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We went to Fetal studio last night to see if our sweet baby would let us in on it's little secret...boy or girl?... the cute gal that did the ultrasound said everything looked great with the baby as far as she could tell (which is a huge relief as you all know). She also said there is no doubt about it but we are expecting a baby GIRL!

Now comes the hard part NAMES if any of you hear of anything cute please pass them along our way. I had to attach the picture of her waving to us, it was so funny, we kept telling the kid's that we are going to see the baby and maybe she will wave to say hello and sure enough, no kidding, she was just a waving and had the hiccups.

We are so excited to add her into our family!

In a slump and a movie set?

I have to admit lately I have been in a slump, I feel like I can't get organized to fit in what I need to in a day. I am pleading for advice...I start each day with great intentions to get my list done and somehow it never happens. So, therefore, my life feels like it is out of control... not sure if that makes sense but I need to figure it out. Being so sick with this pregnancy has thrown me way off and I know this but now that things are getting better I guess I am overwhelmed playing catch up. I know you are all organized so please, please pass along any tips you may have.


So my sister-in-law Natalee has a good friend who lives in a small town in Oregon. She was out and about one day and stumbled upon a movie set and which one are you thinking....TWILIGHT!! I have attached a picture of Charlie's house, notice the truck and cop car out front. She said she will send more my way so I will share because Natalee is there visiting her now so they are going to the set each and every night. I have one big question to ask all you Twilight fans....Do you like who they picked for Edward? I am struggling. If you have not checked it out they have scenes from the movies on mtv.com http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1585900, I have to say I am way excited!!

A weekend at Grandma's

Last weekend the kid's and I went with my parents and uncle to visit my Grandma in St. George. They wanted to go down to spend some time with her because she just had some heart surgery the week before. It was a nice weekend, the first day we went and helped her move some stuff and clean a bit but let me tell you for 90 years old her little home is spotless. My kid's always remember their Great-Grandma by the "picture" wall when you walk in her house (I know all of us love that wall) it has just a ton of pictures of every grandkid, great-grandkids & my Mom's siblings, there is just something that is mesmerizing about it. Kalli wanted me to take a picture of the "picture" wall but I left my camera in the car the last day so maybe next time. My Uncle Randy was telling us all kinds of stories about my Grandma and her life, if you think about it she is 90 and has lived through giving birth in your own home, to washing your clothes by hand to know seeing the world so high tech. I am so happy that my kid's have gotten to meet and know both of the Great Grandma's they are such great ladies and wonderful examples of how to live your life, we miss my Grandma Romano everyday.

It was beautiful down there we took the kid's swimming and yes one morning we were out at 9:30 a.m. and it was sunny and warm! Who knows maybe one day we will feel the warmth of the sun again? One night my Dad decided to have a huge (one-sided) water fight with the kid's in MY hotel room but somehow it got turned on me and my Mom let's just say there was water everywhere but the kid's thought that was the funnest night. Thanks Mom and Dad for letting us tag along we had a blast!

The Happiest Place on Earth!

I tell you what there is nothing like Disneyland with your kid's, there is just something about that place that makes everyone feel like a kid again. We had such a blast!

Our flight left at 8:40 a.m. so we thought we had plenty of time leaving our house at 6:00 a.m. to make our flight and still grab a bite to eat. Oh boy! were we wrong, we got to the airport and checked our luggage in with the sky cap and then went through the SECURITY LINE, let's just say it was worse than waiting in the lines at Disney, of course, we picked the SLOW line. Our neighbors made it through and down to the gate when my phone started to ring & ring, it was my friend Kelli who said we better run. So picture this, the Johnson's running through the airport we get there and the lady says "sorry there is now way you can make it on this flight" as we are looking at the plane and people still boarding? Jett lost it (I actually felt bad for the lady, not really:) so now Kalli and I are crying (not hard to do these days). Long story short we finally flew out at 11 a.m. to Long Beach then took a taxi to John Wayne airport because that is where our inital flight was to land and where the car rental was (Long Beach was sold out of cars that day....just not our day I guess). All worked out just fine we got the car and went straight to Disney to meet up with our friend's and it ended up to be a great day, that is why I said...what is it about Disney?

The kid's had the time of their lives. Riley's main focus was to hit every ride possible I can't believe at 7 he has no fear of any ride big or small, fast or slow. He was in 7th heaven because this time around the Pirates ride was open and he was tall enough to go on most everything this year. Kalli was just so happy to eat dinner with the princesses that she could care less about anything else..oh I forgot she got to see the little High School Musical parade. We went with our friends and neighbors the Bland's, they have kid's right around our kids' ages so it made it so much more fun for them.

