We just got back from our cruise to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico.
In Cozumel, the boys and I did a new thing called Snuba. It is a cross between Snorkeling and Scuba Diving. Check out the photos below of our adventure. To learn more about this new type of water adventure, go to the following link for SNUBA.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Well, Here is the new addition to the family. His name is "Rookie". He is a Golden Retriever. Boy can he eat! I told Marshall that he should call him "Lucky". (That is what Marshall was when he hit the ball over the fence. Ha Ha.) He is a great dog and has a wonderful temperament. I would recommend one for any family with kids.
Friday, June 02, 2006
A promise is a promise!
A new addition to the family!
The boys and dad have wanted a big dog for a long time, but Mom didn't want a big dog. Well, Mom and Dad had made a promise to the kids before the season had started. If someone hit a Home Run over the fence, they could get a big dog. (We knew it was possible, but didn't think it would really happen!) Since
It's been awhile !
A ton has happened since my lost entry, so bear with me this will be lengthy:
Kelsey's team, Orlando No Fear - Red, came in fifth in Wellington and had a 3-1 record for the weekend. On Memorial Day weekend the team won the 14B Championship game! Way to go! Kelsey is practicing volleyball at the High School during the summer (she needs something to do).
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, won the Championship game in Wellington. They got the opportunity to play Caloosa Park Lightning and West Pines Diamond Dusters (Teal) to get to the Championship game. A tough tournament. On Memorial Day weekend the Black team won another Championship against the Tampa Mustangs - Frank. What a great game.
On May 21st, Mackenzie had the opportunity of a lifetime. She tried out for the Olympic Softball team! Dot Richardson, 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist, spent time with Mackenzie to prepare her for the tryouts. Mackenzie did extremely well. She fielded every ball and was hit very well. Several people came up to Stephanie and asked "How old is your daughter?" They couldn't believe she was only 13. One coach asked if she was interested in playing on an 18U team. Scores will be sent out sometime in July and in August invitations to the next level of tryouts will be sent. We are so very proud of her!
Harrison's WS Babe Ruth team finished third in the End of Year tournament. They did very well and Harrison has become one of the best catchers in the league. Go Harrison!
Kelsey's team, Orlando No Fear - Red, came in fifth in Wellington and had a 3-1 record for the weekend. On Memorial Day weekend the team won the 14B Championship game! Way to go! Kelsey is practicing volleyball at the High School during the summer (she needs something to do).
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, won the Championship game in Wellington. They got the opportunity to play Caloosa Park Lightning and West Pines Diamond Dusters (Teal) to get to the Championship game. A tough tournament. On Memorial Day weekend the Black team won another Championship against the Tampa Mustangs - Frank. What a great game.
On May 21st, Mackenzie had the opportunity of a lifetime. She tried out for the Olympic Softball team! Dot Richardson, 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist, spent time with Mackenzie to prepare her for the tryouts. Mackenzie did extremely well. She fielded every ball and was hit very well. Several people came up to Stephanie and asked "How old is your daughter?" They couldn't believe she was only 13. One coach asked if she was interested in playing on an 18U team. Scores will be sent out sometime in July and in August invitations to the next level of tryouts will be sent. We are so very proud of her!
Marshall's AAU team Best 9 played the AAU State Championship on May 19th through the 21st. Friday night, the team lost their first game, and the next two games were going to be even harder! If the team didn't do well, they can't advance to the final rounds on Sunday. Well Saturday the team came out to play and won both games. This put them in the final 8. The team then went on to win two more time to put them into the Championship game! We were proud to say the least. The team had to play 3 straight games on Sunday, and just didn't have enough to pull off the win, but 2nd place in States is awfully good!
Marshall also played ball with Winter Springs Babe Ruth. In the Top Team tournament, his team came in 1st place overall! They only lost two games all year long. In the Championship game, Marshall was the second batter in the lineup. With the first pitch, Marshall hit one over the fence for a Home Run and to start the game off in the lead. AWESOME! The team went on to win the whole thing.
