Hello Everyone,
Several inches of rain have fallen again in Iron River. My prediction is that our winter is going to be very white with much snow. Life is great for the Johnson family. Linnea and I have three weeks of school tucked under our belts. As for myself I love my position. This year however, many students have asked why I do this job. My new response, I am a disabled Marine with a prostetic leg, and the position is only volunteer. HAHAHA. No disrespect for those who have served and lost a body part. But the response from the students is classic. They really believe me and always want me to lift up my pant let. As for our daughter, Laurel has adjusted well to playing with her friends at day care. At this point I personally think she prefers day care. It must be more enjoyable than hanging with mom and dad at home. It's hard to believe that sooner than later our daughter will attend school. Laurel is getting big as you can tell by the pictures. Last weekend we did the worst to her, we had taken away the pacies. Next on the list is to get her going on the toilet so we can save a buck on diapers. At times I wonder how many total diapers we have used. But do we as parents really want to know that number?
A beautiful fall morning. Laurel and I had a cleaning lesson. We talked about washing and waxing. Different techniques when washing and waxing and finally appropriate products needed to complete the task. She loves to clean... and that makes dad happy. After fresh wax on the truck she took it upon herself to clean her trike.
Below a classic request...read me a book. Lately we have had to sing Laurel the ABC's. It helps calm her, after all we did take away all her pacies.
Thats all for the johnsons we are going to try and keep good updates for the winter season. Take care all of you blog stalkers.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Just a quick update
| Grandma Johnson and Laurel playing the in washer box...the best toy in the house!!! |
| Mom and Laurel |
Kevin is working at the High School/Middle School and still loving it...He definitely gets too much happiness out of busting kids with chew! And I am working the the elementary school working with the Title One program...helping students who need extra support in math and reading. I'm just happy to be in the schools full time. Laurel is growing each day...and talking nonstop. That might be one thing she gets from her mom... :) She really loves daycare and it makes it much better for me to drop her off there knowing that she loves playing with her friends. Iron River is beautiful right now...so anyone thinking about a road trip...this is the place to go! :)
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
new pictures and quick update
i know the excuse of no internet is lame, but that's all i have!
right now i am using the laptop on top of a laundry basket so it's right up next to the window so that i can scam just enough wireless power from the mcdonald's across the street!
now, the signal is weak...so let's hope i can get this done without being kicked off!
we are enjoying spring break. last weekend we were home (gladstone/cornell) for easter and this coming weekend we are going to make a quick trip to duluth to see anna, jeff, grant and henrik. laurel and grant are such good friends! i'm excited to see them together since they are both talking so much! it will be so cute to hear them chatting :)
kevin is still enjoying his job as the at-risk coordinator at the high school and i have been busy subbing. i like being home with laurel, but i will say that subbing is easier than a whole day with laurel! she is very stir crazy after a long winter and loves to be outside. i think we are going to check out a little tricycle for her one of these days.
enjoy spring!
the johnsons :)
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy Holidays
A look at our child bed head after a morning nap. This style hair is similar to my sister's daily style, sorry sister:)


Another glance at our crazy Laurel, Like her father she loves going outside. Below: a look of a snuggled up child waiting for a fresh diaper after a bath.

Another glance at our crazy Laurel, Like her father she loves going outside. Below: a look of a snuggled up child waiting for a fresh diaper after a bath.
Hello Everyone,
Just a couple more days and the New Year will be upon us. Looking back much has happened for the Johnson family We have almost been in our new hour for a year, much rework and a lot of demolition. Many stories, many laughs and not much sadness to remember which is a plus. This past week we spent some time over at linnea's grandmothers original house. Grandmother has recently repurchased the house in Mora, MN so we had a destination Christmas with the Nyberg's. This weekend we are in Cornell at my parents house also doing some visiting. With the snow on the ground and plenty to snowshoe with it isn't a green Christmas at all. Perhaps we will do some hiking with Laurel and have a hobo dinner or two outside. Not much else to report on. Our little daughter made out well for herself this Christmas, if another grandchild come on my side she could see the amount of presents reduce drastically. Everyone, have a safe and happy new year and may much fun and joy come your way with 2010.
Johnson's
Sunday, December 20, 2009
More Pictures
Holtz Hausen
This fall I took the opportunity to learn about wood stacking. A friend on mine had given me some literature on stacking wood in a way that would allow it to season in as little as three months. The task... to stack your wood in a circle which intern would help to create a chimney effect. The time... to much. The end result a sweet looking pile of wood, the holtz Hausen. Now I must give a little bit more detail about this pile. If you look at the pile, to your left while looking at the picture you notice the pile is stacked in a nice vertical manor. However on the right you will notice the that side is not so nice. Seems to be a little top heavy you say? It is... just minutes after snapping this shot, part of the pile blew out. A stupid idea this pile design you ask? I to ask the same question as I watched my wood fall to the snow. My initail thought, how to make it better for next year! :)
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