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The Johnson Family ~ A year in review Part 1


 Jill turned 11

 She graduated from the 5th grade

 Jessie started Spring soccer

 We welcomed summer. Completed the 1st and 5th grade and Josh and the girls went to Six Flags for 3 days!

 Jenny came to visit and we lived in the pool

 Jennifer celebrated the last year of her 20s by having a mason jar BBQ

 Josh infused his own vodka

 He took me and the kids to buy our own fireworks. It was mine and Jaxons first time at a firework stand.

 We had another HOT summer. So everything was crafty in the house.

 Jaxon met his great grandma In July. She passed away Dec 16 2012. She said Jaxon was her blessing and reminded her of Josh when he was his age. She gave Jaxon a guitar that summer and he cherishes it.

 our mini road trip to Sapulpa, OK. When we visited great grandma. The kids and Josh relaxing in the hot tub after our 6 hour drive and meeting new family.

All 3 kids started school this year. New backpacks and lunch boxes. Shoes and supplies. Clothes and more clothes.
i am thankful everyday to be a part of my mixed family. Josh blessed me by having a family already. He has also blessed me by becoming a mom myself. We have the best son in the world. I love our crazy abnormal life. I like that its hectic although the stress gets to me. I appreciate the support I have from my family. I was able to become a stay at home this year. i have lost friends and gained new ones. I have developed a stronger back bone thanks to the girls moms. i have gained alot more admiration for the single moms of the world. Considering I am a single mom 2 weeks out of the month due to Josh's job. i try my best not to complain when things go haywire when he leaves. He took this job to provide a better life for his kids and so i could have the opportunity to stay home with them.

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