4+1 = 5

The Johnson household has not been feeling great lately we all have the flu (everyone except Riley cross your finger for him). I did want to do a quick post and let you know that on top of the flu we are also expecting another baby on October 11, 2008 and we are all so excited! The kid's just found out last Sunday and let's just say it is going to be a LONG road ahead. Kalli wants the baby before we go to Disneyland (we leave on the 26th of this month) and Riley is just super protective he has to know how I am feeling if the baby is OK they are both so cute and will be darling big brother and sister. Poor Jett has been so great he has had to chase down food from all over town for me - I am just in that icky stage where nothing sounds good but am starving to death then you eat and up it comes! I am so grateful for a husband who is so willing to take care of my every need, I love you so much Jett thank you for just sitting there with me through it all, you are the greatest!! This will pass with time but any suggestions would be great. I just wanted our friends and family to share in our good news. I sure hope your families have avoided this flu and all is well.

p.s. I have been getting these weird comments with links, does anyone know how to stop them or do I need to go private? HELP!!! I am not done, I really want to change my background of my blog but when I try to I lose all my blog links and that just stinks, is there a way to save them before I change? Remember I am the computer stupid friend :)

Happy 7th Birthday to Riley!

It is hard to say but my Riley turned 7 on Saturday the 16th. Happy birthday bud hope you had a wonderful day!
On Friday Kalli and I went to eat lunch with him at school and he was so proud we were there to eat with him, he showed us the ropes. I have to tell you what a riot it was to sit and listen to his little buddies tell me all of their "wound" stories from stitches to staples in the head I heard it all and all on TACO SALAD day :) Then later that night my sister in law, Hayley took him to the Monster Truck Show, which he loved so much especially when the tire fell off the truck (only boys). Now we get to Saturday (his actual birthday)we started the day at Classic Fun Center aka Classic Skating (does that bring back memories or what!) with a bunch of family and friends and let me tell you he made out like a bandit from Transformers to Lego's and of course Wii games. It was so funny to see everyone out there on skates, blades and scooters (Jett seriously has the biggest blister on his ankle). Then we went to lunch with my family to Chili's and then every year my parents take the kid's to let them pick out their own "toy" present.
I have to take a minute to tell a bit about Riley since this post is strictly about him. Riley is probably one of the sweetest boys you will ever meet, he has a heart on him way to big for his little body (as my Dad always says). Riley is also one of the most laid back, easy going kid's, definetly not hard to please. He loves every sport under the sun and is so good at all of them (not to mention he is speedy- gonzalez). He is doing great at school and has a ton of friends who think the world of him. He loves life and has a smile that lights up your day. I love you so much Riley I am so blessed to have you as my little boy, and that you will always be no matter how old you get. You make me so proud I could not have been blessed with a better son. Happy Birthday Riley!!

What a Day!

Kalli showing off her teeth Riley is a proud new cousin
I loved this picture and what her little shirt says

Last Thursday was an early night for the Johnson family, we had to get up to get Kalli to the dentist and take Riley to my cousin's so she could watch him while we were there. We had an early dinner then off to bed. Then at 12:30 a.m. we get a call the one we have been waiting for, but did not expect, Ashley's water broke and they are headed to the hospital to have the baby.

So we got to the dentist and they came to distract her by offering her 4 prizes then let her pcik them out of the basket. Then put what they called a "dart" in her arm, which pretty much knocked her out after just a few seconds and then we handed our 4 year old over to them and they took her away saying "see you in about 45 minutes". I looked over at Jett and well...let's just say he was a wreck. They came and got us to come back and sit with her until she woke up, we sat and talked to the sweet nurse who we later found out knew Jett's sister and my brother so that made time pass a bit more quickly. She kept telling us it usually takes 30-45 minutes for them to come out of it, and just as she said 45 minutes and she started to wake up. We had a ton of laughs just watching her come to. Meanwhile, my Mom and Dad are texting me saying Ashley is at a 5 and they expect her to be fully dialated in about 5 hours. We left and went to pick up Riley (thank you again Tracy for watching Riley, he had a blast). I was thinking I had plenty of time to get Kalli more "sober" before heading to the hospital. We get home and get a call that all of a sudden Ash is at a 9.

We finally arrive at Salt Lake Regional (remember I live in Herriman and this is on 100 So. 1000 E.) to say a quick hello and good luck when they kick us out of the room so she can begin pushing. We walk outside made a quick run to the hospital store to get batteries for my Mom's camera, just in time to get back see the Doc walk into her room then 10-15 minutes later we hear the baby crying and let me tell you she sounded ticked, it was hilarious. It was such a great and crazy day, needless to say, Kalli did great and does not remember anything, except that the nurse promised her 4 prizes and she only got 2. Ashley who never thought she would get here, gave birth to Bostynn Nicole Hutchison 7 lbs. 11 oz. and 18" long. I just think it is so crazy my baby sister is now a Mom, wow I remember when she was born I feel like that was not that long ago. Congrats to Ashley and Loni!

*A huge THANK YOU to everyone who gave their kind words of advise to me!