Still Honeymooning

CHA CHA CHA

2009-12-02T14:40:00.001-08:00

Nathanael loves to practice singing, "Happy Birthday" to celebrate his 2nd special year!

Zachariah starts Kindergarten!

2009-09-10T06:33:00.001-07:00

Zachariah was excited to start kindergarten this week. He goes 2-3 full days a week and is mostly excited to ride the bus! His first day report included that two classmates were stung by bees and he liked watching Clifford the movie.

Jamaica- hey mon!

2009-05-21T20:25:00.000-07:00

Todd & I have a new passion....the people and mission of CCCD in Jamaica. From May 9-16, we took at team of 16 College students & Young adults from our church to work with an organization, CCCD (http://cccdjamaica.net/index.html). We had an amazing time making new friends, learning sign language, building a sistern and learning about Jamaica.

Tulip Time in Holland

2009-05-21T20:17:00.003-07:00

Tulip Time in Holland is amazing....after over 10' of snow this season, it is awesome to see what God's hand creates each Spring. We had a family outting one afternoon to the Tulip fields. Todd was also demonstrating bravery to his boys as well at the Kinderplatz display...the fact that Nathanael can sit there so nonchalently just cracks me up!

"Handsome" Boys

2009-05-21T20:09:00.001-07:00

Zachariah likes to dress up like Daddy (& cousin Thomas). This year for Easter, he wanted to be "handsome" and wear a tie....I have such handsome boys in this home!

March in Review

2009-05-21T20:00:00.000-07:00

I (Bethany) am just realizing I haven't blogged in a while. In mid March, I started teaching at my new job and wrapped things up in late April. Then....it was off to Jamaica for a Mission Trip. Here is a few highlights since I last left off.

Syrup time in mid-March....so fun once the days get warmer and nights are still cool. We watched it being made a few miles down the street from our home. Then, a week later, we visited my SMC college friend, Hedy & family in Chicago. The kids all skipped school and played downtown at the Lincoln Park Zoo. A fun time!

With Training Wheels

2009-03-15T15:20:00.001-07:00

Zachariah (age 5) tried riding his bike without training wheels today. He "got it" on one of the first tries. By the end of the day, he had starting up and turning down, too. Daddy got a movie clip of one of his first rides!

Walk this way!

2009-03-08T13:22:00.000-07:00

Nathanael took his first steps last month (early Feb/14 months) and has taken the entire month to perfect them. He is walking about 60-70% of the time as of this week. Its official...he has moved from baby to toddler as he takes these steps!

Aunt Jen Cleans House

2009-02-25T06:34:00.001-08:00

Since starting back to work full time, Aunt Jen has instilled a new method of cleaning house and mopping the floors. Just kidding, Jen!

Whoa!

2009-02-11T18:40:00.000-08:00

Nathanael started go down the stairs on his own a little over a month ago. He was well-taught by his big brother and Ga. cousins. I remember when my brother, Byron, used to do this. I rarely have to use the gates anymore! Yippee....can you here him say, "whoa!"?

What is Nathanael up to?

2009-02-06T10:48:00.000-08:00

This little guy loves to climb! He has a few new tricks this month - going down the stairs (fast), climbing on chairs and crawling over toys. These pictures make me crack up!

Five Parties for the 5 Year Old

2009-02-06T10:31:00.000-08:00

Zachariah celebrated his 5th birthday on January 2nd. Actually, he started celebrating a month earlier while in Mississippi with his Grandparents (party #1). Then, he opened presents and had cake with his cousins and Uncle Byron who celebrate a near same birthday (party #2). Mommy and Daddy took him to O'Charlie's, too, where he loves to eat Cheetios. (party #3-not pictured) He also had a party at Preschool (Party #4) and the grand finale, nearly 2 months later was a Chuck E Cheese with friends (party #5). Whew....I hope we do not have to do that again for another year! Happy Birthday Zman!!!!

Christmas 2008

2009-01-10T12:33:00.000-08:00

We had a great time celebrating the holidays in our home. Zachariah got up early to see if Santa visited and checked out all the presents before the rest of us woke up! Then we headed to my parents house (Bethany) in Blissfield for a few days.

