Catching Up

I really don't feel the need to catch up with all the Christmas stuff as the girls do such a great job. I just had some pictures on my camera and thought I would post a few. These are Christmas morning with the whole family here. I love these guys. Matching PJ's are a Christmas Eve tradition. This year everyone got shirts with their initials on it and the number in which they joined the family. Larry #1, Kathy #2, Amanda #3, Sarah #4, etc. It was a hit. We are up to #18 but Ella was too small to get a shirt but she had PJ's that matched the kids. Pogo Sticks and Stilts. How much fun can that be??

Christmas Eve Larry couldn't contain his excitement and HAD to give the girls the presents he bought them (with my suggestion). They were somewhat surprised, to say the least. This is the guessing picture.

The, "OH MY GOODNESS!! I GOT UGGS" picture.

The modeling picture. It was a hit. Dad always has to outdo me!~

Hannah with her stocking.

Casey.

Steven having a hard time containing his excitement.

James, handsome as ever. I sure miss that guy.

Brad and Jessica. Jessica got her hair colored back to blonde for Christmas. She was happy about that and has sworn to never go brown again. She is beautiful.

I miss the family times. In my 'ideal' world, everyone would live in the same town and we would have Sunday dinner together and lots of fun outings.

Up-date

I took a cookie decorating class on Saturday and really enjoyed it. I don't know if you can see the detail but I am really proud of little masterpieces.

Snow is here...... where are the GRANDKIDS???

The tree is up. Hannah helped and that was so great. Larry helped also.

New baby Harward

Ruby? Kathryn? Olivia? Who knows, but SHE IS HERE!!!

With her first 'lovey' AND less than two hours old, she sucked her thumb!
PS Her name is ELLA KATHRYN HARWARD

2 weeks

I have been home for 2 whole weeks from Utah and now I am off to Lafayette to see my newest Granddaughter that will be born on Friday. I just can't seem to stay home for very long (not true, I would love to stay home but I get to missing my kids so much that I have to go see them).

In the past two weeks, we had a General Authority from our church stay at our house so I had to clean like mad for a few days. I did another Dinner Theater at church. We only had about 300 people this year. This week, I am catching up and trying to get a Thanksgiving dinner grocery list done for next week. We seem to be getting to bed early with the time change. Why does changing the time, make you sleepy earlier?

5K

Yes, I walked a 5K around BYU campus with James. It wasn't the most exciting thing I did while I was out there but it was nice to see James a little embarassed. Most of the parents and families took this very seriously. They were in their running clothes and doing warm up stretches. The gun went off and so did they. Crazy people. We crossed the finish line in 53 minutes. James, who has been running a lot lately, though it silly to cross the line walking. Oh well, it was worth it, free bagels, fruit and water.

PS Yesterday was my mom 72 birthday. I still miss her. I want to live a life that allows me to see her again.

BYU 2010

Hard to believe I am in Utah visiting this little baby boy.

Where has the time gone?

From this life of fun and games.....

To this life of fun and games? I sure have enjoyed visiting him even though I cannot keep up with his lifestyle. Late night concert on Friday night, dinner for 13 on Saturday night, dinner for roommates on Sunday. Tomorrow, he works and I can rest.

South Webster High waves Banner of Excellence with distinction

This would have made my mom so very proud. My brother is the principal, Bob Johnson.


Portsmouth Daily Times - South Webster High waves Banner of Excellence with distinction