The Johnsons

New Blog

2011-10-26T16:40:00.001-07:00

Soooo.......I got sick of blogging about myself. Kinda boring, right? Just me and my hubby, and our 2 cats of course :) Ryan works a lot, I work part time and am a part to full time housewife, and occasionally we get out on the weekends and do something fun and try to explore the Bay Area. Once I started working and had more important things going on, I didn't feel like making time to sit in

It's raining, it's pouring

2011-01-11T15:34:00.000-08:00

This is what it looks like outside today . . . So I'll be doing this for my workout today :( I really love running outside. At least I have the option to do it most of the time. A day here or there on the treadmill isn't too bad I guess. Working on Week 3 of 8 Weeks to a 10K!! Off I go!

It has definitely been a while!

2011-01-08T22:52:00.000-08:00

So I may start blogging again, but I'm not entirely sure. There's not much to blog about with just Ryan and I. He works a lot, weekends and all, and even though I only work part time, we live with family so I kind of take care of things like cooking and cleaning all the time. Unfortunately, we don't do many of the exciting things that we were looking forward to doing when we found out we were

I Found A Job!!

2010-03-03T09:53:00.000-08:00

2 1/2 weeks ago we moved away from Southern California. I was pretty happy about moving, we didn't have the best time living there. It wasn't horrible, but I especially wasn't very happy living there either. We had some fun times and I don't regret it, and I learned some valuable lessons and also learned some things about myself. Right now we are staying with my aunt, uncle and cousin in

Lovin NorCal

2010-03-01T19:53:00.000-08:00

Fremont with Mission Peak in the backgroundWe moved 2 weeks ago and I couldn't be happier!!! It's so beautiful and green here right now from all the rain, and we're so close to friends and family, it's fantastic!! We're so grateful to have family who have opened their home to us, and old job connections who were willing to help us out in our time of need. Ryan is working and I've been

On The Move . . .

2010-01-22T18:38:00.000-08:00

From Rexburg, Idaho (where we lived from 1999-2001, 2003-2008). . .To Santa Clarita, California (2008-2010). . .Back to Fremont where we were born and raised!!(Background info: Ryan and I are from Fremont, California. After high school we went to Rexburg, Idaho for college. We came back to Fremont for about 2 years, got married in 2003, and then returned to Rexburg, Idaho)In January 2008 Ryan

Hawaii Post Soon!

2009-07-01T09:42:00.001-07:00

We just got back last night and I leave tomorrow for Boise to visit my family for a week! The trip was amazing, we had such a great time!!!!!! Once I get back from Boise I'll be able to spend a little time blogging about it.

Warming Up to California

2009-05-26T19:51:00.001-07:00

Okay, so I have to admit that I'm warming up to the idea of living in California again. It's crazy because when I left many years ago I didn't think I ever wanted to come back, and we came out of necessity for Ryan to have a job but it's turning out to be not so bad. Yes, it has its downfalls (which I won't mention because then I might realize I don't like it as much as I think I do!) but there

Okay, okay

2009-04-24T16:48:00.000-07:00

I will try to update this weekend, mostly it will be about our time spent with our niece who came to see us during her spring break.

New Update

2009-04-23T20:43:00.000-07:00

Coming soon . . .

Quick Update

2009-03-25T17:09:00.000-07:00

Summer's approaching quickly here in Southern California, it's already been in the 80's quite a few times since January! Most days its in the low 70's but soon it will be getting hot!We're going to Hawaii soon, I can't wait!! I need to start getting a tan!We still have no idea where Ryan's next project with his job is going to be, and we probably won't know until June/July-ugh!Not much else is

Catching Up

2009-02-16T06:43:00.001-08:00

It's been a while since I've posted anything because for the most part we're just living daily life that consists of working and trying to get out on the weekends. We've done some fun stuff lately so I thought I'd post some pictures. As far as if anything is new with us lately, we're going to Hawaii in 4 months (yipee!!!) and we'll probably end up moving in 5-6 months when Ryan gets a new project

Tickets are bought!

2009-02-12T17:51:00.001-08:00

We bought our tickets for Hawaii about a week ago, and its only 4 months away now until our vacation. Woohoooooo!!!!!!!!

Oops, I forgot a pic!

2009-01-02T10:53:00.000-08:00

Here is the Oakland Temple on Christmas Eve-so beautiful! It's been so long since we've seen it at Christmas time and I couldn't let another Christmas pass without seeing it.

