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Brian and Chrystal at the Rheumatologist

Fibromyalgia: A New Secondary Diagnosis

September 25, 2019 //  by Chrystal Johnson

This week's update is an update for you. Yes, you read correctly, I have a new secondary diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and, on top of that, Zoë is on …

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Category: Family LifeTag: chrystal, health updates, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee snowboarding in full gear

10 Rules for My Girls – A Dad’s Point of View

January 4, 2019 //  by Brian Johnson

There's nothing better in the world than being "Daddy" to my 2 little girls. It's hands down the best thing I've ever done with my life. I've said …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë and friends at the mountain

Super Girl Snow Pro 2018 at Bear Mountain

November 16, 2018 //  by Brian Johnson

In the 3 weeks after the USASA Boardercross Competition, Zoë, Kaylee and I had a whole lot of fun on the mountain preparing for Supergirl Snow …

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Category: HobbiesTag: kaylee, snowboarding, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee holding their snowboards in Mammoth

No “Participation Trophies” in USASA and That’s A Okay!!!

November 15, 2018 //  by Brian Johnson

We are super excited as the mountains here in Big Bear are getting ready to open for this season. Quick Background on our history of …

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Category: HobbiesTag: kaylee, snowboarding, zoe

Zoë, Kaylee, Reese and Nico at Rail Jam

Rail Jamming and Homeschooling

February 22, 2018 //  by Brian Johnson

The past week and a half has been super exciting and we've had lots of fun. Little Miss Kaylee turned 8 last Wednesday on February 14th; yes, she's …

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Category: HobbiesTag: homeschool, kaylee, snowboarding, zoe

Chrystal and Zoë parking in La Jolla Cover for a day of fun

Exploring La Jolla in the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT

September 15, 2017 //  by Chrystal Johnson

When you're exploring a town like La Jolla, you need the right car. Learn about the Hyundai Elantra GT and see all the fun Zoë and I had on our day …

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Category: AdventuresTag: chrystal, san diego, travel, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee sitting on a quilt under a tree at the park

2017 Back to School Photo Shoot

August 23, 2017 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I'm trying to come to grips with the fact that summer is almost over. We're finally done moving stuff from the old house to the new house. So we'll be …

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Category: Family LifeTag: homeschool, kaylee, zoe

Zoë standing with her hands on her hips under a tree

Modeling for Little Skye Children’s Clothing Boutique

December 1, 2015 //  by Chrystal Johnson

This was a sponsored post we did for Little Skye Children's Clothing Boutique that was originally published on Happy Mothering. Since this was a …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, zoe

Zoë climbing on the rainbow bars at the park

Stride Rite Made 2 Play Shoes are Perfect for Active Kids

July 11, 2015 //  by Chrystal Johnson

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stride Rite that was originally published on Happy Mothering. Zoë loved modeling for photos when …

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Category: Family LifeTag: zoe

Zoë and Kaylee in a cave at the San Diego Natural History Museum

Appreciating My Family for Its Unique Qualities + Quirks

May 17, 2015 //  by Chrystal Johnson

All families have their own unique qualities and quirks that define who they are. My family is no different. I grew up in a family where there was …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee jumping in their bouncy house for the first time

Zoë and Kaylee’s Bouncy House

October 21, 2014 //  by Chrystal Johnson

It never fails. Every time we drive by a place with a bouncy house, the girls freak out. "Mommy, look a bouncy house! Can we go, can we go? Please, …

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Category: Cool ThingsTag: kaylee, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee trying on princess costumes

5 Tips for Acting Like a Real Life Princess

October 14, 2014 //  by Chrystal Johnson

This is a sponsored post we did for Disney on Happy Mothering several years ago. The girls were so cute in it, I just couldn't part with it, so I …

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Category: Family LifeTag: halloween, kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Chrystal and Zoë at the Kindergarten Mother's Day Tea

My Beautiful Girl Graduated Kindergarten!

