Granmomma and Pop Johnson

Merry Christmas from the Johnsons

2009-12-22T11:34:00.002-06:00

Father's Day Fun

2009-06-26T14:45:00.004-05:00

Last week, our family came together to celebrate Father's Day. We had a great afternoon visiting and grilling on our new grill. Jimmy was on call and unable to come. His oldest three were out of town, so we missed them too. We are so grateful for the many blessings God has given us!

The boys - Russ, Seth, Jeff, Will, and Jim

The girls - Leah, Roan, me, Megan, Jenny, and Grace

Grace and Sam rolling in the grass
The grandchildren always have so much fun with each other!

Something Smells Fishy

2009-06-22T22:29:00.004-05:00

Jim, Clay, and Jimmy went fishing last week. I know Jim loves spending time with his grandchildren, and Clay absolutely loves to fish! I couldn't believe the size of these fish though! It all seems a little "fishy" to me!

Clay with his big catch

Jim has also enjoyed fishing with his other grandsons. Time spent with grandchildren is so special, and I know these young boys will treasure these moments forever!

Memorial Day

2009-06-22T22:20:00.004-05:00

This Memorial Day, Jim and I were thrilled to have MOST of our family around! Jim grilled on our new grill that our children gave us for Mother's and Father's Day. The food was delicious, but the time spent with family was even more special.

Jim grilling on his new grill

Like mother, like daughter

The grandchildren always love time together

Once again, time well spent with those we love the most!

My Son...the M.D. (the youngest one)

2009-05-24T16:20:00.007-05:00

This weekend, Jim and I had the honor of watching our youngest son graduate from medical school. We have always been so proud of our children, and we are blessed to still have opportunities to be proud of their accomplishments. We joined Russ and Megan in Jackson on Wednesday night. The long coat ceremony was Thursday. This is a night when the students receive their official "doctor coats" with their name on them...followed by M.D. This is a very special night. It has come a long way since our oldest graduated in 1994. It was a great night with family and wonderful food. We enjoyed visiting with the Smiths as well. I don't think we have all eaten together since Russ and Megan's rehearsal dinner. What a memorable night we had!

Russ receiving his long coat

Dr. and Mrs. Johnson

Can you tell how proud we were?

Graduation came early Friday morning! Graduation wasn't until 10:00, but Megan insisted that we leave early to get a good seat. So, we left around 8:30 and arrived in time to get great seats! We were about four rows up and very close to the stage. Jenny's family and Megan's family sat with us. We had a great time watching all of Russ's four years finally pay off as he crossed the stage to receive his diploma and be hooded by Dr. Woodward.

Dr. Russ Johnson, M.D.

Dr. and Mrs. Johnson

The proud parents

The doctor with his in-laws

The Mansels

Proud Mama!

After graduation, we all had lunch at a Japenese steakhouse. Then, we relaxed at Megan and Russ's for cake and gifts. I made a cake before leaving Corinth. I thought it was very appropriate to put an x-ray for radiology! Everyone really enjoyed it I think!

Congratulations Russ! We are so proud of you! We prayed for you for long, but we could have never imagined how proud you would make us! God has done immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine! Ephesians 3:20

Thank you for a wonderful weekend!

My Little Boy is All Grown Up!

2009-05-20T20:20:00.001-05:00

Jim and I are on our way to Jackson to watch our youngest son graduate from medical school. I cannot tell you how filled with pride I am! I am incredibly proud of Russ and all his accomplishments! Tomorrow we will join with Jenny and her family and Megan's family for Russ's white coat ceremony. Then, Friday, we will all watch Russ become an official M.D! He has worked so long and hard for this, and I couldn't be happier about this weekend!

Congratulations Russ! We love you so so much!

Stay tuned...there is more to come!

Mother's Day Celebration

2009-05-11T22:20:00.006-05:00

Saturday, our families ate together at Catfish Hotel. This was originally planned for Jim's mama, but she was unable to go. Sam, Fred, and Jim's families still planned to eat together. It's not often that all the Johnsons get together, so we enjoyed it thoroughly! Of course, after dinner the children went down to the water to skip rocks. I love watching such young energy!

Will

Sam showing Leah and Grace his rock

Jim finding rocks for Sam...the second he would look up, Sam would be GONE!

Roan, Sam, and Jim at dinner

Jimmy and me

The children went in together to give Jim and me our Mother's and Father's day gift - a new grill!! I can't wait to try it out when the family gets back together! Thank you so much!

