The Johnston crew truly made the 18 hour trip (from Topeka Kansas) worth it!! (AS DID OUR OTHER FAMILIES and FRIENDS :-) We are so fortunate to have such a tight family. We love you all.
The cousins love playing with their Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Kendra. Can't wait to see them again!
My brothers are always trying to out-height each other. BUT, there's just no comparison when Hunter decides to enter the pic--standing 6'5" tall :-).
Kyle, Nate, Ernie, and Hunter--love spending valuable family time together. We were all able to be with the Moore family for nearly a week---YEAH!!
Hunter drove the gang down to Mesa, AZ, where we met up with the whole Johnston clan for a Christmas Eve party. We always cherish time with the family.
Amber was so excited to ride on her own. She confidentally took off and rode for a good half an hour. Suddenly, her horse decided to take off with out her, though. I hadn't run THAT fast in awhile! Once I got to her, and checked her over; fearing for broken bones--she realized she was alright, turned around and got right back on the horse. Amber's one tough kid! I was really proud of her.
Travis (my brother), Ashley Palmer (one of my favorite dance students ever :-)) and the girls held on tight to their tubes as they crashed at the base of the mountain. Regardless of the snowy crash at the end, these four always finished smiling!
We were thrilled to drive into Snowflake for the Christmas holiday! Jefferey (Julie's brother) was one of the first to greet us. Jeff--along with many of Julie's other brothers, played ping-pong, WEI, Rook, ROOSK (a modified Rook game), Scrabble, Chess, and many other games with us. Jeff and Travis (another one of Julie's brothers) spent hours story-playing with Julie for her book and creating music. Choice moments!
Whenever Hunter gets down on the floor, Cody believes it's his job is to jump on Hunter's back! Regardless of Hunter's original task--Cody wants to be the reason for playin'. These two are the best of buds :-).
