The Johnson Family Blog

The Fishy's

2010-06-06T22:24:00.000-07:00

It is so funny sometimes the things that stick with your kids. Erik really likes to play in the water. He plays in the kitchen sink when I wash dishes, the water table on the porch, the bathtub, you name it. If there is water he wants to play in it. He especially loves to play in running water, from the faucet in the kitchen for instance. Sometimes when he has been playing long enough I begin to fear the water bill. In order to get him to turn it off I will tell him, "We need to turn it off because the fishy's need water too. We need to share." Well, I think that really stuck with him, because tonight when I was running the water for his bath, when it got to the right depth he started yelling, "Mommy, The Fishy's" until I caught on! What a cutie....He was worried the fish wouldn't have enough water so he wanted me to turn the water off. I love that kid!

Erik's Preschool Christmas Pageant

2009-12-09T20:32:00.000-08:00

Erik Blaine had his first ever Christmas Pageant today. He did really well. There was no singing for him, but there was no crying either so I think it was a winner. At one point he saw me being one of those bad parents who kneel up at the front to video, and then at another point he started waving. He is such a good boy, he stayed right in place.

First Day of Preschool

2009-11-17T22:56:00.000-08:00

Bittersweet perfectly describes Erik Jr's first day of Preschool. I was so happy to see him grow up and be out there doing his own thing, and then it made me really cry. I was able to hold it together until we got in the car and drove away. When I looked back I could see him getting on a smock to play in the water table. Somehow that moment tore down the wall.

These pictures show the journey to school and back in reverse. You may notice a couple things. One: He has on different clothing from begining to end. You would think he had a potty training accident, but you would be wrong. He just likes playing in the drinking fountian. Two: He left with a bump on his head. I think that he didn't know that it wasn't a good idea to run directly into moving bicycles. Now he does.

We have completed week two of school today. He is going two days a week, half the day. Now I am not the one crying. When EJ, his dad, picked him up on day two, one little boy shouted, in greeting as he left,"Bye Screamin Kid!"

Ride Horsey?

2009-11-17T22:12:00.000-08:00

This past Sunday Erik Jr.got to ride on a horse for the very first time. His cousin Amy has a horse named Hawk that lives at a ranch out in Pine Valley. Our cousin Liesa's Family and ours met out at the horse resort, and Amy showed all of the little ones the ropes. Erik Jr. even got to ride Hawk. He wasn't super comfortable with the idea, but he tried it and did a great job.

Erik Jr. was very excited and talked about the horseys for days before we went and all the way there. Even now he tells random people we see in our comings and goings, "Ride Horsey!" Thank you Amy and Aunt Gwen for sharing your horses with us. It was a great, outing.

Happy Halloween!

2009-11-01T20:52:00.001-08:00

It was yet another crazy fun Halloween. We went Erik's little buddy Simone's house for dinner and trick-or-treating again this year. We had a great time seeing them all play together. It is crazy to think that these kids were just babies together not long ago, and now they are the big kids you see here.

Two Years and Counting....

2009-10-11T22:07:00.000-07:00

Erik Blaine Johnson Jr. is now two years old. I can't even believe it, but not in the tired way that everone says how time flies. For me it feels like two things in one. Part of me feels like he has been in my heart my whole life, even before he was concieved or I even knew his dad. The other part feels like I can't belive I ever lived a day without him. Like looking back on the days before he came into our lives seemed so sad and empty. He has been an amazing blessing to me. Seeing how he was made, how he grows, and how he learns just proves to how amazing God is.

My good friend Penny is a photographer in the making, so she offered to take picture of Erik for his second birthday. We had her eldest son, Rowen come along to offer some great entertainment for Erik Jr. hoping we could catch some good smiles. Quickly we both realized that they both move way to fast. =) So here are some beautiful shots she created, and then we hope to try again soon.

Enjoy!

He get's his way in Oklahoma

2009-08-15T21:53:00.000-07:00

These are pictures from our last trip to Oklahoma.It was a whirlwind, last minute adventure that all started with a sad little text message from my sister-in-law, Nicole. She was lamenting on how much she wished she could share the 4th of July holiday with us. I happened to have a ticket sitting on my desk from my brother. I asked God and he made it happen. The next day we were on the first of many planes that would bring us to our family for the weekend.

I was looking back at the pictures today and realized that when we go home to see my family, this kid gets just about anything he wants. =) Here is the proof.