June 25, 2014 //  by Chrystal Johnson

This time last year, we were debating whether we should homeschool, or send Zoë to the small, private school in town for Kindergarten. After a lot of …

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Category: Family LifeTag: homeschool, zoe

Happy 6th Birthday Zoë!

May 9, 2014 //  by Chrystal Johnson

It's hard to believe this sweet baby... Is now a beautiful little girl... I love you Zoë! Happy Birthday! …

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Category: Family LifeTag: birthdays, zoe

Curious George with Zoe's Cataraca invention

Zoë’s Invention Convention

March 22, 2014 //  by Chrystal Johnson

It's Science Fair at schools across the country. Since Zoë is in Kindergarten this year, I wasn't expecting her to have to create a Science Fair …

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Category: Family LifeTag: zoe

Zoë and Kaylee sitting on the brown couch making goofy faces for the camera

My Life Could Be a Show About Kids and Bathroom Adventures

November 16, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I never knew what comedy was before having kids. Seriously, every day in our home is full of laughs and giggles. Not only because we have fun …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Kaylee sleeping on my chest

Why Co-Sleeping was the Best Sleep Training Method for Us

July 15, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I sit here, late at night after the girls are sound asleep, writing this post. After 5+ years of co-sleeping, I believe that phase of our lives has …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë sleeping on Chrystal's chest

And Then There Were Three…

May 20, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

See that sweet baby sleeping on my chest? That's Zoë as a newborn. My sweet little 10 lb. 1 oz. baby girl. I can't believe that picture was taken 5 …

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Category: Family LifeTag: life with kids, zoe

Chrystal holding baby Zoe in hospital bed

Happy 5th Birthday Zoë!

May 9, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I can't believe my baby is 5 today! Seriously, where does the time go? I can't believe it was 5 years ago today that she came into our lives and …

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Category: Family LifeTag: birthdays, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee snuggling on the couch

20 Wishes For My Daughters

April 3, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

My wishes, hopes and dreams for Zoë and Kaylee are simple – or at least I think they are simple. I know simple and easy aren’t the same thing… …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoe holding Brian in an arm bar with Kaylee playing along

Wordless Wednesday: Daddy’s Tough Girls

January 9, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, self defense, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee with their cousins visiting Santa

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I want to wish all of my readers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! It has been a wonderful year, and I'm so grateful each and …

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Category: Family LifeTag: christmas, kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee bundled up for the snow in 2012

First Real Snow of 2012

December 14, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Yesterday we had our first real snow of 2012. There was only a light dusting on the ground when I woke up, but it started snowing heavily very shortly …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, zoe

Zoe and Kaylee on Halloween

Halloween Pictures

November 10, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

This year, we had the best Halloween we've had as a family so far. The girls had 3 opportunities to dress up and they loved every one! Even though …

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Category: Family LifeTag: halloween, kaylee, zoe

Zoe, Kaylee and Mimi throwing paper airplanes

Wordless Wednesday: Paper Airplane Fun

August 15, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, mimi, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee snuggling on the couch

Implementing a Quiet Time Routine

August 6, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I have never been one for scheduling nap time. I have worked very hard to teach the girls to listen to their bodies and develop a natural rhythm. It …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoe with Kaylee and her first pigtails

Wordless Wednesday: Kaylee’s First Piggy Tails

July 18, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, zoe

Zoe and Kaylee with a giant dandelion

Wordless Wednesday: Discovering Giant Dandelions

July 4, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, nature, zoe

The girls working on their milk carton bird house

Having a Blast with LeapFrog Summer Camp

June 12, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I wasn’t really sure what to expect with the LeapFrog Summer Camp, but most of the daily activities have been well-suited to Zoë’s interests. There …

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Category: Family LifeTag: crafts, kaylee, summer, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee sleeping on the couch after a nap

Today Has Been One of THOSE Days!