Visiting Santa

2008-12-22T06:15:00.001-08:00

Zachariah & Nathanael put their wish list in with Santa last weekend. We attended a fun craft morning at the Holland Civic Center. Zachariah tends to be a bit shy and Nathanael was pretty curious to check him out.

Happy 1st Birthday Nathanael!

2008-12-11T18:32:00.000-08:00

You enjoyed your first birthday with three celebrations- which each set of grandparents! And, by the third celebration, you knew what cupcakes were all about. We love you so much - your sweet smile, spirit, "go with the flow" attitude and how much you look up to your big brother- already!

Turkey, birthdays and Visitin'

2008-12-03T13:08:00.000-08:00

We just returned from a whirlwind trip to Jackson, Mississippi. We drove nearly 850 miles each way. I now know why people say they need a rest after their vacation. We are whooped!

Highlights for the adults were visiting friends, celebrating both boys birthdays and eating Thanksgiving outside in the woods! THE highlight for Zachariah was getting to go fishing with Ralph. Nathanael learned a new trick with his tongue & lips as well.

Here are some pictures from our trip:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/Thanksgiving2009#5275406617239394674

Indian Summer

2008-11-22T11:10:00.000-08:00

We had a week of 70 degree temps in early November. The boys enjoyed their last few days outside and the fall leaves!

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-02T13:43:00.000-08:00

The boys were Diego and a Pumpkin. We had two nights of trick or treating! One night at a nursing home and another night at a church "Trunk or Treat". For more fall pics, go here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/Fall2008Fun#

Fall Apple Pickin'

2008-11-02T13:26:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago, on a cool fall day, we took the boys to an Apple Orchard. I love how they pick apples bigger than their faces to eat! Here are some more pictures to view from our Michigan fall:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/Fall2008Fun#

Nathanael is Happy!

2008-10-22T06:28:00.000-07:00

Just couldn't resist showing off this cutie pie. :) For all Grandmother's viewing pleasure. (and aunts, uncles & friends, too)

For Grandma Chris- Boom, Boom, Boom!

2008-10-22T05:40:00.000-07:00

Zachariah loves listening to his Dinosaur CD from Grandma Chris. We don't know all the words to this one about T-Rex, but we do know that he stomped through the earth, "Boom, Boom Boom!" Thanks again!

P.S. If the video keeps stopping, just press the little arrow thing that scrolls along to show how much farther the video has to go. Sorry!

It's good for the Soul

2008-10-13T18:04:00.000-07:00

Ahh.....Todd & I just returned from a trip Up North. It was our first trip without the boys in two years. Grandmommy & PePaw came to Zeeland while we went away for 4 days/3 nights.

We stayed a night on Mackinaw Island, traveled down the northern Western Michigan shore and a day in Traverse City. The autumn trees were amazing...as well as time with just US!

For more pictures of UP NORTH, visit here.....

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/UPNORTHMichigan#5256811552472220882

Zeeland Pumpkin Festival Time

2008-10-13T18:01:00.000-07:00

Zachariah was a participant in Zeeland's (the town we live) annual Pumpkin Parade. He loved riding for the hour, right next to his teacher, Mrs. Robyn. Daddy was not able to make it because he was attending a Notre Dame game with Brent Chism.

Todd's Turn

2008-10-05T12:43:00.001-07:00

Pictured: James, Brian McSee, Sandi Patty, Todd Johnson and Sandi's pianist

Todd needs his turn in the spotlight. Recently, we met Sandi Patty, a reknown Christian artist at a local concert. We sat in the front row (about 8 feet from her) and met her backstage. A previous bandmember who toured with Sandi, Brian McSee, got us great seats. In fact, Brian sat behind us and was singing along with her. It was a bit of heaven for us that night! Brian is now friends of ours and one of the worship leaders at our church.

Todd absolutetly loves meeting famous people and even can mimic Sandi in a song or two. It is one of the many silly things that I love about him.

Zachariah the Helper

2008-10-04T07:47:00.000-07:00

Zachariah loves to help Mom & Dad wherever and whenever. This is a pretty typical thing he does when we mow or work in the yard. I hope he will still be as willing in 8-10 years?!?

