Visitors!

Last weekend we had some great friends come to visit. It was wonderful seeing you Cindee, Britta and Dane!

Cindee and Grandma Johnson babysat so we could have a night out on the town.

Branden and Dane-O reminiscing about the good old days of hockey

A Place to Nap

Last week my mom brought up the cradle my Grandpa Wilson made for my sister Becca. It is beautiful and the perfect place for Annika's afternoon naps. A quilt that my Grandma Peckenpaugh made and a blanket that my mom knit make it nice and cozy. It is so special to have heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation. Thank you Grandpa and Grandma and Mom!

First Bath

Last night Annika graduated from sponge baths to a "real bath." Despite her dislike of being naked, she did a great job.

Happy Birthday Grandpa Johnson

On Sunday we had our first outing to the Johnson's to celebrate Dick's 60th birthday. It was fun to get out of the house and spend the day with friends and family. We had a lot of fun, even if Grandpa wasn't too thrilled about reaching the big 60.

Annika's First Week

Last night at a 4am feeding we celebrated Annika's first week. Though it has only been a few short days, it's hard to imagine life without her. Here are some highlights from our first week:

• Close friends coming to visit
• Our first doctors appointment
  
• Wonderful (and much appreciated) help from both Grandmas
• Our first walk on an unseasonably warm & sunny day
• Laughing at Annika's silly faces
• The first (of what we assume will be many) exploded diapers

We continue to thank God for blessing us with such a wonderful little girl

Welcome to the World Annika Kristine Johnson

This weekend we welcomed our first daughter into the world. We are thankful for the beautiful little girl God has gifted to us and have enjoyed introducing her to our family and friends. We came home this afternoon and are looking forward to figuring out life as three instead of two. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. We hope to update this blog often so that we can share the fun times to come with everyone.

Annika Kristine Johnson
February 28, 2009
3:58 am
7lbs 12oz | 21 inches

Baby Showers

Last weekend I had my final baby shower. Everyone has been amazingly generous in getting us ready with the things we need for our little one. It has been overwhelming and humbling, but wonderful to see so many friends and family.

Here are some pics from my first shower in Grand Rapids thrown by Katie VanDam, Jamie Mulder and Natalie Zylstra.

My second shower was in Naperville. It was thrown by Nancy Nyberg, Allison Ferwerda, Linda Dolan, Stacy Peterson, Debbie Jurgensen, and Laura Dunlap


Last weekend was my final shower in Kalamazoo. Branden's sisters, Jody, Julie and Jenna threw it. Thanks to Jody, Julie and Aunt Bev for coming in from out of town. It was so fun to see everyone.