Fun and busy weekends!

The past few weekends have been quite an exciting time in the Johnson house!

May 29-June 2 our wonderful friends the Meyers came up from Tennessee to visit. On Saturday we went to the new Zoombezi Bay water park and the zoo. We were all so excited about the water park and when we got there we found out that all the slides were closed because of the storm that came through on Friday night. It threw a lot of the new landscaping mulch and debris on the slides and in the filters. So, we spent the afternoon in the kiddie area, which wasn't too terrible. I enjoy the smaller water slides anyway. Shortly after we got there they opened the wave pool so we enjoyed relaxing in the warm water there.

The new water park is a part of the zoo so if you buy tickets to the water park we found out that you were able to get in the zoo for free. So we took advantage of that and walked around the zoo. It was a beautiful afternoon and there was lots of shade trees on the path. The most exciting part of the day was when we were in the Gorilla exhibit. People were taking pictures and pointing at the gorillas. Well, one big gorilla apparently didn't like it and Karly was standing right by the glass, with all of us behind her, and this big gorilla came running down towards Karly and jumped up and growled and pounded his fists on the glass. Everyone in the room jumped and screamed. I think poor Karly was frozen for a minute or two. We all laughed and got out of there quick!

We weren't quite sure when the zoo was supposed to close so we just kept walking around and pretty much waiting for someone to tell us that we needed to go home. The nice part was that since the gates were closed to anyone coming in, there weren't any crowds anymore. We were able to walk around and see the animals without fighting the crowds at each exhibit. The downfall was that since the zoo was closed, some of the animals had already gone inside- maybe for dinner.

Sunday morning Derrick and Karl took the girls golfing while Ruth and I went shopping. It was a nice afternoon and I enjoyed spending time with Ruth. I miss those days. :( We met up with the rest of the gang for dinner and heard all sorts of stories about their golf outing. It was quite an adventure for them. Ruth and I had a calm afternoon shopping, but anytime you put Derrick and Karl together something crazy is bound to happen!!

We had a great weekend with them and we were sad to see them leave. Check out Ruth's blog for some pictures. You can find her link on my homepage.

This past weekend (Father's Day weekend) my mom, dad, and niece came up to visit. I just adore Allison and I love it anytime she comes to see me. She thinks I have the coolest house ever, but it is only because i have a bubble gum machine!

Mom and dad got here on Thursday night. I was off on Friday so we all went to lunch and then I brought them by the bank to introduce them and show them where I work. Everyone thought Allison was so cute (that is because she looks like ME). Of course, Allison thought my bank was better than Grandmommas but that is because we have cookies and a play area and mom's bank doesn't have cookies and toys! After lunch we went to the big mall and shopped until dinner time.

Saturday I had to work until noon but when I got home everyone was ready to go. We loaded in the van and drove down to Cincinnati and went to the new IKEA and went shopping. We spent a good 3 hours in IKEA! Mom and I both got a couple of good things. We stopped by the new outlet mall on the way home and did a quick shop (since we only had about an hour there). Then we finally decided to stop shopping and eat dinner! It was a long day.

Sunday was Father's day and we all had every intention of getting up and going to church- well, at least I did until the alarm went off! We slept in and got up late. Mom and I got ready and took Allison out shopping while the boys stayed at home and watched the race and worked on my closet. Ohh, I forgot to mention that my fabulous husband and wonderful father worked all weekend at adding a second row of shelves in my closet. They took off the existing row and moved it up and put a second row under it. It is wonderful!!!

Sunday night we took mom and dad to dinner (late Mother's day dinner). After dinner we drove around Pickerington and showed them the first house we were going to buy and then showed them a little more of the city we live in. Then we went to get ice cream! Ahh- that was my favorite part.

Mom and dad got up on Monday and headed home. Mom told me that she and Allison had quite the time getting ready to leave because Allison didn't want to leave. She wanted to stay in Ohio and be Aunt Becca and Uncle Derrick's little girl!

So, now that you think it is over.....it isn't! We have more friends coming this weekend- which i am so excited about! It is a girl that I worked with at Pinnacle. We are planning on going to Kings Island this weekend and I can't wait. Then on July 4th weekend, my brother and a friend are coming up and we are planning on driving up north and going to Cedar Point with them. So, the Johnson house is never quiet!!! :) Just think of what it will be like when we add kids to the mix!

New car tags!

So, I guess I am on my way to officially becoming an Ohioan! I had to go the other day and get Ohio tags for my car. It was hard enough taking the one Tennessee one off to replace it with 2 ohio tags. I now have to have one in the front of my car and on the back. I think it is tacky but who asked me!! Now if I ever move back to Tennessee I will have to holes in the front of my car. I thought it was an emotional, yet funny, day so I had to share the pictures with you guys.



P.S. I still have my Tennessee driver's license!