2nd New Addition

As some of you may know, my dear hubby served his mission in Moscow, Russia.

When he came home brought some Matroshka Dolls with him.

His mom has one and it is extremely beautiful and he gave another to his grandmother.

Well they were here for a wedding in November and she brought her doll with her

because she felt like I should have it.

So here she is and I think she is beautiful.

She has lots of dolls inside of her that get smaller and smaller, etc.

I was overwhelmed with joy when she let me have this because I feel like we know have a little piece of Russia and Jeff's experience there inside our home.

Thanks Grandma Roberts!

New Additions

So lately I have a new found obsession with OWLS.

I like vintage, cutesy, black, white, you name it I probably want it.

Well last November I was in San Diego and realized that my brother and sweet wife lived amazingly close to a favorite "dream" store of mine. Meaning I love everything in the catalog but can't afford much in it. My mom and I decided to go into West Elm and I instantly fell in love with these little guys...

My heart instantly melted when I realized how adorable and affordable they were, so I bought the big one and brought him home to stay. A few short days later, I couldn't resist the temptation and went online and bought the 2 little ones to go with it.

These little friends bring me so much joy every time I look at them. I am SO pleased with my purchase and can't wait to add more Owls to my collection. But for now, I am completely thrilled. Especially when I found out there is now a store in Scottsdale!

Busy, Busy

Sorry for the lack in posting, but I have been running around a lot lately

going here, doing this

As for the Kleiner side:

But my sweet nephew turned 2

my beautiful niece is growing like a weed

My brother passed his dental boards and is going into the clinical phase, very exciting

and Jeff and I are starting some new adventures to be mentioned later

Johnson Side:

We got a new baby coming next week, whom I can not WAIT to meet

School started, homework and more fun

In-Laws are going on a Caribbean cruise and I am super jealous but so excited for them

Valentines Day is always pretty low key for Jeff and I but I did snap some pictures to post, which I will add on later.

But for now, that's our scoop....more to come

My Surprise

This is my surprise!!

I got a Piano!!

I have been dying for one ever since I left home.

And to make matters even more exciting, it was FREE!!

A very sweet gal came over last Thursday for a chat and let me know her daughter

was getting rid of hers because she got a new one.

My dearest hubby and his brothers and friends loaded it up and brought it right over.

Can I just say I am in 7th Heaven?

I never realized how much stress I released by playing the piano and singing along.

AGH!!! I am so excited.

Now I just have to find a place for it.

In Need

Hi Friends

I am in need of some cute, fun, cheap and easy date ideas for Jeff and I.

My goal for this year is to not focus so much on

"Project Baby"

and focus on the basics again,

like dating my husband.

We get so caught up in our everyday lives that sometimes it feels like an eternity until we get some alone time and we don't even have kids yet!

Which is why i think I need to get back to the basics.

Enjoy each other while we have the time.

So bring em on.,

fun ideas, please!

PS....I got a VERY fun surprise delivered on Tuesday and it has literally changed my life...

pictures to come very soon because for Christmas I got a new camera.!!!

I can hardly wait to show everyone

Not much to report

Not too much new going on in the Johnson household.

Working hard

Trying to fill our weekends with as many joyful things as we possibly can

Trying to be a good wife and make dinner every night

Laundry, dishes, cooking, ironing, etc....

You get the picture.

Trying to convince Jeff I need another Cocker Spaniel puppy running around our house....do you think it's working??

2011

cracked tooth = root canal

Glad I could start the year off right!!

Spiritual Experience

This past Sunday I had the opportunity to sing in Church.

I was notified of this upcoming events weeks in advance, but for some reason I had the hardest time thinking of which song to sing.

Now, usually when I get asked to sing I immediately have a song in mind. This time was not so much the case.

I really struggled in trying to know which song would be the best for that meeting.

As time came closer to Sunday I knew that for my pianists sake, I should really pick a song.

So I decided to just choose one I have done before with my piano player so that a little amount of practice would be required.

I chose:

"I Stand All Amazed"

I have a really pretty version that I like and is fairly simple and pretty.

I had a run through Friday afternoon and felt pretty good about my choice.

Come Sunday morning, I had this overwhelming feeling that there was a specific purpose that this song was chosen. I was just praying really really hard that I was not going to be too emotional during the song so that I could portray the message that needed to be heard.

Long story short, as I wrapped up my Sunday meetings, the song went well.

I came home and realized that the song choice was perfect for me.

I had the incredible chance to realize all of the blessings that I have been given.

I do need to realize more often the blessings that I have. The words of that song hit me so hard and I felt the spirit so strong. And most of the time I am amazed at the love my Savior offers me because most of the time I don't feel deserving, but that is the reason and blessing of the atonement.