Kathryn's 2nd year in Tap

Because of the way classes are set up at Prima, this is Kathryn's second year in tap dancing. She has enjoyed learning to tap but prefers ballet. They always have a fun show for us with different kinds of dancing and this year was no exception. The non-ballet show was called the Top Ten and each song featured was in the top ten songs of the year at one point. Kathryn's is an oldie but a goodie :-)
Here is her tap dance dress rehearsal video.

Kathryn's 3rd Ballet Recital

This year is Kathryn's 3rd year of ballet and as always, she is loving it! She did a fantastic job this year as an Angel Fish in Prima School of Dancing's Recital entitled The Pearl. Kathryn was especially excited to be able to dance with the mermaids as they looked for the pearl. We are allowed to video during the dress rehearsal and this year Kathryn's class ran through their number twice at the rehearsal. Here are the videos. Enjoy :-)

Rachel's Ballet Debut

This year Rachel joined the ranks at Prima School of Dancing, and she LOVED it!! She had the awesome, Miss Aly Anderson for her teacher and both my girls think she is the bees knees! In our family, we have used ballet as a sort of preschool replacement. The girls have not officially attended preschool so they went to ballet to learn about being with other kids and listening to a teacher that is not from church :-) They really learned a whole lot more than that. We have been privileged to attend Prima where the ethics are high and the girls' teachers have been amazing Christian role models. They've also learned a lot of great motor skills and both girls are much more graceful because of ballet. I personally, love the ballet recital and all the excitement that goes along with it. This year was a little tough since I was 39 weeks pregnant for the ballet recital, but we made it!

Rachel's dance is the opening act from this year's recital, entitled, The Pearl. All except the beginning act took place under the sea. My girls loved watching the older girls dance as Mermaids and other great sea creatures. Rachel is the very middle girl in her class (4th from either side) and she is a seagull (if the music didn't give it away). Her class did a great job at the dress rehearsal (video above) and an even better job on the day of the show. Way to go Miss Aly's Seagulls!!

What do you think? Boy or Girl???

Well, as most of you know, we will be adding a precious little person to our family sometime in the middle of May! So, since so many of you have asked - here's the deal. Long before we were ever pregnant with child #3 my husband stated that he did not want to find out if it was a boy or girl until it was born, just like with our first two children. This thought did not sit quite right with me. I know that I have everything you would ever need for a little girl but my little boy supplies are a bit lacking. I decided - why not find out??

So, in January at our 20 week ultrasound when everything was checked out, Daddy (and sisters and grandmas) left the room and I found out what color our next little bundle of joy would be. So, yes, I know and yes, I am keeping it a secret. For the most part this allows me to plan - but mostly just in my head. I am not sure if figuring everything out in my head but still having to wait to prepare and buy things was really all that beneficial - but it sure has been fun to know!

I have many, many friends that are SURE that they know if it is a boy or girl. Either based on things I have done or said, or based on just their intuition. I am very curious as to whether or not the majority are right or wrong so I thought I would post a little survey. What do you think? Is it a new brother for my girls, like they have been praying for, for about 2 years?? Or is it a little sister that will have tons of fun with her big sisters - and Mom and Dad will feel like "we know what to do with one of these!"???
Leave your vote in the comments :-)

Our Big News!

Next May we will be welcoming the newest Johnson. Kathryn drew this picture at her grandma's house the other day and it seemed the perfect way to show the world our new family :-)

Friday Fun Day

A while back I posted about being afraid that the summer would pass us by and I thought I'd give you all an update. We decided (ok I decided) that we should do Friday Fun Days this summer. In order to accomplish this goal I made up some Friday Fun Sticks. I dug into the wonderful craft supplies from my mom's teaching days and found some tongue depressers. I wrote all of the fun things that we wanted to do this summer and then put them in a jar. Each week we pick one out for our Friday Fun Day.





 I am happy to report that we have already accomplished all but two of our fun sticks. We have had fun modifying and adding some as well. But, more along the lines of my last post, last Friday - we skipped Friday Fun Day. Do you know why? Because sometimes it's just as fun to stay home and enjoy your family :-)

My how they've grown!

Jeremy and I were looking at the old camera to get it ready for his trip to Guatemala and we found this fun video Kathryn took on 11-16-2010! I can't believe how much they've changed in a year and a half!! Rachel's hair is longer and thicker, and she's potty trained! Kathryn's voice is more mature and well she's as bossy as ever! In case you can't tell they are saying:
Kathryn: Now do a video
Rachel: I'm Rachel
Kathryn: What does Buzz Lightyear say?
Rachel: And Beyond!
Kathryn: What does Woody say?
Rachel: Reach for the sky
Kathryn: What does Bullseye say?
Rachel:
Kathryn: Nothing?
Kathryn: What does Jessie say?
Rachel: Yeehaw!
Kathryn: Yeehaw?
Rachel: Yeah
Kathryn: 'Kay, What does the penguin sing?
Rachel: Noone
Kathryn: Noone? That's silly!

As you may have guessed at about this time one of Rachel's "tricks" was quoting things from Toy Story... Kathryn was a very good interviewer!

Enjoy!