HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO.....ME!

So, today's the day.  A mere 34 years ago today, I became Mrs. Kerry Johnson!  As I recall, I was throwing up until minutes before the ceremony.  Yes.  Sweet little temple workers were trying to push soda crackers down me, while I fought them off - assuring them that I would, indeed, throw up if they persisted.  Kerry's uncle, the pharmacist, arrived at the temple with some "magic pills" in hand.  Now, I still don't know if it was the pills, or the ceremony being over, but something caused me to feel wonderful!  Today.... well, it's Kerry who's throwing up!  Ha!  Actually, I don't think he has thrown up all day - but I could be wrong.  

Through thick and thin, good times and bad, we stuck together.   I have no intention of ever changing that.  So today, my love, let me just say that you are my rock, and my "softie."  You inspire me, you believe in me, you support me, and definitely you spoil me.  Without you, there's not much to me.  You make me a complete person, and you keep me grounded when I need to be, sane, when I'm ready to crack, happy when I'm feeling blue and you always make me laugh (I think that's why I married you).  Add to all that, 4 magnificent babies, 3 fabulous daughters-in-law, a terrific son-in-law and the 4 cutest granddaughters we could ever hope for.  More?  How about wonderful parents, siblings and friends.  Blessed I am.  The world is mine.

The Perfect Weekend! .. almost!

All we were missing were Jeremy, Sharla & Bree!  Wish they could have been here.. 

Baby Kennedy's Blessing Day

Sept. 14

I don't want to steal too much of Zak & Kates bragging rights, but I just had to put a few of my favorite pictures up from our terrific weekend!

Three of our 4 granddaughters - Kennedy, Allie & Arie

Grandpa Kerry with Kennedy

As usual, Arie has everyone grinning!

Family & Friends

So, the last weekend of summer brought the troops south for a final R&R.  Here's how the weekend went:  It started off with Tracy arriving late Thursday night.  She had no work and no school on Friday, so she got a jump on the weekend.  Friday morning was time to hit the irons!  We took Andy with us, and the 4 of us golfed at Red Hills.  I must say I was only along for the entertainment value.  Everyone else played pretty well.  Tracy even out-shot the boys at times!   Jon and 2 other couples (friends of theirs) arrived late Friday night.  It seems everyone else was on the freeway headed south too!  Saturday morning, after delicious waffles with fresh peaches and cream, the gang headed here:

There was also lots of girly time with the granddaughters/nieces

Bree loves the pool!

We also ate LOTS of FANTASTIC peaches!

Thanks to Jeremy and Apple TV, there were also plenty of movies to watch!

Kerry took everyone to see Jeremy's vintage car collection at the airport.  They loved that!  I think their favorite part was when Kerry let them drive one of them down the street -- where it ran out of gas and they had to push it back to the hangar!  Ha!  Good times, huh boys?

Sunday evening we toured Jer & Sharla's new house and treehouse.  Amazing place!  Can't wait till it's finished.  Jon was particularly impressed with the beautiful staircase that will have no supports.  Monday (when they finally got out of bed) they all enjoyed fresh peach slobber for breakfast, played a little tennis, then headed for the pool again.  All in all, it was a fun, busy weekend.  Hope you kids enjoyed your last taste of summer!  

Grandbabies....what else??

You tell me... are these girls the cutest - or what!  Here Kennedy is about 2 weeks old...

Allie & Bree watching a movie...

Allie & Arie at the conclusion of their water fight

and showing off their ample muscles!

What great fun they all are!  We're missing Kennedy and these cute first months.  We're excited to see her (oh, AND you, Zak & Kate) in a few weeks!  Meanwhile, we're greatful to have the 3 others close by so we can see them often.  Love you girls!

Bonding with Mel..

Mel "enjoys" hugs from Arden

Mel... pay attention!

These are your eyes...

Here are your ears...

That's it!  I'm outta here...

AWW...the Lake!

My brave little granddaughter - "jumping ship!"

GO ALLIE!

Row Row Row your boat.... Tracy and the kids go for a ride..

PLAYTIME WITH ARIE

We had some great "Toddler Time" over the weekend!  On Saturday we played at the Town Square where Arie entertained us at the Splash Pad, the wading river, etc.

Tracy & Arden having a water fight and sharing a shave ice!

On Sunday, we flew up to SLC for Nathan's Farewell (which was fabulous!)  After dinner we went over to Wheeler farms so little snookems could see the animals.

Jon & Andy demonstrate the art of "sheep feeding"

 

Andy discusses manners with a hungry duck who could take Arden's fingers off!

Touring with grandpa