Meeting Ethan Matthew

Preston and I were able to get last minute tickets to the Bon Jovi concert...we went with a couple friends and TJ and Katie...we had a great time!

On Feb. 25th we had a new addition to the family. It worked out perfectly because we were able to make a trip to the cities to meet our brand new nephew, Ethan Matthew, and then went straight to the farm to celebrate our God son's second Birthday...hard to believe it has been two years since Lucas was this small! :)

Jacie likes her new cousin...isn't he adorable!?!?!

During our quick stop in the cities we got a hotel so we could see friends. Look how much little Allie-K has grown. She is such a doll, I was in baby heaven!

They will be such good friends...don't you love how we HAVE to dress them alike! :)

P snuggling with E! :)

The Birthday Boy!!! And the Big Brother!

Our boys! We are very proud!!!!

We got Lucas this little backpack for his Birthday, which was a huge hit. He put it on and looked at all of us and said "goin' to the bus!" We couldn't believe it!!!! Goes to show they are smarter than we think...he pays attention.

The weather was beautiful so we spent some time playing on the farm. Grandma and Papa have a great swing set and Jacie LOVED to swing. She looked so darn cute! :)

And of course she had to ride the tractor with daddy.

Boys will be boys!

J wasn't sure what to think of the cows, she was a little nervous!

The whole clan...we just keep growing. Pretty soon we won't all fit on the couch!

Cousins!!! He this is a pretty good shot given it is three little ones under the age of two. I was impressed!

Things just don't slow down!!!

So life has definitely not slown down at the Johnson household these days and it won't be slowing down any time in the near future. Preston has been traveling for work quite a bit and my plate has been full as usual. Last weekend I threw a shower for my friend Kristin. We hosted the shower at our house, so needless to say that was extremely crazy! The shower went great and that night our friends Ben and Laura came over for dinner since we hadn't seen them in a while. It was great catching up.

Child...that hair is ridiculous!!!

Jacie and Laura hanging out!

She loves the tickle monster!!! She has gotten a bit more naughty these days. She has learned to spit out her food if she doesn't like it. It is quite frustrating, but sometimes it is hard not to laugh. I have learned that I just have to tell her no and turn my head because if I smile even one bit she starts laughing because she thinks it is funny.

She has also decided that she does not need to eat baby food any more. We have much better luck if we let her feed herself. She is a bit independent...I wonder where she gets that from! :)

On a side note we have been having some major issues with ear infections. She has had an ear infection for over 3 straight weeks now and even after two rounds of antibiotics she still hasn't kicked it. I am kind of running out of ideas at this point...I am hopeful that it clears up in the near future.

This weekend we took a trip to Kansas to go and visit my brother Zach. It worked out perfectly. We showed up and it was 60 degrees out. We were at the game for about five minutes when Zach was put in to pitch. He pitched an amazing game and his team ended up winning. We had to deck Jacie out in some FS apparel...and unfortunately they don't make any small enough for her, so I just had to improvise! She looked so cute!

This is Jacie cheering for her uncle...Go Greyhounds! :)

Her and Uncle Z after the game. He is growing some sort of nasty mustache...you can see it if you zoom in and look very carefully. We love you anyways Zachary.

Aside from enjoying the games we got to take Zach out to dinner and breakfast to treat him to some "non-dorm" food. It was really great to get to spend some time with him, we miss him a lot and he won't be home again until right before J's Birthday.

Daddy and J hanging at the hotel.

Finally...we have had some big news in the last two weeks. We have another new nephew...Ethan Matthew Gens was born on Thursday, Feb. 25th. He was 7lb 8oz and is SOOOOO stinkin cute. I am a little biased, but he reminds me a lot of Jacie when she was first born. We are going to get to meet him very soon so just wait for some adorable pictures of all the cousins!!!

Swimming Lessons

Jacie had her first swimming lessons today with daddy...she loved it! She went to Swimtastic, which is very close to our house. She learned all sorts of new tricks, including going underwater. She hasn't quite figured out that she needs to close her mouth yet...but she will get there. All and all daddy and Jacie had a great time!

She got to practice her climbing skills.

She really didn't want to have to drop those balls in bucket...she wanted to eat them instead!

We are on the move!

We are officially on the move...Jacie is ALL over the place! She is just so much fun and such a happy baby. Each day her personality shines through more and more...and let me tell you, this girl knows what she wants. She already has a little attitude and she is a bit dramatic. I think we are going to have our hands full, that is for sure!!!

These are some fun pictures I took on a random evening at home.

This is what it is like trying to take her picture now that she moves...sooooo frustrating!
Her new favorite place to play, jumping all over the couch!

So it has been a long time since we have posted and we have some exciting news! Allie Kathleen Rivers was born on January 20, 2010 - 9lb 1oz. Jacie finally has a little girlfriend. She is absolutely adorable. We of course had to make a trip to the cities asap to meet her. Jacie didn't quite know what to think...but she checked her out. Kari and I of course had to dress them in matching outfits as soon as possible. We wasted NO time...how cute do they look together??? I can only imagine in another year the two of them will be running around together causing all sorts of trouble, just like their mommies did when they first met! :)

This girl loves to be naked...watch out dad! She is sporting her gopher hat...it is just so darn cute, I can hardly take it!

Uncle Preston...he is a fan of those little babies these days.

Seems like J was that small just yesterday!

Moms with their girls!

Little Miss A...what a beauty!

The same weekend we had a surprise shower for Matt and Rachel since their little man Ethan will be arriving any day. I didn't take any photos, but will hopefully be getting some from the people who were there soon. We are so excited to meet Ethan Matthew any day now...all these babies, I am in heaven!!!!

Our final Christmas!

The up north tour began in Minneapolis and was very quick. Our first stop was at the Rivers'. We had a great time catching up and it was our last visit before the arrival of baby Rivers. We are so excited we can hardly wait! Jacie had a great time playing with Uncle Mark!

Auntie Kari picked out this adorable cabage patch doll for Jacie...her first one!

2nd stop was at the Grier house. Poor Lucas and Jacie, their mommy's are obsessed with dressing them alike. It is soooooo cute though! :)

They are staring at eachother thinking WHAT THE HECK ARE THEY DOING TO US!?!?!

We got Lucas this adorable "old man" hat!

And Jacie got her first basketball, some adorable clothes and a BEAUTIFUL crystal ornament.

Then we had our breakfast get together. Kari joined us, we where able to catch up with our friend Paul because he was visiting from Germany (his new home, and Barry and Brenna came. They got Jacie her first football, a Packers one of course. They also got her some Packer socks. It was great to catch up with them too!

On to the farm to celebrate with the Barbers and Johnsons! Lucas was reading his cousing a story. He is so sweet to her, it is really fun to watch the two of them together and I think that is only going to get to be more and more fun with time.

Christmas at the Barber's was full of gifts as usual. Jacie got a Teddy Ruxpin, which was her daddy's FAVORITE toy when he was little.

And Grandpa B made both Jacie and Lucas one of this adorable rocking chairs.

This is what I call heaven...reading a story to two of my favorite babies!

Best buds...and TROUBLE! :)

All and all it was an amazing holiday...crazy but a great time. We love getting to spend time with family and friends. Here is to 2010! :)