Hyvää Joulua

That is my official Merry Christmas in Finnish. I was so planning on being on top of things and mailing out Christmas Cards but... that didn't happen. Plus, I do sort of figure there isn't much to write about. We don't have children to report on, it's us two. Our lives pretty much just consist of work and school. I am very proud of Avery for him excelling once again at his studies and getting us one year closer to graduating. Only three more to go!!! =) Next year holds more adventures for the tww of us, and our love grows more and more every day. I thank my Heavenly Father for a man like him as my partner. He makes me stronger, better, and smarter. I love our little life together and being able to have our "poor little college student" phase. Gotta love Kraft macaroni and cheese. Hope all of your Christmas' are filled with love for your family and more importantly our Savior whose birth we celebrate. I know my Redeemer lives and loves us.
Merry Christmas.
Love, Avery and Jenn Johnson

Worst Date...s

So I think Em meant me Jenn by tagging me. Even so I have some stories to tell. Why is it there are so many crazies out there?! There was my good friend that I took to a dance because my best friends were dating his best friends so I mentioned it might be fun just to all go together. But we were just friends! I had no interest, and had told him. So the whole night he kept trying to hold my hand, and would not leave me alone. Then I go to drop him off and he kisses me. Like sticks his tongue down my throat. I had no idea what to do, I just hurried and left without saying anything, leaving him on the porch. I started bawling, by the time I got home I was histerical. My parents were sitting on the couch and my dad asked what was wrong, all I could sob was, "HE KISSED ME!!! And I didn't want him to!" And my dad, the over-protective, 'I'm cleaning my shotgun' to any boyfriend dad LAUGHED!!! The worst was I had told my friends and the guy found out and asked me one day, "Did you really cry when I kissed you?" Poor guy, but yes, to make matters worse my friends continued to encourage the crush, even though I repeatedly made it clear I was not going to entertain the thought. And one day they locked me in the car with him, alone, where he ambushed me with a song he had written for me, about how much he liked.. loved me.. too bad I was not interested. Poor kid, but still how awful!!!
That's pretty much the worse, but one time this kid in college asked me on a date. Turns out he had a girlfriend, who was ugly, and he had set me up with his wierdo friend. The whole night was so awkward, and when he went to take me home, his friend (the kid I had a crush on) and his girlfriend had written JUST MARRIED on the back windshield and made us take a picture in front of it... KILL ME!!! Never saw him again!
I could give some more... but for another day.
I tag Audra, Celina, Cea, and Hanna... even though I can probably guess hers.

Social Butterfly

Anyone who has known me for a little bit, knows that I really enjoy being around people.

Doesn't matter if I fit in or even participate, there's just something about being where the action is. Plus I really HATE being alone. So with being so terribly bored the last few weekends and feeling stuck without Ave, I planned our whole weekend around visiting friends. Now I usually see my friends frequently, I do lunch with someone every week. I have to. It's my lifeline. But then when Ave comes home it's rare we go do something or see his friends. So friday we went to the Bond movie with his best friend. Then Saturday we went with my best friends from high school Celina and Shelby. We had a game night and it was a blast.

Shelby and her husband Vaughn.

Celina and her husband Trevor.

Avery and Celina's daughter, Ari. They have fun together!

Celina's little boy, Kason. Isn't he adorable.

After we left I was telling Ave how nice it was to be out with friends. Some weekends just sitting at home with a pizza and a movie is what the doctor ordered. But there are those times where I need to be around people, and friends, and children, and other girls! =) The next day we had sunday dinner with Hanna and Cody! Thanks again Hanna, the potatoes were delicious.

So here's to friends! Thanks to all of mine for always adding something to my life. I wouldn't be the same without each one of you. And to my husband who might be a little bit quieter and less likely to want to go out, but will go with me, because he loves me! And it doesn't hurt that he likes all my friend's hubby's.