Our Holiday Season

Pictured: Johnson in his green birthday hat from preschool. Johnson with friends on his birthday at the Legacy Pool. Johnson with his Transformer cake. London posed in front of the Christmas tree. Mason and Johnson showing off the gingerbread house. Daddy and kids coming down the stairs at Mawmaw and Pawpaw's Christmas morning. Mason playing with the train Santa brought. Johnson smiling in front of the tent set Santa brought. London climbing in the tent. The boys showing off the marshmallow snowmen they made. Kate and London bundled up against the cold at a visit to Gardner village. Mawmaw posing with the boys in front of the Elves cottage at Gardner village.















We were very blessed this holiday season to spend time with our family and friends. Christmas was delightful and we enjoyed our time with the Lukes', mom and dad, Meg, Mike, and Kate as well as a visit from my cousin Katlyn.
The most fun we had was with our family. A trip to Temple Square to see the lights, making and decorating a gingerbread house with the boys, creating marshmallow snowmen, hot chocolate, reading Christmas stories daily, baking and delivering treats to neighbors and friends, sharing memories with the extended family, special dinners, and Family Home Evening's were just a taste of all that was good this season.
The best thing that could have started out the holiday season, happened on Dec. 2nd. We celebrated Johnson's 5th birthday! We did a family party with pizza, cake and Transformer cake and the next day Johnson and two of his friends had a great time swimming at the Legacy center. We love Johnson and are grateful we are his parents. Here is a list of things that describe him:
-Ever patient and kind, he always finds time to help Mason put his shoes on or pick London up if she needs a squeeze. He is our biggest helper and takes that job seriously.
-He loves to read and will sit for hours listening to Mommy read or books on tape. He always asks wonderful questions about the characters and is good at predicting what will happen next.
-Johnson is a great friend to his siblings and his friends as well as to Mommy and Daddy. Recently, while at Temple square, Mommy asked to hold his hand. Johnson asked, "Is it because your hands are cold?". Mommy replied "Yes", afraid that is she didn't he might not hold her hand. Johnson held her hand and with his teeth, pulled the glove off his free hand and handed it to Mommy saying, "Here mom, this will keep your hand warm." He is a great example.
-He loves the gospel and is always excited to tell about what he is learning in Primary. He shares his testimony with us and we can just get a glimpse of the great man he will become.
-Always ready for a good time, Johnson is constantly ready for the next fun thing we will do as a family. He always has great suggestions for what we could do that would be fun. He is famous for saying, "Mom, one day we should go do ________." Often that day finds us sooner than he thinks!
-Johnson is honest. When he has done somthing wrong, he is quick to apologize and make amends.
-He loves Power Rangers, the Super Hero Squad, Transformers (although he has never seen the movies;), and his Toy Story blanket and puppy.
-His favorite meal is macaroni and cheese with summer sausage. For breakfast, he loves pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes and his favorite dessert is homemade cookies or ice cream. He is not a fan of cake- just like mom!
-We love when Johnson gives us hugs and kisses and especially when he explains what he is thinking. This is usually done with much hand motion and facial expression.
-Johnson loves playing outdoors and wearing basketball shorts. He cannot wait for Spring to come around and is always disappointed when Mommy reminds him that it is far away:).
-We love Johnson and the kind, generous, thoughtful, sweet, loving, good, and special little man he is. We are grateful to have him in our lives and look forward to the coming years with him. Happy Birhtday Johnson!
Mommy, Daddy, Mason, and London