He gets to do the sweeping, one of his all time favorites. He also gets to wear fun clothes he borrowed from his cousins. This is especially meaningful to me, because my niece used to borrow my t-shirts to sleep in when she was a wee one, and now my son is borrowing t-shirts from her. =) It comes full circle.

Aunt Nicole, let him help water the flowers which of course led to drinking out of the hose, and his all time favorite, getting all wet.

Then of course, when it comes to strawberries, Erik J will not be denied. I am pretty sure he could have turned into a strawberry by the end. Aunt Nicole loves her Baby J.

On the way home from the airport, The Suiters had to stop to make sure Erik Jr had everything he needed. This stop included a wiffle bat. I think this picture explains the rest.

Then of course, after making the 4th of July cake he needed have his own beater to taste. Mmmmmm Good!

Of course in tradition Erik J style, he found something to jump off. So he spent quite some time jumping off the porch with Uncle Dabe! They had a great time. Then I got a bit of my wish and I got to see a real storm. I miss storms. It just sweats in San Diego. =)

Then after some hard playing, he needed a drink. When your on vacation you don't have to hold your own water. Your Grandma Chell will do it for you.

His Uncle Kirk even let Erik Jr. play with his walkie talkies! Breaker Breaker 1-9. Breaker Breaker 1-9.... this was followed by many games of chase with Emma and Lauren. Cousins are the best!

And then, when he was too tired to go on any longer, he had his Lauren to snuggle with. She shared her blanket and even shared her books.

Vacation- isn't it the life!

It's Potty Time!

2009-08-01T20:52:00.000-07:00

For the last couple weeks we have been working on potty training with Erik Jr. It is going really well. When we are at home, he gets to run around naked and he goes 1 and 2 in his potty on his own now. So this weekend he got to get his very own big boy underpants. When we got home he felt like he need to try every pair on and then tried them all on his head.

We had a couple accidents tonight with them on, but I am sure he will catch on soon enough.

First Real Hair Cut

2009-05-03T14:48:00.001-07:00

We finally broke down yesterday and the boy got a haircut. Not just bangs, but a real haircut. It was hard, for me, not Erik J. As you can see we let him have a lollipop so that he would sit still long enough. He wasn't really happy about it but I think he did a great job. There were no tears, yet he was sure to let us and the hair dresser know that he was "Stuck". The first picture is the before shot, of how long his hair had gotten, keep scrolling for the after. =)

First Real Hair Cut Cont

2009-05-03T14:46:00.001-07:00

First Real Hair Cut

2009-05-03T14:36:00.000-07:00

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Winking and Cleaning and Water

2009-01-08T21:20:00.000-08:00

I know I am completely biased, but I swear this kid learns so fast. He sees us do something maybe once and he's got it. He is a great little mimicker. He is now a winker and a mopper. He has also learned how to say and sign "water" and this is all new in the last two weeks. Every day I look at him and he is looking and behaving more like a little boy and not a baby.

First Hair Cut

2009-01-08T21:07:00.000-08:00

Now I want to go ahead and apologize ahead of time for this video. I was by myself with him trying to get this done... it had been too long, and so holding him and videoing at the same time was rather difficult. I think you will get the message though.

He hated it, and she was not the best baby bang trimmer. At least his hair isn't all in his eyes anymore. It was quick and a lot better than going to get shots at the Dr. We only trimmed his bangs. I just can't even think about cutting off those curls. They are so cute, and I am afraid they won't grow back.

The True Picture of Christmas

2009-01-08T20:59:00.000-08:00

In my opinon this picture is the true picture of Christmas for a little boy. He's got a candy cane, a new bike and all in his brand new big boy Christmas Jammies. The Picture of Joy, everything he's been waiting for...

PeekaBoo Laundry Basket

2009-01-03T16:59:00.000-08:00

What can I say, he likes to help!

Swaptree and Freecycle... Aunt Edna would be proud!

2009-01-03T16:22:00.000-08:00

Well, I had to get on here an blog about this great site I heard about on TV. www.swaptree.com

Basically the site is a tool you can use to trade DVD's, CD's or Books you don't need to want for other DVD's, CD's or Books that you do want. It is totally free and easy. If you want to can add your credit card to your account and you can even print shipping labels at home and just drop your items in your home mail slot.

I thought for a minute that the only stuff on there would be dumb stuff that no one ever wants, but I am in the process right now of doing three trades. I am getting Angels and Demons for Erik, a Veggie Tales Movie for Erik J, and an Anne Rice book for me. I will let you know how they turn out.

