The Johnston Family: July 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

Siblings

I hope they always love each other this much! People always ask us how Deven likes Tova or whether or not he is starting to act out towards her. Seriously crossing my fingers but other than showing her how he can growl like a tiger which scares her every now and then she is something super special to Mr. Dev. He still announces to anyone who will listen that 'we' have a baby sister Tova. He also let's people know that we got her at target where I put her in my tummy and then we went to the hospital to get her out. Currently, Tova just stares at her big bro in amazement most of the time but I've noticed some smiles and giggles especially when Deven talks to her in her gurgling language. So I guess bottom line, and goal of this blog, is that these kiddos sure seem to love each other! It's pretty great.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

random pic

A fun picture from our low key Saturday. Deven wanted to sit on my lap with sister so to make enough room I put her on his lap which he thought was super cool. Nick and I are really thankful that no matter how cranky his little sister is he still seems to love her more then anything...even his new tow truck.

Birthday Boy - #3

I can't believe Deven is three! It's been a crazy ride so far but I don't think I would trade it for anything. I am writing this on a good day obviously! Seriously though we couldn't be more proud to be this boy's parents. He was so SO excited that it was finally HIS party. You will be able to tell in the pics below. All photo cred goes to my beautiful sister Jessica! I can always count on her to capture the moment! Thank you Thank you everyone for driving all the way up to celebrate our little man!!

Decorations were a minimum as getting to a party store seemed impossible with a 3 month old at the time and honestly it was all about the cake and presents for Deven so I decided not to bother.

My brother just finished his apprenticeship with the Iron Workers so his favorite pie (strawberry rhubarb) was also in order. No I cannot take credit for the masterpieces. Check out our new little bakery in town, the Oven Monkey Bakery - delish!

I wish I had taken pics of our main dish. We decided to make all of Deven's favorites. Mac and cheese, asparagus and hot dogs (brats). I had a few side salads too but the mac and cheese was the true hit with our guy.

Here are some pics of our epic day. The rain didn't stop the party. We had the sounders for entertainment and when that was over we got to watch the men put together Dev's new trampoline. Good times were had by all. A special thanks to my parents for the copious amounts of wine they ran out to keep the party going!!