Clean Boys

2008-10-04T07:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of a "Rainy day" activity this week- the boys taking a bath together! It was over a half hour of play! I tried to get the video to upload but b/c nudity was involved, I believe it was sensored! :)

Nathanael on the move

2008-10-04T06:49:00.000-07:00

Nathan started crawling nearly two months ago (now 10 months) He is having fun getting around. In this clip, he is even starting to "bear crawl""

Boys will be boys

2008-09-10T12:06:00.000-07:00

This is a cute little snip-it of the brothers playing together:

Zachariah starts "Pre-K"

2008-09-10T06:14:00.001-07:00

Zman started his second year of preschool. He specifically calls school, "Pre-K", emphasizing the "K" and correcting you if you call it anything else. This kid is ready for kindegarten next year today! He is going to Zeeland Public schools. We are excited to meet kids in our community and play with his new teachers, Mrs. Robin & Mrs. Geri in the Monkey room!

Army Crawl!

2008-08-16T16:08:00.000-07:00

Nathanael is on the move with his first verison of crawling- army style! Here is a clip of how he is getting around (8 1/2 mos)

Todd's trip to S. Africa

2008-08-16T12:42:00.000-07:00

Todd returned earlier this week from his mission trip to S. Africa. Despite multiple delays in getting there, the team made it there safely. Todd and co. came back with some great memories and stories to last a lifetime. VOX United (http://www.voxunited.org/) is doing an amazing job of ministry over there.

For more pictures of his trip, visit here: http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/SouthAfrica

Wishing Upon a Meteor...?!?!

2008-08-05T07:19:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite new things this summer has been attending the Meteor Festival in Union City Michigan. In this quaint town, author & illustrator Patricia Polacco lives & finds inspiration for her children's books. Grandma Chris Haynes studies this author each year in her 2nd grade classroom in Texas. Grandmommy, PePaw, Grandma Chris and the three "buckaroos" (Thomas, Zachariah & Nathanael) attended a fun filled day. One of her books, Meteor, shares about how you can wish on this rock that fell into her grandparents yard and your wishes will come true! (but there are some restrictions on what you can wish!)

Here is a blog about the author: http://www.patriciapolacco.com/

Here are more pictures from our fun filled day!:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/Summer08Fun/photo#5231032454459349234

Summer Time Blues

2008-08-05T06:39:00.000-07:00

We have been beating the "Summer Time Blues" with cherry & blueberry pickin! We have gone blueberry picking twice in the last few weeks. Recently, our friends, Anthony, Kandye, Trevor & Kelsey were visiting Michigan to cool off from the heat in Alabama. We went blueberry pickin & to the beach among other things.

Here are some fun pictures from their trip and other Summer time fun: http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/Summer08Fun/photo#5231029834663303714

Mighty Maples Reunite

2008-07-23T17:29:00.000-07:00

It was fun for Bethany to see Adrian High School classmates recently while we were all home visiting the 'rents. Jodie (VanBuren) Paster & Emily (Powers) Middleton are still good friends although we do not stay in touch like we used too. Crazy that we now have kiddos, too.

Miss ya'll!

For more pictures of our day at the park, browse here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/FriendsFamily/photo#5226370355250006354

Summer Fun

2008-07-20T06:51:00.001-07:00

We are having a great summer- early July lead us home to Bethany's parents lakehouse for a week with the cousins. We enjoyed lots of lake time, yummy meals, celebrating Grandmommy & PePaw's birthdays and shopping.

Cousins

2008-07-19T08:04:00.000-07:00

I love this picture of Nathanael & Mattie Bea at the lake over the 4th. They are starting to notice each other more! For more sweet pics, visit here:http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/NathanaelByronJohnson/photo#5224740884170571442

Nathanael's Baby Dedication

2008-07-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

Nathanael was dedicated on church on Sunday, June 29th. It was nice to have Grandmommy & PePaw and Aunt Laura, Uncle Byron & Mattie come for the day. The service was after big church with approximately 10-12 other families. Here we are pictured with Pastor Paul. (my pics are so blurry- I think I had it on the wrong setting!)

