Trick or Treat!

Here's our brave knight.
A witch must have put a spell on him because all he could say all night was "meow, meow".

Here's our little dragon.
And the enchanted sword off to the bottom that couldn't defeat him.

Well here are the boys dressed up for Halloween! We were going to all dress up as Monster's vs. Aliens but due to sewing machine malfunctions it wasn't possible this year. Jeff did dress up in his HAZMAT suit but somehow we didn't get a picture of that. I am sure I will get some better pictures of Halloween from some friends we went with. We had a "trunk or treat" in our church parking lot and we went to one family friend's house on the way home, and that was plenty for our boys. We had one group of about 5 or 6 kids show up at the house around 8pm but that was it! Needless to say they got HUGE handfuls of candy from our bowl. Phaelen knows what candy is and points and grabs for it when he wants some. Calder asks for candy for all of his snacks, but only gets some after he has something healthy. We also went to a little carnival that our church put on with fun stuff for the kids to do and win prizes and went to a chili cook-off at my dad's church the weekend before Halloween. It was a lot of fun and we are still eating our candy, but I don't think it will last until Thanksgiving.

Update!

Well the Johnsons are still plugging away at applications, testings and traveling in search of firefighting jobs for Jeff. We got pretty close in Jerome, ID but no luck. We were really disappointed to say the least and hope that we find something that fits just right and soon. So, here is an update on each of us in the pack.
Jeff is an official volunteer for East County Fire & Rescue and works part to full time (depending on holidays) at an events rental supply company. Jeff is also the Sunday School Secretary, which is quite a task because they haven't had one in 3 years. Jo is in school again working hard at getting her degree as a graphic designer plus staying home with the boys. She is also the Primary Secretary and the YW's coach (volleyball & basketball) at church.
Calder is enjoying learning, and was in a preschool last month and did really well. We are in the process of switching schools so he hasn't gone this month which has been sad. Calder likes writing numbers more than letters and loves learning things about animals and science. He also likes music and regularly sings along to songs on the radio. But don't single him out or expect a performance because he gets shy.
Phaelen is enjoying growing up and embracing big boy things like a new car seat, whole milk, sippy cups, lots of food, lots of teeth, shoes, climbing, jumping, running, and all time favorite of screaming.
We are excited for the holidays to come this year but also wish for a job to get us back on our own feet! Thanks for everyone's support and love in this hard process. We know a lot of people are out of jobs and we are blessed to have the option of living with family until we find something better.
Keep checking back to our blog for pictures of Halloween costumes and other fall festivities!

It's here!

I have started my creative blog people. Thanks to all and hope you all enjoy it. But remember I can't do it all alone, so participants will be needed.

My first assignment is from myself and will be a customized masthead, aka title.

http://creativejojohnson.blogspot.com/

Creative inspiration? YES PLEASE!

(note: I didn't draw the above picture)


To all of my lovely family & friends who read our family blog...

I think I am going to start my own blog, but only on the conditions of help from all of YOU. Yes, this blog will require participation which in turn will become my inspiration. I need to develop and exercise my artistic abilities. I feel it in my bones and it aches! Not only will this help myself but all of you as well. This is how I think it will work:

1. I make my blog

2. I post a theme or general idea

3. You comment and give specific requests related to that theme or idea

4. I pick one or more and create it

5. I post my completed project for all to see

and then the steps 2-5 cycle through again.

So? What do you think? Let me know and we'll see what unfolds.