Beginning of our trip to Kelton
One fun jump
Pretty fun gap to jump, but it's still way to small, for us, I have jumped 30 feet, so it wasn't that bad
Fun wheelie spot, we found
Fun jumping too
It was a fun trip!!!! :^)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Tyler's Blog Page
Beginning of our trip to Kelton
One fun jump
Pretty fun gap to jump, but it's still way to small, for us, I have jumped 30 feet, so it wasn't that bad
Fun wheelie spot, we found
Fun jumping too
It was a fun trip!!!! :^)
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
A New Year=New Opportunities
A new year has brought me new opportunities to learn. (stress) I was recently released from our ward primary presidency. I must not have worked very hard because now I have 2 callings. I was called to serve as an activity day leader in our ward. I'll be working with the 8 and 9 year old girls. I've also been called as the 2nd counselor in the Stake Primary Presidency.(how did I get on THAT radar?)I was just informed that my job at the elementary school is changing and I'll be responsible for different issues--What those changes are exactly I'm not sure, but it sounds huge. I am hoping I can measure up to all that is expected of me right now. I am confident I'll be busy!
This was my first activity day project. We talked about President Hinckleys 6 B's, and I found this cute craft. (Thanks to oriental trading and sugardoodle!) While the craft doesnt match President Hinkley's 6 B's perfectly, it comes close. I think they turned out cute and the girls had a fun time!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Year End Fun (scouts)
Our Scout master (Bryce) has been "encouraging" his scouts to make a rank advancement, and if they did, they would have a year end blast at the Salomon Center. First the scouts finished their last climb for the rock climbing merit badge they needed.
Then they got to experience the Flowrider (indoor surfing) I don't know about the rest of the scouts, but the one that lives in our home, and the scout master really enjoyed it.
Then they got to experience the Flowrider (indoor surfing) I don't know about the rest of the scouts, but the one that lives in our home, and the scout master really enjoyed it.
Friday, January 6, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
This past year has been spent on preparing for Bryce's surprise 50th birthday party. The way I see it, for Bryce's BIG BIRTHDAY, you should have a BIG PARTY! I wanted this party to be honoring a wonderful man living a wonderful life. I cant believe I'm married to such a wonderful person--who is now 50!
I had everything all planned out, and for several months I've been reminding our family about Saturday November 12th. About 3 weeks before the party date, Bryce got an invitation to ride motorcycles with his cousins Brian, Darrin & Kirk...on the very same date-Saturday November 12th! Of course he was planning to go since he had no idea of the party. I was feeling like a football player--, rushing to contact our family and friends about the date change, jumping here and there, trying to fake out Bryce with my comments, switch everything, intercepting every e-mail, phone call, etc. Trying to keep this a suprise for my husband was TOUGH!!!! However, I pulled it off! He was surprised!
I had made a dvd for Bryce, my first one ever. It's a good thing my family had so many scout camps this summer...I had plenty of time to practice. In my dvd, I had Bryce growing up birth to 50, then pictures of he and I, pictures of he and Tyler and our families, and of course some of the adventures. I found perfect songs with lyrics that were so fitting: A man's got to be what he's born to be, be it soon or late, he'll be small or great. What one man can do is dream, What one man can do is love,Do you see what one man can do. You're the meaning in my life, You're the inspiration. Thank you for being my dad, You raise me up to more than I can be, and I hope you had the time of your life.
To add to the surprise, The Airharts made a surprise visit to help us celebrate! What awesome friends we have! They made sure Bryce was sporting his "50th attire", and that our decorations were in place. Thanks Cliff & Gina! You are awesome
I created a Jeopardy game about Bryce. I had the categories, Adventures, Hobbies, Highlights, and Growing up. To be fair those family members (my family) who has never gone on an adventure with Bryce, or who had no idea about his growing up...I had a cheat sheet to give them some help.
