Kassidee turns 10 & Maddison turns 7... OMG!!

Ooppsie...... I am a little behind in posting! July 9th I can't believe it.. Kassidee now 10 years old, she's a "Tween", before I know it she'll be a Teen .... Yikes! We know what happens after a Teen, but we'll just stop right there I need to age slowly! (Hee Hee) Kassidee is growing up so fast, I just remember her being a baby learning her first words trying to crawl, now look at her turning into a little lady with such a beautiful smile! 5th grade already, she's super duper smart! Mitch and I are so proud of Kassidee, she has such a drive and motivation to learn in school. She's such a perfectionist, so independent, has a passion for ART, and of course she has such a sweet personality! Kassidee has lots of nice friends and I know Kassidee will be so successful in whatever she decides to do! But for now, she's enjoying being a kid! Happy Birthday honey, glad you had a wonderful day!

July 19th, my baby Maddison turned 7 years old.. Wow, how times is just a flying!! Maddison was two weeks early, she didn't waste anytime she wanted to be in this world... She's still has that I want it don't waste time just get it attitude! Very dominate personality, with a sweet little smile to go along with it! 2nd grade, and loving every minute of school. She' has lots of friends, but I don't worry about her, she's a social butterfly! Mitch and I are super proud of you Maddi girl.... We know Maddison will do well in anything she decides to do, she loves animals and cooking and every chance she gets to make pancakes for breakfast.. :) Happy Birthday sweetie, glad you had fun on your birthday!

POOL PARTY!!!! Both Kassidee and Maddison absolutely love the water.. They've always been my little fishes.. So I asked them what they wanted to do for their birthday party this year and of course they said "Hello Mom" we want to swim in the pool..... LOL - so we had a BBQ, invited all our family and friends to join us celebrate them being another year older.!!

I am truly blessed to have such "Phenominal" people in my life ~~ I do say this allot but I do want all my family and friends in our life to know that I have so much love and joy for all of you! I greatly appreciate all you do for me and my family! My graditude doesn't go unnoticed, and I learn each day what it truly means to have what's in front of me............. Thanks everyone that did make the girls birthday parties, it was allot of fun hanging out with you and the girls absolutely loved every minute of it.... If you can't tell in these pictures :)

Happy Birthday Kassidee and Maddison!

2010 Johnson Family Reunion - Ridgeway Colorado

This year was my Uncle Ray (Mom's side) planned the Johnson reunion up at the Rideway Lake... Which was really cool because my Grandma Marie (Dad's mom) actually lives up in Ridgeway Colorado! Double Wammy!!! We went up a night earlier to spend that extra day with my Grandma. My Uncle Bill and Aunt Debbie (Dad's side) came up as well to spend the weekend with all of us.... It's so amazing up at her house! Deer in her back yard, ponds, waterfalls, mountains all around you, cooler weather..... I miss my sweet little Grandma - she is super duper special to me and my family! We don't get too see her often so the quality time we got to spend with her was very cherished... I've always been so close with my Grandma Marie, so funny she is, and she makes the BEST breakfast EVER!!!! She is my only living grandparent so we try and call her once to twice a week to keep that close connection! She absolutely loves when we call.. You can hear the excitement in her voice :) We love and miss you Grandma and so glad we got to see and spend all that time with you....

Our Campsites were awesome! It was so beautiful up there... The only thing that was tough was the walk to get to the lake/boat.. It was a hike, some had to drive to the docks to get on, but it was totally fine for us to pick them up! We had so much fun hanging out with everyone, catching up telling our stories throughout the year - kids roasted marshmellows for Smores! All the food was delicious, but anytime your camping it always tastes so yummy!!!! The lake was gorgeous, water wasn't too cold, wakeboarding in the morning with glass water, then afternoon was tubing due to the wind and other boats kicked up the waves....

I love our family reunions, even better when we get to bring our boat...... Mitch and I love to take everyone out and let them enjoy the fun, and of course get beat up on the tube - hee hee My cousin Lance pulled out the gripping gloves, he was not getting thrown off ( we showed him).. LOL - good times for sure! I can't wait for next years! Yahoo..

We could not for nothing get our nephew Nathaniel off the tube!!! I was asking my brother if he was working out because he was definitely showing off his guns... LOL - Love ya Nano, You totally ROCKED the tube! I love the picture of you and your sister... Kassidee is starting to be a little brave one, she'll stand up and do it with no hands.. GO girl..