Happy Birthday Rexy Poo!

Six years ago this week Rex was born in a small town in Russia. He was only 3 pounds 7 ounces but was a true fighter (he still is). Because of the unselfish acts of a young girl we were able to adopt him and make him a part of our eternal family. I often think of that young girl and I have a great love for her and I am grateful for the choice that she made. What would we do without our sweet boy?
From the first time we saw you Dad and I have been in love. You were so happy and smiley, how could we not. We knew from the first time we met you that you were meant to be in our family. What a joy you have been ever since. We love you so much Rex. We love all of the special letters you make us, we love how much you take care of and love Asher, we love that you are a good example of reverence for your younger brothers. You put a smile on our face every day. Thank you for being our little "Roger".

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Thanksgiving with the Brown’s

For Thanksgiving this year we thought we would start a new family tradition. It turns out we are not the only ones with this tradition! We had quite the turn out. Funny I thought it would be an intimate little gathering:) I guess Walt's house was the place to be. We were glad we could make it. There were a few things missing....we missed you Jori, Adam, Trevor, Elizabeth, Tuff, Lauren & Katie!

The Johnson's before and after

I was looking at pictures of Asher when he was born and could not believe what a change he has made, so I thought I would share all of my families "growth".

Asher at 3 weeks when we got to take him home.

Asher today.

Jett In the Togliotti orphanage in Russia.

Rex in Sizran Orphanage in Russia.

This is the first time we met Them. (6 months).....and this is them now. Hard to believe they are the same boys. They sure are handsome.

And so we don't leave any one out and you can all get a good laugh...... this is Ryan and me when we got married.I know we haven't changed much:)

Asher's blessing day

We finally got to bless Asher last Sunday. It took us so long because every fast Sunday we had something going on. We were so glad that so many of our family and friends got to come down and be with us for Asher's special day.


Julie was nice enough to let us use the outfit that Ryan wore when he was blessed. I think he looked so cute in it.

Ryan got Asher ready and when he got to church his out fit was backwards and inside out. It added personality!

My Mom took these pictures, I think they turned out so good. Thank heavens for our traveling photographer. We think she is kind of neat:).

David Johnson, Chis Hill, Grandpa Johnson, Ryan, Asher, Papa Brown & Trevor. Thanks guys!

This is Asher's 3 generation picture.
We are so grateful for our sweet boy. We are so glad that he is a part of our family. He is such a joy. We love you baby Asher!

Because mullets are no longer in style....

Not that having a mullet made Asher less adorable, but as the hair person in the family I felt it my responsibility to make sure no male in my home had long flowing hair around his neck. Especially if the said person was bald except for around the neck. And so at 4 months old Asher gets his first hair cut. He was quite a champ about it too, until I started cutting:)










Asher sporting his first mullet.

Before after

Happy Birthday Gramma Luvlee

Happy Birthday Gramma! We wish we were with you. Here are some things we love about you.
Rex- "I love when you do nice things for me like letting me get snacks in your drawer I like when you read me books. I like your pirate ship and your bikes."
Jett- "I love when you have camp Gramma Luvlee and take me fishing. I like when she plays with me, I wish she could take me to the store and I wish she could come to our house so we could feed the ducks. I love the letter book she made me."
Mom, I love the good example you are to me of service and charity. When I grow up I want to be just like you. You make my kids feel special and loved. Thank you for all you do for us. We love you and hope you have a happy birthday.


This is Asher's present for you! He loves you too!!

With a little determination, dental floss and Grandpa Johnson...

When Rex sets his mind to something he is pretty persistent. One of his bottom teeth was a bit wiggly so him and Grandpa Johnson worked on that thing until it came out. I thought using dental floss was just for movies or books but apparently the Johnson's have been doing it this way for years! Works pretty good. Rex is now short one tooth. He looks great.


Jett tried to compete with the excitement and since he couldn't get any of his teeth to budge this was the best he could come up with!