Christmas Time

It’s been a long time since I have updated my blog. Sorry to all of you who might read it. This is what has been happening so far in the past month. I have been off work for almost 1 week and a half for Christmas break, and Oh my paycheck is going to be so horrible. I have to admit its nice to be able to spend some time with Alex and Austyn without having to worry about working and being to tired. Christmas time has come and past for this year, but we are looking forward to the next. With Alex hopefully starting school in the next week (hopefully he can get all his stuff in place to start). And me still continuing to work as a dental assistant full time, we can't wait to see what the year has in store for us. Austyn has grown up so much and I can't believe she is already 15 months. She is such a little ball of fire. Always running around, and now with Christmas that has come, I find myself picking up most of the toys at least 2 to 3 times per day. As long as she enjoys it I really could care less.
This holiday was so much fun. We got to spend time with Alex's sister and brother in law, and her two cute boys that live in California. And enjoyed watching Austyn rip into her Christmas presents.

ZOO LIGHTS!!!

As I had said above we were able to spend time with Alex's sister and brother in law. We tried to get together as many times as we could. One night we tried to attend to zoo lights up at the hoogle zoo. With it being freezing cold outside with 3 little kids. It was a little challenging. It was fun, but for sure next year we won't be going again.

We first started our night at Alex's grandma's house to visit with to family. Austyn and her cousin carter had so much fun pushing the button on the snowman. The snowman played the piano and the little kids danced. It was so much fun to watch all the kids enjoy each other’s company.



Then we headed off to the zoo. Austyn of course fell asleep in the car on the way up. I had to turn around and get a picture because she look so cute.



It was freezing cold, but so much fun to spend time together. Here we all are huddled around a heater outside.





Austyn all bundled up for the zoo.


Cousin Mason all bundled up with Austyn's pink blanket.

COUSIN TIME!!!

So the week of Christmas I had to work that Tuesday. While I enjoyed the many adventures at work, Alex took Austyn up to play with her cousins Mason and Cater. She was so sweet with them. Alex said that all she wanted to do was follow Mason around. And she would give kisses to cousin Carter. I did find out later that day that Austyn was trying to be a little sneak and tried to take cousin Carters binkie and bottle away. Bad girl, you'd think with Austyn not having a binkie since she was 6 months that she would not try and steal. Anyway she is still a fun baby, hopefully that's what you'd still think of her, even though she acts like she is 2 years old.


Austyn enjoyed playing with cousin carter. Hopefully she was a nice little girl.




Austyn's cousin Carter.





As you can probably tell these aren't great pictures. Its so hard to capture little kids when all they want to do is play. Well here are the best pictures of Austyn with her cousin Mason. Alex said she just clung to him. I think when the time comes for another kid Austyn will be a great big sister.

CHRISTMAS EVE!!!

For Christmas Eve my family all get together to open up gifts, because its so hard to try and see everyone Christmas day. We all get together and eat tons of food and talk. Austyn had so much fun this year. Last year she really was too little to enjoy everything. This is some of the adventure at my uncle’s house Christmas Eve.


Austyn all dressed up to go to my uncle's house for the Christmas Eve get together. She is so funny. You put a camera in her face and she always comes up with this kind of smile.







Austyn enjoyed opening up her gifts from everyone Christmas Eve.

CHRISTMAS TIME!!!

Last year could not compare to how much fun Christmas was. Austyn had a blast opening up all of her gifts. Thank you to everyone who got Austyn a gift. We really appreciate it, and I know she enjoyed everything she got. All Austyn kept doing was ooooo’ing and ahhhh’ing. It was so funny. It did take her about a hour to open all the gifts she got. Once she opened one up she only wanted to play with that one and so forth. You can only imagine it. It was fun though to see Austyn so happy. I have to admit that I am happy Christmas only comes once a year. She is crazy with all of her new toys. And its time to learn the word clean up!!! Haha









RANDOM PICTURES!!!









We had so much fun this holiday and hope that we can spend more time with our family. Thanks again for everything. Happy New Year!!!

Our little Girl is CRAZY!!!

So what has been going on lately? The weather is changing even more. No snow down by the houses yet. Only on the mountains, to bad I really can't wait until it snows. Austyn was to little last year to really play in it. I am sure that she will absolutely love it this year though. Thanksgiving is coming up soon also and this year will be her first thanksgiving day dinner. Last year was funny. Alex thought that she could eat all thanksgiving type food when she was 2 months old. HAHA ya right. It was just a funny comment.

So Austyn is just becoming such a big little girl. She is understanding more and more everyday. She can finally say "MaMa", that was such a happy day. Some of her favorites are.

