Downtown Dallas

I went downtown yesterday looking for locations for a photoshoot.  I had heard about this spot on the top floor of the Jail's parking garage.  Not the view I was wanting, but it was nice.  These are three of the shots I got.

Downtown Dallas taken with a fish-eye lense.

The old court house

Reunion Tower & the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Toodles,

Chelley

Catch up

It's been a while since I posted.  Last week, Lauren and I were home alone while Mike & Megan were in Idaho with Mike's family. It took an act of congress to get them there, but they finally got there and had fun.  Needless to say, Lauren & I had fun, too!!!  I've been able to catch up with a friend from the past and we've had a BLAST!!!

Today is father's day.  We spent the afternoon at my sisters.  We were celebrating father's day & the June birthdays.  Afterwards, we drove by the cemetery to see if dad's marker was placed and IT WAS NOT!!!  I guess I'm going to have to call to find out what happened and why there is STILL no marker.

  

This is my Izzie.....she doesn't say much, but likes playing pat-a-cake & peek-a-boo.  She also liked wearing my bracelet.  It was fun playing with her today.

Toodles,

Chelley

STORMS

We had some severe storms come through last night (WED).  Lauren and I were at LA Fitness when the storms came through.....we had very hard straight-line winds.....The wind actually tore the front door off of LA Fitness.  We lost our electricity around 6:30.  We got it back about 5:30 pm Thursday!!!  About 12 am the tornado sirens went off.  Since we didn't have electricty, we weren't sure what was going on, so we went outside to see what was going on.  There was a lot lightening and no rain, so I ran in and got my camera.  These are a few of the photos I got.

Toodles,

Chelley

Bell Choir Performance 7 June 09 "Knowing You"

We performed our last performance of the season today.  "Knowing You".  We will be off for the summer.  Enjoy!

Toodles,

Chelley

Bells 7 June 09 from Chelley Johnson on Vimeo.

Last night was graduation!!!!  It was great!!!  She did great!  Of course, I started crying when she walked into the arena!!  I don't know why, but it is harder with Lauren than with Matt.   She made it home, changed clothes and headed to Project Graduation.  Lauren will be home this summer working at LA Fitness in the Kid's club and then off to Texas A&M - Commerce where she will pursue her degree in Elementary Education.  Below are the activities from last night.

Making her way into the arena

Hugging Mrs. B.---heading to the stage

On her way to the stage!

Lauren Elizabeth Johnson!!!

Got the Diploma!!!!

Taylor & Lauren

Me & my baby!!

dad and his girlfriend!

Uncle Randal & Aunt Paula came up from Fredericksberg for graduation!!!

Grandpa & Lauren

Toodles,

Chelley

Senior Recognition NIght at DHS

Tonight was the Senior Recognition at the high school.  They presented scholarships, and the seniors who chose to participate walked across the stage and they read a list of their accomplishments.  Lauren will be receiving a scholarship from the volleyball booster club (about $500)!!!  It'll pay for books!!!  She was also named a Texas Scholar!!

Lauren walking across the stage

going to her seat

My other daughter, Taylor & Lauren

Graduation is Friday night!!!  Hooray Class of '09!!!

Toodles,

Chelley

Got to Meet Chuck Wicks!!

Yesterday, Chuck Wicks (Dancing with the Stars, Country music singer) came to work promoting his new CD.  When I found out, I called Lauren and she ran home, got dressed and came to see him.  He is such a cutie pie and a really nice person.  He autographed Lauren's CD and posed for pictures with us.

Toodles,

Chelley

Senior Recognition Video

I finally got the video up and working!!  It's about 20 minutes.

Senior Recognition at church from Chelley Johnson on Vimeo.

Toodles,

Chelley