Christmas and New Years

2009-01-02T10:40:00.000-08:00

ChristmasOur nieces and nephews and cousins, they're growing up so fastNew Year's Eve at Six FlagsBatman ride-one of our faves!Happy New Year!This year for Christmas we headed up to Fremont (only a 5 hour drive!) and visited both sides of the family. We managed to visit everyone except for my parents (missed you guys tons!) but hopefully we'll get to see them next year. I missed having a white

This last year

2008-12-30T16:24:00.001-08:00

I saw this on a friend's blog and thought I would post it on mine. I'll try to get Ryan to do it too but we'll see how that goes!1. What was my greatest accomplishment?Completing my first year of teaching in May2. What do I regret the most?Not having an organized move cuz I'm still paying for it now3. What was I most thankful for?My husband and family4. What will I change for next year?I have a

Hawaii!!!!!!!

2008-12-30T14:55:00.000-08:00

Its set, we're going at the end of June for our friends' wedding and our first vacation since our honeymoon! By that time we'll have been married for almost 6 years so we're long overdue. I'm soooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!

Kitty Massage

2008-12-22T10:39:00.000-08:00

Zoey giving Misha a massage

Ryan's ride in the snow

2008-12-22T10:15:00.001-08:00

Here's a more interesting post for any guys that might look at our blog! Ryan went on a ride with the LA weekend riders, a group of guys he met online through a website. They get together and go on dual sport rides, which is a bike that can do street and dirt. Ryan's bike is a 2001 Suzuki DRZ 400 (did I get it right?) and looks just like a dirt bike. The trails that they took were up in the

We really do have a life!!! Pics from Hensel Phelps Christmas Party and San Diego

2008-12-11T17:52:00.000-08:00

Hensel Phelps Christmas Party at the Hilton Bayfront in San Diego, built by Hensel Phelps but not a project that Ryan was on. We got all dressed up, ate a fancy dinner, and gambled without spending any money! We spend the time with our friends Dave and Natalie, and I think we were the only people there not taking advantage of all the free alcohol, but we still had a blast!The swanky Hilton

Favorite New Place

2008-12-08T18:13:00.001-08:00

This is just a rendering but it's pretty much exactly what it looks likeMy favorite new place is San Diego and I hope and pray that Ryan's next project will take us there! We spent the weekend there because Ryan's company, Hensel Phelps, had their company Christmas party at the new San Diego Bayfront Hilton built by Hensel Phelps and it just opened a week ago, right on time for our party! Its a

Crap

2008-12-04T22:20:00.001-08:00

I decided to try to get with it and change our blog background, but now I lost all my widgets with my friends list, counter and music player. Ooops!!!!!!

New Toy

2008-12-04T21:45:00.000-08:00

I love Black Friday and have frequented many stores over the years in search of fun, cheap stuff. This year we just didn't want to get up!!! Plus it was our first time in California for Thanksgiving in 6 years and we weren't sure how manageable it was going to be. Black Friday is pretty low key in Idaho, still lots of people and lines, but not madness.Well we just bought one thing and I'm so

Sick at home

2008-11-24T14:48:00.000-08:00

I'm sick with strep throat so I stayed home from work today. I'm feeling 60% better and am planning on going back tomorrow. So with all this time I have, I should be updating our blog. I mean, I have to go back to August when we went to the X Games, then lots of other things from then until now. But, I just don't feel like it. Our pics aren't organized well and on a Mac it's tricky to load

Twilight spoof-LOL!!!!

2008-11-23T17:57:00.000-08:00

I've been tagged!

2008-10-26T16:08:00.000-07:00

8 Random Facts About Me:1. I want to learn how to play the drums. For now I have Rock Band but eventually I would love to do the real thing.2. Sometimes I just want to get rid of everything and travel the world indefinitely.3. I quit drinking soda about 4 months ago. But even when I did drink it occasionally, I have always hated root beer.4. I've never played organized sports.5. The first

The Right Stuff

2008-10-09T18:37:00.000-07:00

I'm leaving for Fremont tomorrow morning to spend the weekend with my best friend Kim, and we're going to a New Kids on the Block concert!!! I'm so excited as I was a big fan as a kid, as big of a fan as you can be when you're 10 years old. My mom never took me to see them because she said "You're too young!" Come on mom, it's because you didn't want to be in an auditorium with screaming

