Johnson Family

As most of you know, growing up I was very involved in dance. Naturally my dance teacher Danielle, because she was young and fun became a close friend. So when I was a teenage girl and she had her first baby Sage I was instantly amazed. She was adorable and I loved to entertain her. We spent lots of time together traveling to dance competitions together and playing at the studio. As a result I have lots of fond memories of her as a baby/toddler and  I have more than a couple embarassing stories stored away for future graduations, weddings, etc.

I was equally impressed and in love when Danielle had her second little girl Myra.

When I graduated and moved to Detroit to go to Wayne State I tried to stay in touch but things naturally changed. I didn't see Danielle or the girls as much and have always missed them.  We got together for sleepovers every once in a while and talked on the phone lots. The girls were in our wedding and made the cutest flower girls.

They stayed busy with dance and Craig and I moved again and time just kept moving. Well, recently this weird phenomenon has occurred. They are no longer babies... freaky. They are growing into beautiful young ladies. While I was watching Danielle's babies learn to walk and talk and grow I don't think I ever imagined they would one day be holding and feeding MY babies!

On a funny little sidenote Georgia spit up all over Myra about 30 seconds after this photo. :)

I'm glad they also got some good use out of the bumbo chairs... People have asked me "how long will the girls be able to sit in those..." I guess until they are about 8?

On a not so fun note Sage has recently been having some medical issues. Sage had been suffering from horrible headaches for weeks. An MRI revealed a tumor in her brain had been causing the headaches. She had it removed at Children's Hospital in Detroit about two weeks ago. As anyone can imagine though reovering from brain surgery is no small feat and not any fun. She is such a strong little girl, I am so impressed. We shared hospital stories and war wounds last week and girl you have me beat. :) Stay strong and remember we love you!

Hello Summer!

I feel like winter lasted forever this past year. Between the bed rest/NICU last summer and the preemie induced cabin fever this winter we have been ready for an excuse to get out and enjoy the sunshine. The kite festival in Grand Haven a few weeks ago turned out to be a perfect early summer day. Craig and I were both eager to kick our shoes off and wander along the beach.

We felt the sand on our toes while we watched all the kites fly along the beach. We took the girls down to the water and Madelyn was instantly mesmerized by the crashing waves. Georgia on the other hand was not impressed. She also did not appreciate the feeling of cold wet toes as a wave rolled in a little too close.

Craig's parents have a summer place at Sandy Pines in the area and were out that weekend so they came along for the fun.

We love Grand Haven and I anticipate a return trip to the Kite Festival when the girls are old enough to fly their own kites.