Thursday, December 27, 2012

Black Friday 2012 Johnson Family Photo Shoots, Oak Glen














































Uncle Stephen Returns from Mission & Christmas Performances





 Decorating our gingerbread house











 Mommy and Isabella have matching slippers!
 Isabella's new boots I got for $8 at Payless!  Sweet sale and 20% off coupon!
 Celebrating Lauren's 1st birthday at a park in Riverside (Courtney and Eric's little one)





 Muddy Buddies!
 Pumpkin Bundt Cake!
 Decorating sugar cookies!  Joy School Christmas Party PREP!


 Isabella making her usual mess







 Pjays on the way to dropping Alexander off at school.  She slept in till 7:40am and we leave at 7:45!

 After the party the lid from my new crockpot fell and shattered all over the floor.  I miss that crockpot!



 Library Christmas party date at Casino Morongo's buffet.  Only $11 for dinner on Mondays (Mariachi Mondays with Mexican food!).  There food is amazing!




 New scarf
 Ready for her ballet Christmas performance.







 Special gift from Mrs. Coppage.



 Alexander's special gift to us for Christmas.  Beautiful!













 December 18, 2012: Uncle Scubba returned from his mission in Tacoma, Washington.  Welcome home Stephen!



 Hooked up with a 7.5 ft $275 retail Blue Noble Martha Stewart Tree from the Water Depot in Riverside for only $15!!!  Half the lights didn't work, but that was a quick fix.  Amanda and I each got one.  Nice tree upgrade!
 Before and after




 Eagerly waiting for Alexander's kinder performance.
 Lots of Michael's family came to support us.  Unfortunately Michael had to work.



















 Celebrating with brunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant in Banning.









 The finished tree!  Doesn't look so tall next to 6'7'' Stephen and 6'5'' Mark...