Island Park Christmas

Christmas at the cabin...

The kids helping grandma make treats, treats, and yes more treats. After all it is Christmas Eve and we had to hook Santa up.


The kids opening the traditional jammies and book from mom and dad on Christmas Eve.

Tanner wasn't too excited....yet!

Vicki got the cutest Nativity dress-ups for the kids. Maxxy looked too dang cute as a wise man.

Tanner still not wanting to participate in all the fun.

We managed to get one "OK" pic and we even got Cody and Con in on it. You two look so handsome.

We had to go outside and spread our reindeer dust so that Santa was sure to find us.

Cody and Grandma Vicki did the Nativity with the kids. Vicki made us all one of these cute magnet boards with a nativity...soo cute.

Of course the kids fought over who got to put what on the board. It was a beautiful Christmas Eve and all the falling snow made it even better. It is so peaceful in the woods and it was so nice to have a quiet Christmas Eve.

Christmas Morning
Of course my camera died this morning, but I was able to get a few pics of the kids favorite presents...

The "D-Wade" Jersey made Conner's whole year...who is D-Wade you ask? I'm not sure, judging by the jersey I'd say he plays for the Heat, but that is all I know.

Tay got her second American Girl doll with matching jammies...don't they look like each other? Soooo Cute Tay!

Tay showing off her new snowmobile gear.

Tanner was stoked to get his very own Sorry game from Tay...a black and red DS was the hit of his Christmas Morning.

Maxxy got horses, horses, and oh ya, more horses. He's going through a little horse fetish right now so we are so glad Santa hooked him up. He even got a huge horse that he can sit on.

Crrrazy Snow...

This is the amount of snow that fell just on Christmas Eve.

Uncle Jared and the kids had fun making art in the snow.

The kids couldn't wait to put on their new snow mobile gear and get out there on the sleds.

Conner sporting his new clothes.

Tanner trying to find his way through all that snow.

This is after the second night of snow...it was crazy. I'm not complaining though it was awesome.

Maxxy laying on the bed with Uncle Jared loving on Bella!

Max was in love with Kona and Jared's two puppies. He couldn't get enough of them... they were pretty good to put up with Max following them everywhere too. He cried when they left him.

Heather and Jason finally made it up to the cabin Saturday night. This is just one of the many pictures of Tay and Hailey Jo being silly. Tay loves to take pictures of herself so watch your camera.

OK so this is only a 1,000 piece puzzle that Jared got for Christmas. Once we started we were obsessed. Kona, Jared, and I worked for hours on this baby. One night Jared and I were still up working on it at 3am and then I was back up at 7am going at it again. It's addicting!!

More art work.

Taygan , Jason, and Hailey Jo going for a ride.

Conner and Austin couldn't wait to get out on the new sled...they feel like the BIG boys now. Grandpa spoils them rotten...Thanks Gramps!

Conner looking pretty bad...he's getting pretty daring. It was way fun to see his confidence grow on a bigger sled this year.

And then there is the Wii that comes in a close second to the snowmobiles. They got a new football game that they all loved it...the big boys too.

The kids just couldn't get enough of their cousins, so they all slept together too. They had some pretty late nights and they were exhausted by the time we finally came home. We Love Christmas at the Cabin...Thanks to Grandpa Con and Grandma Vicki for all you do and for the wonderful Christmas memories...We LOVE you so much!

Christmas Eve

OK so this isn't really Christmas Eve but since Grandma and Grandpa were taking off to Ohio for Christmas this year we had an early version.

The kids were all excited to open their presents form Grandma and Grandpa. What could it be?
Oh moosey jammies for Max...perfect since he's been nicknamed "Moose".

Tanners fit perfectly as well. Love them, they were so stinking soft.

Conner and Cole got matching PJs so they were happy as could be.

All the kids sporting their new pjs. They all got a new book to add to their collections too. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa. We Love you!

Kaysha had Taygan's name this year and she made her this adorable magnet board. Thanks Kaysha, that is too cute!

Kinsley had Tanner this year and he was exstatic to get his very own football. Thank you Kinsley.

Lindsey Taylor Johnson

Welcome Little Lindsey

Congratulations Em and Ben. Lindsey Taylor Johnson arrived on December 19. What a Beautiful name for a beautiful little girl. Em your looking good girl. I still don't know the secret to having a baby and then looking good for the pictures too.
This picture is priceless. Proud, Proud boys.

Oh I love newborns and she is so precious. You guys did really good, she is Gorgeous, just like your boys.

Snow Soccer

We got our first big snow storm and the kids were itching to get on there snow clothes and head out to play.

They decided to play soccer in the snow.

I think Tanner Man is exhausted!

Little Maxxy just doesn't give up.

Tanner's up and ready to go again. Looks pretty cold to me.

Tanner definitely has a foot on him.

Nothing like ganging up on the little guy. Maxxy really didn't mind though, he got up and was ready for more.

Christmas Program

Kindergarten Christmas Program

Tanner lining up for his big program.

Tanner sang his little heart out. I was so proud of him.

Tanner had surgery the day his class made gingerbread houses so they put this cute little house together for him. Tanner sure loves his class and were so Thankful they all love him so much too.

Tanner's best buddy Jaxon is in his class and we are so glad. These two are quite the pair.