Zman's Cast "es"

2008-06-25T11:59:00.001-07:00

Zachariah is in his final days of his cast "es" (it is funny to have him tell you what it is called, he makes the cast plural) He has had two casts set- this one was black like "Power Rangers" & went all the way up his arm b/c he had a break near his wrist & near his elbow. He wore it for 3 weeks. He now has a new cast (not pictured yet) that is much shorter & blue. The best thing- both casts were water proof so he has showered in the last month & even gone swimming a time or two! :)

Nathan's Nursery

2008-06-25T11:48:00.001-07:00

After nearly 8 months of being in our home (& 1/2 of Nathanael first year of life), I have finally completed his nursery! The nesting is complete....

A sweet place of lambs, bunnies & apple trees- perfect representation of our new home in Michgan. Many contributed- crib set from Me Me & Po Po, quilt holder, wall hangings & mobile from Grandmommy & PePaw, window treatments from Aunt Laura & Uncle Byron, a sweet cross from Gran Fran, Pe Paw's custom shelves and a few other things from friends, family & big brother's nursery!

Our Sweet Baby- 6 mos!

2008-06-10T12:49:00.000-07:00

Nathanael turned 6 months last week- he continues to grow grow grow! At his 6 mos check-up, his height (90th %) started to outpace his weight (70%). He has two new bottom teeth, sits up with support (pictured here in his Bumbo from Grandmommy & PePaw) and wears 12 months clothes. He is our BIG, smiley boy!

For more sweet Nathan pics, visit here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/NathanaelByronJohnson/photo#5170326694099077554

Snow Ball Queen Mommy

2008-06-10T12:42:00.001-07:00

Todd had a silly idea for Mother's Day. He custom made t-shirts made for Mommy with her 1989 Big Hair picture on it. It said, "Snow Ball Queen- My Mommy was!" Very very silly. Here they are wearing with pride!

Crazy Hair Boys

2008-06-10T12:36:00.001-07:00

These are some silly pictures of Nathanael

& Zachariah at 6 months

with their crazy hair!

There are days we think we can sign Nathanael up for the Flock of Seagulls reunion tour. :)

Zachariah's Broken Arm

2008-05-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Shortly after Nathanael's "first" cereal, Zachariah had to keep up with a "first" for him- a broken arm! He was playing on the monkey bars & took a fall. We didn't take him to the Dr. right away (it was Friday night of Memorial Day weekend). He slept on it for a night and was incredibly sore the next morning and could not lift it. So, Daddy took him the Dr. who told him to get an X-Ray. He has two breaks in his forearm. Here he is in his temporary cast. He will get a new one at the beginning of the work week.

Another First for Nathanael

2008-05-26T11:01:00.000-07:00

Nathanael experienced his first cereal and sitting in his highchair (actually- it was PePaw's highchair from a long time ago) at 5 1/2 months! The first few bites went okay- more came out of his mouth than went in. After a few more bits, he got it and was opening up for more! Here is a short video with eating help from big brother:

The Graduate

2008-05-26T10:58:00.000-07:00

Zachariah celebrated his first year of school with a preschool graduation & playground day at the park. He loved playschool & met fun friends. For graduation, they made their own hat! Here he is with his friend, Nikolas!

Birthday "T's"

2008-05-26T10:53:00.000-07:00

Todd celebrated his birthday on May 17th- he had a fun weekend to the "T"! We enjoyed dinner at The Melting Pot, homemade icecream and a Tres Leches cake with friends. Grandpa Jimmy & Aunt Julie also came in from Texas. Julie will be living with us for the summer. Todd got 6 t-shirts for his birthday- all from different places!

Spring Visitors

2008-05-17T02:32:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed having Gran Fran, Ralph, Grandmommy & PePaw here for the Spring festivities. Each trip brought new memories & day excursions to see the area- Saugatuak, Tulip time festivities, Holland State Park, etc... One of my favorite things to do was drive Tulip lane- about 6-8 miles of planted tulips in the city. One particular street was also in full bloom with pink & white trees. The boys are enjoying here w/ one set of Grandparents!

PandaBEAR Picnic

2008-05-03T15:42:00.000-07:00

Zachariah had fun getting ready for his preschool Panda BEAR Picnic this week. He PROUDLY took his Panda Bear Puppet, hat & t-shirt that his Grandmommy & PePaw brought from Beijing China.

