Carter will be 8 months old next week! I can't believe how quickly they grow and change. He doesn't even look like the crazy haired baby we brought home from the hospital. He is loving daycare and always has a smile for everyone. We are sure that he will be crawiling soon and we are warning Cameron that he better get ready. Bryan believes that Carter will be giving his brother a beat down on a daily basis. Our poor sensitive Cameron is going to have to learn to stand up for himself.

We successfully survived Disneyland! It was a little different pushing a stroller and having to focus on our children, but we had a lot of fun! Carter loved the parades and also went on many rides. Carter also kept to his regular schedule. He took both of his naps in the stroller and always went to bed around 8:30. He even slept through the firework show. Cameron also did a great job, but we made a mistake and took him on the Pirates of the Carribean first. It really scared him, so it took him about 24 hours to get back into the rides. California Adventure was a lot of fun! The lines were short and they offer a lot of unique rides. We are glad to be home and look forward to a relaxing fall. (Did I say relaxing? Since when do the Johnsons relax?)

Bryan finally arrived home 5 days ago, and I am finally recovering and able to get back to the computer. Life was crazy last week! Carter and Cameron were both sick! Carter had a 4 day fever and also had his first two teeth break the surface. Cameron was sassy and had many great tantrums! I just had to laugh, but it put me through the test. I was so tired at one point I had forgotten where I placed Carter. I only had this brain fart for about a minute, but I finally found him on the couch. Yikes! I felt like I was an open wound and the boys were salt shakers. They kept taking turns pouring salt into my wounds. To top it off, Carter cried all the way to the airport. Thankfully we only had to go to Bellingham to get Bryan. They have been happy boys ever since their dad arrived! Their colds are gone and their sweet personalities are back. I am never going to be a single mom for that duration again. I thought of this quote the entire week: "Motherhood is like being pecked to death by chickens."

Now life is great and I am done complaining about my week. We are leaving for Disneyland next week! Cameron is so excited. I think his real excitement centers around the jumbo jet!

Bryan is away for 6 days in Las Vegas at the ABC Kids Show. Here is a photo of him with our mosquito model. (Should I be worried?) The mosquito is for our Roonbug line, and was sent by Insect Shield (The company we are partnering up with.) This is also our first time going to a kids only market. We have always targeted the outdoor market, so I guess we will see what happens.

While Bryan is in Las Vegas, I am home with the boys. Carter has a 102 fever, runny nose and just popped his two bottom teeth. Cameron has a runny nose, sneezes and now a cough. Needless to say I am a little tired. I have to work tomorrow and thankfully my wonderful mother in law is coming up to take care of our boys. We are counting down the days for daddy to return. Keep me in your prayers.

First Day of School

Cameron had his first day of preschool, Carter had his first day of "baby school", and I had my first day of teaching! We are all so tired. It was a rough day for the boys. Cameron was really excited when they first arrived. He even introduced his daddy to his friends. However, he didn't realize that his dad would be leaving hm there. He spent much of the day crying or being comforted by Carter. He wasn't allowed to cry if he went into Carter's room. Cameron also didn't use the bathroom the entire day! Carter didn't want to take a bottle and they forgot to give him his binky! I on the other hand had to tame 27 third graders. What a day! Being a stay at home mom sounds really good tonight.

Gracie turned 10 and we celebrated her birthday at our home. I can't believe our little Gracie is already in the double digits! She will be entering the 5th grade this year.

I hope that everyone finally found our blog. I am so sorry about the mix up on the address. I need your help Kim!

Here is a photo taken today of Cameron in his Puddle Jumper jacket. The company is from New Zealand and they are carrying some of our clothes. Doesn't Cameron look so old in this picture! He will be starting preschool on Tuesday!