Chloe's room

Dresser is filled with clothes and diapers...just waiting for a baby girl!
Cole picked this baby doll out for Chloe yesterday while at HomeGoods...we had to get it!
Looks a little bare on this side. I have a metal bird branch hook thing that I need to hang on the wall to the left of the crib. I'll be hanging some old baby clothes from it. Then above the crib I'm going to put pictures of Miss Chloe. I'm thinking 3 square photos mounted on styrene and hung by ribbon...we shall see.
A closer look at the bedding...LOVE it! And this is our new crib...the other was recalled. I actually like it much better than the other one too.
The cowboy picture won't be staying and will be filled with one of her eventually.
These are not the greatest pics at all, but anyway this is her room! Just waiting for her arrival!

Such a cutie!

Singing a VBS song..."roll the Gospel chariot along, roll the Gospel chariot along"
Does he look like someone in this photo.....DADDY?! Lit bit huh!

Loves to play baseball and unlike most kids he'll actually throw all the balls back using one heck of an arm to do it!
He knows how to work those eyes! Don't let them fool you.


Well Coley monster is getting his second set of tubes on Wednesday morning! His ears are NOT infection free after a round of antibiotics, but they are better! Although, his left tube is out it has fallen the wrong way and went IN to his middle ear. He's the 3rd child in the docs 15 year career that this has happened to. So he'll need to cut his ear drum and try and retrieve it first before the tube can be put in. Hopefully, all goes well with that.

He's getting over the hand, mouth, and foot disease rather quickly! Has blisters left on his feet to heal and he'll be good. He only got one sore in his mouth, but it didn't affect him in anyway really!

Parker on the other hand has it bad. Sores all over his tongue and mouth! No spots or blisters on his hand or feet! He been sticking to Danimals and milk. He'll occasionally eat a waffle, but he has to be REALLY hungry. The sores are going away though with only the few large ones left. Hopefully, after this weekend they'll both be over it all together.

Busy!

It's been a bit busy around the Johnson house lately! We've been preparing for Chloe's arrival and just about have her room done. A couple final touches and it'll be done. It went quick, thankfully, and all of us just can't help stepping inside her room when we pass it. It's so nice to have a bright, airy, girly room in the house. A breath of fresh air for sure! I'll post pics at then end of the week!

Last week we had our first week of VBS at the church the boys went to school at. They LOVED it and I actually enjoyed it too. P was the only one to attend because of age, but Cole, myself, and sometimes Daddy got to enjoy the singing and puppet shows everyday at opening and closing. It was very nice. We've all since been singing all the new songs we learned.

Aunt Jennie came to visit Wednesday-Sunday and the boys LOVED having her here. I did too that is how I got the room together so quickly. She didn't hesitate to take them out to play, clean up the kitchen, or even give them baths. It was SUPER! I wish she could have stayed longer...the extra help was so WONDERFUL! Thanks Aunt Jennie for a GREAT visit! The boys miss you lots already.

I'm finishing up on photo shoots now with only about 1-3 left possibly. I about died running around the other day but I think I got some good shots. Bill actually took the ones above of me as well. LOVE the first one. I'm thinking he's going to be my competition! lol

This week is another VBS for P...gotta keep that boy busy! I'm not too fond of getting out of the house again by 8:20 a.m. everyday but after this week we'll be able to sleep in again. He was a little hesitant to be left today but after seeing trains he didn't look back. He had a great day, but did ask why it was so much longer than the other bible school. It's only 45 minutes longer. lol

Yesterday, my FABULOUS friends threw Chloe and I a PINK party! It was great to get away for a couple hours to chat and be spoiled a bit. They showered us with lots of girly gifts, GREAT food, and lot of love! I am so blessed for each and everyone of their friendships. Thanks ladies for a GREAT afternoon! You don't even know how much it means to me! Love you guys!

If I could just add one more thing to "our" plate it would NOT be more sickness! Really! I mean isn't ear infections in a child that just had tubes in January enough already. Apparently NOT! For that we go back to the ENT on Wednesday. One tube is definitely out the other the doc couldn't see because of all the pus. Anyway, tonight as the boys are taking a bath I see red spots all over the bottom of Cole's feet. Upon closer examination some of those are blisters. Then I look on his hands to find more spots and another blister. His hiney has a rash on it as well, but really thought nothing of that the past couple days because it's kind of normal these days for him. Well that got me thinking. Our last gymnastics class a mom was telling me her little girl had hand, mouth, and foot disease earlier that week and just miserable. That was 2 Friday's ago. So tonight that immediately pops into my head. I'm pretty sure that is what he has (timing is just right) and of course it's something that has to run it's course...no treatment! (googled it) Luckily, I don't see any sores in his mouth and he hasn't been complaining of his mouth hurting...thank you Lord! His appetite hasn't improved either from when we first found out about his ears over a week ago. Another symptom. Please keep our little guy in your prayers not only for his ears but also for him to get over this quickly. The only think I'm thankful for is that he has it now and not in the next 4-8 weeks when we are expecting Chloe. So although this may put a damper on our last trip home to IL for this weekend, I think we all could use a little rest at HOME all weekend long.

I wasn't lying we've been busy! lol

Buddies!

