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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Michigan tour

We had a great time when Grandma Johnson came to visit back in April. We drove all over Michigan and saw some of the sights.
We started out in Grand Rapids...
saw the tulips in Holland...







then traveled up the coast and saw some lighthouses...


went on a hike along the Lake Michigan coastline...






then finished off our trip by seeing the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
We had a blast, it was so cool to see Michigan and spend some time with Grandma.

Harper's in Michigan





Jill, Katy, and James came to visit for a week. It was so much fun. I loved having them here. We did so much and had so much fun. My kids also loved having them here.



Mark took the boys on the father and son outing. Us girls has a girls night out. We went to dinner, went shopping at the mall, rented movies, ate ice cream, and painted our nails. It was so much fun.


We went to a few different beaches while they were here. The kids loved it. They could swim all day everyday.








We love James and Katy. They are such good kids.




Taking a hike

Marky's Kindergarten Graduation




Marky's kindergarten graduation was so cute. It was so fun that Jill, Katy and James could be there. Marky was so excited to have them there. He even brought James's picture to show and tell that day and said you can meet him later at our graduation. They are such cute boys, and will be good friends all of their lives. I cant believe he is old enough to graduate. It will be so hard to have him gone all day in first grade. I am already having withdrawals.

Mark's 30th birthday

I cant believe he is 30. Just keeps getting better looking with age. We had a little family party. I made his favorite snickers pie. The kids and I went to the store and chose a few of his favorite things. It was funny to see what they wanted to get him. We had a good time.






Daddy's little girl


I just think these are such cute pictures of Marky. He is getting so big. I cant believe I have a kid this big. I love him so much.






They are buddy's. Ellie loves her big brother so much. Cute kids!

Okay people this is big!!!



We finally made it. I was able to get Ellie's hair into pig tails. We were so happy I had to take a picture. I didn't think it would ever be that long again. I guess all the vitamins I am making her take are working.

Kalahari Water park



In May we went to the Kalahari water park in Ohio. It was about 2 hours away. It was brand new so we got a killer deal. The kids had so much fun. It is the world largest indoor water park. It was a great day!




Marky's old suit now fits Adam. What a cutie.


At the lake having a picnic. There are so many beautiful lakes in Michigan. We are trying to see them all while we are here.

Hammin it up



Ellie was having a "Paris Hilton" moment

Our cute missionary




Elder Harper.... man that feels weird to say.



Not soon after Bobby got here we went and took him and his companion to lunch. It was fun to see him. He is doing so good, and was so happy.

The cruise was wonderful!

Oh what can I even say the cruise was so much fun. Mom and dad Johnson took us all on a Caribbean cruise in April. All the kids and their spouse's were there. We had so much fun. One day we all rode jet ski's and went snorkeling, I loved every minute of it. It was so relaxing and such great timing because it was right after finals. It was so much fun to be with all the family. Mark and I have missed everyone so much. It was so fun to hang out and laugh. We will never forget it..... Thanks again Mom and dad Johnson! We love you!
Mark is taking it easy. After finals I was so happy to see him finally be able to relax.
The view from our balcony.... nice!

Aren't they so cute!



In front of the Atlantis resort


Bahamas, a stair case carved through the mountain




Don't worry its legal.