The past 8 months...

So... I know it’s been FAR too long since I’ve written last, I’m in NEED of a desperate update (that last statement is a common opening line to my journal entries too)... BUT, we have been WELL the last 8 months. I love my sweet husband and marvelous little boys. My little family keeps my life exciting, worthwhile, and wonderful. So, I guess we can cut to the chase... All I REALLY talk about on my blogs is my 2 little boys (you’d never guess what’s going on with me or Luke)... So,

TYLER... Tyler is 3 ½. He is SUCH a joy. I’ve heard people say it’s the terrible 3’s... I disagree. I think 3 is wonderful. Tyler is FULL of excitement, imagination, and purpose. He ALWAYS is “busy” whether he is saving the world, building a city, collecting weapons to kill monsters, striping down to undies to be superman, squeezing into his 2T spiderman costume, or spinning a web on green goblin. He’s also occupied these days playing with friends, going to preschool or Sunbeams, he also enjoys painting his toenails or coloring pictures of superheros. Tyler is sweet. He has a good heart. He LOVES life, he loves people, he is curious, but cautious, and just is a fun loving boy.

EASTON... that’s where the mischievousness begins. This boy wears me out. He is 16 months old. He is so funny, but SO dangerous. If you don’t want him to find ONE thing in the entire house, he will find it. His favorite things to do are: make messes, empty mommy’s drawers, throw food on the floor, eat dirt and sand, and rocks, and anything else that is discusting that is small enough to suck on for a little while, he loves to run into the middle of the road, and splash in the toilet. He also really enjoys unrolling the toilet paper and eating it. A few other things about Easton. He’s finally saying “baba” and “roar”, he walks around very well, and he does this crazy violent rocking at all times of the day when he is on all fours. He will rock at 2 a.m., whenever music gets on, or any other time he needs comfort. It’s really funny to witness. Anyway, despite his dangerous intuition, this boy is a sweetie... it’s fun to see his little personality shine. I enjoy him, he is a beautiful baby.

As for Luke and I... we are good (-: Luke is a WONDERFUL husband and father, the boys (especially Tyler) adore him. I am doing well too. I am finishing up my masters degree this year (Wahoo!) That is my excuse for no blog updates (for a long time). But we’re chugging through and enjoy hard work (-: LIFE IS GOOD!

Wrapping up summer...

So, summer's almost over! I could live in 90 degree weather and enjoy every day of it. I love being able to go outside barefoot, go on picnics, go swimming, take late walks (and it's still warm out). It's been so fun watching Easton explore the world, eat grass, swim, swing on swings, and just look around. We'll miss you summer.


Tyler's 3rd Birthday Party...was a lot of fun, a lot of work, and a lot of craziness. We had Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story Aliens), a Pinata, swimming, Lunch, and a lot of happy children. Tyler, however, hung out 1/2 the time in the basement with his cousin Max. He made it outside for the Pinata and cake. (-:


True happiness

Notice the VERY proud look on Tyler's face.


Cousins: Jakey, Benson, Max, and Will came to visit this summer.



So...a little update: Easton's 22 pounds and growing, he's grabbing EVERYTHING, he's questionable about real food, he has the sweetest little smile, softest skin in the world, and chubbiest thighs. Easton LOVES Tyler tremendously, always looks around for his brother, he's starting to really get a personality.







Tyler, of course is crazy, fun, wild, strong willed, entertaining, and full of personality.









So, I've been using my sister's camera since mine has been stolen, and it has this amazing feature where I can increase (or decrease) the degree of a smile, Check it out:


Johansen Family Reunion: Lots of fun in Hagerman Idaho! (-:


Alligators in Idaho!

I love July!

So...I have very sad news, my camera got STOLEN last week. I'm so sad! So, everyone put your name and phone # in permanent marker on your camera, download your photos on a monthly basis, and never leave it alone!

Anyway, here are some of the last pics I downloaded before my loss (We are missing 4th of July, camping trip, and Utah trip) )-:

I love my 3 boys: They are so cute

Here is the standard Tyler outfit: His hat, his American flag, notice the favorite glove, and the cowboy boots. I love his little...BIG personality.Tyler wanted to hold Easton the other day. He won't be able to do it much longer. I thought it was hilarious.
I got some pics from July from Ileen's camera! Here are some more highlights:

4th of July Parade in Rupert Idaho!!! Always a must! Look at our happy faces!

Ty got LOTS of candy (-:
4th of July morning there is always a "COATS MAN" triathlon. I did all 3 legs (without training) I was a little sore the next day (-:. It was way fun! Here are all the participants
Here's my fans after the race. (-: Tyler looks thrilled. Easton's content, Luke was the best, and check out that hair.

SUMMER IS HERE!

So... I actually put these pictures together at the beginning of last month, but didn't post them. Thus the title of this post Summer...is now 1/2 over! Well, So far we've LOVED the warm, especially with 2 little boys. I love watching little Easton explore the outside world. We've gone swimming, sat in the grass, gone on bike rides, walks, camping, and on trips to Utah. Here are a few of June's highlights:

We were visiting Boise, and were on a picnic. Suddenly we looked up at the sun and it had a large ring around it. We're pretty sure it was a Rainbow...? CRAZY!

Last month my sisters (Lauren and Michele) and my mom decided to go on a 100 mile bike ride (Little Red Riding Hood) in Utah. I was REALLY dreading the occasion, BUT I'm SOOO glad I went, it was actually a blast! And we all crossed the finish line alive. It was an ALL day event, but there was some real bonding! My highlight was blasting "Les Mis" as we were riding and telling funny stories. I love my sisters and mom.

As Michele and I were crossing the state line we decided to stop and take a picture. I had a little backpack on and my camera was in the bottom buried by LOADS of the free power bars, fruit snacks, energy gummies, and granola bars. So, as I was pulling out handfuls of goodies a cop and a few other men stopped to see if we needed help as I was shoving all the stash back in my bag. The Cop took this picture for us (-: And didn't arrest us for hording the food.

We went on a family trip to Boise. It's beautiful up there. Here is me and my wonderful Hubby.


Family pictures are difficult these days, This is about as good as it gets (-:

Tyler really loves his brother, and surprisingly, after all the ROUGHNESS Easton Really loves Tyler too. Easton just watches Tyler and smiles. Tyler tickles him, blows on his belly and makes him laugh every day.

Here's my little sweety. Easton is a gem. He's mild tempered, happy and calm. I just love squeezing his thighs and kissing his cheeks (-:

Picnic in the park with my Grandparents. Here it is my Grandma Lilleba's birthday.
Tyler is a crack up. These days it is SOOOO hard to keep my house clean because Tyler is constantly changing his clothes, playing dress-up, and pretending with EVERYTHING. Today in church his crayons were basketballs and Easton's car seat was the hoop. Ya, not very reverent. He likes to wear my black nylons and be "black spiderman", He wears a green glove and is "green goblin" He loves wearing bowls on his head and any shoes on his feet.

Here's a pic of me and my papa. He's wonderful. (-: