Celebrating Ali

One of my best friends, Ali, loves celebrating BIG with all her pals. For her 25th birthday we traveled to San Diego and went to Sea World. For 30 we went to Vegas. And for 35 we went to Napa! It was the perfect way to celebrate. We enjoyed fabulous wine, delicious food, and great times with friends. One of my favorite places was Cuvaison. If I ever get to own a vineyard and open a winery I hope it looks as incredible as this. If you get the chance, all 10 of us recommend the S Block Chardonnay. Cheers, Ali. Here's to you and the beautiful person you are. Love you!

Pioneer Spirit

Cooper (camp name Slash) made some great friends this week (pictured here with Myles, aka Blue) as we traveled back in time to the pioneer days during Girl Scout Day Camp. This year I had the great pleasure of spending my days at Boys Camp with Slash and 15 other boys, ages 8-12. What a blessing to meet these boys and spend time with them. Truly an adventure!

The Johnsons

My beautiful family! I am so blessed.

Margie's 66th birthday!

Yesterday we celebrated Margie's 66th birthday with family and friends. Her new scarf is so pretty on her. Love you, Margie!

Sad Ginger

Ginger broke her toe this morning. She's the first one in the family to ever break a bone.

The last day of spring break we got to stay at the fancy-dancy Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Brad was working at a conference there and his client included a room for him. We lived it up swimming and watching movies. Carly and I are definitely hotel girls - we love to stay at nice hotels. This one did not disappoint. Thanks, Dad! Thanks, Chris! Thanks, Lord!

Elaphanty

For the 2nd year in a row and in honor of Elaphanty's birthday today we had dessert for dinner. This time it was pie! A chocolate pie with fresh strawberry whipped cream.



It was a dream come true until the first bite...




April fools! It's just a cleverly disguised Shepherd's pie!



Happy Birthday, Elaphanty!