NM/CO Continued -- June/July 2009

Hiking to Aztec Arch

Sawyer was able to take his first swimming lessons while

we were in NM--something he's been waiting to do for a long time.

Makenna had a personal pie crust making class

from Grandma.

Bridger loved playing in the sprinklers.

Hunter had his go at the high dive for his first time. That kid

has no fear.

NM/CO Continued -- June/July 2009

Bridger, Makenna and their cousin Sadie were able to take a rock climbing class while we

were in NM. Bridger's in the red.

Makenna and Sadie even tried out a fencing class. Here's Makenna.

While the older kids were enjoying their classes, Sawyer and Hunter
spent a few hours one day going to a dog party--they
were the dogs.



We made a visit up to Durango, CO to see my Uncle Val. He took
Sawyer to visit a friend who is battling leukemia.



As you can tell from Sawyer's face, he was SO excited to see his dad
when we landed! Sawyer kept saying, "This is my dad. This is
my dad."

Pictures from our free evening of fun--June 22, 2009

As many of you know...I'm the queen of free and love a good deal. Well, tonight we were able to have an evening of fun all for free! We started out the evening with free dinner at Qdobas. (The kids and I were able to get coupons for free meals at an outdoor concert we attended last Tuesday.) From there we headed to a new grocery store (Wegmans) that just opened up yesterday--we were able to get some free samples. Then we headed to the bowling alley where the kids bowled for free. (They earned these coupons last year during our library's summer reading program.) Then we were off to Friendly's for some free ice cream--compliments of more coupons--coupons we picked up at the grand opening of a restaurant several months ago. Then we topped off the evening with a free movie from the Redbox Rental compliments of a code I got off of one of my favorite money saving blogs. (All in all, we saved over $50! Woo, hoo!!)

Gotta love Sawyer's bowling shoes. Even though they were a size too large, Sawyer

insisted on wearing them. He wanted to be like the big kids. This was Sawyer's first

time to bowl all by himself and he did a great job.

Watching to see if Sawyer's ball will hit the remaining pins.

Sawyer and his magic hands.

So proud of himself.

More pictures from our free evening -- June 22, 2009

Don't know why Bridger had to make a goofy face for this picture and then

dear Sawyer had no desire to have his picture taken.

Enjoying our yummy, free ice cream cones.

Oops, sorry I forgot to turn this picture around. Anyway, Sawyer was

exhausted after our free evening of fun. He fell asleep on the way home--notice

the chocolate from the ice cream cone still on his face.

June 2009

The three Johnston boys at their well-child visit on June 16th--this was

Sawyer's first well-child visit in two years. (Makenna lucked out

and didn't have a blue gown picture taken.)

The Johnston 4 waiting for shots. Makenna lucked out again

and didn't have to get any.

Having fun at Bridger and Hunter's first summer swim meet--June 17, 2009. It rained
on us a few times.

Bridger and Hunter after finishing their first races.

Hunter lining up for his first race--freestyle. Hunter's the 2nd from

the right with his goggles on.

First Summer Swim Meet -- June 17, 2009

The boys were thrilled to see Terry--he met us at the meet. He had just

arrived home from his long trip.

Sawyer's very first "person" drawing. He was so excited! He drew

this after the swim meet.

Hunter finally received his T-ball trophy. He was thrilled!

Friday, June 19th we headed up to Maryland and visited Fort Washington and

a colonial farm. (Right before the fort we stopped at Barnes & Noble so the

kids could pick up the free summer reading books they earned. This was Hunter's first time

to participate and he was thrilled. He's already finished the free chapter book he picked out. He's quite the reading maniac and hasn't even started

kindergarten. )

Park Ranger Sawyer

That's what sisters are for---June 19, 2009

Getting a "ride" from Makenna at the colonial farm in Maryland.

Sawyer's picture of Dad and Mom--notice Mom's hair--
pretty good drawing for a new 3 year old.