Ty is now riding without training wheels. It definitely runs in the Johnson Family. Ty's a natural. He has had a couple wrecks but always gets back on. He's even caught air several times. He loves riding with his cousins. We go out to the track several times a week. Ty can't wait to ride again.

They even got me out there. I don't go very fast but it's pretty fun.

Ali's hair has grown in the back but not much on top. She's got a little mullet. She will keep a french roll in or piggies but anything else she pulls out.

Spring 2009

Ty has started his first year at T-ball. He's slowly getting to know the rules. They all go after the ball no matter if it's hit to them or not. They then dogpile and fight to get it. Most of them know they need to throw it to first but it's way more important to be the one who gets the ball. It's hilarious to watch. Ty enjoys this a lot more than he did soccor. Motorcycle riding is still #1 though. He and Casey have been riding almost daily down the road at a track Casey made. Matt and Justin come and ride too. It's fun to watch.

Tyler is so proud to be a T-baller. He had to wear his uniform to school and to his friend's birthday.

Easter was fun. We had way to much food and a load of candy. Ali wouldn't let go of her easter basket. She thought it was pretty cool. Once she found her first candy though she was done with hunting. She was ready to eat.

It's official! We are now in business.

We love you all.

Tyler's 5th birthday was a blast. We've been able to get outside all 5 times. Aunt Kim had the great idea of a silly string fight. Now we had done this before and Casey said never again because the silly string does not disolve easily. This time we were smarter and let the kids (little and big) go at it in the field next door.





Tyler wanted a waterfall cake and this is as close as I could get. He is still playing with the fish in the bathtub.

Tyler had been asking for a lizard for months prior to his birthday. We initially said no. He then moved to wanting a mouse then finally a fish. He would come up with these cute little ways to show us he could be responsible. This is one of them. It is a mouse with a water dripper and cheese. He came up with it all by himself. I thought it was pretty creative. Anyways we did get him a lizard. It is a leopard gecko named Pete the Spots (Petey for short).

Alison decided she wanted to try the dirt in the tree for the gazillionth time. It's still cute though. Did I just say that? NO ALISON!

Tyler is doing his ninja moves on the tramp. It never gets old. Great investment.

Just had to throw this one in. Ali had just woken from a nap.

We haven't had this much snow in a long time. We had to take advantage of it.

We all traveled to Triple Play indoor waterpark and games. We had a great time although I wouldn't recommend staying in the attached Hotel. If it wasn't noisy neighbors, Ty getting food poisoning, or Ali crying we would have slept just fine. We played many rounds of indoor golf, Laser Tag, and bowling. Ty even made it to the top of the climbing wall. He was so proud. I wish I had brought the camera then. Anyway, we did have a lot of fun.

Ty was resident handyman when visiting the lake house while Daddy was off hunting. I love being there.

The Seattle Aquarium was a lot of fun. We visited with the cousins over the Thanksgiving holiday. Tyler forgot to pull up his sleeves when he reached into the touch tank. It's a good thing he had a sweatshirt to change into.

Ty was a very proud little indian at his preschool Thanksgiving program. Ali loved his beaded neckless.

Tyler, Ali and I had a fun time decorating for Christmas. We like to do it right after Thanksgiving.

We had to get a picture afterward. Tyler has been testing my patients a lot lately. Telling him that he had better start behaving better or he would never get off the naughty list has worked wonders.

We've been getting dumped on for the last several days. We have a ton of snow for around here. Ali didn't care too much for it although she loved the sled. Tyler likes climbing on the mountain (the pile from plowing). Casey towed him in the sled with the 50. Ty was so cute with his motorcycle helmet and goggles on. I wish I had gotton some stills and not just video.