Johnson Household

Here’s a hint.

just hanging around

Here is one more just in case you’re not sure.

turtle

We are taking advantage of this beautiful long weekend by getting out of the house and having fun with Dagny.

This morning I asked Dagny if she wanted to go to the zoo, she promptly replied “Yes!”. I asked her what she wanted to see, the monkeys or elephants and she said “Elephant!” The car ride over that’s all Craig and I heard in the car “elephant, elephant…”.

Someone really wanted to see the elephants right away, but she finally got into the rhinos.

these aren’t the elephants

she got into the rhinos

Big Bird came to the zoo too. Dagny had to make sure that he was fastened into the stroller and then we were set to go.

nice and secure

ready to roll

Here she is showing Big Bird the tiger.

tiger

Finally, we made it to the elephants.

she loves the elephant

elephant

-Barbara

Okay, here’s a hint.

she looks so big

We figured since the weather was so nice that people would opt out of going to the Strong Museum of Play. Sure enough the place was pretty much empty. Once again Dagny had a blast.

Here is our little composer.

the musician

Seriously, how do they know what to do? She just sat down and went at it. I guess she is a Daddy’s girl.

our little programmer

The big kid got a chance to play as well.

the other kid

We decided to see the butterfly garden, since Dagny really seems to like them.

Pretty, right?

butterfly

Dagny seems to agree.

I think she likes them

On the way out Dagny got really excited about the carousel, I mean really excited.

My girl and I

Big Bird came along for the ride too.

-Barbara

Craig and I felt that Dagny was ready to have her very first fish fry and the best around is at Doug’s Fish Fry in Skaneateles,NY.

first fish fry

ahhh… water

When we were all done with lunch we decided to show Dagny the beauty of Skaneateles and the lake.

the lake

Barbara and Dagny

Craig and Dagny

After we were done walking around we decided to drive over to Mackenzie-Childs, where Craig use to be the Information Technology Manager. Mack-kid is also located next to one of the finger lakes.

we arrived

When we were done browsing the shop, we walked the grounds.

Saying hi to the locals

giving daddy a hug

peek-a-boo

I see you

My most favorite photo of the day.

my favorite photo

-Barbara

Erika and Emerson made their annual summer pilgrimage to our house. This year events only lasted three weeks, not long enough, but it had to do.

When Erika and Emerson walked into the house, and Dagny saw them, she paused and said “Erika, Emerson.” and ran right to them, she loves them both so much. Also, to see Erika and Emerson just as excited to see her, made it that much more special. They really do care about each other. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

Emerson is wonderful with Dagny. He was never scared to hold her or anything like that. Dagny loved to be in Emerson’s arms.

Here they are waiting for Craig to come home from work. I just love this photo.

Emerson and Dagny

One day I caught them both on the floor watching Sesame Street. I swear I almost melted. I couldn’t get to the camera fast enough.

They love each other so much.

Emerson also loves Craig very much. Craig has been in his life, all his life. In fact, the very first Thanksgiving Craig came to my house when we were dating is when my brother and sister-in-law announced they were going to have another baby.

These two guys have a very special bond which this photo shows.

Emerson and Craig

Erika is amazing with Dagny, which does not surprise me one bit. I always knew she would be great with my children, she just has that touch. Even now Dagny asks to talk with Erika on Skype. She literally points to my computer and says “Erika”.

The girls on a hike

Erika really wanted to go to the Strong Museum of Play while she was up here. She heard so much about it from me.

Erika, Dagny, and Big Bird.

Watching some Classics Sesame Street, of course.

Watching Classic Shows

Of course, on the way out Erika had to take her for a ride on the horse.

Dagny and Erika

I really tired to take a good photo of my three favorite kids… best I could do.

My favorite three kiddos

Emerson, Erika, and Dagny

Even today Dagny asks about her cousins, she misses them, we miss them too.

-Barbara