Camping!

Way back in April, our family spent some special time together in the wilderness of the lowcountry.  The weather was great and we enjoyed many adventures together in God’s beautiful creation.

Sunset over the marsh.

We took a 3 mile bike ride on some rough dirt/mud roads.  Good workout for the legs!

Taking a quick break.

A few of the boys raced on their bikes back to our campsite.  On the main gravel road, they barely missed this 3 foot poisonous cottonmouth out sunning himself.  Kyle took care of him with the truck!  Yeah Kyle!!

Later in the afternoon, four of us went on a couple mile kayak trip to BP’s dock.  The water was a bit choppy on the Cooper River.

Heading back with the current this time:)

We saw quite a few alligators up close in the smaller creeks.  This one is around 8 feet long.

The bass were biting well and we enjoyed a delicious fish dinner back at home.

We all were happy to head home and out of the “no-see-um” bug territory.  They loved Hope’s hair.

“Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth! Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity."   Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness.”

Psalm 96:9-13

Comings and Goings

A quiet blog seems to mean one of two things, there is not much going on, or the schedule is FULL.  2015 has been a year filled with good hard work, family activities, music, friends, and events, as well as flexibility to jump into opportunities the Lord brings.  Here are a few snapshots…   

We attended a wonderful family conference focused on gratitude.

 

Working on her winking abilities;)

 

For his 16th birthday, Davis requested an outside party with a big game of soccer and relay races.

 

…Oh yes, and the traditional birthday attire with coordinating pipe cleaner “16 glasses! (thanks to Clara and Philip)

 

A successful fishing trip during our family campout.

 

With our lovely grandparents and southern azaleas.

 

Happy birthday Daddy…yes, another hat!

 

Spending time with friends at a nearby lake.  We didn’t catch anything, but the view was beautiful and peaceful.

 

A local dairy farm and our source for raw milk.  The calves love to play and suck our fingers.

 

Dinner at a favorite local restaurant with more grandparents…thanks Grandpa!!

 

In a few years, Hope will probably be our roller coaster queen.  Every time she sees a new piece of equipment or motor vehicle, she wants a ride.

Kyle’s full-time lawn business is flourishing and keeps him and Davis (and other strong young men willing to work on hot humid days) quite busy.

 

4th of July pie contest…yummmm!  Our entries were the fruit pizza and American flag berry pie.  The original name for the the berry pie was “Old Glory” but the name soon changed to “Faded Glory.”

 

Time to process tomatoes!  Thank you Clara!

 

This year, Kyle was offered growing privileges on 3 acres to experiment with organic gardening.  He learned to check the deer preference list (they really enjoyed ALL the sweet potato, bean  and onion plants) but Kyle enjoyed a good harvest of squash and watermelon.  Not pictured are 80 or so watermelons!

 

30 gallons of blueberries!  This is one of the few pictures we have when someone is not snitching…however, I think Luke is thinking about it:)

 

Dad and Mom enjoy their date nights, especially by Charleston harbor.

 

“Hey missy, stop tearing down my tower!”

So yes, Johnson life remains full of energy and daily sanctification.  As seasons come and go, we are so thankful for the Lord’s faithfulness and promise to finish the work He has begun.