Marshall also played ball with Winter Springs Babe Ruth. In the Top Team tournament, his team came in 1st place overall! They only lost two games all year long. In the Championship game, Marshall was the second batter in the lineup. With the first pitch, Marshall hit one over the fence for a Home Run and to start the game off in the lead. AWESOME! The team went on to win the whole thing.
Harrison's WS Babe Ruth team finished third in the End of Year tournament. They did very well and Harrison has become one of the best catchers in the league. Go Harrison!
Friday, May 12, 2006
Saturday 5/13
Kelsey's team, Orlando No Fear - Red, plays the Jupiter Seahawks @ 2:00 pm, PBG Lady Gators @ 5:00 pm, and the Royal Palm Beach Storm @ 6:30 pm. All games will be at Olympia Park in Wellington.
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, plays the Lake Lytal Velocity @ 3:30 pm, Caloosa Park Lightning @ 6:30 pm, and West Pines Diamond Dusters @ 8:00. All games will be at Olympia Park in Wellington.
Harrison's WS Babe Ruth team starts the End of Year tournament @ 6:30 pm. This game will be at Central Winds Park.
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, plays the Lake Lytal Velocity @ 3:30 pm, Caloosa Park Lightning @ 6:30 pm, and West Pines Diamond Dusters @ 8:00. All games will be at Olympia Park in Wellington.
Marshall's AAU team Best 9 plays a USSSA tournament in Leesburg. They play the Marion Mob @ 9:30 am and the CFL Predators @ 11:45 am. All games will be in the Sleepy Hollow complex.
Harrison's WS Babe Ruth team starts the End of Year tournament @ 6:30 pm. This game will be at Central Winds Park.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Marshall has a game tonight!
Marshall's WS Babe Ruth team, plays the Red Sox tonight @ 6:00 pm. This game will be at Central Winds Park.
Saturday's Activities
Kelsey's team, Orlando No Fear - Red, plays the Central Florida Diamonds @ 8:00 am, Bengals @ 9:30 am, and the Apopka Mystix @ 12:30 pm. All games will be at the Seminole County Softball Complex.
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, plays the Bartow Intimidators @ 12:30 pm, Bengals @ 3:30 pm, and Team FLA @ 6:30. All games will be at the Seminole County Softball Complex.
Harrison's WS Babe Ruth team plays the Marlins @ 11:00 am. This game will be at Central Winds Park.
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, plays the Bartow Intimidators @ 12:30 pm, Bengals @ 3:30 pm, and Team FLA @ 6:30. All games will be at the Seminole County Softball Complex.
Marshall's WS Babe Ruth team, plays the Nationals @ 6:30 pm. This game will be at Central Winds Park.
Harrison's WS Babe Ruth team plays the Marlins @ 11:00 am. This game will be at Central Winds Park.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Sunday's Results
Kelsey's team, Orlando No Fear - Red, lost to Jacksonville Storm. They played hard, but just couldn't get things to go their way. Keep playing hard Red team!
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, won their third straight championship. The first game was against Jacksonville Limit. Haines City pitched the first two innings and then Mackenzie came in to finish the game out with a 11-1 victory. The second game was tough. They played Team Florida and the game was 0-0 after seven innings! The game went into a tie breaker, and No Fear scored three runs in the top of the 8th. A key double play by Beck helped seal-the-deal and pull another victory for No Fear - Black. The team then advanced to the Championship game againt NFGS Thunder. The game went 0-0 until the sixth inning. No Fear was home team and held the Thunder from scoring in the seventh. No Fear was at the top of their batting order and Maddie was able to get on. Elysse sacrificed a bunt to advance Maddie to second. Chrystal was able to get a single and move Maddie to third. Chrystal stole second. One out, runners at third and second, and Courtney was able to get in the winning run with a base hit.
Harrison had a great day being with Mom at all of the girl's games and played at the park. He enjoyed time with Kyle and Brandon . They got to swing on vines, play by a creek, and run through the natuture trail. He listened very well and checked in periodically so Mom wouldn't have to worry.
Dad has to go back to work so that he can get some rest!