Unfortunately my family needed to leave prior to the pictures being taken. Those who were there but not pictured are: My parents, Bob & Janet, my sister Lisa & her husband Dale, and her daughter Kelli, my sister in law Julie and her 4 children-Hayley, Blake, Makayla, Luke, my sister in law Emili, and the Garlick Family.
I had everything all planned out, and for several months I've been reminding our family about Saturday November 12th. About 3 weeks before the party date, Bryce got an invitation to ride motorcycles with his cousins Brian, Darrin & Kirk...on the very same date-Saturday November 12th! Of course he was planning to go since he had no idea of the party. I was feeling like a football player--, rushing to contact our family and friends about the date change, jumping here and there, trying to fake out Bryce with my comments, switch everything, intercepting every e-mail, phone call, etc. Trying to keep this a suprise for my husband was TOUGH!!!! However, I pulled it off! He was surprised!
I had made a dvd for Bryce, my first one ever. It's a good thing my family had so many scout camps this summer...I had plenty of time to practice. In my dvd, I had Bryce growing up birth to 50, then pictures of he and I, pictures of he and Tyler and our families, and of course some of the adventures. I found perfect songs with lyrics that were so fitting: A man's got to be what he's born to be, be it soon or late, he'll be small or great. What one man can do is dream, What one man can do is love,Do you see what one man can do. You're the meaning in my life, You're the inspiration. Thank you for being my dad, You raise me up to more than I can be, and I hope you had the time of your life.
To add to the surprise, The Airharts made a surprise visit to help us celebrate! What awesome friends we have! They made sure Bryce was sporting his "50th attire", and that our decorations were in place. Thanks Cliff & Gina! You are awesome
I created a Jeopardy game about Bryce. I had the categories, Adventures, Hobbies, Highlights, and Growing up. To be fair those family members (my family) who has never gone on an adventure with Bryce, or who had no idea about his growing up...I had a cheat sheet to give them some help.
Unfortunately my family needed to leave prior to the pictures being taken. Those who were there but not pictured are: My parents, Bob & Janet, my sister Lisa & her husband Dale, and her daughter Kelli, my sister in law Julie and her 4 children-Hayley, Blake, Makayla, Luke, my sister in law Emili, and the Garlick Family.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Family Reunion part 2
Kevin & Emili planned our 2011 Reunion. We played "minute to win it" with some tough challenges. They did a great job!
We had an AWESOME time! Great Job Kevin & Emili!!!
We had an AWESOME time! Great Job Kevin & Emili!!!
Family Reunion part 1
For our Johnson Family Reunion this year, we had a special family home evening. Ever since my siblings and I were little, we've had "Indian Names". My Grandparents lived near an Indian reservation, and they had authentic pictures of Indians on their walls in their motel. My Grandma would always talk about 'Annie Nagashaw', and jokingly threaten, if we didn't behave-she would send us out to live with her. In my mind she was a mean old Indian. Grandma had moccasins, a beaded purse, and other authentic Indian items. I had heard her tell us that we had an ancestor (several generations away) that was a Cherokee Princess. With my Indian name, "Little White Flower" and all the other authentic Indian items,stories etc. I fully believed I was part Indian... "I'm a quarter Indian" I proudly told everyone. Imagine my disappointment, when as a young woman at girls camp, (about 14) I received a letter from my parents explaining that my Indian Name was't real.
Even though my Indian name wasn't real anymore, I've carried on this tradition. I insisted that Bryce and Tyler also receive Indian Names from my Dad. They had their Indian names, although none of it was "official".