Parker had his buddy Connor P. over yesterday for the afternoon. They attended VBS in
the morning and he came home with us. Well, lets just say these 2 boys both started crying as soon as LP pulled up. They had such a great time playing together they didn't want to stop. To be honest I've never seen these two play so well together EVER! They played the Wii, rode scooters, jumped on the trampoline, played cars, and played in the water...their FAVORITE! They had a blast together and did not want it to end. The sad part about it all, the more I thought of it, was it won't be much longer and his buddy will be moving this summer.

We met each other over 2.5 years ago when LP and I were both pregnant. Through attending many Moms Club functions we began seeing them more and more and the friendships grew for all of us. LP is one of those friends you meet and feel like you've known forever. Seriously, she is AWESOME...they all are! Their whole family is such a blessing to know and will be dearly missed by us Johnson's for sure! We are so excited about the new adventure that God is sending them on. They have touched many lives here in Clarksville and will continue to do so in Dyersburg. Those Dyersburg folks are about to get a truly wonderful family for sure. Anyway, now that I'm already in tears, the good thing is they will only be a 2.5 hours away. Yay!

Preschool graduation...P and C attended the same preschool and were in the same class.
We have truly been blessed by your friendship! Thank you for just being you!

Last day of school!

The boys today! I think they've grown a bit!
The boys in September on the first day of school!

28 weeks 6 days!

Had a photo shoot today with the Tell's from IL. They came for a short, but nice visit! We did Hayden's 1 year cake pics. He wasn't too into the cake. So after he was done Cole jumped right in and started eating it. lol Hence his chocolate mustache in the above pic. So while I was "set up" I asked Bill to take some belly pics. I've been meaning to for about 5 weeks! So finally here is my 28 weeks 6 days shot. I just have to say I may not look very big...so people are telling me too. BUT I feel 4 times bigger than I look. Seriously! So we are looking at 7-9 weeks left possibly. Chances are I'll go early just like I did with both boys! She's an active little girl lately too!
In other news, the boys have their last day of preschool tomorrow! Parker graduates from preschool on Thursday too! So very sad, but we'll be looking forward to going to the pool and enjoying the summer before Chloe's arrival. I still cannot believe in less than 3 months I'll be putting my Parkerman on a school bus.

Cole and Parker got bunk beds a week ago. Cole's not adjusting too well to them and wants HIS room and not Parker's, but he's been sleeping in their for 2 days now! Daddy has the touch! Although, at nap and bedtime he tells us to "take it out and put in my room" about his mattress. Hopefully, this week I'll get to moving his clothes and taking down his bed. Then maybe he'll get that it's going to be Chloe's room. I hope! Poor kid.

Today I found out our crib is recalled. I've had a couple friends that have discovered the same thing lately and decided I'd check on ours. Sure enough. So now I have to send in all the bolts and brackets along with a photo of the model number and we should get a voucher in the mail to get a new crib at Babies R Us! Hopefully the process doesn't take too long.

Long time no blog!

It's been awhile...a long while! Lots has happened, but with pregnancy brain I don't remember much these days. So without further a do...

My Coley monster is now my little photo poser. It only took 2.5 years. lol It's nice to not have to chase. He's talking up a storm and actually understands stuff now. He's a our little clown and thinks he is just as old as P if not older at times. He loves sports. And can pretty much tell you each sport by looking at the ball. He is also riding bike now too. Loves his bike and nobody better go near it or a major fit will be thrown. He's so funny, arnry, independent, and yet so loveable too! Those eyes do it everytime.

Parker accomplished a MAJOR milestone today! I think this even surpasses his preschool graduation in 2 weeks...for me anyway! Anyway, last night while delaying going to bed he insisted that I take off his training wheels today and then we could go on a walk. Well after Cole
went down for a nap I took off his training wheels. He insisted that he would just be able to ride and not sure why I doubted him. I did. Thinking back I shouldn't have doubted him at all because after all he is my son. He's just like his mother. lol He took off and was a tad bit wobbly and I barely had to stay by him. Thank goodness because I don't think I could have handled all the running. Within I'd say 30 minutes he was racing in circles on the driveway. I had to tell him to slow down he was going so fast. So proud, we called Daddy who was at work. Sadly, he missed it but we sent a video via my cellphone for him. We are so proud of Parker. We've noticed he looks a lot more grown up lately and wow looking at him riding a 2 wheeler he looked even bigger yet. I did manage to hold back the tears because I didn't want him to think I was sad. However, they are flowing now. During his 3 hour period of riding his bike he only managed to get one bandaid on his knee...the only scrap that bled a little bit and only ran over his brother twice. Needless to say, Cole didn't go near Parker on his bike after that.

Another accomplishment P has done lately is eat new foods. Through no pushing or pleading on our part at all. He eats pizza and grilled cheese. So we now order him food when we eat at restaurants. Tuesday after the quarry we went to Applebee's because kids eat free. He got the grilled cheese kids meal and ate half the grilled cheese. He ate it like an oreo but whatever works. Today he even ate a bomb pop too. We are so proud of him and hope this continues.
Tuesday afternoon we went on a rocky quarry tour with the Moms Club. We went last
year and they enjoyed it even more this year.

The tires on the front loader cost $20,000 a piece. With the chains they last 5 years without only 1.
The dumptruck can haul 60 tons of rock at a time. And they have to haul 1500 tons of rock an hour to the crusher.