I'm leaving on a jet plane

Well, looks like the inevitable has come. It is my time to serve my country on the front lines (or as close as the Air Force gets). I will be leaving to Iraq for 6 months in September. I am very grateful for the love and support of my family and friends. Although I am sad that I will be leaving my wonderful wife and beautiful daughter, I am proud to be a part of something great. I will give more details as I receive them.

Baxter's graduation

We are now the proud parents of a petsmart graduate. He didn't quite finish at the top of his class but he was voted class clown. Thats something, right? Anyway, we are very proud of him

The dogs in his class from L to R: George, Baxter, Simone, Sammy, Charlie (hilarious), and Jessie (Sophie look-a-like).

Master the Met

Here are pictures from the 2009 master the met in St. Louis. Basically, you form a team of at least 5 people and you haul booty up 42 flights of stairs. It was a big fund raiser for the American Lung Association. All-in-all, the charity raised over 230 thousand. I would like to thank everyone that supported me, both verbally and fiscally. I didn't run, I just did a very steady march all the way up. I finished 121 out of over 1700 people in about 8:46.

We brought out our emergency response vehicle and all of our wonderful toys.
From L to R: Cap'n Quinny, Manny, Maj Freeman, L-T., Pink, Jonessy (my doppleganger), Knox, Tony C., Dave, myself, Erilecte, and Roger

My boys Pink, Manny, Jonessy, and Tony C. representin in the bomb suits. There I am in the back trying to get in on the action.

More of Peyton

Here is an announcement that Lisa's sister Kacy whipped up for us. She is pretty much a magician with photoshop and what not. If anyone needs an awesome affordable photographer, check her out at www.photosbykacy.com. Thanks Kacy!

It took a while to get some good pics of Peyton with her eyes open.

Peyton photo shoot

These are the pics that our good friend Kendra Quinlan took for us. Unfortunately, Peyton never opened her eyes in the two hours that we were taking pictures, but that is ok. Enjoy!

Peyton's first week

Peyton has arrived!!!

On March 15, 2009 at 1322, Peyton Michelle Johnson was born. She is 8 lbs 7.6 oz and 22.25 in long. Lisa went in to be induced on the 14th and was in labor for about 26 hours before Peyton got tired of the womb. It was the most amazing experience. Lisa is a real trooper and Peyton isn't too bad herself.

Here is our happy family right after she got cleaned off.
The official weight

Daddy time

This is us with our awesome doctor, Dr. Molly Hauser as we were getting ready to leave the hospital. Not only did she work a 24 hours shift, but she stayed an additional 6 hours with us to see through with the birth. Then she was back not 18 hours later to work another shift. She was amazing and we could not have asked for a better doctor.

Look at that hair!!! What a beautiful girl!

Ward talent show

Last night, the ward had a talent show/ chili cook off. Here is the video of my song. enjoy!!