JOHNSONS JOURNAL

Bella as Dorothy

2010-10-31T19:42:00.000-04:00

Bella as Dorothy

Logan as Cereal Killer

2010-10-31T19:41:00.001-04:00

Logan as Cereal Killer

Bella 5th Birthday Party

2010-05-22T15:08:00.003-04:00

BELLA CELEBRATES TURNING 5 WITH 15 OF HER CLOSEST FRIENDS.

Logan Basketball

2010-02-13T11:57:00.001-05:00

Team introductions…

Logan As Orville Wright

2010-02-03T18:55:00.003-05:00

We did this for a school assignment...

FWDC

2009-12-12T21:14:00.001-05:00

Posing with my ballet dancer after the show.

San Francisco Vacation

2009-11-09T21:49:00.000-05:00

New Hobby

2009-10-26T18:57:00.004-04:00

I stayed home today with flu-riddled Bella and Logan had the day off for fall break.
Whilst Bella slept on the couch, Logan and I attempted some stop-motion animation.
The result was very amateur but we had tons of fun in the process.
Click right here to see...

Slideshow

2009-08-23T11:48:00.001-04:00

Ebony and Ivory

2009-08-23T10:40:00.003-04:00

Actually, Holly (Ivory) and Tempo (Ebony).
I could watch dogs play/wrestle for hours....
This was the first time they met.
Looking forward to dog-sitting Holly soon.

A coupla hours at the Y

2009-08-15T15:12:00.001-04:00

Bella Voce

2009-08-07T14:39:00.003-04:00

Another impromptu performance by Bella.

Partial Lyrics - "If you go far away from me, I don't know if I can see you."

New Edition

2009-06-22T19:47:00.001-04:00

We have welcomed into our pack a new edition. We rescued him from the shelter and he is already part of the family. The cats disagree. They jumped him in gang style and then retreated to an unknown location. He is an 8 week old Australian Shepherd mix. Logan came up with the name Tempo because "he's like the speed of music".

Bella with birthday bath toys from Aunt Erica and Uncle Chris

2009-05-31T20:37:00.001-04:00

Rain Forest at the Zoo

2009-05-24T14:54:00.000-04:00

Logan's First Triathlon

2009-05-16T13:52:00.004-04:00

It was rainy and chilly, but Logan did great and finished near the front of the pack.
Very proud parents!

Spring Chickens

2009-04-26T18:45:00.001-04:00

Indoor Soccer

2009-04-25T11:56:00.000-04:00

Logan scored 2 goals this morning.

My Photos

2009-04-15T21:37:00.001-04:00

Easter Sunday 2009

Easter eggs of course

2009-04-12T00:36:00.001-04:00

Logan

2009-04-08T18:15:00.001-04:00

2009-03-22T20:05:00.001-04:00

Posted via Pixelpipe.

Logan

2009-03-21T11:48:00.000-04:00

Logan had his 1st indoor soccer game this morning. He scored 134 goals.
In the 1st period. He played with his eyes closed the rest of the game
so only ended up with 201 goals total.

Yikes!!

2009-03-08T20:30:00.001-04:00

Bellas latest fashion statement...

2009-03-08T20:29:00.001-04:00

Bella in a Box

2009-03-06T21:30:00.001-05:00

Static Electricity

2009-02-28T14:15:00.000-05:00

Indy Valentines Day

2009-02-14T09:44:00.000-05:00

Laura and I went to Indianapolis for Valentines Day. Dinner at a 4th generation family Italian restaurant. Michael Franti and Spearhead concert, and stayed at a hotel downtown. Had a great time.

Downtown Saturday Afternoon

2009-02-07T21:50:00.000-05:00

The Johnsons spent the afternoon downtown Fort Wayne. Art Gallery, Botanical Conservatory, Allen County Public Library, El Azteca, and DQ.