May 22, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I love being a Mom. I love my girls like I've never loved anything before, but today has really been one of those days. You know, the days where you …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Chrystal holding baby Zoe in hospital bed

Wordless Wednesday: Happy 4th Birthday Zoë!

May 9, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

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Category: Family LifeTag: birthdays, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee sleeping on the couch after a nap

Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Three Girls In The Tub

April 10, 2012 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Since becoming a mom, there is nothing I miss more than taking a long, hot shower – by myself. Or even a warm, relaxing bath to soak in some relaxing …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Chrystal with the girls, Santa and Mrs. Claus

Zoë and Kaylee Meet Santa for the First Time

December 19, 2011 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I know there is a huge debate in the natural parenting community about Santa. Most natural parenting families don't "do" Santa. It was something Brian …

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Category: Family LifeTag: christmas, kaylee, video, zoe

Zoë wearing her doll in her tshirt like she's babywearing

3-Year Olds Can Babywear Too!

June 7, 2011 //  by Chrystal Johnson

How do I know that my girls love being worn? Because when I say we're going for a walk, Zoë grabs her baby and nicely tucks her into her shirt so she …

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Category: Family LifeTag: life with kids, zoe

The Precious Memories We Keep

May 23, 2011 //  by Chrystal Johnson

As parents, we try and capture each and every precious memory so we can hold onto them forever. I feel like every day is full of memories, and I feel …

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Category: Family LifeTag: birthdays, life with kids, zoe

Enjoying the Dumbo Ride

Zoë’s Birthday Trip to Disneyland

May 12, 2011 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Last week, we took Zoë to Disneyland as a surprise for her birthday. We told her that she was going to work with Mommy and Daddy, and that's why we …

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Category: AdventuresTag: birthdays, disneyland, zoe

Kaylee wearing her jeans

What’s Wrong With This Picture?

April 22, 2011 //  by Chrystal Johnson

When I'm done working for the day, I love how excited my girls are to see me when I come downstairs. The other day, I was working and Brian was …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë doing her map activity

A Ghost in the Playroom

March 21, 2011 //  by Chrystal Johnson

The last few weeks we’ve been struggling to get the girls to go into the playroom. Zoë insists that there’s a ghost in her playroom that scares her …

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Category: Family LifeTag: life with kids, zoe

Kaylee Enjoying the Batter from Her Birthday Carrot Cake

No More Babies in This House

March 4, 2011 //  by Chrystal Johnson

It has been a couple months since Kaylee took her first steps. She was very cautious with learning to walk—different from Zoë who was all over the …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee playing in the laundry basket

Laundry Time!

December 7, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Zoë has been my big helper for some time now, but recently Kaylee has also started wanting to help me out. Whether it's unloading the dishwasher or …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee playing in pop up hamper

Funny Video: Zoë Goes Boom

November 18, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

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Category: Family LifeTag: video, zoe

Zoë throwing a temper tantrum

A Whopping Dose of Mommy Guilt

November 3, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

If I thought I had mommy guilt in the past, I was crazy. This last week has been “H” “E” “double hockey sticks” in our house … well, ever since the …

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Category: Family LifeTag: life with kids, working from home, zoe

Zoë Showing Off the Pumpkin She Helped Daddy Carve

Our Halloween at Home

November 1, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

We had a big day planned for Halloween. First the zoo, then off to the village for more festivities and then some trick or treating around our …

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Category: Family LifeTag: halloween, kaylee, zoe

Zoë playing with Kaylee in her Bumbo seat

The Toilet Incident

October 21, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

We have some interesting moments parenting two young children. Some are funny. Some are frustrating. Some are a combination of both. Last week we had …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, video, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee snuggling on the floor with a big pillow and blankie

Complete Exhaustion and Total Joy

October 1, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Having two young girls that are only 21 months apart has me completely exhausted. I can’t tell you the last time got 8 straight hours of sleep (even 4 …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë reading a book in the closet