Cali girl once again

2008-09-25T17:26:00.000-07:00

I finally got my California license (again) and the best part is, since I used to have one, it was just a renewal so I only had to take half of the test. And, I still have my original license number, which I memorized about 11 years ago! I actually wasn't sad to let go of my Idaho license. I still miss living there and would go back, but there's nothing for us there. But, I wouldn't mind

Feeling Better

2008-09-24T18:24:00.001-07:00

Okay, so I'm feeling better about everything. I'm on medication that has a tendency to make me extremely emotional/hormonal and I think that factored in with the fact that Ryan was gone for a few days and I had a few bad days at work just created a meltdown! I had to just realize how temporary our current state is. Ryan is going to get transferred to a different project anytime between March

The summer of my discontent

2008-09-17T20:58:00.000-07:00

I finally pinpointed the reason for my feelings of melancholy lately. I just haven't been my total self since we've moved, I still feel overwhelmed from moving and not being 100% settled yet, I jumped into a job before I was ready to start working again and there is something else constantly looming over my head that I can't get to go away. I feel like Tantalus from the Greek myths, where what

Seriously

2008-09-17T17:46:00.000-07:00

McGrath State Beach-I got it off the internet so I have no idea who those people are and why the pic says "Shelly" on it-oh wellOkay, I have been ignoring my blog really badly lately. It's just that when I get home, cook dinner, clean up, spend a little bit of time with Ryan and then it's time for bed, there's really no time to blog. So, here you go and I promise some pics soon. They're

Ryan's spill

2008-09-07T20:58:00.000-07:00

About 2 weeks ago Ryan had an accident with his motorcycle. He is totally okay and did not get in it with anyone else, just himself and the nasty, oily, filthy road in Los Angeles. He was getting off the freeway and making a right hand turn. The gutter was overflowing with garbage and he said the road was slick with oil and he slid out and fell over. He scraped his knees pretty bad, tore his

Too busy or too lazy?

2008-08-22T18:48:00.000-07:00

So I have a few things to update, but the daily grind of work has gotten to me and I'm barely on the computer anymore. I finished Breaking Dawn and loved it! It's still really hot here and we're still not totally unpacked. We went to the X Games a few weekend ago and it was a blast! We also went to a Dodgers game (thank you Hensel Phelps!) and have pics from that too. But other than that

Breaking Dawn

2008-08-06T17:54:00.000-07:00

I can't put it down. I don't want to put it down. But I have to. If it wasn't for the daily obligations of life like work, eating, sleeping, etc, I'd already be done!

I love Trader Joe's!

2008-07-31T19:20:00.000-07:00

Get this bread . . . (read more below!)This is the actual one I shop at!I just had to share that I love Trader Joe's. Their prices are awesome, and beat the regular grocery stores and Whole Foods hands down. Their selection is great for such a small store and you can always find the most amazing food! The one I go to had a very hectic produce section and it wasn't designed very well. Well,

Earthquake!

2008-07-29T14:32:00.000-07:00

Yes, we felt it. No, this is not the first time we've felt an earthquake. Ryan and I grew up in the Bay Area and they happened frequently. We were kids when the big quake in 1989 happened that canceled the World Series and several sections of the Bay Bridge collapsed. But, I haven't felt one in a while so it was kind of weird. I think the whole time I lived in Idaho I felt 2, and they were

Welcome to Kindergarten!

2008-07-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

I'm a kindergarten teacher! After much pondering I decided to take a job I was just offered last week to teach kindergarten at a small, private, nondenominational school. I get to teach the curriculum that I taught in first grade, and use all of my supplies that I spent tons of money on last year (Ryan's happy about that) and I have my whole class to myself and it's all up to me!It's going to

It's something every weekend!

2008-07-28T06:33:00.001-07:00

But this one was the best because Ryan and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary!!!!! It's my favorite day of the whole year, celebrating the most memorable day of my life! My wonderful hubby had a fun day planned for us, starting with breakfast in bed. I am a huge fan of breakfast, and I woke up to french toast, eggs and fruit salad! I have the best husband who takes such good care of me<3.