Bella and Guitar

2009-02-06T17:17:00.000-05:00

A Sweet (water) Morning

2009-01-31T14:41:00.004-05:00

Logan and I spent the morning at one of our favorite places on the planet. Sweetwater Sound.
Here's a few pics...

MiniMoog Voyager (want one!!)

Logan On the V - Drums

ProTools d/24 Control Surface (want one!!!)

Friday Night Supper

2009-01-30T18:46:00.000-05:00

Crackalacka

2009-01-23T11:01:00.001-05:00

Test

2009-01-21T14:58:00.001-05:00

Please disregard

Rileys Birthday Dinner

2009-01-21T12:45:00.000-05:00

Sledding Photos 2009

2009-01-12T19:39:00.003-05:00

We finally got enough snow to go sledding.
Here's the proof...

Family and Friends

2008-08-25T16:06:00.016-04:00

Logan At Soccer

Bella Chillin with a Red Stripe (not a real one so nobody call child services)

Bella Wants To Play Soccer Ball and Go See the Chickens

Logan and Bella Dancing To Reggae Band at Conservatory Concert

Bella's School Pictures

2008-07-14T15:15:00.002-04:00

Pool Party

2008-07-14T14:30:00.005-04:00

Three River's Festival

2008-07-14T13:05:00.011-04:00

The Three River's Festival is Fort Wayne's big summer festival. It lasts for 8 days and provides a prime opportunity for people-watching and fried-food gluttony, and of course, midway rides and games. It's kind of like a county fair without the livestock. I've posted some pictures and video from our visit on Sunday...

Bella and the Dragon Ride

Bella and the Daddy Ride

Bella O'nassis

Logan with Anonymous Passenger

Logan and Anonymous Passenger Part 2

Our favorite part of the festival is definitely the 'Chalk Walk'. Anybody can sign up, first-come, first serve, for a 4' X 4' or 8' X 8' square which they can chalk (pastel) however they please.
I was actually signed up for one this year, but had to bow at at the last minute to attend a funeral. I've posted some of our favorites...

Graphix Bella
Wall-E
I'm a Butterfly

A Lady Who REALLY Likes Monopoloy

Kung Fu Logan
Best In Show IMHO -R.I.P. Bob Ross

Logan's Favorite Ride

Bella's Favorite Ride

Random Photos

2008-06-30T14:30:00.002-04:00

8 YEAR OLD EMO POSE

BELLA AND BLURRY MOM
COY BELLA
HAPPY BELLA
HAPPY SIBLINGS
SNAGGLETOOTH

Arkansas Traveler's

2008-06-09T14:44:00.005-04:00

Last week we visited Laura's mom and her new hubby Jim down in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Thanks Beth and Jim! We had a great time as usual.

The campsite pics are from Logan and my side trip camping on Lake Ouachita in the Hot Springs National Forest.

CAMP SUPPER
VIEW FROM OUR TENT OF LAKE OUACHITA

BELLA ON HOTEL BED
CORTEZ BEACH

LARGEST DAMN, I MEAN DARN CROSS EVER
MY FAVORITE CAJUN RESTAURANT NOT IN LOUISIANA
BOILED CRAWFISH, MMMMMM!
OUR PRIVATE BEACH

Windy City

2008-04-29T12:16:00.004-04:00

EVERY DAY IS VALENTINES DAY

2008-02-14T14:18:00.003-05:00

A Day At The Botanical Conservatory

2008-01-23T11:31:00.000-05:00

Took the family to the Botanical Conservatory (owned and operated by the incomparable Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department) on Sunday.
The room shown in these pictures is called the Conservatory Showcase. The Showcase changes themes 4 times a year. This seasons theme is "Suess On The Loose".
Part of my job is to design these showcases and I gotta say this is one of the coolest we've done.
The good folks at Playworld donated the "Suessical" playground equipment.

Christmas 2007

2008-01-06T16:08:00.001-05:00

Tickle Me Bella

2007-12-31T17:07:00.001-05:00

Definitely Bella's favorite present!

