Children's Museum with Paige

This morning Adam informed me that he wanted to go to the Children's Museum. It is his new favorite hangout. Since we have a membership for 3, I asked him if he wanted to bring a friend and he chose Paige. So... I called Laura and told her that we would like to steal Paige for the morning. Fortunately, she obliged or I would have had an unhappy boy on my hands!

Although we had fun, I did learn my lesson today. I won't be going back to the museum before noon. Lately, Ad E & I have been going after lunch and we practically have the place to ourselves. There is never a wait for anything and it is a lot more fun. Today there was an elementary school trip and a million preschoolers there all vying for the shopping carts, cars, bicycles, etc. The kids still had a good time, but I told Paige next time we would pick up Adam from school on a Tues or Thurs and head over.

It was Paige's first trip to the museum and she was so cute! She kept saying "WOW!" whenever we explored a new area. She was even impressed with the bathrooms which had a toilet and sink 'just her size'.

One of Adam's favorite things to do at the museum is pour and measure the rice/beans.

House painters.

After fighting the mob at the museum, the kids & I were hungry so we walked over to one my favorite sandwich shops - Crave - at the ASU Downtown Center. I had a delicious Veg-Out sandwich. They truly have the best vegetarian options!!

Enjoying lunch.

The bike rack tunnel by Crave - one of the highlights of the day. Really. They loved it. :)

On another note... Jeremy and I were joking the other night that I am going to have to change the name of my blog. We are leaning toward "Outnumbered in AZ". :)

Baby 3's first picture. Literally looks like I swallowed a peanut whole.

Catch-Up

So, now that our secret is out of the bag, you can all forgive me for not having been as good about posting lately. I have been super tired and going to bed about the same time as the kids. Plus, I know I should, but I haven't slowed down much during the day and time at the computer is a luxury. But enough excuses! Here are some pictures of recent goings-on in the Johnson family. I'll try to get better about taking more pictures... and posting them!

Adam 'trapped' at the Children's Museum.

My gorgeous boy on one of our Starbucks dates.

Beautiful Kindergartner on University Friday.

Spiderman and Madeline at Chandler Mall. It was a fun outing for Gina, me and our favorite 3 year olds.

Rock Star!

When can we decorate for Halloween?!!

Morgan trying on her holiday socks and playing with her new flashlight.
May the force be with you. Adam has chosen to be Obi Wan Kenobi for Halloween.

Adam checking out the ultrasound that indicates he will now be a little... and big... brother.

Morgan was in shock. "Really?" she kept asking me. "Are you 100% positively sure?" After we convinced her it was not her in the ultrasound, she was very excited. This morning she came up to me and looked at my belly. I told her it would be a while longer before it gets bigger. :)

Grammy Time

It is late, I am tired and I have been working on our preschool financial stuff most of the day (i.e., I have brain fry!), but it has been a while since I posted and my mom has sent me some great pictures of the kids.


On Sunday, Jeremy and I went to see 'Tropic Thunder' (save your money) and my mom and Tom entertained the kids for a couple hours. It was a treat for all of us. As you can tell by the pictures, the kids enjoyed putting on a fashion show.

Snowman tickles caped princess.

A smile for the camera.

Cat woman has nothing on Morgan!

Cat cutie.

Then, last night, Adam spent the night at Grammy's. He is really into the Star Wars trilogy and Grammy is so cool she helped him build a fort for the characters to play on. I wish I had her energy!!!

Posing with his awesome fort.

Look at Grammy's and my artwork!

Darth Vader hangs on for dear life.

I have some more pictures to update one of these days... for now, off to catch some zzzzzzzzz.

Morgan Starts Kindergarten!!!

Our Kindergartner!

Today was Morgan's first day of school at EAGLE College Prep. She has been excited about this day for months and, unlike many of the kids (and some parents), she did fantastic.

As soon as she woke up this morning, she came downstairs with the list of before school activities we created together (i.e., healthy breakfast, brush hair, brush teeth, etc.). She happily reviewed and checked it off as the morning went on. Then, she and I grabbed her backpack and headed to school. Since the building is still not quite done (hopefully tomorrow or Thursday), they had a school 'camp' day at a local banquet hall.

On the way to school Morgan told me she was a little nervous only because she didn't know many kids in her class. I told her that one of the things I have always been so impressed with her about is her ability to make new friends. She smiled at that and proved me right for within three minutes of being there, she was off and playing with other kids.It was such an exciting atmosphere this morning and so neat to see all the kids in their new uniforms.

Arriving in the main hall.

After setting lunchbags, paperwork, etc. inside, they asked all the kids and parents to wait outside. They then called all the kids up by name to stand with their teacher. That was the only point I got a little choked up. But, any sadness passed, because I know that Morgan is smart enough, mature enough and all together ready to be there.

Waiting to be called up with her class.

Morgan's class during roll call.

I am looking forward to picking Morgan up and hearing all about her first day. When I left she was playing a game of Simon says and already looked to be having a great time.