We're now LIVING in New York:

Well, a lot has happened in the last month. We flew to New York to look for a home, spent that weekend visiting family in Vegas...Lake Powell the following week--blessed Halle on June 7th and drove out here the next day...
After 5 days of traveling in the car with my 2 babies, I can honestly say I am HAPPY to be here in New York.
Noah loves his new home, he is into every closet and cupboard, and busy pushing toys around the house.
Halle is an angel (as usual). She sleeps ALL day and night. I'm waiting for the day when that is going to change, I'm not sure it will.
Kirk has been going to orientations in uptown Manhattan at the Metropolitan Hospital. He finds it interesting taking the train to Harlem and the Subway to the Hospital. He really likes the people that he works with.
As for me...I'm still adjusting to being a mother of two, and now in a strange new area. I love where we are living. Everyone has been extremely nice and welcoming to us, both at church and in our neighborhood.
Here are some pictures of the latest!

Halle is getting so big! I love her smile.

Halle was such a good traveler. She is so easy going and content! (Most of the time)

Noah loves to give Halle kisses. Whenever Halle cries, he puts her binky in her mouth--what a great big brother!

Halle and me, in the airplane.

The back of the UHAUL, before we left Salem.

Thanks to grandma J'net, we can keep track of Noah.

Our entryway...I'll take more pics of the house once it's decorated!

We are renting the first floor! (For an arm and a leg)....I can't believe how expensive EVERYTHING is in NY.


Our hotel room was huge the first night on the road! These two cribs were set up in the middle of the room. It was cute...I had to take a picture. We of course didn't let Noah sleep this close to Halle. He can't be trusted.

Halle with her cousin Kamryn. BEST FRIENDS!

Noah playing with his cousin Madilyn!

I loved our trip to Lake Powell. It's a lot more work with 2 kids, but who can complain about Sunshine, water-skiing and being with family! We had a great time, and can't wait to vacation a couple times a year.

Everytime we got in the boat Noah assumed his position (co-captain) with Papa!

Johnson Update

I can't believe how fast time is going by. Halle is a month old...and we have a month until we move to New York!
I would say I'm excited, except I have no clue where we're moving to....we are going out in 2 weeks to find a house to rent! Once we go there & find something, I'm sure I'll be much more content.
Kirk is excited to work at the hospital. He's OBSESSED with all doctor shows. I swear that's all we watch. Scrubs, Grey's anatomy, House, The Dr's, ER--pretty sure we catch them all. I'm excited for him too.
Halle is such an incredible baby! I swear Heavenly Father's blessed me with her so that I'll have more kids....It's been so much fun having a newborn again.
It's been FOREVER since I've posted any pics...so there are a ton!

Me and my sister Maranda and her cute baby Kamryn! Halle and her are gonna be BEST friends.

Halle loves 3 things...Sleep, sleep, and more sleep! I swear that's all she does.
Noah means comfort, peace and REST--I think that's what Halle should mean. It's much more fitting for her!


I'm surprised she's so alert in this photo

Sleeping with daddy

Halle hates tummy time! I swear no baby likes it.

Halle always pulls her headbands down over her eyes. It's pretty funny, and kind of sad because she cries like crazy. Kirk calls her a little bandit!

Halle's waving to the camera

My cute little girl.

Elizabeth Jenson Photography

EASTER

So apparently it was to cold to carry on the tradition of having an easter egg hunt outside, but it's never to cold to ride the horses.... this is Noah's 1st time on a horse and he absolutely loved it!
This is Noah, patiently waiting to ride the horse with his Grandpa Doug!

Noah with his cousin Andrea. They love to hang out together!
Noah, ditching his easter egg hunting "partner"....he was so above needing any help finding the eggs.

What! Where's all the candy....as soon as Noah figured out there was candy, the hunt was over and he was all about eating his treats.

Pics of baby Halle!

I thought this was so cute...Halle loves to be swaddled! Even in her car seat.

You ask me if I think her head will EVER be the size of this flower!....the answer is, "no--but isn't she so cute."

She's such a peaceful and sweet little baby. Untill you give her a bath.
Halle's first bath at home. She hates to be cold, something that Noah never seemed to care about.

At the Hospital....

After 12 hours of a "semi-easy" labor, our sweet little Hallie was born.
It seemed to have taken forever to progress, untill I was dialated to a 6 1/2....then within a half hour I was a 10 and ready to push....5 minutes later, we had a beautiful baby girl!

Hallie was born Monday morning at 3:38. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 1/2 in.

I immediately felt a strong bond, and a sense of protection for Hallie. I guess because she's my little GIRL.


Hallie's proud grandparents. # 17 on the Atwood side and the Johnson's 11th grandchild.

Isn't she precious....It's amazing how much LOVE you can feel for somebody else. We are so happy to have her in our family. Noah's a little curious to what's going on, but he seems to be handling things just fine. He's spent lots of time with his grandparents--which he loves.

BABY HALLIE!

Hallie is such a good baby! She hardly cries...only when it's time to eat.

Daddy loves his little princess.

Just chillin...waiting to go home.

We had to wait a few hours before we were discharged because my blood pressure was high.
Dr. Dewey ordered some perscriptions, and after waiting an hour for the medication to kick in we were able to take Hallie home! We love our new baby...