Johnsons Together Forever: The BIG "40"

Our Life As We Know It

Allen and I have been married for 21 years and have been truly blessed. We have five amazing (some what crazy) boys. We are extremely involved with our church, scouting, and sports. We love camping, hunting, four wheeling and family adventures. I am grateful we are close and enjoy spending time with each other. I can only hope that continues in the future. I am so excited to see what the future holds for my sweet, handsome men. I am thankful that Heavenly Father entrusted them in my care. I will always be very humble and grateful...and I pray that I will always "enjoy the journey".

Where Our Story Began

Was it by a Heavenly Father's Design we met when and where we did. I look back at all the choices we had and by his hand we met and simply put "the rest is history"!! I remember when we first met, as I passed him on the stair case at our High School... he stopped and turned around as I went up the stairs. Our story is not out of the ordinary but it is our story!! We had hurdles and bumps but all in all... we made it through five years of dating, and all that comes with that! The common element that bound us Eternally is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I'm grateful for his plan... our story began a long time ago... but our Earthly journey here, is well underway. Thanks for being part of our lives... thanks for sharing our story.

Life of Boys

Michael is 18 and is happy he is a Senior. He is ready for his future "life" and ready to move on. He is an Eagle Scout and is excited for his mission this year. He is a GREAT kid ... he is a hard worker and so "very" focused. Cody is 16 and a fly by the seat of your pants kinda kid. He loves to horse around and hang out with his friends. He is on the final step of getting his Eagle paperwork done. He is fun-loving and loves life. Justin is a funny kid. He is my one that is constantly joking around and dosen't take life too seriously... he has his quirks like: has to be on time, plans everything, and dosen't like surprises. He is always grateful for everything. He is my one that ALWAYS gives me a hug. Tanner is the sweetest kid you'll find. (His brother might disagree) His eyes are piercing and always have been. He smiles through his eyes. He gets emotional when watching movies. He has a sweet spirit. He loves sports and would play for the love of the sport all his life. He is a fun-loving kid. Matthew is the love of everyones life!! He brings great joy into our family with a little dose of attitude. He is our miracle and we understand that. He is adored by all and completes our sweet, amazing, crazy family circle!!!

Sunday, May 27, 2012

The BIG "40"

Well this Birthday was extremely hard for me... and have no idea why... but these are my thoughts!

WHILE IN MY FORTIES

1. All my kids will graduate from High School (Except Matt)

2. I will have four missionary farewells.

3. Four missionary homecomings.

4. Lived half my life

5. Will see some graduate from college.

6. Matt will be baptized.

7. I possibly could see a couple of boys married.

(And that means daughter-in-laws)

8. Could be a GRANDMA.

9. I will be an empty nester except for Matthew

10. Matthew will turn 12 and get the Priesthood.

11. I will have no more kids in the Primary Program

12. My husband will more than likely retire

When my kids were all so little and in diapers... I NEVER thought this day would come... EVER! Thinking I SO SHOULD HAVE relaxed and enjoyed my 30's more!! So with all this being said, realizing the picture below will probably be the last time in a while we will all be together for my birthday. This is the year that one by one they all start leaving the nest. My life will be different...good ... but different. I'm such a mother hen and don't know quite how to embrace new stage in my life. I have sulked for months about turning 40 and I think I'm finally getting out of that funk and my attitude is more... "Come what may and Love it"! My life has been amazing up to this point. I have had my fair share of trials, sadness, and overwhelming moments but for the most part... it has been beautiful! Even through the trails I have learned many amazing things about myself. As I have contemplated all the wonderful things that will happen in the future ... and who knows what the future holds (I'm sure some trials will be tossed in)... but with faith and a testimony of my Savior ... I know that this stage of my life I will embrace, too. Just like I did all the other stages. I hope that as we all start going our different ways: mission, college, marriage, careers, etc... I hope one thing remains constant ALWAYS... remember where you came from, build upon your testimony of Jesus Christ, that family is MOST important, and my door is always open.