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The Johnson Family ~ A year in review part 2

 Jaxon had his last day at his sitters. He was upset that we showed up to his party. It was a sad day for me. He had been going to the same house every morning since he was 7 weeks old.

 He became more comfortable riding his bike this summer. As long as daddy didn't let go....we were OK!

 Our good friend Dwight hosted his 3rd annual backyard bash. Adults only. Good times and Good food!

 My little sister married her best friend!

 The corn maze! September 2012! All of us minus Jill

 S'more makin on Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Tim's porch!

 Jessie started fall soccer!

 Jill's first concert of the year

 Pumpkin patch. My favorite thing to do in the fall.

 I'm still learning to be more patient with these 2!

 We adopted a new puppy...or he adopted us! October 2012 Josh went to work and this dog we call Jo-Jo came home with him.

 Jessie turned 8.

 Jaxon turned 4.

 We have plans on building a hot wheel room to accommodate the 150 and
 counting that he has. Just kidding....momma is getting a new laundry room and a new bathroom in 2013!
 We visited Santa. Promised to be a good boy but all 4 year old boys have their moments.

 Jill's Winter Concert!


And last but not least....Java and Jo-Jo became friends instantly in October. And by that I mean she was pregnant his first week home. We welcomed her first litter of 6 on 12-21-12. So glad the world didn't end and we can enjoy these little guys and gals.

I really plan on 2013 being my year. The year that I stop putting my life on hold and stop focusing all the energy on the girls moms and their schedules. I have developed Alopecia Areata and I am going to start a new blog about that in the next month or so. I am glad this year is almost over. Its been a very stressful one. I am excited to ring in the new year with my family. I hope this next year for me includes but not limited to: Road trips with the sister. More of me taking care of me. More one-on-one time with the husband. A longer family vacation this summer. To make sure the kids are creating good memories. To stop stressing and living in the now. To be a better mom and step-mom. To know that it is OK if we eat ice cream 20 minutes before dinner. To start living a healthier life style without being anal about it. Yes I would love to be a size 2, but very thankful my heredity has big bones and for me a healthy size 10 is sexier. To accept my alopecia and stop hiding under ball caps. And to treat myself to pedis and massages again!!

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