Up On The Rooftop

2007-12-13T10:12:00.000-05:00

Bella had her daycare Christmas program last night.
What she lacked in focus, she made up for in cuteness.
She is 2nd from the right in case you haven't seen her for awhile.

Cut Your Own

2007-12-13T09:40:00.000-05:00

Logan and I went to a tree farm and mercilessly murdered a Frazier Fir.
It didn't look THAT big outside but once we got it stood up (not easy) it was the biggest and bendiest tree we've ever had. No, I did not Photoshop it!

Thanksgiving

2007-12-05T16:11:00.000-05:00

Below are just a few of the things I am most thankful for.......

Bella's Tina Fey Imitation

I'm from Minnesota...of course I can ice skate.

Bella and Uncle Greg

Logan's inner nerd.

Starved Rock State Park

2007-11-13T13:08:00.000-05:00

Once or twice a year my parents meet us roughly half way between our respective homes in Iowa and Indiana. That place is Starved Rock State Park in Uttica, Illinois.
Please scroll down to see some snapshots from our trip there last weekend...

Can you find Laura and Logan?

Can you find Logan?(hint:click on picture)

Bottom of the ravine

Father and son on a rock

Mini Golf

Techno Bella

Lookin at you sideways

Beautiful Laura

Cajun Ron and his kitchen crew doing what they do best. Besides the fact that Uttica, Illinois is roughly halfway between my parents and ourselves, the real reason we go there is the Cajun Connection cajun restaurant. This is the real deal folks. The restaurant is built inside of an old farmhouse. It is slightly surreal eating there primarily because of the location . One doesn't really expect to find an authentic cajun restaurant in the middle of an Illinois cornfield. The food is incredible and the atmosphere is 100% Louisiana.

Radioactive

A Visit to the Punkin Patch

2007-10-22T16:05:00.000-04:00

This was a huge paper mache monster that told a story. Turn up the volume for the payoff.

Turn up the volume to hear Bella snoring...

If You're Going To San Francisco

2007-10-22T15:38:00.000-04:00

Laura and I spent a week in San Francisco.
We got to hang out with Laura's sis Erica and her husband, Chris, who live there.
I took lots of pictures as you can see below...

CLICK ON THESE 2 PICTURES FOR A FULL SIZE IMAGE.
THE ONE BELOW IS THE VIEW FROM OUR HOTEL ROOM.

Ever Fall Out of a Tree?

2007-10-02T09:33:00.000-04:00

Logan has. Sunday night as a matter of fact.
What happens when you fall out of a tree?
See photos below...
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Just Kidding

Not Kidding

Orange For Halloween

I Bet I Can Climb That Tree With One Hand

So yeah. He broke his wrist. Both bones, but he will be fine. 6 weeks in the cast and he will be good as new. We will try to keep him out of the trees until then.

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Now playing: Dangerdoom Feat. Cee-Lo - Benzi Box
via FoxyTunes

Green Man

2007-09-25T15:18:00.000-04:00

This public art installation was conceived by sculptor Kathryn Jordan and artist Cliff Wright and was commissioned by the Brighton and Hove Arts Commission in Southeast England. The commanding , living sculpture is intriguing to me as an amalgamation of our ideas of flesh, soil, flora, and soul. The idea that the sculpture seems to be reaching out from within the earth, to display the earth, is a powerful and intriguing image. This, in my opinion, is the type of public art that truly engages the public. It is living, growing, changing, integrating, and adapting to it's setting; unlike the iconic, monolithic sculptures made famous by artists such as Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Burren.

Here are a couple more of Kathryn Jordan's living sculptures (giant Chia Pets?)

WEEKEND PHOTOGRAPH MONTAGE

2007-09-24T13:59:00.001-04:00

Shoaff Park Woods

Little Hiker

Logan

Shoaff Park Disc Golf Course

We snuck up on this guy at Shoaff Park. You would think the grass would be a bit softer than his rooftop. I don't know if you can make it out in the photo, but his back window says "Call Me" with a phone number.

