and the crying ceased.

I am real excited this year.  My first year of my little believer.  I hope I get a believer for a long time.

I have been waiting for a long time to give the Magic of  Christmas to my Child.

Merry Christmas!

Lucelia Jannet Johnson

Lucelia was able to be blessed on Friday along with her cousin Chance.

Her Cousin Lily was baptized.  It was so wonderful to have all the family together to be here for this special event.  It was amazing.  Jeremy did a wonderful job on the blessing and Lucelia looked beautiful in the dress made by her Grandma Johnson.

Dearest Lucelia

I am so glad you came to our family.  Already your spirit warms my soul.  I am so happy all the time as of late and I know it is because of you.  Like I tell your older brother Alexander "Xander", every night before he goes to sleep, "You are my treasure from Heaven and I am so glad to have you."  Lucelia, I feel the same about you!  Rubies and Diamonds are nothing in comparison to you sweet beautiful little girl.  My Treasure! I am so blessed.  

Love Mom

In your blessing circle:

Jeremy Johnson (Dad)

James Downs (Grandpa)

Jeffery Downs (Uncle)

Matthew Downs (Uncle)

Ryan Johnson (Uncle)

Michael Brown (Uncle)

Steven Maxfield (Uncle)

Ty Reese (Cousin)

Surrounded by strong priesthood holders my little Lucelia Jannet Johnson!  May you always Remember who you are and that you are a special princess of our Heavenly Father!

Family Party

All the Grandchildren, parents, and Grandparents were together Friday night

When we danced

We ate

and watched Family Videos

From each family.

I loved it!

Good Job, Mom and Dad!

Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving at the Parker Downs House!

So much FUN!

Everything was so beautiful!

 I loved being around my family and having all the cousins together.

 Everyone had a wonderful time.  Xander loves his cousins so much.  I love my sisters so much.  It was wonderful to have them here to see Lucelia and support me and give advice and shower with love and gifts.

  

I am so thankful for the knowledge I have of the plan of salvation and eternal families.  My Mom shared a story of Steve Jobs, the President of Apple whom recently passed away and as his family gathered around him in his last moments, he was reported saying, "Wow, Wow, that is amazing"  He saw his family that had passed on before him coming to greet him.

As I was gathered around my family over Thanksgiving, I had similar feelings, wow, wow, this is amazing.  It makes me excited for the party in the afterlife when I am able to gather with family that I knew in this life as well as the ones I have not met.

There is so much to look forward to and enjoy!

God Bless us everyone!