Merry Christmas!

It's Christmas day in the Johnson household. Christmas is always a great time of the year for me. I love it.  This year was even better. My 12 year old is not about the Christmas life anymore. He would rather have the money. Now how boring is that. But now I have a 1 year old to shop for and boy did I have a good time doing that. Paige loves Mickey and Minnie so her wrapping paper and many of her toys were Mickey Mouse Clubhouse related. She got the typical educational toys (Ereader and Learning Tablet) along with clothes, shoes, and musical instruments. Her favorite toy by far seems to be her Mickey Rider. She loves this thing but I am scared out of my mind. It is nothing for Paige to ride and let go ... or get unfocused. Afterwards we went to dinner at my dad's house. Overall great time! Merry Christmas everyone!

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Mommy K

Christmas Photos

It's that time again ..... Christmas pictures! Last year we all wore various shades of red. We took our pictures at Walmart.  This year we went with shades of green. I found Paige's dress first for $12. It was gorgeous and screamed CHRISTMAS! I snatched it up a green tie for Jalen and found a green sweater for myself. We went to the mall and had pictures taken with Santa.

It was really weird. I guess in hindsight maybe only Paige should have taken pictures with Santa but we all sat down. The photographer put my son on Santa's lap and well I wont tell you how uncomfortable it is to have a 12 year old sitting on your lap. My son's facial expression said

We made it through it and woolah .... our picture was in our hands. I think next year we are going back to photo shoots without Santa. 

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Mommy K

Paige's FIRST birthday party

Well the time finally arrived ..... Paige's birthday.  I had planned this party for months but I had no idea how much work went into a child's birthday party. Back in the day you just took your child to Chuck E Cheese and called it a day ..... now a days its different. By the time my daughter's party was scheduled to begin, I was a nervous wreck. My husband told me over and over again to just enjoy myself. Finally after I said chilllllleeeeeee and released everything,  I actually did have a good time. I also think the guests that came also had a great time.

Paige had a Dr. Seuss theme. I think I did a great job of pulling her theme off. Everything was red and blue. We had Dr Seuss food and games.  After the day was done I realized some things that I could have done to make it better but overall it was pretty good.

One of the things that I loved the most was Paige's signing book. Upon arriving the guests were asked to sign Dr Seuss' Happy Birthday to you. Out of everything, this particular item was my favorite. I believe the guests loved it too. They wrote awesome things to Paige and what a great thing for her to have for the future.

More than anything. Paige had a great time! I cant wait for next year. I am already kicking around ideas. Happy Birthday Paige!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Turkey Day! Eat, enjoy football, eat again, enjoy family and well when all else fails ... EAT! Enjoy your turkey day.

Happy Thanksgiving!'

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Month Day #11

My precocious daughter is eleven months old today! This girl is every where and into every thing! Singing with the deacons, preaching with the preacher, walking & talking all over the place. Happy month day Paige!

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Paige's first Halloween!

I dont usually celebrate Halloween but this year I said why not. I have a girl and let's face it ... girls have the BEST costumes. I really wanted Paige to be a bumble bee....I was just obsessed with the concept. But as with everything I waited until the day of Halloween to buy her costume. I went to Toys R Us...nothing. I went to Target ... nothing. I went to Walmart ... something but literally EVERY Walmart costume was UGLY!

No thank you. Paige and ugly do not mix. So finally I started to cry. I felt bad. My procrastination was going to cause my baby to not trick or treat for the first time. It really was not that serious but to me, at the time,  it was! So I ended up at Walgreens ... expecting nothing .... and what do I find as soon as I walk through the door.....a bee costume!!!!! 

I snatched that thing up so fast and ran home. I still did not know what to expect but as soon as Paige was done, the clouds moved to the side ... the sun got a little brighter and the world smiled for a second. She was simply adorable! 

Jalen threw on a wig and we headed to Spookyville. I had never gone before but we all had a great time. It's basically a fall festival with trick or treating included. I saw beautiful and creative halloween costumes. I definitely have to step my game up next year. Paige was able to taste her first lollipop

and she walked away with a ton of candy that she wont be able to eat

But more importantly, she had a blast with her brother

and that's all that I could ever hope for. 

Happy Halloween

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Mommy K

Month Day #10

It's month day number 10 for Miss Paige. She reminds me of my grandmother. She is so fiesty!!!!! Sometimes I catch myself leaning over and whispering "Is that you grandma Hattie?" lol

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Month day #9

You know what time it is ...... MONTH DAY! Its month day #9 for Paige! Yay!

