At the tip of our fingers!

Justin and I finally closed on our house May 1st! But it doesn't end there. The sellers couldn't close till the next Friday, so the mortgage company had to update some papers about the move in date, since we haven't been able to move in yet. Our most recent update is that the mortgage company needs to fund and record and then we are free to move in and call it our home. With out any more complications, we will be able to move into our house on Wednesday.
Maybe soon I will be able to relax and not have to worry about so many things any more. Buying a house is one of the most stressful things Justin and I have had to go through since we have been married. Its even harder than having a baby, then paying for it! I just wish that soon I will be able to move on from this, and start enjoying other things that life has to offer.
Take Jackson for instance. He is all over the place. Running around, wanting to go outside as much as possible and watching the birds, and the other kids in the neighborhood. He is talking so much more as well, and even if no one can understand all that he is trying to say, and least he is trying. I can understand to gist of what he says but so much of it sounds so alike, that I have to think for a second. We love him so much, and cant wait for what he will do next.
One thing that I can do with the time I have that's not being taken up by the house, is my house. There is so much potential in our home that, we can't wait to start all our our projects. One being the yard. When we bought the house, it hadn't been lived in for almost a year, so the yard does need all the TLC it can get. We are also going to fix up the inside as well. The kitchen is next on the list, but we will talk about that when we get to that project.
Oh... and one more thing I would like to do is rest!! I have been so beat up the past few months since the house hunt began, that I need to rejuvenated and take a breather. Can't forget that!
We will post pictures when we can and let you take part in our grand adventure! Till then.. -------------Take it one at a time.

In Loving Memories of Alexis and Amanda Johnson

(Left to right)

Analise, Joel,Amanda,Nikki,Alyssa,Adam,Abby,Alexis

In Loving Memory Of

Alexis Johnson

&

Amanda Johnson

This Family has been like a second family to me, so to hear the news of these two girls whose spirits are as beautiful as their faces, was a shock my body could not believe.

This morning their family, excluding Abby, the oldest, was on their way to Lake Havasue. When a tragic car accident occurred. Daddy Joel, Alyssa and Analise were not hurt. Adam got a gash in his head and had to get staples. Mommy Nikki broke a vertebrae in her spine, but she is still able to move her legs. That is a very good sign that she will not be paralyzed. But tragically, Alexis and Amanda were ejected, and soon after died. Fortunately they did not feel much pain, and they were able to pass away with little pain.

Thankfully they were able to return back to their Heavenly Father, watching over their family and loved ones. With the promises that they and their family made, they will one day see each other again, and be a whole family once again.

I am thankful for the knowledge I have of the gospel, and of eternal families. Even though I can not express how their family is feeling now, I know that Joel and Nikki will be able to see their daughters again. That Abby, Alyssa, Adam, and Analise will be able to see their sisters again.

By knowing that, I am able to stop from crying every now and then. It is still so painful to realize that Alexis and Amanda will not be here on Earth anymore, and I never got to say goodbye, but it helps me get through this rough time we all have to deal with.

Alexis (left) Amanda (right)

Even if you didn't know them, all you have to do is look at the pictures and you will be able to feel the amazing spirits these two had. Fun, energetic, loving, and crazy.

Amanda

Alexis

Alexis

Amanda

Amanda (right) Alexis (left)


Smart, Talented, Funny, Passionate, Role-Models, Beautiful, Free Spirited,

Loving, Loved, Caring, Full of Light... etc.

There are so many ways to describe them, that my mind is too full to remember all the ways that they have impacted me and my family.

When we were younger, our families would do everything together. Holidays, birthdays, random BBQs, and lots and lots of babysitting. I babysat these girls so many times, that some times I would feel like I'm at their house more than my own. They are like my sisters. So in a way i have lost to important parts of my family. I feel bad, that the past few years got away from us, and we weren't able to see each other as much as I would like. I still have those fond memories of them growing up, and that's why I am able to cry tears of sadness, and tears of joy.

Amanda and Alexis were loved by so many people, family and friends.

Our prayer are with them and the Johnson family. Please pray for them, that might get the support that they deserve and so desperately need at this tragic time in their lives.

We Love You Alexis and Amanda! Whether your here on earth or in heaven.

you have touched our lives in more ways than you know.

Sisterly Love

My baby sister, Tabitha. We were on our way to see a movie. We saw "Push." It was a really good movie if anyone was looking for an opinion. We do a lot of stuff together. I have another sister somewhere. She is in her own little world at the moment but hopefully we can get her on here soon and complete the picture. A sisterly bond is almost impossible to break, which is a wonderful thing to know. You always have someone to lean on. No matter the situation. I love you tabi and Nic. Always remember that... Love your big sis.

To make things a little more accurate, I must retract this post. We have been trying to buy this house since December 17, 2008 and found out on February 6, 2009 that we were not getting anywhere with it. We have done everything in our power to make this as accurate, as smooth,
and in a timely matter, that we couldn't do anything else but wait..... and wait..... and wait! So Justin and I decide that We needed a Plan B. ..... Start looking for a new house. That is exactly what we did.

