MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Happy Birthday Jesus!!!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Busy Day!!
Today we got up for "Dawn Patrol" (early morning to see hot air balloons take flight.)It is Reno's Balloon Race weekend. This is rapidly becoming a family tradition. We were a little late getting started today but quickly found a parking spot and headed to Rancho San Rafael park to check out the mass launch of about 50 to 75 balloons. Grandma is usually with us but this year Nanna came and hopefully next year they can both come. The kids really enjoy watching all the balloons take off it is quite spectacular.(photos to come)
Then it was off to breakfast at PJ's a great place for breakfast.
We will be off in a couple hours to spend the day at Wild Waters a water park in Sparks.
Right now I am going to get some rest. More about our busy day later.
Then it was off to breakfast at PJ's a great place for breakfast.
We will be off in a couple hours to spend the day at Wild Waters a water park in Sparks.
Right now I am going to get some rest. More about our busy day later.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy Birthday America!!!
Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!!
Davey ,Robin ,Skyler ,Shae and Sterling. aka The Johnstons
Davey ,Robin ,Skyler ,Shae and Sterling. aka The Johnstons
Monday, June 23, 2008
Kindergarten Graduate!
Today my son Skyler graduated from Kindergarten.I attended the event along with all the other parents.The children entered the cafeteria and lined up on the steps of the stage. They sang a couple of songs then were seated on the floor.
The teacher Miss Pollack said some kind words to the parents about their involvement with our children and how important it was to continue to read to and with our children.
I can't tell you how proud I am of my son.I even got a little choked up when he was the first one to be called to receive his"diploma".Just imagine what I'm gonna be like when he graduates high school.
My wife Robin was there with her 5th grade class.(She teaches at the same school)
She was very proud also and after the ceremony she had to take her class back to her classroom for end of the year festivities.
Skyler and I had a snack and some juice then I took him to Robin's class so he could finish out the day.
Driving back to work it dawned on me that I was the proud father of a "First Grader".
Robin and Skyler don't get much of a summer break they start their new school year on July 7th.
(Year round school)
They both switched to Blue track so we could attend next years Gatewood Family Reunion.
I myself can't wait because that would mean I would be the proud father of a Second grader and a Kindergartener.(Shae hits the school scene next year LOOK OUT!! Kindergarten will never be the same)
The teacher Miss Pollack said some kind words to the parents about their involvement with our children and how important it was to continue to read to and with our children.
I can't tell you how proud I am of my son.I even got a little choked up when he was the first one to be called to receive his"diploma".Just imagine what I'm gonna be like when he graduates high school.
My wife Robin was there with her 5th grade class.(She teaches at the same school)
She was very proud also and after the ceremony she had to take her class back to her classroom for end of the year festivities.
Skyler and I had a snack and some juice then I took him to Robin's class so he could finish out the day.
Driving back to work it dawned on me that I was the proud father of a "First Grader".
Robin and Skyler don't get much of a summer break they start their new school year on July 7th.
(Year round school)
They both switched to Blue track so we could attend next years Gatewood Family Reunion.
I myself can't wait because that would mean I would be the proud father of a Second grader and a Kindergartener.(Shae hits the school scene next year LOOK OUT!! Kindergarten will never be the same)
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Busy Saturday!
Today we started out with a "Work" sponsored Breakfast for all our families to celebrate Mother's and Father's day held at Bonanza Casino. Then it was off for Ballet pictures. Unfortunately Dad gave Mom the wrong information about the time and she was 45 minutes late. (Oops!)
Then it was to the ballpark for Awards ceremonies. Skyler got his trophy and we said our good-byes to Coach Darin and Tia they are moving to Missouri and leaving tomorrow.
Now it is lunch time for the kids (chicken dinosurs) and movie time (Pied Piper of Hamlin).
Time to relax a bit then when it cools down yard work.
Get to use my new weed eater again!!
I think this is just the beginning of many more busy Saturdays to come.
P.S Mom hows the video coming?
Then it was to the ballpark for Awards ceremonies. Skyler got his trophy and we said our good-byes to Coach Darin and Tia they are moving to Missouri and leaving tomorrow.
Now it is lunch time for the kids (chicken dinosurs) and movie time (Pied Piper of Hamlin).