Once again, we loved every minute of our time with family!

Coca Cola Classic 10K

2009-05-04T13:56:00.001-05:00

This weekend our entire family was together! It is not often enough that everyone is able to be together at the same time! Russ and Megan came in town for Russ to run the Coke race. Jimmy and his family ran, and Jenny ran too. Everyone arrived before I even woke up and headed downtown to the starting line. Megan took all the little ones who were not running. Will assisted her. I drove down in time for them to finish the race. It was so much fun watching and cheering for my sweet family running to the finish line. Thanks to Jimmy and Russ's cameras, I have some great pictures to share.

Clay nearing the finish line

Russ waving to us as he ran past

Me and my boys

Me and my little girl!

Jimmy's oldest girls both placed in their age groups. You can check their times on Jimmy and Roan's blog.

Megan, me, and Jenny at the awards ceremony

After the race, we all went back to the house to enjoy a relaxing and fun afternoon. We nibbled all day while the runners rested, and the kids played. Russ took pictures of the afternoon.

My beautiful roses are blooming!

Aren't they handsome?!

The little kids are so silly!

The older kids can be silly too!

Jenny and sweet Gracie girl

While everyone enjoyed their afternoon, I began preparations for supper. Roan grilled burgers while I prepared the meat and set out the sides. Roan is such a good cook! Thanks Roan!

Cook #1

Cook #2 wearing my apron

Enjoying supper!

After supper, Roan bathed Leah and Sam before heading back home. Everyone was pooped!

Exhausted Sam

I am so blessed to share these moments with my precious family! Thank you God for Your many blessings!

Easter Egg Hunt 2009

2009-04-11T22:13:00.005-05:00

Today, Jim and I traveled to Saltillo for Jimmy and Roan's annual Easter Egg Hunt. We had such a fun time visiting family and friends. Russ and Megan were in town, and we were able to see them also. After eating a hot dog lunch, we watched as the children hunted eggs - totaling 600! I love to watch children at Easter!

One of my neices - Season, me, and Megan

My oldest and me

My youngest

Jim visiting with the guests

Can you believe how many children there are?!

We had such a good time! We did miss Jenny and her family. They are recovering from sick children. Thank you so much, Jimmy and Roan, for your hospitality!

Russ's Match Day

2009-03-19T17:16:00.008-05:00

Today was Match Day - the day when Russ found out where he would continue his training as a resident. It turned out just the way he wanted! We are all so happy, and I am so proud you can probably see my head getting bigger and bigger as the day goes on. Ha ha!

Russ will complete a preliminary year in internal medicine in Jackson. Then, he and Megan will move to Memphis to complete his radiology residency for four more years. We are so excited to have them closer! Radiology is very competitive. In fact, he earned on of only two spots for his preliminary year. There were six spots available in Memphis, and he earned one! Russ and Megan are so pleased, and their families are too!

Me and Jim, the proud parents, waiting for the ceremony to begin

Megan's mom joined us as well

Russ and the proud parents after the results were announced

Russ and Megan

Congratulations Russ! We are so proud of you!

Christmas 2008

2009-03-08T19:51:00.008-05:00

Christmas was yet another fun-filled time spent with my family! I'm so blessed to have Jimmy and Jenny's families close by. Hopefully, Russ and Megan will be closer when Russ finishes his residency. We can only get the entire family together on occasion, so I was very happy to have them all home. We all get together on Christmas Eve for lunch. The daughter-in-laws provided a lovely meal, and we enjoyed visiting and eating. Then, we celebrated my birthday! My birthday is on Christmas Eve. My children work hard to try to make it a separate celebration.

The birthday girl!

Opening one of my birthday gifts

After opening my birthday gifts, we were ready to open Christmas gifts. The kids were chomping at the bit! Just look at all the gifts! I guess when you have such a large family, the gifts take up a little more room!

My new Christmas tree surrounded with gifts

Getting the gifts handed out - Jeff, Megan, and Jenny wait patiently

The kids, on the other had, were having trouble waiting. Grace and Leah were shaking their presents. Seth, Sam, and Roan were waiting on their gifts.

These girls have grown into beautiful young ladies! Julie and Olivia are admiring the silicone cookware set they received!

Will is playing it cool.

My new apron Megan and Russ bought me from the Paula Deen Store in Savannah, GA!

Clay and his dangerous pocket knife!