I have a great feeling about it though because much like ebay you rate each other so you can avoid problems. If you don't complete your trades they kick you out.. so it's pretty safe. I figure even if one of them doesn't work out I am only losing a dvd that I never watched anyway.

If you like this site, you should also check out FreeCycle.org too. www.freecycle.org

On FreeCycle, you just post anything you don't want anymore and people in your local town come a pick them up from you. I mean anything too. People even post broken stuff and they still find people who want it. You can also post things you need too. For example one time I posted that I needed a new USB cord for my Ipod, which I am sure would have cost me like $20, but I posted on Freecycle that I was needing one and had one from a fellow FreeCycler the next day. Erik and I arranged via email to meet the guy at Vons on his way home from work and Bam there you go! That is how we got our hiking backpack for Erik J, and that is how we clean out our house to get the baby's room ready.

I figure in the crunch we are all in right now it is a great idea to find as many simple ways to get what you want without spending any money. An added bonus too is that you are even somewhat recycling rather than throwing stuff away and filling up landfills. With as much as they are talking about these sites on morning shows etc I figure the more popular they get the better they will work. So check them out and Happy Swapping!

Wasted Life- AKA Bee Attack

2008-11-16T09:44:00.000-08:00

So I was stung by a bee for the first time in my life today. Erik J and I were outside playing and letting the dog go potty. We have a lot of bees in our area because there are flowers and a lot of plants and the such. Erik J was walking the dog leash with no dog on it, and I bent down to take his jacket off him. It's hot today! As I was removing his hoodie he stepped on my foot, and it really felt like he had a sticker on the bottom of his shoe that he drove in to my toe. But when I looked it looked like a little white fleck, glass maybe? I brushed it away and sure enough there was a stinger attached and a poor little bee dead on my shoe.

This is quite an experience for me because I used to be really scared of bees. The stories everyone always tells about their own bee experiences make the pain sound excruciating. This really wasn't that bad. At first it really just felt like I got a sticker in my foot. It did get worse after that, but I think I did well with it. I iced it and put hydrocortisone on like Big Erik suggested and now I am writing this story.

I do feel bad for that bee though. He had such a life before this, flitting from plant to plant to pollinate our earth. Then he had to get all mad, sting me and die. What a waste, kind of like gang violence.

Hobbies

2008-11-13T21:24:00.000-08:00

So I have been advised to "get a hobby". I am not even really sure what a hobby is anymore, which is probably why my advisor asked me to concentrate on finding one.

Everything that comes to mind that I could do in my "spare" time just makes me tired thinking about it. I used to love to scrapbook and stamp cards, but I really don't do that as much anymore because then I have to clean up the huge mess it creates. When you spend your day keeping up with two men, one tall, one short and working and keeping a house as together as you can, adding something else you have to "clean up" is not an attractive idea.

It is all this work that got me into this in the first place. I feel like I lost myself a little this last year. I am sure this is normal, but I am not happy with it. I feel like I have not personality anymore. I have nothing to talk about with my husband because I don't do anything interesting. I wake up with the baby. We hang out and eat breakfast, then I put him to bed. I run out the door to work. Then I come home and make dinner, and get big Erik out the door to work. Then I feed the baby, give him a bath. We play. Then I put him to bed. Then I normally clean the house, or work.

I love my life. I love the job I have taking care of my guys. I love these guys so much. I just have to find some kind of fun hobby so I have something of my own. So I will continue to love taking care of my guys. It needs to be fun and creative, but not too much mess. Any Suggestions?

First Birthday Pictures

2008-11-08T21:02:00.001-08:00

Hey Guys! We almost forgot to add the first birthday pictures. These are professional pictures done by Mike from Md Photography. They also did our Christmas Pictures last year too! A little advertising never hurt anyone. =)

My mom has a tradition of buying birthday photo's for her grand children's first birthday and the pictures are always done on their actual birthday. So, when she took a trip out to San Diego for Erik Jr's birthday we scheduled a shoot at La Jolla Shores.

This place was great because they have a park and the beach. It went really well. Erik J was a little fussy at first, a pound of cake will do that to you! He kept giving Mike dirty looks. Then we got out to the water and he loosened right up. He loves the beach. You can't keep him from the waves.

All in all I think these pictures are pretty fabulous. I couldn't ask for more, except I wish Big Erik could have been there. But Que Cera Cera. Enjoy!

What we all have been waiting for.... He Walks!

