Breaking Dawn

I finished Breaking Dawn Last night, and for those of you who haven't read the twilight series and would like to sit down and read a good fiction novel, read it, it is fantastic. As with all the other books I have mixed feelings about finishing the book. It feels good to not constantly have the urge to pick up the book even when I have other things I need to be doing. But at the same time, I am sad that the really good movie in my head is over and I have to get back to reality. While reading these books I can really forget everything else and get lost in Bella's thoughts. I feel like Stephanie Mayer does a great job at making the characters feel real, they have strengths and weaknesses just like real people. As a writer, I think this would be a great challenge, to include enough detail about the characters but not bog down the plot. I still think it is amazing how Stephanie can write about "burning" for page after page and I am still captivated and went to know more. The other thing I love about her books, is just like most love stories, you can guess how the book is going to end, but what Stephanie does is gives the reader something more than just a typical ending, so you get the best of both worlds, it is a happy ending, but you also end up with more plot then you asked for.
I also have to say that I started reading the first chapter of her next book (from her website), and I am so excited. i was curious what Edwards story would be like and when she finishes her next book, I get to find out!
So now it is back to normal, reading books just a little at a time. I still can't believe that I read 750 pages in a little over a week! But when I am reading, it doesn't feel like I am, it feels like I am watching a movie, except I get to envision the characters with the guidelines of the words.
All I can say, is wow, Breaking Dawn is a book you can't set down!
Okay I am finished talking about that :) Thanks for reading. Let me know what you think.

News!

I am so excited, Megan, my sister-in-law, best friend from high school, whom I have known for ever ten years is expecting! They have had a rocky road in this area so it is an extra special miracle for them. She is about 12 weeks along and is due in early March. I feel as if Heavenly Father is blessing alot of couples with this great blessing. It is going to be really fun in the next while being able to welcome such sweet spirits into the world. My other sister in law Brianna is also expecting a little boy (who she has affectinatly nicknames WALL-E) she is due in January, so in 2009 there will be 2 spirits welcomed into the Johnson Family. There is also 2 other wonderful women who are also expecting that have not told everyone in their families yet, so I can't mention names, but you know who you are, Congrats! on your wonderful news! Pregnancy can be such a wonderful time of life! The whole experiance of parenthood is so amazing! What a great blessing! Congrats to all who are celebrating in this exciting season in their life!

Distracted

Ok . . . So i have to confess that the reason I havn't been blogging as much is because I have been reading the last book in the twilight series "breaking Dawn" I feel like that has been all that I do this last week. The good news is, I am almost finished only 200 more pages to go, at the rate I am going, i should be done by Monday. It is just so good!

Happy Birthday Dad!

I want to wish my father a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I thought it was only apropiate to put a family picture because that is what my father has always put first, family. As a little girl I remember always knowing that I could always call my dad and he would always make time to talk to me no matter how big or small and no matter what he is doing. Another favorite thing about my dad is he is always so loving, I look forward to every time I walk in the door He always gives me a big, genuine, hug, and tells me that he loves me. I have never doubted that my dad loves me forever and for always. Another characterisitic I love about my dad, is he is so full of life and when you get him laughing, you can't help but join in. Some of my favoirite memories of my dad are when he was being goofy and silly around the house making all of cry because we are laughing so hard. And as I have become an adult, I have seen a soft side to my dad come out, He has been so supportive. I also love the way he loves Kaleb. Kaleb just lights up when my dad comes into the room. Kaleb loves playing with Grandpa, especially when he chases Kaleb around the house tickling him. Grandpa is Kaleb's budy. I Love you so much Dad! Thanks for all you do for my little family! Happy Birthday!

Family Camping Trip

The weekend of August 9th we went to Tropic Resavore Camping for 5 days and 4 nights. It was tons of fun with lots of good food and company. We went ATV riding and attempted to do paint balling. We played some games and relaxed. We did get sprinkled on and rained on a little bit, but because the boys figured out how to hang the tarp we enjoyed it in the dry. It was definatly a fun adventure and we look forward to going next summer.

Jared and Eleesha's Wedding Pics

Sorry this took so long . . . Here are my sisters wedding pictures

We are so excited to welcome Jared into our family. They were sealed in the Las Vegas Temple for time and all eternity on July 12th 2008. It was a wonderful day!

I'm Back

It has been so long because, Matt and I don't have the internet at our house so, I do all my bloging at work while the babies nap. Well last week I had most of the week off work and then I went camping so, unless I went to the public library or mooched off someone i couldn't blog. I had tons of things to do anyway.

So before all the time off, Kaleb and I were playing waiting for Anna to wake up and this is what we were doing. I thought it was so funny I had to get it on Video.
One day last week, I put Kaleb down for a nap and ran to get some things done. He woke up before I was done with the dishes so I decided he could help me by just sitting on the side playing with things in the kitchen (since this is even better then toys) I turned to put a dish in the dishwasher and when I turned back around this is what I saw.

We had fun staying at home, Although we did miss Anna.

More to come...