ROBOTS AND FOX FUR

2007-09-17T15:04:00.001-04:00

Logan's robot room is slowly coming along. Laura painted the walls a pale blue-grey, and the wall border is supposed to look like metal. Laura and I painted the robots. I am going to paint a life-size robot in color on the remaining blank wall. Logan has been tearing apart any electronic household item we'll let him (old remotes, an old dvd player, some old electronic toys) and salvaging the circuit boards which we will place on the wall between the painted robots and paint wires connecting the circuit boards to the robots. I'll add more pictures when we finish. The other pictures are from the Johnny Appleseed Festival last weekend.

FORTY FEISTY FIDDLERS AT THE FESTIVAL

The Little Dude is 8!!!

2007-09-10T15:00:00.000-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HIM

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LOOKS OLD, DOESNT HE?

COUSINS AT TAKAOKA STEAKHOUSE

CRAZY EYES

WHERE'S THE SKI'S?CHILDREN'S ZOO

RIDE EM PUNKIN!

LIZARD LIPS

Labor Day

2007-09-06T10:29:00.000-04:00

We spent Labor Day at Pokagon State Park in Angola, IN, up near the Michigan border.
One of our favorite places to spend a day on the weekend.
Photos below...

SELF PORTRAITSMILES

BEACH BLONDE

MOM AND BELLA

BELLA AND LOGAN

NICE FACIAL EXPRESSION

TURTLE SUNDAE

TURTLE SUNDAE #2

A Look Around Town

2007-08-31T15:15:00.000-04:00

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REVERSE SHADOW
LAKESIDE ROSE GARDEN

UNDER THE VIADUCT

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

COURT HOUSE

CLINTON STREET

LAKESIDE ROSE GARDEN

ROCK FACE #1

ROCK FACE #2

ROCK FACE #3

PAPERBARK MAPLE

FREIMMAN FOUNTAIN

SKATE PARK FENCE

50-50 RAIL GRIND

KICKFLIP OLLIE OVER BOX

LAME OLLIE

LAWTON SKATE PARK

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Now playing: Bright Eyes - Waste Of Paint
via FoxyTunes

"You Are An Ironman"

2007-08-31T11:30:00.000-04:00

Last weekend we went down to Louisville, Kentucky for the inaguaral Louisville Ironman Triathlon. We met our buds Joe and Kelly to watch Joe's sister and brother-in-law compete.
It was amazing. 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run. The race began at 8:00 a.m . and the winner crossed the finish line at 3:38 p.m.. The course was officially closed a bit past midnight. Those who finished after the cutoff received no official time and the dreaded DNF ("did not finish"). Brutal...after being out on the course for over 17 hours and going the distance, still no medal or "finisher" t-shirt.

Watching the race was inspiring. I've done 2 short distance triathlons this summer and have caught the triathlon bug. I've committed to completing an Ironman before I turn 40. I'm doing a half-marathon this October and then next summer I plan on doing the full marathon. Possibly the summer after that I attempt the Ironman.

They Might Be Giants - Bastard Wants to Hit Me

2007-08-19T13:40:00.001-04:00

They Might Be Giants have been a favorite of mine since WAY back. They may invoke nostalgia mostly for me but they still keep writing and recording an insane amount of short, weird, quirky tunes. Their children's album 'No!' is a family favorite, along with 'Here Come the ABC's'. Both rarities in that they are kids albums that are just as entertaining for the parents. Go here to hear some songs and see their associated interactive animations (which are included on the CD if you buy it). They released a record in July of this year called 'The Else' which I have not yet heard.

The video for 'Bastard Wants To Hit Me' kills me. It was created by animator Aaron Sorenson who mostly does animation for television commercials.

Some Digital Art/Photograhy I Done Made

2007-08-10T18:39:00.001-04:00