So I am not sure why this post has taken some time. Long story short, me and this partner in crime decided to open up shop on Etsy. We were really particular about packaging. And this is what we came up with.

Wouldn't you love to have everything you order online come cutely wrapped.

callabo

The Grammys were yesterday. For those of you who did not tune in. I will re-cap.

The theme of the evening was definitely COLLABORATION. Seriously, there were some random sets but also some great ones. Sir Paul played an oldy but goody with Dave Grohl on the drums. And if you are in to that kind of thing Taylor Swift dueted it with Miley Cyrus.

Highlights included Robert Plant and Allison Krauss winning record and song of the year. Thank goodness the people that get to vote have good taste, cuz if Lil' Wayne would have won I might have thrown something at my T.V.

A bittersweet moment was Kings of Leon losing out to Coldplay. Sad because again Kings of Leon lost, but happy because they will still be too awesome of mainstream.


Also give MIA huge points for performing in what can only be described as a maternity ladybug costume.

That is the Grammy's in a nut shell, also worth mentioning BLink-182 annouced that they are getting back together. Yeah!

Valentines

So as much as we don't want to, every female is anticipating this coming Saturday. My question is what should I do for it. I always do something for Chad but this year I am not sure what to do. So I want some help from all of you. Please give me some ideas. Also what do you do for your kids, I want some cute ideas in that department as well. usually I have all this taken care of, but for some reason I am have creativity block.

C.C.

I know it was a couple of weeks ago but this one was worth it for me. The first ever culture club for the Utah county chapter kicked off a few weeks ago. What a better way to soak of some than at the BYU Art Museum. I left feeling totally inspired. Dan Steinhilber has an exhibit right now that everyone should see. It makes you see the inner art in everything.

I am never throwing away my dry cleaning hangers again.

Me and one of my C.C. sisters

This piece is HUGE it takes up one whole end of the room.

The best piece for sure. Although when you go you will probably get into trouble for this move.

In another exhibit I found this gem. I love art with history behind it.

In a nutshell it was wonderful and I highly recommend it.

I have been super excited to post about this for a while now.

These are pictures of our kitchen.

BEFORE

And these are pictures of our kitchen

AFTER

I love my kitchen now. This kitchen would still be stuck in 1992 if it weren'tfor our friend and favorite handyman.

blogworthy

I have not posted in quite a while for the mere fact that my computer contracted a virus. Why do people send out viruses. STUPID STUPID STUPID!

Anyway- I have noticed that I use this word a lot. Blogworthy is nothing more than something being of worth enough to blog about. Here are a few things that I think are blogworthy:

1* Rummikub

I have never felt so much the geriatric, but when I am playing this game. And I love it. I have spent many a late hour with these little tiles.

2*Hello Yogurt
I crave this stuff on an hourly basis. I am so grateful to my Cambodian friend for staying open till 11:00 every night. Obviously there are others that have this obsession as well.

3* Pinky rings.

These are not for gangstas and pimps any more ladies. I know we all have a stash of toe rings that went out about 8 years ago, so now is the time to ornate that small finger. My choice is a blue eternity ring I got for my birthday 6 years ago and I love how it looks. Try it and trust me you will love it too.

Christmas List

I love Opening Ceremony and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this darling coat. So if anyone out there needs to get me something for Christmas and is stumped, here you go.

Also, since I have been looking for some black boots these are also on my list.

cocoa buzz

I love cocoa. It is the best thing ever. I drink it year round no matter the weather. My gift to all of you is to let you in on the four best {in my opinion of course}

First would have to be homemade. For the sake of convenience I use the recipe on the side of the Hershey's baking cocoa box and then I add cream.

The rest are in no order because I love all three and crave them all the same.

I NEVER allow cocoa mix in the house, but a couple of weeks ago I saw this mix at the store and had to try it. It is Stephens Cherry Chocolate Gourmet cocoa. When I first made it I added cream of course and it was way to rich, this is so good you only need to add hot water.

Next on my list was introduced to my by a friend It is 7-eleven Peppermint White Hot Chocolate. I know you are thinking-Gross, 7-eleven. But I swear it is amazing, it is so thick and creamy and it has just the right amount of peppermint.

Last has been on my list since I was little. It is Snicker doodle Hot Chocolate at Juice and Java. Sorry for those of you who don't live in Utah cause you are out of luck and it is a shame because this hot chocolate is so amazing I drive 30 minutes to buy it.

So there you have it, my list of the most wonderful Cocoa's. Try one {or all of them} trust me your taste buds will thank me.

return

A working girl once again. I find myself with no time to blog at all. While I am at work I am reminded of things that I need to blog about, birthdays (which will be coming shortly) concerts, holidays, outings. As I don't have to time to write a post on each one. I offer you a play-by-play of my events over the past month.

First my little sister Savanna has decided to try her skill at the art of Viola, yes that is the same instrument I play, Let me tell you it was only a LITTLE weird to go to her recital and watch her play, and remembering myself 12 years ago.