In the Closet

September 22, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Everyone needs some personal space (I know I do) and that’s no different for toddlers. Zoë and Kaylee share a room, so neither of them has much …

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Category: Family LifeTag: life with kids, zoe

Chrystal, Zoë and Kaylee on the couch with Zoë sleeping

Our Ever-Changing Co-Sleeping Arrangements

August 25, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Before Kaylee was born, I wrote about my thoughts and feelings on co-sleeping, and how I wondered what it would be like to co-sleep with two little …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë is finally binkie free

A Binkie-Free Home

August 18, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

We’re finally a binkie-free home! Yep, we finally broke Zoë of the habit just over a month ago. I really thought it was going to be a lot harder than …

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Category: Family LifeTag: life with kids, zoe

Zoë and Kaylee showing off their big smiles

Big Smiles

May 19, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Kaylee is three months old now and she is very expressive – both with her facial expressions and her voice. She loves experimenting with different …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Zoë throwing a temper tantrum

Linoleum

April 30, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

It's amazing how musical taste develops from such an early age. Zoë loves music, but she's very specific on what she wants to hear and what she …

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Category: Family LifeTag: music, video, zoe

Zoë holding Kaylee on the brown couch in Montevideo

Why is There Dirt in the Baby’s Hair?

April 27, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I had to go to the airport to pick up a package today, so Brian stayed home with the girls. After nearly 2 hours of riding the bus then dealing with …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Chrystal, Zoë and Kaylee snuggling in bed when Kaylee was a newborn

Co-Sleeping with Two Under Two

April 22, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

I’ve written about co-sleeping in the past, but that was before Kaylee was born. Now that she’s 2 ½-months old, I wanted to share what I’ve learned …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, uruguay, zoe

Zoe in sweats with her binkie

My Little Snugglers

April 15, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Both of my girls are incredibly snuggly. Zoë loves snuggling with Mommy and Daddy (hence why she still sleeps with us), but she also loves being all …

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Category: Family LifeTag: fall, kaylee, zoe

Zoë playing with Kaylee in her Bumbo seat

How to Get a Good Shower with a New Baby

April 14, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

If you’re a new mom, then you understand the term, “good shower,” and just how hard it is to get one. When Zoë was born, she never slept for longer …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, zoe

Keys ripped off a laptop by Zoe

Curious Toddler + Unattended Laptop = ?

April 12, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Brian and I are on our laptops a lot… we work from home so it’s a necessity. We also use a third laptop to watch movies since we don’t have a TV or …

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Category: Family LifeTag: life with kids, uruguay, zoe

Zoë, Billy and Bobby on Easter in Montevideo

Easter Fun with the Girls

April 9, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

It has been a long week, so Brian just got the video done of the girls from Easter. We had a really fun day. Next year will be even more fun when …

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Category: Family LifeTag: easter, life with kids, uruguay, video, zoe

Chrystal making Zoë laugh on the couch in Uruguay

Life with Two Under Two: Getting Into A Groove

April 1, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

So this week I finally admitted to myself that I can’t do it all. As much as I’d love to think I can… I have to be honest with myself and admit that …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, uruguay, zoe

Zoë sitting in empty pool

Life with Two Under Two: Mommy Guilt

March 25, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

So this week I’ve finally been hit with the Mommy Guilt (not too different from preggo guilt). I feel like poor Zoë has been neglected because Kaylee …

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Category: Family LifeTag: kaylee, life with kids, uruguay, zoe

Kaylee sleeping on Chrystal's chest

Oh How Things Change…

March 24, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

The other night Brian and I were in the kitchen. He was cooking dinner, which he has been doing a lot lately because the girls get demanding around …

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Category: Family LifeTag: life with kids, zoe

Kaylee sleeping on Chrystal's chest

Life with Two Under Two: My New Mantra is “Good Enough”

March 18, 2010 //  by Chrystal Johnson

Good enough. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said that to myself over the last few weeks. I only got half the dishes done today – good enoughI …

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