2008-11-08T20:31:00.000-08:00

I was getting a little anxious about Erik J walking, especially when I discovered that every single one of his friends were already cruising around on their own. I know that every kid has their own timing, but you know I am a little competitive. I don't like being last.... We knew he could do it, he just didn't know he could yet.

Then our friend Janice showed us a new way to support him so he would feel more comfortable on his own. The Sunday before the 2008 presidential election we started trying to hold on to his hips instead of his hands and sure enough, just like Janice said a few days later, while we were watching the election coverage he walked from Erik to me. WOOHOO!

I managed to get this video the very next morning. It is still not his automatic first choice, but he is doing it more and more everyday of his own accord. Today when Daddy was saying by to him from the hall outside his room, he walked all the way across his room to the hall to give him a hug and say goodbye. They both were so proud.

Haloween!

2008-11-08T20:14:00.000-08:00

This Halloween was so much fun. Holiday's are so much more fun now that we have Erik Jr. We get to make the event for him. How fun is that?
This year I took Erik J to our friend Kristen's neighborhood to do some trick or treating and hangin with the his baby friends. We had been very concerned leading up to the 31st about the costume. In order to get him prepared, we tried it on him a handful of times through the month before, but every time he would not just transform into a Dragon, he would transform into an ANGRY Dragon. To my suprise everything went off without a hitch though. I got him dressed in the back of the CRV which he was a little upset about, but once we got going he did really well! I didn't even have to cut out the feet! He did get to go trick or treating with his friend Kelle. They both went around knocking on doors and holding out their bags. They had a really good time. Then we went back to Kristen's, had dinner and then he had his first baby sleepover. All of his friends were there sleeping in different rooms while the adults drank beer and played rock band and poker! Aren't we just the picture of good parents. =) (more pictures to come...my camera was full when I got there... I went as Sara Palin! lol)

Whew! That was a lot of work!

Well if you are going to get a camera out I could maybe give you a smile! Such a hamm!

Cute Butt!

Do I really have to Momma?!?!?

Gotcha! or Feeding the Dog

2008-11-08T20:06:00.000-08:00

Well I guess all I can say is Clovis better start liking him soon, or I don't think she ever will! A couple weeks ago I noticed that Clovis was being very attentive to Erik J, which is odd because she is usually trying to get away from him, unless of course there is food involved. I came around the corner and there he was with his little jam hands in the dog food bin! He was so proud of himself. He would dig his hand in, get a handful, and throw it on the floor for Clovis. I think he may have also eaten a few pieces himself... Oh well!

The Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-08T19:36:00.000-08:00

The weekend before Halloween we all hopped in the car and headed north to Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center California. (read the hott place- as you can see in Erik J's flushed cheeks) They had the coolest pumpkin patch, complete with pumpkins of all sizes and colors and petting zoo. Erik Jr. liked the bunnies the best. They were so soft. We had to watch him or he would have sqeezed them to death. He wasn't too sure about the big pigs, didn't trust them. Although I feel like it is important to add that Big Erik wanted to take the pigs home. =)

Picking out Thanksgiving dinner...

Daddy is so silly!

Taxi!!!!

Not quite a fair trade if you ask me...

The Erik's chillen with the white folks! The first year we were together Erik told me that his grandmother used to get him white pumpkins. I totally didn't believe him because he had the tendency to pull my leg, until we pulled up to one of those pumkin stands out side of the mall and there they were. Doh!

Which Pumpkin do I want.....

Baby Sign language for more...a little greedy considering all the pumpkings

"It was a long ride home..." AKA- Grandma Lil's 80th Birthday Pallooza

2008-11-08T19:07:00.000-08:00

Once apon a weekend in Mid October Erik J and his mommy took a big trip to Davenport, Iowa to wish his Great Grandma a happy birthday. What a trip it was too! They woke up dark and early on Friday morning and boarded a plane for Kansas City. Then at about noon they met up with Grandma Chell, Aunt Corby, and Uncle "Dabe" at and got in a "Red Ford Explorer" that really turned out to be a blue Expidition that they stole from a lot in OKC. Then they set out on the open road to a quaint B and B in Davenport Iowa, the town that Great Grandma Lil grew up in. As you can see Erik J had quite a great time with his cousins, and by the end of the weekend they all felt like it was too short of a trip. They could have stayed and played much longer. Till Next Time!

Now I have to tell you that Grandma Chell would be very upset about this picture because she wouldn't like her smile, but I have a secret for you... Grandma Chell smiles like Chandler on Friends. She as a very pretty easy going smile, until you bring in the camera! WE love you!