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Month Day #8

It's Paige's month day ........ today is month day number 8! Now we have to start preparing for month day number 12. It's merely 4 months away.....where does the time go?

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Mommy K

Month Day #7 .... and First 4th of July!

Today is month day number 7 for Paige. It is also 4th of July. That means ribs, fireworks and etc. Unfortunately I cannot be there for this particular month day because I am in New Orleans. So I'm screaming all of the way from the NOLA ... HAPPY MONTH DAY PAIGE!!!!

4th of July ready!

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Mommy K

Month Day #6

It's month day number 6! My baby is a half of year old. Time is flying by! She is such a great baby!

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Lupus Awareness

Today is National Lupus Awareness Day .... basically purple it up! I think Paige did an awesome job! :)



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Happy Mother's Day TO ME!

It's my first Mother's Day with TWO kiddies! The Johnson's went out of their way to make sure that I 1. did nothing stressful 2. smiled all day and  3. enjoyed my day.  My husband surprised me with a wonderful breakfast and after church we went to Boomers and had a blast. Even though my son decided to wet me all up and mess up my hair, I still smiled. Afterwards we were scheduled to go to the cheesecake factory which is one of my favorites but the wait time was ridiculous so we settled on Smokey Bones. I had a really good time. I am so thankful for my husband and my kids. Happy Mothers Day TO ME! 

My daughter and I

My son and I

Paige ready for Mother's Day

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Month Day #5

Paige is moving and shaking!!!! She is officially 5 months old!!!

She is a little stylish baby! lol

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Mommy K

Fun day at the Water Park

Today is Paige's first time at a Water Park.  I went to Target and got her a little bathing suit. I was highly disappointed that they had so many two pieces for little babies. I wish they would let little girls BE little girls. Anyhoo off of my soap box, I found a suitable one piece with a hat to match. I threw on a pair of Paige's shades and we were ready to go!

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Mommy K

Paige's first Easter

Today is Paige's first Easter! Yay! That means upteenth years of frilly dresses, easter baskets and curly hair. I cant wait! This year her godmother purchased her dress and it was beautiful. Paige looked so adorable in it and it screamed EASTER! It was white and pink. We decided to make pink the family theme this year so Jalen and I also wore pink. No easter baskets this year or curly hair but she still had an awesome Easter.

Happy Easter everyone!

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Mommy K

Who got their ears pierced??!!??!!

We have been talking for a minute about piercing Paige's ears. Her grandmother offered to purchase the earrings for her because according to her .... pretty girls wear pearls! Well alrighty then. So I finally made the appointment. I'm so glad Mister came with me because once that gun was pulled out I nearly fainted.

I couldnt even remain for the actual piercing. I kissed my baby, warned the doctor that she better not hurt my child and politely removed myself from the room. I did not go far. I just stood outside the room not knowing the door and the room were not sound proof. So I heard the lady shooting my baby and I heard my baby wailing and well I sat my 31 year old behind outside of the door like this 

And the nurses laughed at me and I did not care. I cried my eyes out and then I heard silence. The door opened and this is what  I saw

Awwww how cutteeeeeee!!! Even though I almost burst a blood vessel from crying so much, the end result was worth it. My baby girl looks beautiful! 

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Month Day #3

Paige is officially 3 months old! 

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Paige's Christening Ceremony

This morning I am truly reminded of the story of Hannah. Hannah was a woman with a bare womb who prayed for a child. All I hear are Hannah's words "if you give me a child lord I will give him to you all the days of his life". 

God saw something within me a year ago and decided to bless me with a child. I do not know why ..... it was totally unexpected but I am extremely honored that I was chosen to be the mother of such an awesome little girl. She has made my life so much better in the little time that she has been here. She brightens my day. If I am feeling sad, she cheers me up.  Her smile brings a huge smile to my face. She is amazing and I am so thankful that God picked me when he really did not have to. So today I give Paige back to the Lord and vow to raise her according to his word. 

Paige's dedication ceremony is happening at the St Matthews MB Church. This is my father's church. It has been my home church since I was a little girl. My son was dedicated at this same church. Simply put, it is a special place for me.  We woke up early and headed to Labelle which is a good 2 hours from where I live. Not everyone could make it but I am so happy that my sister and Paige's godmother could. We had a wonderful time at the church and at the steakhouse afterward. 

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Mommy K