Kambryes Visit 7/31/14-8/8/14

Im so happy that Kambrye Rennee Atchison is comfortable traveling by Amtrak...just means we will get to see her more often. She came up our way and spent a week with us! We had lots of exciting adventures-swim parties, girls day, nails done, Family Day at Praxair,  White Sox game, the Fair, watching Sarah Denton and Brandon Denton perform, shopping, we tried the beach but were rained on, put her to work at the Animal Hospital, spent time with Alexis and Lisa and tons of hibachi and sushi!!! Love ya Kam! Cant wait till your next visit!

513..Night out with friends 7/28/14

Stephen and I met up with some friends at a local pub called 513!  We hadn't seen Rashad or Christina since we moved back so it was one of those "shot" nights!!!  Had a great time with great friends!

Bix Weekend in Iowa 7/26/14-7/27/14

I was not able to make it back on Friday night for the Jr. Bix, but my twin nieces ran the race well. Grandpa and Grandma are always there to support. 

Selfie just before the race started

Before the race

After the race

Saturday morning Braxton, Melisa Wassmer Zaehringer and I got up and ready for the Bix. Stephen Dale Johnson, Richard Wassmer and Karen Wassmer were there to take pictures and support us. This was the 40th anniversary of the race so they expected a lot of people...didn't hear what the numbers were though. With Braxton, we ended up just running the quick Bix which was plenty for me!! So excited we got to see some old friends celebrating at the Bix later that night.

I forgot, Boyfriend had his teeth cleaned Friday 7/25/14.  He was a grumpy old man and wasn't very happy with me.  He traveled well to Iowa and enjoyed all the attentions from everyone!!









Before we went home we had to stop by my favorite place to eat...Sanchos!  I always get a double serving of Chili Conqueso!!! We had the Zaehringers, Graverts and the Wassmers stop by for a unforgettable lunch!!!

Phyllis Moving Day 7-19-14

Friday night after work Stephen and I headed 6 hours down to Farmington, MO to help Phyllis move. She had most of the house packed up so we loaded the whole house and a barn into a moving truck, a covered trailer and two uncovered trailers. We worked all day and filled a 50ft garbage bin full to the top!  We couldn't of done it without everyone's helps!! Thanks tons!! Cody Courter, Stephen Dale Johnson, Phyllis D. Courter, Kevin Schramek

4th of July weekend 2014

Stephen and I spent our 3rd of July enjoying fireworks off our patio.  It was so cold that night that we snuggled up in a blanket...whats going on with this weather!!







Stephen and I were so blessed this year on the 4th to have his family/friends visit-not only brother and sister n-law, Kevin and Deena but his mother surprised us as well. They drove up from St. Louis early morning on July 4th. We spent the day at Miller Beach riding the jet ski and enjoying beach games! Once sunset fell, we watched amazing fireworks over the lake with the Chicago skyline in the sunset. What a wonderful day at the beach.  The next day we went to the movies!!! 
 
 

Swim Time 6/28/14

Its been an exciting summer so far.  We have a pool at our new house and intend to use it to the max.  We had another exciting day of food, swimming and friends!!

Costumes after our 80's 5 K!!
 

Evan visit to Indian June 17- 22 2014

 


After Disney, Evan spent the week with us at home in Indiana.  We decided to go to a White Sox game on Tuesday night.  Evan said he wasn't a White Sox fan but a Red Sox Fan.  Father and son had a great time at the game!!

During his visit we also went to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. http://www.msichicago.org/   There was so much to do and see.  Our favorite was the tour through the submarine.  After a long day at the museum, we headed to Giordano's http://giordanos.com/   -home of the best Chicago style deep pizza!!  Boy was it good!!!

It was great having Evan here for a week!!!  Cant wait till next time!!