Millions of Tulips

2008-05-03T15:38:00.000-07:00

We are officially blown away by all of the tulips for Holland's Annual Tulip Festival. It is ABSOLUTELY beautiful. There are too many favorites, so look here for more:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/TulipTimeInHollandMichigan

Visit from KZoo Friends

2008-05-03T14:57:00.000-07:00

Katie, Big Zach, Elise & Emerson came for a visit to Holland in late April. We enjoyed a few sights of Holland before the annual Tulip festival. It was there first time to meet Nathanael. Zachariah & Elise had fun playing at the Windmill & in the tulips. For more Spring pictures, see this link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/TulipTimeInHollandMichigan

Zachariah's Hot Wheels

2008-04-19T18:55:00.000-07:00

Zachariah rides his first set of 4-Wheels- a cool HOT WHEELS bike with training wheels. :) This is a belated birthday gift from Mommy & Daddy who could hardly wait the 3 1/2 mos after his January 2nd birthday to let him pick this out! It was hard to not buy him his bike birthday present in January since he wouldn't have been able to ride it! We all are having fun enjoying our first few days of Spring weather in Michigan.

A Milestone for Nathanael

2008-04-19T18:26:00.000-07:00

Nathanael rolled over for the first time (tummy to back) in the last few days (4 1/2 months) Check it out here. (sorry, it takes a few minutes but the Grandparents will enjoy!) For more pictures of this sweet baby, view here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/NathanaelByronJohnson/photo#5191141973372179106

GA Cousins

2008-04-12T08:42:00.000-07:00

Early April found us visiting Bethany's parents in "Southern" Michigan. Aunt Jennifer brought the cousins from Georgia to meet Nathanael & play with Zachariah. Mattie Bea also made her debut with the GA Cousins. We enjoyed yummy meals, lots of shopping, walks around the lake, playtime & a day at the Toledo Zoo. Zachariah had lots of fun being Thomas' shadow.

For more Spring Break '08 pics, go here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/SpringBreak08

I'm Dreaming of a "White Easter"

2008-03-24T06:25:00.000-07:00

The season wouldn't be complete without a White Easter? We had 8-9 inches of snow on Good Friday. A first for Mississippi boy, Todd. We enjoyed a down weekend at home- dying eggs & making Easter Bunny cake, early church and lunch with new friends, Kent, Kerrie & Zach Esmier.

For more Easter 2008 pics, look here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/Easter2008/photo#5181295801306434322

"Thawing Out"

2008-03-19T17:07:00.000-07:00

We headed down to the Deep South in early March to visits Todd's stompin' grounds in Jackson & Oxford, MS. Would you believe that the snow followed us & we had cold weather for the first few days? After a trace of snow, it warmed up to the 60-70's for us to thaw out the rest of the week. Here is a picture of Todd's Dad & step mom with the boys. We enjoyed a good week of Southern food, "sugah" from friends & family and being outdoors in the warm weather!

Check out more Southern "thawing out" pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/OurSpringTripSouth/photo#5179468198523394674

Look what has GROWN at the Johnson's!

2008-03-18T12:20:00.001-07:00

Nathanael is over 15 weeks old & a BIG BOY- now weighing 16 1/2 lbs & in the 90% percentile for both height & weight. We are OUT of 3-6 month old clothes (at 3 1/2 months) and almost in Size 3 diapers. Oh my!

For more pictures of our sweet baby, visit here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/NathanaelByronJohnson/photo#5179455687283661154

Our GRAND Winter Visitors

2008-03-18T11:53:00.000-07:00

We were so blessed to have many visits this winter from the boys' GRANDparents!

Todd's mom, Gran Fran, visited us in mid January. She had lots of snow & helped us celebrated Zachariah's 4th birthday!

Me Me was the first Mississippi Grandparent to meet Nathanael & see our new home in mid December.

Grandma Chris loved the boys on her trip from Texas. Of course, Grandmommy & PePaw are close by for more frequent visits.

For more Grandparent spoilin', visit here: http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/GRANDparents/photo#5179448132436187186

Jet Skiing

2008-01-16T17:21:00.000-08:00

For his 4th birthday dinner, Zachariah wanted to go to Chuck E Cheese. Here he is riding the jet ski.