Downtown and Irvine last weekend

2008-07-23T13:13:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Ryan's aunt, uncle and cousin came to Irvine for his cousin Kayla's competitive softball tournaments . We met up with them on Friday after Ryan got off work at Pink's hot dogs because they really wanted to try it out. There wasn't even a line, crazy! After that we went to Rodeo Drive because his aunt has always wanted to see it. All the stores were closed but it was fun to see

Yay!!!!

2008-07-17T17:45:00.000-07:00

Today has been an awesome day! Went to Sprinkles with Ryan (yummy, tried lemon this time), had an important dr's appointment that went really well, and I have a job interview to teach kindergarten on Monday!!!!!!!!!!! Keep your fingers crossed or put me in your prayers or do whatever you believe in to bring me good luck :)

Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage

2008-07-16T16:21:00.001-07:00

http://www.myheritage.com/collageMyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Family pictures - Free family history

Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage

2008-07-16T16:18:00.001-07:00

http://www.myheritage.com/collageMyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Dynasty - Family tree chart

100 things (16-20)

2008-07-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

16. I don't have a favorite book or movie. I just like lots of them!17. My favorite band is U2, but I go in phases where they're all I listen to, and sometimes I don't listen to them at all for a while. I cried the first time I saw them in concert-they were happy tears!18. I graduated Magna Cum Laude-top 5% of my graduating class, but I don't really think I'm amazingly smart. I'm just a

Major Update!

2008-07-16T07:24:00.000-07:00

Here it is, as promised!Last weekend we went camping at Pinecrest in Northern California near Sonora and Twain Harte. Ryan has been camping there with his family since he was a baby and we used to go as teenagers every summer. The last time we went was 5 years ago about 2 weeks before we got married! A lot of Ryan's extended family was there and it was good to see everyone. I especially had

Updates soon

2008-07-14T09:25:00.001-07:00

I really need to post some new stuff. Check back in a day or two and I'll have the blog fully updated. First I have to unpack from camping, run errands and clean . . .

100 things (13-15)

2008-07-10T15:32:00.000-07:00

Okay, I'm really slow at this but I'll get to 100 eventually!13. I have found a new addiction, Sprinkles Cupcakes. I might like these scrumpscious creations better than (gasp!) cheesecake. They are delectably delicious! It's a good thing Sprinkles is in Beverly Hills because I won't be going there too much, otherwise it could be dangerous to my wallet and waistline!14. I have seen quite a few

100 Things (11-12)

2008-07-08T08:03:00.000-07:00

11. I'm not a team sports player. It's not a thing that's every interested me. However, I love to wake board, snow board and go dirt bike riding. I think this summer I might pick up boogie boarding (even though I'll be miserable at it!)12. I'm a drummer wannabee. I've always wanted to learn how to play the drums but Ryan got me the next best (and much cheaper) alternative, Rock Band! He

Good Stuff

2008-07-08T07:24:00.000-07:00

I forgot to mention a few exciting things that are (or could) be happening so keep your fingers crossed for us! (and sorry to disappoint but it's not what some of you are probably thinking) First, Ryan asked me about 2 weeks ago how I felt about Guam because his company is possibly bidding on a government contracted job in there. His company wanted to get a feel for who would be willing to go to

Recent Happenings

2008-07-08T06:58:00.000-07:00

Here are a few things that have been going on with us lately:Two weekends ago we went to Fremont for a quick trip. Ryan participated in a golf tournament and I got to see my best friend and some family for a day and a half. It was a very fast trip. My cousin Desiree drove back with us and has been here for a little over a week. It's been so fun to have someone here to hang out with! We've mostly

100 things (1-10)

2008-06-27T08:42:00.000-07:00

Okay, I've been wanting to do this for a little while and I'm stealing Melissa's idea. I've seen some blogs that have "100 things about me/us" and that's a lot to do in one sitting. So I'm going to break it down. Some days you might get 2, others you might get 20, just depending on my mood. So, here it goes:1. Ryan and I have been together since our sophomore year in high school. When we

5th Anniversary

2008-06-27T08:32:00.000-07:00

Our 5 year anniversary is only a month away!!! I'm really excited so I just had to share that :) Why is it that anniversaries that are in the multiple of 5 or 10 are the most important ones? Like , wow, its our 20 year anniversary! How come you don't celebrate year 33 or 17 as one of the "big ones". Just a random thought. I've been dropping ridiculous amounts of hints to Ryan to take me to

Pictures!

