Fun weekend!

Helping Grammy with her new cameraHappy Birthday!
Here I go!
This is hard work on little legs
Joey and Grandpa
Having fun at the field

Joey and his Daddy after the game
Checking out Baby Collin
Fun on the tractor

Hi everyone,

Sorry I didn't get a chance to post last week. I was very busy getting my classroom ready for the beginning of school. We started back to school this past week. It is hard getting used to being back on a rigid schedule, but we are adjusting well. Joey has enjoyed being back at daycare with Deb and his friends. It is hard to believe I will only be working for about 4 months, then the baby will be here! We went to the Princeville soap game on Friday night. Joey had fun watching Daddy coach and playing on the field after the game. Then today was Grammy's birthday. Her and I enjoyed a girls' day after church. We went out to lunch, shopping, and to a movie. While we were out, Joey and Daddy visited Grandpa at his house. Joey had a blast playing on the tractor and riding his first bike with training wheels. Now his tricycle is his "teeny" bike, compared to that "big boy" bike.

Have a great week!

Annie

Our Trip to the Northwoods

Hi everyone,

Well we just got back from spending a week in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. We had a wonderful time spending time with Uncle Ted (my dad's twin brother) and Aunt Mary at their cabin! The weather couldn't have been more beautiful, 70's by day and 50's at night! Some highlights from the trip were going to the zoo, the children's museum, fishing, riding on the pontoon boat, and just being together. Ted took us out fishing a few times. Did you see the whopper Steve caught? Just kidding, we all caught quite a few small mouth bass. Joey couldn't have had a better time on the trip. He loved every minute of the vacation. Now it is time to get back to work. I'll be working in my classroom this week and Steve starts football on Wednesday. Then next Monday we are back to school. Summer was full of fun!!

Love,

Annie

Tumbling and Mowing - What a Combo!

Joey at "Jump Start" Tumbling Class






On Granpa Gary's Mower

On Monday, Joey had picture day at his tumbling class. He has been taking tumbling for 10 weeks and has really enjoyed it! We also did our usual swimming and playing with friends this week too. Oh, yes and we watched Daddy mow the yard, one of Joey's favorite things to do. He is finally getting on Granpa Gary's mower by himself and pretending. It is so heartwarming because we know Grandpa would be so happy! He would have had Joey on that mower all the time.

Love,

Annie

Summertime Pics

Joey's first corn on the cob

Rock-n-Roll!

Helping water the plants

Getting ready to cool down in the pool

Hi!

Well we enjoyed a hot week in central Illinois and the heat wave continues! We went swimming at the Princeville pool a few days and the other days we played in the water at home. Joey is really enjoying his summer; sleeping in, watching his shows in the morning, playing outside, playing with friends, swimming, and bike riding. He had his first taste of corn on the cob and liked it! We went to the Corn Boil on Saturday but Joey didn't eat it there. He was too excited to be with his friends. Keep cool everyone!

Love,

Annie

At the Zoo and a Party!

Joey and Mommy at the zooSay Cheese!

Cool Slide!

Joey with Jack, the Birthday Boy!

All Smiles

Our Little Fish

I see something!

Hi,

We did some fun things this week. Joey took a trip to the Glen Oak Zoo in Peoria with Mommy and Grandma. He was a little scared at first but really warmed up to it. He enjoyed seeing all the animals, especially the tigers and monkeys. On Sunday, we went to a birthday party for Jack, our godson. He turned 2 and is such a cutie. We had lots of fun playing and swimming! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I can't believe how fast it is going!

Love,

Annie

Fun Firsts

Joey's big boy bed!

Coloring with sidewalk chalk

Yummy, ice cream sandwich!

Joey and Grandma at the fireworks

4th of July fun!

Hi,

Joey has experienced some fun firsts lately. He moved into a big boy bed and is doing great! We have never seen him so excited about something, it was precious. He has also been enjoying drawing with sidewalk chalk, another fun summer activity. Our neighbor gave Joey his first ice cream bar and he loved it! He definitely has the Johnson sweet tooth. And lastly, Joey saw his first fireworks this week. He let out shrieks of excitement. All in all we have had a fun week!

Love,

Annie