Happy Halloween!!!

We went to the arboretum to get some precious pictures of our son in his Halloween costume. Problem: Turns out, Charlie HATES his Halloween costume. Mommy thought it would be so cute, but apparently, Charlie does not agree. But, after being distracted by a few 2 year old princesses who wanted to play with him, Charlie began to liven up and we got a few cute pics.

"Mom, I look so silly! Why did you put this thing on me?"

"Hmm....these little girls seem to think this outfit is pretty cute. Maybe it isn't so bad after all!"

"Maybe if I just force a smile, they will quit taking all of these pictures."

"My parents are exhausting!"

Puppies!!!!

Charlie went to go visit Aunt Missy and Uncle Robert's grandpuppies. It doesn't get much cuter than a baby and a bunch of puppies. He loved it!!! He would like to keep all 9!!!

Charlie's First Word

Charlie said his first word last week....a very unexpected one. Bird. There is a little iron bird in our living room that he loves that he looks for every morning, and last Tuesday we walked in to the living room and he loudly said "Bird!" (Well, it sounds more like B--d).

However, he is a little confused and thinks every animal is a bird. He loudly yells "bird!" at every dog that walks down our block. But we'll get it figured out soon!!!! Here is a little clip of him showing off his new word.


We love watching Charlie change and grow, but it was extra special to see him start to speak this week. We pray that his mouth will one day be filled with God's praises! But for now, "Bird" makes us very proud!

"Let my mouth be filled with your praise and with your glory!" Psalm 71:8

Texas State Fair

Yesterday we introduced Charlie to one of the great joys of living in Texas...the Texas State Fair.

Here we are in front of the Ferris Wheel!

Charlie took a ride on the carousel....which he did NOT enjoy. He seemed a bit overwhelmed and looked serious the entire time. (And yes, we did ride with him.....we ducked for the picture).

This ride was more his speed...the tractors on display!

And here Charlie is attempting to sample some of the great State Fair food!!!

Our Little Pumpkin

He's the cutest one in the patch!

A visit to Kansas City

We went to Kansas City this week to visit Gran and Pops. Here are the Johnston men (all with the same blue eyes, I might add!)


Here we are with Gran and Mimi!

Charlie got a new pair of shoes (thanks, Gran!) and loved them so much he started trying to walk!!! What a big boy!

Here is Charlie in a rocking chair just his size!!!!

Happy Birthday Gaddis!

We celebrated Gaddis' first birthday last weekend with a bounce house and cake! Here are the boys with their moms!

We tried to leave the boys for a pic by themselves....didn't work too well!

Here is Charlie with his newest little friend, Ellie Breed!!!!

I love my bath!!!!

Charlie's favorite activity of the day!!