So much to be thankful for...

I know, I know.....I am always having days of reflection but here we are again! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I have so much for which to be thankful! Here are just a "few" things:

1. Jared!!!
2. My kids-they know how to drive me crazy sometimes, but they are great! What would I do without them?
3. Jared's kids-they are so loving and accepting! I am so glad to have them too!
4. My family-My parents are home safe and sound! And tomorrow ALL of the Nielsen's will be together!
5. My job (Jared's job too) and great people to work with! With the ecomony so unsteady right now, it is great to have a job that is more secure than a lot of others out there!
6. A home to live in and food to eat.
7. My health and a healthy family....but let's add a little Airborne so we don't get sick this holiday season!
8. Lower gas prices.....it is sure nice not to have to pay so much at the pump.
9. Pumpkin pie!
10. Nice warm sweaters and hot chocolate!
11. Kisses from my husband (that sounds so nice, doesn't it?)!
12. Slow days at work
13. Jared's family.....I am glad to be the "new" Emily Johnson (yes, there is another)!
14. Great friends who love and support me!
15. Wanting to be home more than anywhere else!

Happy Thanksgiving!

"Introducing for the first time.....the new Mr. and Mrs. Johnson"

November 21, 2008....

....What more can I say???

The Project....

Jared has started a project.....We are short a bedroom and the kitchen is a little tight. So......if we are going to all live in the same house, we need more room. So, we are under construction!





The kitchen is extended into what used to be the garage. A bedroom will be built off the back of the house. If you want to help out, come on over!!! More to come, so stay tuned........

Em--the M's--and the J's!!!!!

I just can't wait any longer to share my own fabulous news......The M's and the J's are becoming the MJ's (or the JM's if you like that better)! You guessed it! Jared and I are officially getting married! I am so happy I am just about ready to burst!!! We don't know for sure "when" it will happen but it will be soon! I'm not sure how long I can wait! Jared is so awesome! I hate to be away from him! There are so many reasons why I fell in love with him....too bad it's against the blogging rules to share them.....

Blaine and Sani....

As I mentioned before....Blaine is getting married! Congrats to Blaine and Sani ("sunny")!!! They are tying the knot on November 29, 2008. We are all excited to add a new sister to the family!

Sani + Blaine = AWESOME!

Behind on blogging

Well, I am a blogging LOSER! I am so behind! I will post updated news soon! But very quickly....

HALLOWEEN....Awesome! Mal's costume....Awesome! Lots of fun pics of the Nielsens and Johnsons.

Return of the parents.....AWESOME! We had a little mix up and were in the wrong terminal but the kids were so patient! Happy to see Mom and Dad! They love the cold weather! It is great to have their spirit back with us!

News not shared before....Blaine and Sani are getting married! Welcome to the fam Sani! We are all so excited and happy for you both!

Watch for updates....coming soon!