Rod n Gun with the Johnson's!

4th of July weekend, all the Johnson's got together at Uncle Carl and Aunt Cheryl's cabin.  Everyone except the Bakers;(  We don't get to see each other much, but when we do, it's like not a moment has past.  We need more moments like this.

Morgan, Addysen and Caleb all jumping in at the same time.

Addysen's attempt at diving

The whole Johnson clan (minus the Baker's)

The cousins

The cousin's children

Oak Run Fireworks

On July 7, we spend the entire day out at Oak Run. We swam in the cove, we ate supper and then we watched fireworks on the boat.  Miss Addysen, our little fish, swam ALL DAY LONG!  Since it was a really hot day, Ainsley spend the afternoon, napping at Grandma Sharon and Papa's house, before joining us for the evening.  We had a great day, and Addysen loved every minute of it... except when we told her it was time to get out of the water;)

Ainsley, ready to watch fireworks with Grandma Sharon and Papa

Addysen was not done swimming yet, so her and Tyler got in the water to do a little night swimming before the fireworks started.

Grandma Sharon and Ainsley, ready for the show to start.

Addysen watching the fireworks.

Ainsley moved back in the boat to watch with Daddy.

The Link Family Garden!

This is the first year that I have attempted my own garden.  I was nervous about doing it, as I have no idea of what I am doing.  But I figured the best way to learn is to give it a try!  I love to be outside, and so do my girls, so I thought this would be a fun project for us to do together.  Addysen did help plant the garden for about 10 minutes, and then she was hot and bored, so she left me to finish.  We planted cantaloupe, watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, sugar snap peas, green peppers and red peppers. 

The first green bean that Addysen picked!

Addysen looking for more beans.

she found some more!

sugar snap peas

lettuce

peppers

tomatoes

A playdate with Anna!

Early in July, Anna got to come over to our house to play for the day!  We had a lot of fun.  We played on the swing set, we played in the pool, on the slip-n-slide, in the basement, and we played with play doh!  It was a fun, full, busy day!  We were happy to have her!  She fits in well with my girls, as her and Ainsley fight like sisters;)

Stopping for a picture on the slip-n-slide...I guess Anna was thirsty! :)

planning their escape to the cows.....

this is how Anna got in the pool every time..... it was cute!

Popsicle time!

4th of July at Craig and Corey's

We went to Craig and Corey's 4th of July party again this year.  It was very hot, but we managed to find some cold drinks and a cattle fan to stay cool!  We had fun and and so did the girls!  They loved playing with all the kids, sliding on the slip-n-slide and watching the fireworks!!  (and Ainsley loved the food:)

 

 

slip-n-slide!

ready for fireworks!

uh!? Was that one?

Every one's ready for the Galva fireworks to begin!

T-ball picnic

On July 1, we had a picnic for the end of the tball season.  Addysen was pretty excited about going, because she heard the rumor that she was going to get a trophy!  And because both the Grandma's filled her head with so many positive comments, she asked me if she was the only one getting a trophy, "because she was the good one."  (GAG!!)  I immediately said NO to that question!  Humility is something we'll have to work on;)

proud girl with her first trophy EVER!

Bangs

One evening, as the girls were playing together in Addysen's room, a memory was made.  They played nicely and quietly together for about 45 minutes.  Then it was bedtime. Aaron went into Addysen's room and got Ainsley.  She came out and gave me a kiss good night.  Aaron took her to her room, changed her diaper, took out her hair pretty and and put her in bed. Just as we do every night. The next morning, I went to get Ainsley out of bed, and I looked at her (in shock) and said, "What in the world happened to your hair!"  My sweet little girl, with beautiful long blond hair, now has bangs.  No - not terrible, and I am thanking my lucky stars that the rest of her hair was not cut, but, WHAT HAPPENED?  So, I took her out to show Addysen.  And after some questioning, I got her to confess.  She cut her hair last night!  AHH!  That little turkey!  Yes, I was mad, but she didn't get in trouble. Because, like I said, it didn't look horrible.  I told her that if she ever did it again, she'd be in BIG trouble!  All day, I just kept giggling at her, because it just didn't look like her anymore.  I asked Addysen why she did it, and she said, "I wanted to make her look goofy." Well, I'm not so sure that is the real reason, I think that is the only reason she came up with because I told her that I thought she looked goofy... who knows!  The important thing is that she didn't whack all of her hair off and no one got injured from the scissors!  Lesson learned on my part too, the scissors have now been confiscated from her room.

Pool fun!

I love how most of our outdoor pictures have our cows grazing in the background!  Who knew I would love country life this much? 

Our beautiful Addysen, loves to swim and may turn into a mermaid!

look at that jump!

and all that splash!

our bathing beauty!

Ainsley Noel, kicking her feet and making a big splash!

OH!! and she can kick on her belly too!

And she can blow bubbles!!!  She might turn into a fish! :)

Anna is 2!

Happy Birthday to Anna!

presents!

YUMMY!! CAKE!!!!!

cute little kiddos!  (not sure what Ainsley is doing, but the rest are looking pretty stinkin cute!)

Anna got a sprinkler for her birthday, so they had to try it out!

Then Ainsley and Anna had to get naked;)

Cute little weirdos!  (their hand placement?? I asked them where their belly was....;p )

Morgan & Caleb's Birthday!

In June, Morgan turned 11 and Caleb turned 7.  We celebrated with them at their house with supper, drinks, pie, brownies, presents and swimming for the kiddos!  

Happy Birthday Morgan and Caleb!!!  We love you!