Time to relax a bit then when it cools down yard work.
Get to use my new weed eater again!!
I think this is just the beginning of many more busy Saturdays to come.
P.S Mom hows the video coming?
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Whew! Our "new" schedule
Well, our Shae-Shae is back now, and it's like she never left. She is so very kind and tender hearted, to the point that she was shrieking in the backyard last night when Skyler was squishing ants. She's still asking why, to which I have begun to reply "There is no why" that I borrowed from Myrna.
I am experimenting this week with timing and driving the kids to their new places. Shae goes to pre-k now in central Reno and Sterling is in her 3rd week of home daycare in Northern Reno. I have learned about some of the harsher parts of town, the worst stop lights, and that leaving at 7:27 really makes a difference vs. leaving at 7:33. Jimminey Christmas! Ah well, Shae is making many new friends and her instructors love her. They are helping her to make new friends. It's well worth it, but as Sky put it, "Mom, why are we in the car so much?" I realized we were in the car for over 2 hours each day....I truly "get it" now about being the mom taxi. Location, location, location.....is there ever really a good one? In the meantime, Sterling is getting good at repeating songs in the car and perfecting her rhythm and dancing. Quite humorous to see an 18 month old doing the swim from her carseat!
Sky starts guitar lessons sometime this month, waiting for his instrument to come in. But, he graduates from kindergarten on Monday. YEAH! He's getting so tall and very inquisitive himself, though he's learned not to verbalize every thought....
Robin
I am experimenting this week with timing and driving the kids to their new places. Shae goes to pre-k now in central Reno and Sterling is in her 3rd week of home daycare in Northern Reno. I have learned about some of the harsher parts of town, the worst stop lights, and that leaving at 7:27 really makes a difference vs. leaving at 7:33. Jimminey Christmas! Ah well, Shae is making many new friends and her instructors love her. They are helping her to make new friends. It's well worth it, but as Sky put it, "Mom, why are we in the car so much?" I realized we were in the car for over 2 hours each day....I truly "get it" now about being the mom taxi. Location, location, location.....is there ever really a good one? In the meantime, Sterling is getting good at repeating songs in the car and perfecting her rhythm and dancing. Quite humorous to see an 18 month old doing the swim from her carseat!
Sky starts guitar lessons sometime this month, waiting for his instrument to come in. But, he graduates from kindergarten on Monday. YEAH! He's getting so tall and very inquisitive himself, though he's learned not to verbalize every thought....
Robin
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Father's Day
My Father's Day was fantastic.
I slept til 8:00 a.m got up took a shower and headed off to church.
Our church was handing out Tootsie Pops to all the Pops that attended today in honor of Father's Day.
After service we headed out to Target for a new lunch box for Shae Shae, her first day at her new daycare is tomorrow,next we went to Sears to pick-up my Father's Day present.(I requested a new gas weed eater with an edger attachment.)Got what I wanted!!
Then we ventured to Costco for monthly supplies.( well bi-monthly since the kids seem to be eating more and growing .)Got home unloaded the van, checked out my new toy,watched Tiger force a playoff in the U.S Open ,took the two older kids to the park to fly their kites came home cooked some boneless ribs on the BBQ,ate dinner watched the end of the NBA finals game (Celtics let one slip away darn it) now I am posting this Blog and going to bed.
WHAT A DAY!!!
I slept til 8:00 a.m got up took a shower and headed off to church.
Our church was handing out Tootsie Pops to all the Pops that attended today in honor of Father's Day.
After service we headed out to Target for a new lunch box for Shae Shae, her first day at her new daycare is tomorrow,next we went to Sears to pick-up my Father's Day present.(I requested a new gas weed eater with an edger attachment.)Got what I wanted!!
Then we ventured to Costco for monthly supplies.( well bi-monthly since the kids seem to be eating more and growing .)Got home unloaded the van, checked out my new toy,watched Tiger force a playoff in the U.S Open ,took the two older kids to the park to fly their kites came home cooked some boneless ribs on the BBQ,ate dinner watched the end of the NBA finals game (Celtics let one slip away darn it) now I am posting this Blog and going to bed.
WHAT A DAY!!!
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