Fun Weekend

Happy Valentine's Day from our family to yours!

We have had a wonderful weekend. Last night Justin and I went to Outback and Frances kept Samuel for us. Today we went to church, ate with Justin's family, played with Samuel and tonight Justin made me heart pancakes :)

Samuel with all of his cousins on the Johnson side. (Good thing a little boy is coming in June :) )

Our cookies

Samuel and Mommy.

On Friday night our sweet friends Kendall and Katy had us over for dinner. She cooked Mexican and everything was wonderful. I am going to try to make what she made for us this week. We had a great time eating and hanging out with everyone. Thanks Kendall and Katy!

This is Samuel with Kendall and Katy's baby, Alyssa and Marcus and Olivia's baby, Landon. They were all born within a couple of months of each other. How cute! I love the big bows on little girls.

Samuel and Megan. Seth was entertaining them.

Kara Peach was with us Friday night and she gave Samuel this hat and the shoes to match. She made these!!!!! I could not believe it. Where is my talent???

Katy made me this diaper bag with a matching changing pad and wipe carrier. These girls amaze me. I am trying to get them to start a blog so they could sell their stuff. I hope they have a blog soon!

5 Months and Random Pictures

Samuel was 5 months old on Monday. I cannot believe he is growing so fast. We are trying to not blink and enjoy every second. Justin decided to try to feed him some peas and of course I had to get pictures since this was his first time with baby food. We had a great time watching him roll the peas around in his mouth and then spit them back out :) I don't think he is ready for baby food. We will try again in a couple of weeks.

We have had the most snow, sleet and cold weather over the past two weeks. I was out of work all last week and two days this week. Justin was at home a couple of days last week because it was so wet. We had many special times....

Justin and Samuel catching up on sleep :)

Another pea picture-

Samuel and his dog Georgie. Samuel loves him :)

I decided to try Robin's sugar cookies during the snow.

Frances gave Samuel this shirt and I love it! I want to take another picture with this shirt and my dad's cowboy hat on him.

"Thank you Lord for your blessings on me!!!"

A Welcome Party for Samuel

We had another exciting weekend. Justin's family had a welcome Samuel party on Friday night. We had a great time with family and friends. The party was supposed to be a brunch on Sat. morning but because they were calling for so much snow they changed the party to Friday night. We still had brunch food and everything was delicious!!! Breakfast casserole, fruit, ham biscuits, my favorite punch, muffins, doughnuts...... the list continues :) Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make Friday night such a special evening. I think Frances said there were 83 people there. The house was packed!

This was the cake Robin made for Samuel.

His doughnut cake...yummm!

Samuel sleeping through his party.

Us with Frances, Mary Jo, and Lauren

With Justin's cousin, Stephanie. She helped give the party. Thank you!!!

Rebekah, Lisa, me and Sandra

Some of the guys (Justin, Dewayne, Josh, Johnny, Jeremy, Marcus and baby Landon)

Holly and Katherine

I could not get everyone who came in this post but thank you so much for coming. We had a wonderful time!

It began snowing during the party Friday night. By the time Justin and I left to come home (around 11) the roads were already covered. Saturday it snowed all day and night. I think in the end we got around 12 inches. I have been out of work all week which is great and I think they are calling for more on Friday. Samuel and I are spending special times :)

Samuel's Dedication

Last weekend was one of the best weekends I have ever had. After we got the call on Wed. we begin to celebrate. I have never felt so relieved, excited, and thankful. The weekend started with our 5th anniversary on Friday. Justin and I went to Outback and then to get groceries. Although not very romantic, we had a great time :). Our friends Chris and Olivia came over around 10 and we talked and talked and talked until 2 a.m. On Saturday my family came to help get ready for Sunday. We went bowling in the afternoon and met Justin's family at Medos Saturday night. Then both of our families came to our house for dessert. Sunday was our big day! I have looked forward to the day that I would dedicate my baby for many years. When I felt hopeless I would always read about Hannah praying for a child and the Lord answering her prayer. Hannah dedicated her Samuel to God and I want to do the same. My father-in-law preached on Hannah and Samuel and he gave many personal remarks on the providence of God and how God in his great wisdom brought Samuel into our lives. We had a very sweet service and I will never forget the many emotions that I felt on that day. The children sang two songs and our friends Olivia J, Chris and Olivia, and Kyle all sang also. Many of our friends and family came to provide their support. Thank you! We love you all!

Our niece Holly, with the help of the other children, sang a song that said, "He knows my name- He sees my heart- He knows each step I take- He knows my deepest thoughts- Before I breathed my first breath- My life was in his hands- He has a plan for me"

I am so glad that God's plan was for us to be Samuel's parents. Samuel is the greatest gift I have ever received. I will forever be thankful to his birth mother for giving him life and for choosing us to be his parents. Everyday I am rejoicing in the fact that God answers prayer and is always faithful. I am glad I am a Christian, I am glad I am Justin's wife, and I am glad I am a mommy! :)

Friday night. Justin gave me roses.

Bowling with Robin and Olivia

The boys

Our family of 3

With Mary Jo and Frances

My baby

With Robin, Creighton, Finley and Leslie

Our sweet baby boy

The banner that Robin made for Samuel (She also made a great cake but for some reason the picture did not upload)

I could never begin to explain the joy that Samuel has brought to our home. I now know what I was missing so much during the years of infertility. I do not regret a single tear shed during that time. To get to Samuel I would go through it all again.

5 Years

"So what I really need to know is can I trust you with my heart?

Can I cast my cares upon you? Can you stand a heavy load?

Can i count on you to walk me down that long and winding road?"

I remember hearing this song and wondering who would someday say yes to all these questions. Who would I be able to forever trust with my heart?

Anxiously awaiting 5:00 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Andrew Johnson

Five years ago today Justin promised me that I could always trust him with my heart. He has never failed on that promise. I have been able to cast all my cares upon him- He can stand my heavy load. He has already walked me down many long and winding roads. I know that God brought us together and for that I will be eternally grateful. On January 22, 2005 in His presence we said "I do" That day my dreams came true :)

Happy 5th Anniversary Justin

I Love you!

"When two hearts solely surrender and are sworn to understand

It completes a perfect union between a woman and a man"- Travis Tritt

FINALLY.....

Samuel Andrew Shane JOHNSON!!!!!!!!

Scream with me! We are soooooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!! God is so faithful and He answers prayer! Thank you Jesus!

"For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him" I Samuel 1:27

Everyone please celebrate with us!

"In My Heart"

Not flesh of my flesh

Not bone of my bone,

But still miraculously

My own.

Never forget

For a single minute:

You didn't grow under my heart

But in it.

Fleur Conkling Heyliger

WE LOVE YOU SAMUEL - MOMMY AND DADDY :)

Getting Excited

ok....I know everyone hates a post without pictures but I cannot find our camera batteries. I did want to write a little and remind everyone to pray about the court date coming January 20th. The social worker told us last week that they were "very optimistic." I am getting so excited (and nervous). Justin and I are looking forward to everything being over so we can move on and celebrate. We have a lot planned for next weekend and I cannot wait! The social worker is going to call me later in the afternoon on the 20th so I will definitely post as soon as I get the call. :)