A Dance in the Plaza

Sorry. You will have to 'tilt' your head to appreciate the sweet innocent beauty of this choreography.

A New Friend - Kamree, the Puppy

While I was in Utah, I stayed a couple nights with my sweet sister, J'Lene.  Her new puppy, Kamree, is adorable and lively.  She is part poodle and pomeranian, has a playful personality and is very smart.

Camry is lucky to have my sister as her family.  J'Lene is alway so gracious and welcoming to me.  She doesn't hesitate to invite me into her home.  We shopped and went out to lunch and dinner.  Yumm!!   I love my sister dearly.

Visit to the Butterfly Girl, Loggie, and Shi-Foo

Surprise!  A beautiful butterfly!

Izzy greeted me when I visited them at their new apartment in Discovery Bay.

We went to the plaza and park to play while Kacey and Axel went grocery shopping.

What a sweet face and ...

... It belongs to our butterfly girl!

Josh is great fun!

He is in constant motion.

His bike goes with him everywhere, even on the bus.

All boy and lovin' it!

Sweet natured Axel captures your heart.

He is almost 1 year old!

Feeding time with Axel and Yasee.

This little guy is already a 'heart breaker'.  

My mom loves me so much.

Of course Memaw brought China outfits.  

Izzy is a precious princess looking to set up a play kingdom in her new bedroom! 

A short trip, but TONS of memories and love.  

Thanks Kacey for letting me come during a busy move.  

Curious George and Grandma Visit Ty-ty and Emmie

In February, Curious George went on a trip with me to the US.  Each of the grandkids were excited to see him.   

At first, Emery wasn't real sure of the new people in her house.  

Eventually George won her over and she was able to get to know Grandma Dee too.  

Of course, Grandma Dee just had to bring Chinese outfits for the family.

The Chinese 'pajamas' were so comfortable that Tyler didn't want to take them off.  So he played and even slept in them.

The Emperor Kade and Prince Tyler discuss the 'affairs' of their kingdom.

Princess Emery helps Queen Laura straighten her hat.

This royal family is very precious to the Johnson Kingdom.

Emery loves her momma...

 ... and loves to feed herself.  

Tyler is so happy.  Even brushing his teeth is fun.

Grandma Dee loves to play.

Cheeeeze!  

When anyone takes a picture, Emery automatically does the 'cheeeze' face.  Cute, cute.

A couple of quiet moments in a toddlers day.

Tyler has a table right next to dads computer desk.  They 'play office' together.

I love my dad!  My dad loves me!

A great mom and adorable grandkids

A great dad and adorable grandkids.  George had a great time too!

China Grandma Visits Mt. Green

Even with snow on the ground, the China Grandma came to visit.

Two handsome boys.

Someone has a giggle starting.

Just checking out the 'pig tail.'

Kung Fu is so cool.

You look silly.  No, you are the silly one.

Two brown-eyed cuties.

Hey, dad ... how about a hug?

Three emperors and a princess!

My Sweet Buckeye Family

In February I visited my kids in Ohio.  We had a great trip to the zoo with my darling grandkids, Ella, Carter, and Paige ...

... and of course, Jen.  She is a great mom.

Drew was able to spend some time with us.  He loves to play with his kids.

At 18 months, this is an unusually 'quiet' moment.  Adorable!

Paige has a great computer game where she can earn points.

Great kids!  They are getting so grown up.

I wanted to share my China experience with them.  Soo ....

These are The Emperors of The Kingdom!

AND ...

This is The Royal Family!!