Johnson Family: August 2006

Saturday, August 26, 2006

First Missing Tooth

Just days before her sixth birthday, Parker lost her first tooth. She was so excited. The tooth has been loose for just a few days. Little "Miss Impatient" has not been able to leave the poor tooth alone. Today she worked it so much that I was finally able to pull it. Yes, me...not her father, the weakling. You know how he faints at the sight of blood. Her eyes grew big when I finally got my humongous fingers on it and started to pull it out. She has been smiling ever since.

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Saturday, August 19, 2006

Grace Fellowship Staff Dinner

Last Friday, August 11th, I spent my first night with the staff from Grace Fellowship Church. Rocky went on a short staff retreat for a time of planning and fellowship. On Friday night the staff wives' drove to Grapevine to meet the "boys" for dinner at Salt Grass Steak House. We had a great time at dinner. After dinner we went to the Main Event to play laser tag. From the pictures below you will be able to tell who won the game...the LADIES! Scroll below to meet the staff.

Pastor BJ Rutledge and his wife, Janet. BJ was Rocky's youth minister from FBC Bossier, LA.

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Always clowing around! Our night was filled with lots of laughter!

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Rick and Jackie Copper. Rick is the Administrator.

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Doyle and Cheryl Brookshire. Doyle is the Small Groups Pastor.

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Jerry and Lisa Burnett. Jerry is the Creative Arts Pastor and he and Lisa lead worship.

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Winners...as expected!

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Losers!!!! Not only did they lose but they lost by a billion points!

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1st Day of School

It is official...school has started. Actually, Anna Beth, Parker, and I have just completed our first full week of school. Each passing day gets a little easier for the girls. They are enjoying their new school. They really enjoy walking over to my school every afternoon and coming into my class. It is not the best of plans but seems to work for now. As soon as the dismissal bell rings Anna Beth begins to play teacher. It makes me wonder what profession she may choose! Ha!

I took pictures of the girls with their teachers. Anna Beth's teacher is Ms. Crume. She is so nice and Anna Beth seems to really like her. Parker's teacher is Mrs. Brewer. This is her first year to teach. She also just moved to Northwest ISD from Witchita Falls. She is such a cute teacher. Parker likes her alot.

We are on our way to our first day of school at Prairie View Elementary! YEAH!

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Anna Beth and Ms. Crume

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Parker and Mrs. Brewer

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Saturday, August 12, 2006

Farewell Reception for Rocky

On Sunday, August 6th, First Baptist Church had a reception for our family. It was so good getting the chance to thank those who have been such a great part of our lives for the past four and a half years. Here are some pictures from that day.

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Special Nacogdoches Friends

Just wanted you to see some pictures of our special friends from Nacogdoches, TX. We have been in Decatur now for one week. It was fun seeing these pictures. Oh how we miss our special friends.

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingReba Jane and Anna Beth

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Mr. Johnny and Parker

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The Skidmores and the Johnsons

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Saturday, August 05, 2006

Johnson's on the Move

Yes, we have moved! Rocky took a youth minister position at Grace Fellowship Church. They currently meet in Paradise High School in Paradise, TX. The church is in a building process right now. The purchased 50 acres in Paradise and the walls starting going up this week. It should be ready for move in May 2007.

I got a teaching job in Northwest ISD. I will teach at Chisholm Trail Middle School in Rhome, TX. I have been in staff development this past week and so far, so good. I really like my principal and the teachers that I have met. We have spent much time laughing. That is a good sign. They also went from a TEA acceptable campus to a recognized campus. For those of you not familiar to TAKS testing that just means that the students did much better on their state standarized tests.

We are living in Decatur, TX. It is about 45 minutes northwest of Ft. Worth. That gives me a 15 minute drive to work and a 10 minute drive to church. Most importantly there is a Walmart in Decatur. It is the biggest town outside of Ft. Worth in our direction. I couldn't move to a smaller town than Nacogdoches. Ha. I have ventured out this week and found all the "hot" shopping spots. It is funny how my car just finds its way to shopping. I am not sure how that happens.

Here's a picture of our new house. We are renting for a year until we find an area that we are interested in buying a home. The girls love the house. They call it the "blue house". Kind of funny since Rocky lived in the "Bleu House" during college. I promise that this one is not the dump he lived in during college.

THE BLUE HOUSE

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THE BEST STEAKHOUSE I KNOW! GREAT ROLLS!

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THE DECATUR COUTHOUSE

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Sea World

This summer our family went to Sea World with the Skidmore's. We had a great time. This was our first time to Sea World. The girls loved Shamu and the dolphins. The especially loved being there with their friends. You will notice that a picture is worth a thousand words.