2008-06-25T10:35:00.001-07:00

I tried to put these in order but they came out backwards from what I wanted when I uploaded them. So you can either scroll down and get pictures from now to previous times, or start at the bottom if you want to do it chronologically! San Diego about 2 months agoMalibuZuma beach in Malibu last weekendMy kitties Misha and Zoey sure seem to like it thoughThe condo in shambles. It looks a little

Getting to Know Us

2008-06-24T15:07:00.000-07:00

I got this survey in an email but I thought I'd add it to our blog. I'm going to do it for myself and attempt to fill it our for Ryan too. If I get anything wrong he can change it but he probably won't even notice!All About Adrienne1. What is your occupation right now?Unemployed (aaahhhhh!) Teacher with the summer off looking for a job2. What color are your socks right now?Not wearing any-I'm

Quick update

2008-06-16T18:41:00.001-07:00

I'm still unpacking and organizing, it's going to take a long time. I took the CBEST last Saturday, a necessary step in obtaining my California teaching credential. I should have the results in about a month. It's getting so HOT here! I'm really happy that we have a few pools that we can access at our complex. Life is pretty good here and I'm quickly getting used to California life again.

Am I a traitor?

2008-06-11T15:57:00.001-07:00

Am I a traitor to my NorCal upbringing because I'm starting to enjoy SoCal? I can't help but try to like the new place I live, otherwise I'll go crazy. I'm saying this because I layed out by the pool and went for a swim today. I just have to stay it feels soooooooooooo good to be in the hot sun after the long, freezing, depressing winter I spent in Rexburg. Ryan has no idea because he left

California so far

2008-06-11T06:22:00.001-07:00

Just some random thoughts to share. Then I have to get to work on unpacking (yay!)-I'm not in such a hurry like every one else (must work on being impatient)-I forgot about snails! (they're everywhere at night)-I'm having allergies that I haven't experienced in a while-Even though it's California where Wal-Marts are usually harder to come by, there is not just a Wal-Mart but a supercenter only

I'm not having fun

2008-06-10T13:26:00.000-07:00

Unpacking is completely overwhelming. It took me a few days just to get this place clean so that I can feel comfortable putting my own things everywhere. I'm working on the kitchen today and it feels like there is no end in sight. The weather is so beautiful and I just want to go sit by the pool! I have to get this done though, otherwise I will be very flustered and irritated, even more so

We Made It!!!

2008-06-08T18:52:00.000-07:00

Our move to California is over but the moving in has just begun. It took us about a week to get everything packed up in our house, clean it, have a garage sale, etc. We got our U-Haul almost 2 days later then we were supposed to so that set us back but at least it came to us. They first told us we were going to have to get it in Wyoming (yeah right!) but thankfully we didn't have to.We got in

School's Out!

2008-05-23T16:10:00.000-07:00

Today was the last day of school and I can't believe it! The school year went by so fast. I had a great class and we had so much fun together. It was really sad today because so many of the girls were just sobbing at the end of the day. I was sad and cried but they were just hysterical. They'll be okay once the weather gets nice and they can start enjoying summer. One of them even ran off

Things I'm looking forward to . . .

2008-05-22T20:12:00.001-07:00

Being with my husband soon!Summer concerts-Warped Tour, Good Charlotte/Boys Like Girls and Paramore againThe beachNew Kids on the Block concert in October with my bff KimTwilight Movie in DecemberHawaii next summerHooray!

Last Weekend in San Diego

2008-05-19T18:38:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I went to visit Ryan and we spent a day and a night in San Diego sponsored by his company. We explored downtown, went to the beach and ended the day with a Padres game. It was a blast and I forgot how much I absolutely love the beach! It won't be long now and I can't wait to move and start a new chapter in our lives!

GROSS!!!!!

2008-05-17T16:32:00.000-07:00

Ryan just informed me that he saw for the second time a cockroach in his apartment. YUCK! The first time he saw one was in his first apartment, and now he's in another apartment in the same complex and they each had one. This one was in the cabinet drawer in the bathroom, eeeeewww!!! I certainly hope the only reason why they are there is because he is in the city, and just a few streets away

No pictures

2008-05-13T16:08:00.000-07:00

I'm not completely tech savvy and I can't figure out why I can't post pics from our iMac. So until I have more time (as in after school gets out and we've moved and settled) you'll just have to deal with no pics. That should be fine because we're not that interesting to look at anyway!