Super Anniversary

I am pretty sure I have told everyone who reads this blog how much I LOVED the Spiderman Broadway Musical. In case you forgot, it is SO GOOD!!!! Go see it. It's amazing and fun and I don't know why there are so many haters out there.

I knew Spiderman was for us the second I saw the sign. Because, here is the thing about Rheslie, we just want to have a fun time,and go to fun activities, not intellectual, not time-honored, and nothing high class would draw us in.

When we were just dating we had an epiphany weekend. On a Friday we went to a monster truck rally and LOVED it! On Saturday we went to The Nutcracker and almost DIED of boredom. I'm not saying that The Nutcracker isn't valuable entertainment, I'm just saying Rheslie is low brow and the lower the better.

Rhett has made all my favorite things possible, I seriously wouldn't do so many fun things if I wasn't married to Rhett who never says no to fun. Here are some of my favorite Johnson activities.

• Renaissance Festivals
• Kayaking
• Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest
• Walking Around Walgreens and Buying Weird Stuff
• Hotel Stays
• Watching Top Shot
• Going To the Shooting Range
• Bike Rides
• Ostrich Farm Visit
• Farris Wheels
• Magic Shows
• Brunch
• Cruises
• Concerts

Thanks Rhett, Happy Anniversary!

Days Of Thunder

Yeah, this weekend was like that...Minus Tom Cruise!

Where to begin?!?!? Well, for those who do not know I am the Cub Master (I like to use "Master" because it makes me feel powerful and like I have magic powers!) But, some might call me the Den Mother (see, not as fun.)

For WEEKS our Cub Pack has been working on building their very own car to be raced at the Manhattan Pinewood Derby. One parent put it best when they leaned over to me and whispered "Weeks of work for a few seconds of racing." Those few seconds were the CrAziEsT I have ever been a part of!

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the event!

Love Hate Relationship

While chatting with my friend Erin on the Subway train headed back uptown to our homes she talked to me about how much she is going to miss NYC when she leaves in a few months to support her husband with his education to become a dentist in AZ. (That’s right AZ friends and family, one of the loveliest families I have ever known is going to be right in your neighborhood! HANG OUT WITH THEM! You won’t regret it.)

Back in the subway car we continued our conversation and I blurted out. “I think I am done with New York.”

“Take it back! Be grateful you get to live in this city!” Erin replied.

She was right of course, I should be grateful to live in a place that offers so much! (More on that in a second) I have just been so worn out from work, school, a demanding calling at church, maintaining a social life, and finding time with my husband who is facing an even busier schedule than I am.All of these pressures for me are magnified by the difficulties that come with living inManhattan, the cold winter, the amount of time it takes to do something that was once so easy, like shopping or visiting a friend. The constant worry of claiming space, whether on a train, sidewalk, or apartment…The list of anxieties and struggles could go on and on.

On the other side of the pendulum swing are all the great things about NYC that have made life in the City so much fun. These last few weeks have been great; I get to hang out with brilliant women who consider me a friend. I went to a taping of the Regis and Kelly show. I saw the off Broadway musical “Golf.” Last night I went to a presentation from an intelligent Dr.who specializes in Individual and Couples Counseling. The topic was LDS women & Human Intimacy. She spoke to us about sex, dependency, autonomy, and how to develop better relationships with our partner.

Where else could I have such a diverse group of activities all in a row?So New York, I am going to try to appreciate you once again, the hint of spring might just be enough to help me remember why I love you.

(My Proof I went to Regis and Kelly)

I don't know what it is about Donald Trump in person but...I totally understand why he gets those hot chicks!

Abigail Breslin, Cute, but at this point I was still thinking about Donald.