A Road Trip with the Boys

This weekend the boys and I made our first long trip together. We went to Milwaukee to visit Kathleen and Griffin. Jack was so excited to go that he woke up extra early and told me he would not ask to watch any of his shows so that he would not be late.
It was a great weekend. Kathleen and Griffin rolled out the red carpet for us and treated us like royalty all weekend. We went to the Children's Museum, played tennis (Jack's new favorite game thanks to Griffin!) and went to the park.
Jack was so sad to leave. Even with Dad waiting for us at home, Jack wanted to stay and asked if we could come back everyday. I told me "we'll see" and any Johnson knows that means no but it seemed to satisfy Jack.


Matt fixes a flat tire


Jack moves a box left and right and up and down (for about 45 minutes)


Kathleen puts the boys to bed


Matt decides mom's bed is better than the pack n'play

My Becky Healy Plant

Becky gave me a little tiny plant (which she grew from seeds!) for my birthday in June. I kept it in the house for several weeks until she told me that it would be a "good idea" to replant it. Per Becky's suggestion, I found a very big pot and transferred the little sprouts from its cute little purple pot. Now two months later I think I need another bigger pot for this plant. It is massive and beautiful. It makes me feel good that I can grow something so big and hardy. I love watering it everyday and watching it grow. Unfortunately Becky said it will not last the winter. I will try very hard to prove her wrong but if she is right I will really morn the plant when it dies.

My Little Matt

Matt wants "no help". He can do everything himself!

My little Matt is getting so big. His eczema has been clearing up and he has been drooling a lot less (finally!). He is also eating so well which is wonderful to see. When we sing songs for bedtime I can still see a 6 month old Matt in him but most days he is surprising me with his athletic ability and his love to run and play.
Today was a little cool so I pulled out some of Jack's clothes that he wore last winter and they fit Matt just fine. Where has my little Matt gone?

On the Mend

Jack and Matt had a hard week with high fevers and supreme crabbiness. I am not sure what sort of illness the two had but it was not fun and I am glad the boys are running around again with smiles on their faces. This weekend we went to County Fair's annual petting zoo. Although I made the mistake of wearing flip flops the morning was nice and both boys took long naps in the afternoon.
My sister Lauren spent the night on Saturday so she got to have a lot of time with the boys. They loved waking up with her, playing games and showing her how much they can eat in the morning.


Big boy bike!

In a Blink of an Eye

August has gone by too quickly. It seems like I was just gearing up for Jack's birthday and now it is two weeks later. Since school starts next month I want to make sure to take full advantage of this time. We have had lots of play dates, a visit to the zoo, several birthday celebrations, a nice dinner with my grandparents and now two sick boys. I guess it is time to slow down and watch a little bit of Curious George.
Jack turned four August 10th. We had a great backyard birthday party with friends and family. I am not really looking forward to more birthdays though. I want Jack to stay a little toddler and not become a little boy! I enjoy his innocence, 1/2 days at school, his independence and vivid imagination. Riding a "big boy" bike is just about all I can take. He has to stop growing up now.
Matt thinks he is also four. All he wants is to play with Jack and his friends. He wants to ride bikes, sit at the table, play Candy Land and will probably want to go to school too. Matt still loves to cuddle and hug though which I hope lasts for several years.


Happy Birthday, Jack!


Matt so desperately wants to play ball


Sydney Ewald and Matt at the Brookfield Zoo


Becky Healy painting Jack's face


Picnic with the Doyle's


Tim burning our dinner :)


Ella Moreno and Matt at Monkey Business

Sick boys. Can you guess which one is feeling better?



Beach fun