SNOW DAYS!

2008-01-16T17:09:00.000-08:00

Our home in Zeeland, Michigan gets lots of snow!

Here is Zachariah playing in the snow with his dog, Dottie. Z loves the snow, which is a good thing since we will get plenty of it.

For more snowy day pictures, visit here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/MichiganSnowDays/photo#5179462602181007826

Z's Birthday- all FOUR celebrations

2008-01-16T16:56:00.000-08:00

Zachariah celebrated his 4th birthday-multiple times. Here he is opening his present from Me Me & Po Po at his family celebration.

For more Four year old birthday pictures, visit here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ZeelandJohnsons/SillyZachariah/photo#5179487787869232002

Baby Nathanael- 6 weeks

2008-01-16T16:40:00.000-08:00

Aunt Jen Visits

2008-01-16T16:36:00.000-08:00

Aunt Jen visits us in Michigan when Nathanael is 6 weeks. She was also able to make it for our nieces arrival, Mattie Bea. (born January 14, 2008)

Around About

2008-01-16T16:33:00.000-08:00

Zachariah loves to nap in his tent.

Nathanael's first buddy, Kylar (10 days older) visits!

Brothers- ahh!

Christmas 2007

2008-01-16T16:29:00.000-08:00

We started our celebration at the Old Tyme Farm in Blissfield, Michigan- home of Bethany's parents. Byron & Laura came to celebrate. Here is three generations of "Byron's"- Byron Thompson's son, Martin; Byron Thompson (Bethany's brother) & Nathanael Byron Johnson (son to Todd & Bethany)

Santa Claus visits Zachariah in Zeeland, Michigan!!!

Baby's First Christmas

Dad gets ready to cheer on the Spartans now that he lives in Michigan!

1349 Hillridge Way

2008-01-16T16:24:00.001-08:00

Uncle Byrono & Aunt Laura visit Nathanael for the first time.

One of our first snow falls for 2007-2008
Me Me visits when Nathanael is 10 days old. She & Zman make cookies.
Me Me & Nathanael snuggle.
More snuggle time with Daddy on Christmas day.

Nathanael Swinging

2007-12-25T13:10:00.000-08:00

Here is Nathanael's video premiere. He got some fun stuff for Christmas and mommy was especially excited about this frog toy. You use it to pick up the bath toys.

Zachariah seeing what Santa brought him!

2007-12-25T11:45:00.000-08:00

Here is Zachariah when he first ran into the den to see what Santa had brought. Both he and Nathanael were good boys this year so Santa got them what they wanted.

Christmas Time!

2007-12-25T11:21:00.000-08:00

Here we are at Grandmommy and Pepaw's last Friday night. Z got to play Santa by helping pass out the presents. Notice his excitement when the present is for him.

Nathanael Byron Johnson is here!!!

2007-12-13T13:10:00.000-08:00

We were so excited to welcome the newest member to our family on Monday December 3, 2007 at 7:25pm. Nathanael Byron weighed 10lbs. 14oz. and was 22 1/2 in. long. Bethany did not have an epidural so needless to say she is one amazing woman! Zachariah loves being a big brother and is very helpful. He refers to Nathanael as "his baby"...very cute! The Johnson family is very blessed!

Zachariah Wins!

2007-12-03T04:34:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, we took Zachariah to the Christian Bookstore where they were having kids day. They had a drawing for the huge Boz stuffed animal and some books. Guess who won out of 200 or more kids? That's right, Z-man. Here he is with his Boz.

Zachariah also wanted me to show you guys a picture of our Christmas tree. Hope you like it.

Church Christmas Production

2007-12-03T04:07:00.000-08:00

Zachariah was in his very first church Christmas program last night. He did a great job! Bethany and I were so proud. Grandmommy and Pepaw got to be there, too, which made is extra special.

We are waiting on God's perfect timing for our new arrival. Please keep us in your prayers as the baby will be here anytime now.

Moved In

2007-11-12T11:12:00.000-08:00

Sorry that I have not posted in awhile. We did get moved in this past weekend...YEAH! We are loving the house and are slowly getting boxes unpacked. Zachariah got sick with the croop while we were in the middle of moving so we had to tend to him while unpacking. Bethany is getting more and more uncomfortable so please pray for her and the baby. The due date will be here soon. Bethany's parents and brother and sister-in-law will be coming for Thanksgiving next week. We are looking forward to having our first guests in the new house.

