Better Late Than Never

My mother-in-law requested this list, oh...two weeks ago? Sorry! Here is the annual Johnson/Linhart Christmas Gift Ideas List. A link will be up in our side bar for the next few weeks.

Birthday Recap

Noah was a lucky boy this year and got to celebrate his birthday three times! On Tuesday Grandpa Bob and Grandma came over to deliver a birthday gift for Noah--a new bike! Then they took us out to dinner where Noah got have a special ice cream sundae dessert.

On Saturday, Lila, Nila, Hank, Debra, Granny, and Uncle Jared came over for robot cake and presents. Noah was thrilled with all the gifts and we all had a great time playing with them. Thank you all for your generosity and for also giving your time to our son. It's so precious to us that he has relationships with so many adults in his life who love him with such joy.

On Sunday, Noah invited a friend from kindergarten to see a movie with him. We ended up seeing Bolt which was cute and fun but maybe a little more violent than I was expecting (lots of explosions and bad guys falling off motorcycles and stuff).

All in all, I'd say Noah felt thoroughly celebrated. Thanks to everyone who sent cards, gifts, emails, and birthday wishes. As I said before, it's a huge blessing to know that our son is loved with many, many open arms.

Noah, we love you and we're so proud of you. May your 7th year of life be filled with learning, laughter, and love. You're the best, kiddo!

Thanksgiving Recap

Thanksgiving was a great day. It was our second year hosting at our house and it such an honor to be able to open our home in this way. The food was delicious and we had a great time just being with family. My favorite part was playing Mexican Train Dominoes after dinner. Thank you Lila, Eldred, Nila, Debra, and Hank for making Thanksgiving such a wonderful day. We love you all!

Hank and Noah "hanging out"

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Toby and Geary entertaining us with a rousing rendition of Patty Cake

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And I just wanted to show off the cute place cards I made.

Noah thought they were tickets for pie.