Saying "Daddy, MaMa, Hi, Bye, Butt, Pup pup (puppy), Titty (kitty), three"
Giving hugs and kisses (she can give kisses with her mouth closed)
She can blow kisses
Watching Yo Gabba Gabba
Sitting in the cabinet
Biting her balls for her ball pit
Playing with her ball popper she got for her birthday
Reading and or eating her books (we had to start taking her books away because she was eating the corners off of them)
Dancing
And of course you can't forget her new favorite thing which is spinning in circles

Its amazing how fast they learn, and how quick they catch onto things. We haven't taken very many pictures lately, but her are a couple of videos of Austyn. Sorry they are so dark I took them with my video on my camera phone.

Austyn loves to watch Yo Gabba Gabba. Its a educational show teaching kids to share and be nice to others, and of course dance. Her daddy does not so much like it, but is learning to except that little kids watch silly shows like that. She also likes to watch "Glee". A couple of weeks ago the thong song came on and I wish I had my phone out. It was the funnest dance ever. Here she is though dancing to "Yo Gabba Gabba". Enjoy



This is a video of Austyn spinning in circles right after she had dinner. I can't believe that the spinning doesn't make her sick. She can go forever.

JUST A SMALL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SARA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARA DENNING!!!!!



We just wanted to wish Sara a happy birthday today!!! We are sorry we aren't able to see you guys more often, but we all wish you a happy birthday and hope you have a fun day!!! We love you guys!!!

Alex, Sarah and Austyn Johns

PICTURE DAY!!!

So Alex and I are really bad about getting pictures of Austyn. I know we should be so much better. Most parents have so many pictures done of their children and unfortunately we don't even have the pictures of when Ausytn was born printed off. We love her, but when we went through a rough patch pictures being done just wasn't an option. Luckily grandpa Wade and grandma Ami were nice enough to get us a coupon to get pictures done for Austyn birthday present. We still have more of the coupon that we can use, but here are some pictures of our little Princess.




We got some new family pictures.












Don't worry everyone will recieve a picture of Austyn. Thanks so much grandpa wade and grandma ami we love the gift. Also thanks to everyone who thought of Austyn on her birthday. Thanks to Uncle Zach and Aunt Sara (plus mason and carter) My mom and grandpa. Also My dad and step mom for the birthday toy and clothes for austyn. Also greatma bohn and all our family and friends. We absolutely love everything and Austyn has a blast with everything... Thanks so much again.

Happy Birthday Austyn!!!

It’s so hard to imagine that our little baby girl finally turned 1. For Austyn’s 1st birthday (9/20) we went out to eat at I hop and had our family and friends over for dinner and cake and presents. It was so much fun to get to see everyone, and to see our friends Meila and Tavianna (they are around the same age as Austyn). For Austyn’s birthday it was ladybugs for the theme. And of course what is a lady bug themed birthday without our little girl as a ladybug.



It’s really hard to try and get a picture of Austyn holding still. So here is the best one I could find, Austyn in her little ladybug Halloween costume for this year. Alex insisted that she wear it.








This is the birthday cake that my uncle Mike made for Austyn’s birthday party. The pictures don’t even give it any justice to what the cake really looked like.





These pictures are the pictures of Ausytn’s little smash cake.











Austyn had so much fun opening her presents for her birthday. We are already excited so santa to come and visit in the next couple months.











This is Austyn enjoying her first birthday cake. She wasn’t too sure of what to think of it at first. But when Alex helped her stick her fingers in it and put it in her mouth, you couldn’t get her to stop eating it.

By the end of the night we were exhausted. It was such a fun time to see family and friends. Thanks everyone who came and got Austyn a gift. We are so grateful.

2 YEARS AGO

2 years ago today I married my best friend. It sure hasn't been an easy last couple of years, but it has made us a strong united family. I love him more everyday. He is such a wonderful individual and I couldn't ask for more. He is a great husband and an even better father. Austyn and I are so lucky to have him in our life. Happy Anniversary sweetheart. I hope to celebrate even more wonderful years with you!!!

1 year

One year ago we were sitting in the hospital after 12 hours of labor. Our little baby girl was born at 3:44 am weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. She was such a easy baby. Never crying except when she was hungry. Now our little girl is one year old and more fun then ever. We love having her in our life. She makes everything wonderful. She is walking and can say daddy and hi. She makes everything complete. We love her so much and hope she has a wonderful birthday. Happy birthday Austyn Mae Johns we love you so much!!!

Daddy and Mommy