Our First Attempt:



Our cute little home! Well sort of.. Justin and I are in escrow. Its just the right size for our little family and has just enough room to grow. Its the perfect starter home. Three bedrooms, two bath, two car garage and a private park just in front of our house. I know we can't call it ours yet, but its just nice to know that we are actually going through this though. Some have told me that buying a house is the most stressful, scariest, most expensive decision of our life, but personally I think its a child. Im still young and haven't been through it all so what do I know...

January California Vacation

Zuma Beach

Grammie found a star fish...

It was so windy, so we bundled up to stay warm

He tried walking on the sand but it was too soft... nothing could stop him from trying though

Jack and I went to his great great grandpas 100th birthday party

We found a small cave at Zuma

The girls in the car on our way to California

And The Adventures Begin!

Jack and I were at Grammie's and Grandpa's House on friday and started playing around with his toys. Grammie picked up jack and gave him his little lawn mover and started walking with him. Once she started showing him what to do, He just started doing by himself. Now that Grammie showed jack the way, he has not stopped pushing the lawn mover around. Wow! times flys, but were having fun!

This journey of Jack growing up, reminds me so much of the movie "Forrest Gump." At the beginning when Forrest is being chased by a bunch of kids. "Run Forrest! Run!" He starts out running kind of ackward and low but then gets the hang of things and just pulls it off like a pro. Jack is like Forrest Gump... :) Doesn't get quite what to do, but when he figures it out there is no stopping him. This is just the beginning kids!!

Christmas at the Huffman's

We had Christmas this year at Justin's parents house, but we couldn't stay away from "The Huffman Bunch" so we drove over to their house Christmas morning, but it didn't take long for Jack to fall asleep in the car. Wow does fun take a toll on you, but i guess that means that he had a very eventful morning. Of course he is spoiled but his grandparents and aunts and uncles, and yes us too. So this year he got 2 Christmas's.

As soon as we walked in the door of Grammie and Grandpas house Jack saw this huge pile of wrapping paper and tissue and just had to play in it.

Justin also had a very eventful Christmas Eve and Christmas morning so the second he was able to rest for a bit, his eyes closed and "dreams of sugar plums danced in his head."

And of course Jack has to go around and give cuddles to everyone he comes in contact with, and it looks like waylon was the first in line.

Opening his presents from grandpa... He's a Grandpas boy on both sides of the family

Christmas at the Gillette's

Christmas morning was here! Santa had come and had ate his cookies and milk, and the reindeer ate the lettuce that cousin hunter had left out for them. Under the tree was filled with presents from friends and loved ones. The stocking were spilling out. This was the year that all the cousins were together, so short supply of excited and joyful children wasn't the case this year. Although the morning was joyous and full of thankfulness was finally here, it took a little longer for the adults to wake up. I love this Christmas season because of the time you get to share with your family and loved ones. There is something about waking up to a full house that just brightens my day. We had a lot of fun opening the presents and enjoying a big hot breakfast around the table. Many memories were made.

Jack and his Daddy Christmas morning

All the cousins together for Chrismas this year was a sweet treat. The kids were excited about their presents and can't wait to see what is inside the next box. Hunter was so helpful with Jack and Gage opening their presents.

Grandma with the Grandkids
Jacks little lawn mower... I think this was his favorite this year

Grandpa helping Jack open his presents.. Yep he's a Grandpas boy

Jack is starting to get the hang of opening his presents by himself

This was an icicle in front of our house that was growing off of the christmas lights..

Can see you how it has created a hand?

A Day of Sledding

There is always time in our lives to act like children. If we forget the small things that we did as a child, you forget the simple pleasures that came with it. This may be news to you, but I love to do weird things like running through sprinklers and sledding and coloring and things like that. Earlier this year while I was cooped up in the house when Jack was first born, I started talking to Justin about those things that I love to do and he said that when Jack gets older I will finally get someone to do it with. So I guess in a way, I was already prepared for our children to come because the child in me is alive and well.

I have the easy part! I relax while Jb does all the work... Isn't he wonderful! ;)

Tabi goes forward and guess what I have to do... You guessed it.

There's always a crazy moment when tabs and I get together

Taking a Breather

This is a pamorama view of Rock Canyon Park...

"The Ultimate Sledding Adventure"

Jacks 1st day in the snow *

"It was a few days before Christmas and I was getting so wrestless in the
house so mom decided to take me out on the deck to play in the snow.
It had just snowed outside, so the snow was fresh and fluffy...

Then here I came!

I love the feeling of cold things in my hands, so snow was the perfect idea."

Mommy and Me

Lovin the feeling... I love cold things!

Justin and Jack on Jacks 1st birthday! Jack turned one just a week before justin turned twenty six. They are always together when dad is home from work thats why there are so many pictures of them together. These are my two handsome boys, the start of a perfect family.

D E C E M B E R 9 T H
Justin and I had the chance to go out to dinner without the little one to a brazilian resturaunt called Tucanos. The food is amazing there plus there is a special place in our hearts because that was the same place that we had our wedding luncheon almost two years ago. Wow does time fly! This is a picture of our cute little family at the table just before the candles were blown out.