Julie, Grace, and Sam admire my digital picture frame that Jimmy and his family gave me for my birthday.

My oldest boy and his youngest boy.

Russ loved his percolator from the Mansels.

Our lovely children and their familes went in to give us this framed photo of them from their beach trip this summer! How special!!

Christmas is such a special time in our home. I hope you and yours had a very Merry Christmas! We sure did!

Thanksgiving 2008

2009-01-03T20:17:00.011-06:00

I always LOVE getting my family together! Now that all my children are grown with families of their own living in different towns, it is more difficult to have the whole crew together. For Thanksgiving, our family meets for Thanksgiving dinner the weekend after Thanksgiving. Jimmy and Roan spend Thanksgiving Day with Roan's parents, and Russ and Megan spend it with her family. So, the weekend after is the perfect time for us. It is always special no matter when we celebrate! This year was no different! Jenny, Roan, and Megan all made delicious dishes. Jim and a friend fried a turkey, and we were set for a feast! Before dinner, Jimmy took me to buy a new Christmas tree! My old one had long since seen it's day. The grandchildren decorated my new tree for me after dinner. They did a beautiful job, and it was so much fun to watch them interact and get my home ready for the holidays.

Some of Jimmy's family at dinner

Megan, Jenny, and me

Leah, Clay, Grace, Olivia, and Julie decorating the tree

Russ and Sam dancing to the Christmas music

Seth and Clay always have fun together!

Megan and Leah after a fun round of dancing and singing!

Clay and sweet Sam

Congratulations, Russ!

2008-09-22T21:44:00.004-05:00

We have traveled south for a couple of days! We are in Jackson visiting our youngest son and his wife. Russ was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society tonight. It is such an honor and we are SO proud of him! We attended the initiation and dinner tonight and were filled with pride as we met the many doctors and classmates that take care of Russ each day! There were 23 inductees chosen based on compassion, professionalism, and general eagerness to work with these people. I am so glad we were able to be here for such a delightful evening!

Megan, Russ, Jim, and myself

The inductees

Megan and Russ in their home

Fourth of July

2008-07-06T00:08:00.003-05:00

We celebrated the Fourth of July with our children and grandchildren. We went to a cook-out at Jimmy and Roan's. It was so fun watching the children and visiting with my whole family! I am so glad to have these special memories.

Me and Olivia

Jim and his boys

Grace, Will, Seth, and Will's friend (Ellie)

Clay, Olivia, and Russ

After we ate, the children performed for us. Julie played the harmonica wonderfully! Clay sang, and Leah and Grace danced for us. It was a great show!

Weekend with Russ and Family

2008-07-03T17:25:00.005-05:00

Russ, Megan, and Farley came to visit for the weekend. They live in Ridgeland where Russ is in his fourth year of medical school, and Megan teaches third grade in the Jackson Public School system. Russ plans to return to Corinth after residency to work at Magnolia Regional Health Center. We can't wait!!

Russ and me

Russ, Farley, and me

My newest daughter-in-law, Megan, and me

We will all be celebrating the Fourth of July in Saltillo with Jimmy and his family. It's always fun to get together with family!

Catfish Hotel

2008-07-01T17:37:00.007-05:00

A few days ago, Jim and I went to Catfish Hotel with Jimmy, Jenny, and their families. The children had such a good time climbing on the rocks!

Jimmy is a cardiologist with Cardiology Associates in Tupelo. He and his wife, Roan, have five adorable children - Olivia (13), Julie (almost 11), Clay (9), Leah (4), and Sam (2). Roan stays at home with the children and homeschools them all! They have a wonderful family!

Jenny works part time as an RN at Magnolia hospital. She and her husband, Jeff, have three sweet children - Will(16), Seth (13), and Grace (5). Jenny also homeschools some of her children. Jeff works at Magnolia as the PACS administrator. Jenny and her family live in my mother's house since she passed away in 2003. It's so nice to keep such precious memories in the family.

The older cousins- Seth, Will, Olivia, Julie, and Clay

Sweet Sam

Gracie and Leah

Beautiful picture of Olivia - I couldn't resist!

June 4, 1966 - Our Wedding Day

2008-06-25T07:18:00.002-05:00

Mr. and Mrs. James Clay Johnson

Just married!

Cutting the cake

My sweet Momma

Our wedding party

My beautiful bridesmaidsHal, Momma, me, Jim, and Jim's mother and daddy

My sister, Julie, and her husband