Dog Pile the Birthday Girl! You can see it in her face, she is in heaven!

Skipping a Step

2008-09-06T21:17:00.001-07:00

Well, I think he had decided that he is going to skip that whole sippy cup nonsense and go straight for the good stuff. We were playing with his big blue bucket at the beach yesterday and he picked it up and tried to drink out of it. Here are some videos of him with his new "talent". He really is turning in to that Brawny Boy! We figured Grandma would be very proud!

He's Walking! - Almost

2008-09-06T20:55:00.000-07:00

He can use his walker toys to walk around the house now! We are so excited.... this is him walking to his daddy.

Here is is walking to mommy! If you look close, Clovis is obviously jealous. =)

Trip to Oklahoma August 9th -16th 2008

2008-09-05T22:31:00.000-07:00

Okay Okay.... I know you are thinking it. Wow it is September and she is just now blogging about a trip they took almost a month ago? I know it's sad.... but here it is anyway. We "recently" took a trip back home to see family and meet a new addition to the Martyn-Farewell/Pagel clan. We had a such a good time as you can see from these pictures. I will let the captions tell the rest.

Little Michael Ian.... isn't he so cute and cuddly!

Mommy and Baby.... are they just sweet!

Erik Jr posing with Michael just before he tried to grab his hair and poke him in the eye!

The Guys-Grandpa Suiter, Erik Jr. and his Daddy in front of the dorms (Couch Center) I lived in my freshman year at the University of Oklahoma. We happened to go for a walk at the University the same weekend they had new freshmen moving it. Wow! I was so excited to be in the middle of it all. Moving in day was really one of my all time favorite days.

Michael- Kelsey-Me-Erik Jr. - The boys were pooped, but we had to stop and take a picture of the new mom's together at our old stomping grounds. This is one of my favorite areas at the University. I love how quiet it is, and the ivy that covers the walls.

The Johnson's on a Bench! Awe inspiring! I am so lucky that my husband is cool enough to take boring walks around places that are this hot! I swear it was 110 degrees in the shade. I loved every minute of it. It was great to have my family together at a place that means so much to me. I never feel like I am really home when we go back to Oklahoma until I am in Norman.

Snuggle Snuggle- this time Erik J was comfortable enough to get down and really play and explore while we were there. So no I wasn't doing this the whole time. Thank you Lord! =)

Do you like Sea Food?

This was so cute. He was really reasoning it out! Where did my ball go? How am I gonna get it back?

My Tired Guys- he never sleeps with Daddy- he is only for fun time!

What are you looking at? Is there something on my face?

Look Ma! No Hands!

2008-07-26T22:03:00.000-07:00

Well, I think we are knocking on the door to a new phase in Erik J's life. He is 10 months old as of yesterday and he can stand up all by himself. He has been practicing for a week or two now and he is getting better every day.

I can't believe how quickly this kid learns. It is like he just decided one day, "Hey I wonder what would happen if I let go of mommy's leg?" So he did. He crawls up to an object, read object as: my arm, my leg, my back, daddy, or the couch, climbs to standing and cautiously lets go and tests his own balance. Today he was doing it and then clapping for himself. Next, he will be walking, then the dog will really have to run and hide and big Erik and I may need to get on some sort of medication. =)

Shake Your Groove Thing....

2008-07-26T21:46:00.000-07:00

I don't think many people know this about our little chunk, but he loves to shake his groove thing. Which I realize many of our short little friends do, but what is funny about little Erik is that he likes to shake is tail feather to rock and the classic stuff; the kind of stuff you would hear on Guitar Hero Legends of Rock! His dad jams while the little guy grooves to "Low Rider". His dad couldn't be more proud.

Lately though he has expanded his moves to listing to music on the computer. Daddy searches for fun songs on You Tube and they bounce to the beat. One of his all time favorite songs is "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard. As soon as it comes on he turns and looks at us with the biggest grin. He has actually liked it since he was in the womb! :) These pictures depict our latest jam session which included, "Jungle Love" by The Time and "Girl All the Bad Guys Want" by Bowling For Soup. What can I say, this kid likes to rock! I think rocked himself out because at the end he just had to take a rest.

Who's that Baby in the Mirror?

