Our boys loved throwing rocks in the water on our outdoor adventures. I loved being able to finally go along with them.

Jeff always seems to find the best places to wander.

My four year old Spidey was tired.  We spent a lot of time in that chair.

Rejoicing over a candy he got as a prize for going along on brother's class field trip.

Hanging out with the Motts, our best friends, who convienently lived across the street from us in Utah. 

The second anniversary of my surgery. We celebrate every year and I send Hess a thank you card every year. It was my new beginning.

Two snow lovin' boys.

Me and my life partner.

And those kids keep getting taller and taller.

 A Johnson family photo, taken in 2009. My dad sponsored a family reunion for just our immediate family so my siblings and I could all see each other. We are scattered all over the country now.

With Isaac and Sam, at an overlook in New Jersey, looking over the river to NYC. It was one of our favorite stops after spending the day exploring NYC.

The natural Johnson kids, all grown up, with families of our own. It's rare, but oh so sweet, when we can all be together.

The amazing Berna clan in New Hampshire. Hanging out surrounded by these fun relatives is one of my kids' favorite places to be.

A Fathers Day photo, taken in 2008.

A more natural pose for my children.

My mom and dad, still smiling after years of helping so many kids find the right path.

It's rare for us to be able to visit my mom's headstone together. This was a very special day with all four of my siblings and my dad.

While the big kids were out partying, Sam and I rang in the New Year by making party hats.

Summer 2012. These four kids have been a blessing to me, as I struggled with immobility for years. They are my cheerleaders as I continue to try new things in my new life.