Bethany's Birthday

2007-11-03T06:12:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Bethany's birthday on Thursday. She got lots of good presents and a bunch of ladies from church took her out to lunch. That night, our good friends, Paul and Kristen, babysat Z so I could take her into Grandville for a date. We ate dinner at Carrabba's and it was yummy! Overall, Bethany had a great day!

Z's First Bike Ride

2007-11-03T05:42:00.000-07:00

Zachariah took his first bycicle ride yesterday. He now wants one of his own for Christmas.

Halloween

2007-11-01T14:20:00.001-07:00

The Red Power Ranger!!!

Trunk or Treating at a friend's church

His buddy Zach

Bethany, Z-man and Christy who works at the church and is one of young singles.

Zachariah showing off some of his candy.

We had a fun Halloween. Zachariah dressed up as the Red Power Ranger and we went trunk or treating with his friend, Zach, at his church. Then we went to our church and the high school kids had candy. Dad made sure Z got lots of butterfingers so he could eat them.

Cousins

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Zachariah's cousins, Susanna and Thomas, came for a visit this past week. They live in Georgia so it was fun to have them up here for a couple of days. Aunt Jennifer brought them and we had a great time going to the beach, and walking around downtown. My other cousin Kate and Uncle Scott were on a mission trip to Honduras so they couldn't be there. We missed them!

Prego Bethany

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Here is my beautiful wife, Bethany, at 35 1/2 weeks. November 29th will be here before we know it. Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare for the arrival of baby J.

Z-man & his big wheel

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Here is a little clip of Zachariah riding his Diego big wheel. He loves going for a ride around the church while Bethany, Dottie and I take a walk.

Grand Haven

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We explored Grand Haven yesterday morning. We ate brunch at The Morning Star which was yummy! We then drove along the shore and went to the lighthouse. It was very windy but very beautiful. A perfect Fall day in MI.

New House

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Well, we got our new house in MI. The market is horrible up here for a seller but great for a buyer. We still have not sold our house in AR so we are actually renting this house and will buy it no later than the end of March. This means, please pray that our AR house will sale by March 31st. I will be heading to AR in two weeks to meet the movers while they pack up our house. We will move in the new house on November 8th. We have lots of room for visitors so please come see us. We are blessed and excited to get in our house before the baby gets here on November 29th. Bethany is ready for the baby to arrive. She is already uncomfortable and having lots of back pain. We are taking one day at a time and trusting the Lord.

Visit to Spartan Land

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We went to East Lansing yesterday to meet Bethany's parents for the afternoon. They took us to BabiesRUs and bought stuff for baby J. We had a great dinner at Cheddars and then went to see mommy's college. The game was going on but we decided not to go. We heard the cheering and Z got to look through the gate to see the players. He thought it was cool! We have had a nice weekend and are ready for the week.

Zeeland Pumpkin Festival

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Last weekend we went to the Zeeland Pumpkin Festival with our friends Kristin and Paul (Kristin is due the same week as Bethany). Paul, Troy and I entered the pie eating contest. Z participated in his very first seed spitting contest. He did great! Troy, Paul and I are in an accountability group together. The Lord has really blessed us with some great friends so quickly. We love it up here!

Painting a Pumpkin

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A couple of weeks ago, B&Z went to the Farmers Market and saw painted pumpkins. Z wanted one but they were $5. B got the bright idea of buying a small one and letting Z paint it himself. Here are a couple pics of that fun event. Aunt Julie, please notice his shirt.

Giving into peer pressure

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Well, I decided to give in and start the Johnson blog. I decided this would be a great way for the grands, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends to keep up with the Johnson's (more importantly-Zachariah and baby J). I only have a couple of pics to post at the moment but I promise to do some more later. OK, so maybe I don't have any pics yet. I will have to add some when I am on the home computer. We are loving life up in Michigan. Fall has come in strong today. Cold and rainy right now but will be beautiful the next several days. We are in the process of hopefully getting a house. We'll keep you posted. I'll write more later when I can add some pics.