Next, though I have been swimming every week for a while now, one of the gals in my group finally had the wonderful idea to bring a camera to document the outing.

The top picture is as follows left to right: Val, Collette, Me, Emily. bottom pic: Me, Val, Emily, Collette

Third and last for tonight. Thanksgiving was wonderful, my family ended the night by cramming 14 people into a Honda Accord Hatchback to look at the Spanish Fork Lights. Don't believe me here you go.

I would have to say these two got the best deal as far as seating was concerned.

I guess that about covers it. Until next time.

admiring

If I could right now I would buy some new art for my walls. Here are a few I have been eyeing on etsy. What do you think?

What about giving thanks

Why is it that we go from Halloween to Christmas. Last time I checked there is tremendous holiday in the middle. Hello THANKSGIVING!!! I love Christmas just as much as anyone but I like to give everyone their fair share and so I am taking a stand to not overlook an important celebration. I will not put up my Christmas deco until AFTER the 27th and I will not listen to Holiday tunes until after that day as well. Join me to embrace what the pilgrims and the Indians worked so hard for, the chance that we have to stuff our faces.

Smell my feet

All Hallows Eve was a success this year.

Every year the Johansson Family has a theme, well 5 year olds don't like to compromise and so we had two themes this year. Chad was CHewbacca and Gavin was Han Solo. I was Cruella De Vil and Milo was a Dalmatian

We could never get gavin to stop for one minute to take a picture. So imagine Han solo next to Chewbacca

Gav in the new cast of Thriller

This picture does not do Milos dance moves justice, imagine him stomping his foot and punching the air. see much cuter.

The one and only family Halloween picture. Until next year.

an orignal

A friend of mine does AMAZING artwork. The problem is not finding one you like it is deciding where all 11 of the ones you want will go in your house.

These are just a few of the ones I am hearting. and anybody that photographs cemetaries, well enough said. Really these small thumbprints don't do the photos justice, go to her site and check them out.

the tip of the iceberg

Several People have tagged me and I am hesitant but here goes.

7 quirks about me!


1- I talk to myself- I know lots of people talk to themselves, but I have entire two person conversations with myself. example. I will be walking in a store talking with myself and notice people staring at me so then I say out loud not even realizing it "Why are all these people staring at me?" then I say "It is probably because you are talking to yourself." A sign of a true genius or someone that has lost their mind. I also find myself singing as I walk down the grocery store aisle.



2- I can't buy anything in an even numbered amount. I can buy one three five seven etc of something but it can't be an even amount. Sometimes this is out of my control and I have to buy only two and it bothers me for days after.



3- Every time I get out of the shower I have to dry off in the exact same order. I start with my face I have tried not drying my face several times but it bothers me so I always start with my face. then I dry my arms and the entire front of my body before I flip my head over to let my hair hang and then I dry my legs. After my legs I flip the towel over my back to dry it as well. I finish by twisting the towel over my hair.



4- I am extremely superstitious. For example this year I could not wear a BYU shirt to any football game, because I didn't do it for the first one. Nor could I watch the first 15 minutes of any game because we missed the first 15 min of the season opener. Also if I do something with my hands or say something before a play and BYU does well I have to do it for the rest of the game.



5- I make lists. My life does not feel organized unless I have them, I make them daily.

6- I am obsessed with my handwriting. I will start over on any type of handwritten item until I like my writing. I write all over everything for practice too. It is not just my handwriting alone. It is also my Signature. Chad will find entire sheets of paper with my autograph written on it over and over again.

7- I can not sleep on the side of the bed closest to the door. I always have this fear that if someone breaks into our house and comes in the room they will take me first but if I am on the far side of the bed they have to get through chad. I do this everywhere I sleep, it makes no difference what side of the bed I am on as long as I am not by the door.

And there you have it folks, just a few of my quirks. I would like to say that I only have seven but sadly I could go on all day if I had to.

Millie and Ken

Alright I knew this time of year was coming and I thought I would be more prepared but no.

From October 26th to November 12th we celebrate 4 birthdays in my family, for all you smarties out there yes that is one a week for about a month. So Last week was my youngest and most energetic sister Ken. This 10 year old is the smartest and oldest 10 year old I know. She will go up against anyone and has no fear. This little dearie would give you anything she had and is always thinking of others. I love you makenna, I am glad you are my sister. I love you.

ANd that brings us to today...

Camille, or millie as those who know her best call her is SEVENTEEN today. For some reason that seems to old for me. I can't believe little buba is seventeen. This dare I say woman is an amazing athlete, last year she was one of only three girls to hit a home run off the best pitcher in the state. She is a talented artist-seriously how come her had paints, sculpts and draws and my hand only doodles. And I think the best part is she looks A LOT like me. we both have the quirky eyebrow. Darling Millie, you are a sweetheart and I love you.

p.s. this is the only picture I had of mille, I will have to find another and post it later.

How lucky am I to have sisters.