Let's Play Catch Up!

Yes, I'm still alive! I know it's been a long time since I've blogged, but I promise to try to do better! Since my last post, here's what's been going on:

I took the girls to their first concert in June - we went to see the Jonas Brothers in the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. They were in awe!

In July, we took our annual beach vacation with the Byrd family. Instead of going to Gulf Shores, AL like we usually do, this year we ventured even farther to Myrtle Beach, SC. It was a 15 hour drive, but it wasn't that bad since we stopped half way in Atlanta to spend the day at Six Flags over Georgia!

Also, the girls have started kindergarten! They attend school at University Elementary, and for the first time ever they are in different classes. I was a little anxious about this at first, but it has worked out nicely - and I always have twice the stories when they come home from school. Here are some pictures from their first day:

Lacie and Leslie with the crossing guard - Del insisted on this picture, but it's one of everybody's favorites!

Johnson Family on the 1st day!

Leslie and her teacher, Mrs. Quinn

Lacie and her teacher, Mrs. Oathout

They are really enjoying being in kindergarten. They have come home with tales of recess, new friends, songs they've learned in music, and so far the only complaint is that Leslie says naptime is boring! They are both getting good reports from their teachers every day, but apparently they each are pretty talkative.....they get it honestly!

After one week, Leslie got in "trouble" for breaking rule 2 which is something to do with following directions and talking. Her excuse was that it was Monday; she hadn't been to school all weekend, so she forgot she wasn't supposed to talk in line. Lacie's excuse for talking is, "I can't help it. I just talk, talk, talk. I love it! Talking's my thing!"

As the school year progresses, I am really going to try to keep up with the blog. I know it's the only way many of you get to see and hear about the girls!