Big Day

Today was our little Joey's blessing day. He truly is an amazing blessing in our lives!!!
Yesterday we were running around like mad people, running errands & trying to get ready for today. Sam & Joey were all tuckered out by the end of the day & when I checked on the boys, Sam was all snuggled up to Joey.. he sure loves his little brother!!!

I can tell they are going to be good friends :)

Our church meets at 8:30, so we had to get up & get going early. Sean had smoked some pork for a luncheon we had afterwards, so he was up late & then early working on making sure it came out great. Joe ate at 10pm & then fell asleep.. & didn't wake up til 5:30!!!! I couldn't believe it! I'm praying for a repeat tonight! Unfortunately, I didnt' get to bed til after 1, so by the time I was done feeding him, it was time to get things ready for this morning, & I only got a half an hour more sleep :(

Here is little Joe as we were leaving.

He was blessed in the same outfit Sam was ( and the same outfit that several of his cousins were). As a matter of fact, his aunt Wendi didn't even realize I never gave it back to her after Sammy's blessing & held on to it because I knew we'd need it again. Thanx Wend, for unknowingly letting me use it again :)


My parents, Sammy, me & Joe after the blessing

Mom, Dad & sleep Joe :)

Sean's grandpa was able to take part in the blessing, so Joey's great Grandpa got to lay his hands on his head, so special!!-




the Johnson's at home after the blessing

proud mama & her little Joey bear

We were lucky to have our friends the Palmers join us for the day!! Thanks for making the trip guys :)

We had an awesome luncheon after church at our house. Sean smoked a whole pork shoulder & did a really awesome job!!! We are lucky enough to have such an amazing family that all brought some good food to share & we had a nice little smorgasbord. Thanx to everyone for all the yummy food! We ALL loved it :)

Sean & my dad in deep bbq thoughts ...

4 generations of Johnsons...

the Ayala girlies & Joey

gangsta Garrison & Des

triple Lindblom threat...man those girls are beautiful!!!

Grandma & Joey

Johnson goodness.. delightful Dillards

awesome cousins!

talking it up...

this scene just cracked me up.. not sure why Jolie is so upset, yet there she is!

mark & Shannon

Evan & Beverly (Sean's aunt & uncle)

the whole day certainly wore out our little Joey.

I'm so grateful to have a husband who can bless our babies & provide our family with a future filled with faith & hope in God & Jesus Christ. I'm never happier than when I feel the spirit of God touch our family. Thanx Sean, for being so amazing.. & thanx Sam & Joe, for blessing my heart forever.