2008-07-24T21:17:00.000-07:00

For many months now Erik Jr has been very excited to see himself or it would be better to say - the baby who visits him- in the mirror. This time he actually got to play with that baby! Erik Jr. discovered the floor length mirror at Uncle Trevor and Bethany's house. He was immediately elated at the site. He talked to the baby in the mirror and tried to touch him. He even licked the mirror. I think he was trying to give him a kiss. =) He's the cutest little guy! I love to see him discover new things.

Hangin with the Boys

2008-07-19T20:49:00.000-07:00

Erik and I met a great group of new parents like us at the hospital where we had Erik J. In these pictures we are hanging out with a couple of them; Karyn and her son Lucas, and Joe and his son Nicholas at the park by Grandpa Tittle's house. We played in grass, and swung on the swings. They had a great time.

It is so hilarious how they already know to pose and smile for the camera.These are definately new age babies though, because they aren't posing for cameras. They are posing for cell phones!

The cute little blonde blue eyed guy in red is Lucas, and the sweet little blue eyed guy with brown hair is Nicholas.

9 Months Old - It's going fast

2008-07-15T19:24:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that this kid is already 9 and a half months old. I am really happy and sad at the same time. He is such a cool kid and I love him just the way he is. I wish he could stay this age forever. He is so happy, and so crazy all over the place. He really can finally play on his own and have fun. As you can see in these pictures he also really likes to "get into things," whether it is a bag, a basket or our dvd collection. He would much rather play in things like our kitchen cabinets than play with actual baby toys. He also really enjoys playing ball. He could sit on the floor with us for ever with us rolling the ball to him and him throwing it back.

Changing his clothes and diapers have become quite a chore lately though. He absolutely hates it. He would much rather be up and about. So, we have invented a few games to help the situation. When changing his clothes we take off his shirt first, but leave it on his head and play the "What's on your head," game. He always laughs and it keeps him entertained. This has morphed into him liking to play with "hats" a lot too. We put the "hat" ie: baseball hats, sombreros, pots etc on his head and say "What's on your head?" He laughs and takes it off. Then we start over.

The other game he likes to play on the changing table is getting the peoples attention who happen to be walking outside. The changing table sits right under his window. So half the time he stands up, and starts to bang on the window and yell. Then he waves and smiles at our neighbors walking below. I do feel like it is important to add that he is normally naked during these escapades. =)

He is getting pretty good at feeding himself in his high chair too. When we first started trying encourage him to put food in his own mouth he was going through an odd stage where he wouldn't let you put any piece of whole food in his mouth at all. It was crazy. He would seriously look at you like you killed him. If you actually happened to sneak even a cheerio in he would gag and gasp like he was dying. This weird little boy crawls around this house all day putting random things in his mouth, dog hair, bones, the cap to the bolt on the toilette for example, but if you happened to get a real whole piece of food in his mouth the world would end. Now he is doing pretty well. You actually have to slow him down sometimes. This morning he was shoveling strawberries slices in his mouth faster than it could cut them up!

This whole feeding himself thing and throwing balls game has also fostered a better relationship with the dog too. He tries to throw the ball for Clovis, but he can't quite get it far enough. =) But they are "sharing" so there is at least some interaction. One thing he is good at is feeding Clovis. She has grown accustomed to hanging around his highchair waiting for stray cheerios or fruit to drop. Then she follows him around after and tries to clean him and his high chiar up!

Well, that is all I can think of for now. Wow that was a lot to catch you up on. I am planning to

keep this site more up to date than his old site, so keep checking back. Oh and FYI you can ask this site to email you whenever I have updated it.

Have a great week!

~Bethany

Beach Combers

2008-07-15T17:36:00.000-07:00

We have spent a lot of time lately buying new bycicles, swiming with Erik Jr. and going to the beach. For fathers day we bought big Erik a bike to ride to work , and then the Erik's bought me a beach cruiser for my birthday. I was so excited. It took me three weeks to even pick out the one I wanted. I ended up getting an Electra Coaster Cruiser 7 speed in White/Mint Green complete with basket and helmet. We originally intended to get a helmet and a bike seat for the short guy too, but it turns out that he needs to be at least 12 months old before they can ride. =( These bikes have already come in handy a lot lately. Both of our cars broke on the same day, so I dropped one car off at the mechanic and rode home on my bike. Then when the car was ready I rode big Erik's bike to get it. Those Tierrasanta Hills are killer. They don't really spell beach cruiser. This is great!

Welcome

2008-07-15T17:35:00.001-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Welcome to our new web site. We switched over from the old website because this one should be easier to use and we can do a whole lot more with it. We hope you enjoy the pictures and commentary! =)

~Bethany Johnson