Johnson Reunion {fourth of July}

We drove all the way to Oregon, my Dad's territory!  He has the most beautiful view from his home on the Mountain.  We got to stay the night at his place before we all headed to Whisper Canyon Ranch in Lake Selmac.  It was so fun to see his handmade "bridal veil falls" in his backyard.  The kids loved his view and shot golf ball off the mountain. ha!  

We all put on our Johnson family reunion shirts and did some morning Yoga while 

we enjoyed our view.  

We spent the fourth of July going through the Redwoods of California 

{super close to the Oregon coast} and then off to the Coast.  

It was a perfect and beautiful day to be so adventurous with so many people.  We were surprised that it wasn't crowded at all, perfect for us!   Grandpa told us lots of information and trivia!

Kids had a blast climbing up the huge Redwood trees and of course doing handstands/headstands!   The coast was gorgeous too, and the kids jumped in the ocean and swam for a bit.  After the Redwoods we went to a delicious pizza place and then off to the Coast.

****  The Redwoods****

   

The Oregon coast...

***The Rogue River***

possibly my favorite day and adventure... Something i have always wanted my kids to do

with my Dad, before he got too tired and old.  He knows this river so well, and i love that he took 

us all down together to have such an awesome experience.  Even Ivy went!
This was bucket list stuff for me!

Boston with all the crazy teenagers! good luck uncle Steve!

olivia apparently felt more safe in grandpa's raft. ha! {behind charlee}

Hayes and Ivy were with us and in this picture hayes got bucked off his seat to the 

floor, and so did pregnant Jacquie! 

***Whisper Canyon Ranch***

This place was so much fun, so beautiful and very peaceful...

horses, bunnies {brand new bunnies}, volleyball, horseshoes, etc... the kids had a blast.  The cabins

were so nice, with guest cabins, and master suites. Nice job dad and madge!

never a dull moment and many volleyball tournaments were played. 

2 week old bunnies...

Cousins are awesome!!!  

Ivy with her cousins! ha!  She's the youngest of the Johnson cousins so 

her bff's are the great grandkids!

The Whole gang...

i love this family like crazy.

cousins holding up their number order in the Johnson family...

My awesome brothers and sisters, I'm a very lucky little sister.  

Happy Halloween & Birthday!!

it's my last year in my thirties!! yikes!!  

I absolutley LOVE having my birthday on Halloween!  It is so fun for my kids too.  

It is definitely the busiest day EVER, but so much fun.  

we started off the morning getting kids off to school in costumes, I went to Crossfit

 dressed up in my first costume for the day, a Red Sox fan!  Then ate lunch 

at Cafe Rio with my sisters! My sister Rachel came down from Idaho for the weekend

and I LOVED having her here.  After birthday lunch they met me at the kids

School for the Parade and then Class Party.

I make the Witches Brew every year in their class and they LOVE it! It's my favorite

thing to do,  Ivy was my cute little witchy helper. ha!

the kids LOVE it!

After school we had my sisters and their kids and my nephew and niece who 

are here at BYU come and eat some Soup in bread bowls and cupcakes

 before we sent the kids out to trick or treat! 

It was a perfect night for trick or treating... always fun to see all the kids dressed up 

in costumes.  

the night ended with an extra scare to the Haunted Forest with the older cousins... ugh!

Rex Kwon Doe!

  

olivia and her bff Tessa match eachother every year.  It's so cute!!

**** Class Party****

Witches Brew with the twins class, they LOVE this...

*** Ivy's pre school party the day before***

we played a fun game called "don't eat the Monster" and decorated cookies!

pictures before they head out for Trick or Treating!!

 Brody and Hayes were so cute this year... Loved how they matched for Mario & Luigi!

ha!  My nephew Garrett loves mario brothers! 

Mindy made a yummy Clam Chowder that we ate before heading out... along with the Sweet 

Tooth fairy cupcakes! yummy!!

The cousins!

Called to Serve...

We headed to Mesa, Az to my darling niece Ally's mission farewell. It was a

much needed getaway since we have experienced one of the coldest 

winters ever!!  don't get me wrong, i love the snow, but not when it's -11.  

We were so excited to hit 89 degree weather and to see our Ally Cakes 

before she heads to Stockholm Sweden! 

Ally is the oldest Taylor Grandchild and the First to go on a Mission.  What 

an incredible example she has set for the rest of the cousins.

She is contagious that girl, she's had my heart since she was 1!  {yep i've

known her that long} It was a beautiful farewell and she is 

going to be an amazing missionary.   I think her mom said it perfectly 

that Sweden needs a little "sunshine!"  Love this girl like crazy, 

she is definitley missed...

Possibly the cutest farewell with the waffle bar.  We made about 500 waffles.  This girl 

is one popular woman! ha!