My brothers and I were talking, and realized that several of the "new family members" didn't have Indian names, or didn't even understand our tradition about the indians. My Dad decided to plan a special family home evening, and explain about how our Indian names came to be, as well as officially welcoming everyone to his "tribe". He wanted to give us our 'official' Indian Names. (My Grandparents would always call us 'wild little Indians'...and it stuck with us. I'd rather be known as the great great great granddaughter of an Indian Princess)
"Chief Babbling Brook"
We were all seated around the fire and when we saw the 'Chief' coming towards us, Brian and Madison started beating the drums. The Chief had Everyone's attention. He explained how he grew up with Indian friends, and how my Grandparents were associated with the Indians. It was awesome! Even though it started to rain, we moved away from the fire, and under the shelter to have the Chief continue. He went through every member of our family, and gave us our Indian Name, and welcomed us as part of his "Lot-a-talk Tribe". He then had all the 'Indian men and boys' come to receive a special charge. He told them that they were the Warriors and protectors of the family. He challenged them to be strong against the temptations and dangers that were out to destroy our family. He told them to defend and protect our family. He counseled them as priesthood leaders and future priesthood leaders to be righteous leaders of the family.
He then brought all the Indian women to receive their special charge. Our charge was to nurture and protect our families. It was AWESOME!
Even though my Indian name wasn't real anymore, I've carried on this tradition. I insisted that Bryce and Tyler also receive Indian Names from my Dad. They had their Indian names, although none of it was "official".
My brothers and I were talking, and realized that several of the "new family members" didn't have Indian names, or didn't even understand our tradition about the indians. My Dad decided to plan a special family home evening, and explain about how our Indian names came to be, as well as officially welcoming everyone to his "tribe". He wanted to give us our 'official' Indian Names. (My Grandparents would always call us 'wild little Indians'...and it stuck with us. I'd rather be known as the great great great granddaughter of an Indian Princess)
"Chief Babbling Brook"
We were all seated around the fire and when we saw the 'Chief' coming towards us, Brian and Madison started beating the drums. The Chief had Everyone's attention. He explained how he grew up with Indian friends, and how my Grandparents were associated with the Indians. It was awesome! Even though it started to rain, we moved away from the fire, and under the shelter to have the Chief continue. He went through every member of our family, and gave us our Indian Name, and welcomed us as part of his "Lot-a-talk Tribe". He then had all the 'Indian men and boys' come to receive a special charge. He told them that they were the Warriors and protectors of the family. He challenged them to be strong against the temptations and dangers that were out to destroy our family. He told them to defend and protect our family. He counseled them as priesthood leaders and future priesthood leaders to be righteous leaders of the family.
He then brought all the Indian women to receive their special charge. Our charge was to nurture and protect our families. It was AWESOME!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Camping
We love to have Nathan come with us--whenever we go play. We are happy he was able to come camping with us for about 3 days.
That was the EASY part!
Words and photos are very inadequate! ( They don't even come close to describing the "adventure". They ARE NOTHING compared to the very difficult trail we went on. It was ROUGH!) We had a long day with plenty of challenges,tight switchbacks, road blocks, a bike that wouldn't start, and plenty of "you've got to be kidding me we're going THERE?". This adventure will be a great story to retell after the trauma is over. We learned we can do hard things.
Sue, Katie, Matt, Emilee & Addison joined us for 1 day of riding. Bryce Matt & Katie rode so fast, and so far in head of us--I didn't get pictures of them.
On our ride, Addison was falling asleep. I was finding anything I could to strap her to Sue, so she wouldn't fall off as she was falling asleep.
That was the EASY part!
Words and photos are very inadequate! ( They don't even come close to describing the "adventure". They ARE NOTHING compared to the very difficult trail we went on. It was ROUGH!) We had a long day with plenty of challenges,tight switchbacks, road blocks, a bike that wouldn't start, and plenty of "you've got to be kidding me we're going THERE?". This adventure will be a great story to retell after the trauma is over. We learned we can do hard things.
Sue, Katie, Matt, Emilee & Addison joined us for 1 day of riding. Bryce Matt & Katie rode so fast, and so far in head of us--I didn't get pictures of them.
On our ride, Addison was falling asleep. I was finding anything I could to strap her to Sue, so she wouldn't fall off as she was falling asleep.
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