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, won their third straight championship. The first game was against Jacksonville Limit. Haines City pitched the first two innings and then Mackenzie came in to finish the game out with a 11-1 victory. The second game was tough. They played Team Florida and the game was 0-0 after seven innings! The game went into a tie breaker, and No Fear scored three runs in the top of the 8th. A key double play by Beck helped seal-the-deal and pull another victory for No Fear - Black. The team then advanced to the Championship game againt NFGS Thunder. The game went 0-0 until the sixth inning. No Fear was home team and held the Thunder from scoring in the seventh. No Fear was at the top of their batting order and Maddie was able to get on. Elysse sacrificed a bunt to advance Maddie to second. Chrystal was able to get a single and move Maddie to third. Chrystal stole second. One out, runners at third and second, and Courtney was able to get in the winning run with a base hit.
Marshall's team, Best 9, lost to the West Volusia Attack, but tied for third overall. The team fought to the end. West Volusia was up 2 runs and in the 5th inning, Marshall was able to start a rally be getting a single with one out. The team was then able to get more batters on base and ended up scoring two runs with two outs to tie up the game. Unfortunately, the team could not score any more runs and lost 3-2 due to a passed ball at the plate in the last inning.
Harrison had a great day being with Mom at all of the girl's games and played at the park. He enjoyed time with Kyle and Brandon . They got to swing on vines, play by a creek, and run through the natuture trail. He listened very well and checked in periodically so Mom wouldn't have to worry.
Dad has to go back to work so that he can get some rest!
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Saturday's Activity Summary
Kelsey's team, Orlando No Fear - Red, went 1-1-1 today. Her team seeded 4th in the Silver Bracket. They will play Sunday, April 9th, @ 11:30 am at Westmonte Park in Altamonte Springs.
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, went 2-0-1 today. Her team seeded 3rd in the Gold division. They will play Sunday April 9th, @ 10:00 am at Merrill Park in Altamonte Springs.
Marshall's team, Best 9, went 2-0-0 and seeded well. He has a 4:00 baseball game at Osceola Softball Complex in Kissimmee. Marshall's WSBR team also played tonight at 6:30 and won their game.
Harrison's WSBR team tied 4-4 today. He has Sunday off. :)
Hope to see you at one of the games.
Mackenzie's team, Orlando No Fear - Black, went 2-0-1 today. Her team seeded 3rd in the Gold division. They will play Sunday April 9th, @ 10:00 am at Merrill Park in Altamonte Springs.
Marshall's team, Best 9, went 2-0-0 and seeded well. He has a 4:00 baseball game at Osceola Softball Complex in Kissimmee. Marshall's WSBR team also played tonight at 6:30 and won their game.
Harrison's WSBR team tied 4-4 today. He has Sunday off. :)
Hope to see you at one of the games.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Winter Springs Babe Ruth
We can't leave out Harrison!
Harrison plays WSBR @ 9:00 am on Field 5 (practice fields).
His Mets team vs the Rangers.
Marshall will also play @ 6:30 on Field 3 if his AAU team is not playing.
Central Winds Park directions
Select the link above for a map
Harrison plays WSBR @ 9:00 am on Field 5 (practice fields).
His Mets team vs the Rangers.
Marshall will also play @ 6:30 on Field 3 if his AAU team is not playing.
Central Winds Park directions
Select the link above for a map
No Fear in Altamonte Springs - Come See
(select the header to go to No Fear's website)
Kelsey and Mackenzie will be playing a tournament in Altamonte Springs this weekend. Please come see us.
Game times are as follows:
No Fear Black (Mackenzie)
8:00 am vs Wildcats (Field B)
9:30 am vs Streamline Orange (Field B)
2:00 vs Stream Dar (Field C)
No Fear Red (Kelsey)
2:00 vs Sebring Storm (Field A)
5:00 vs Heat (Field A)
6:30 vs Stealers Red (Field A)
Games are at Merill Park in Altamonte Springs.
(Select Merill Park for a map.)
Kelsey and Mackenzie will be playing a tournament in Altamonte Springs this weekend. Please come see us.
Game times are as follows:
No Fear Black (Mackenzie)
8:00 am vs Wildcats (Field B)
9:30 am vs Streamline Orange (Field B)
2:00 vs Stream Dar (Field C)
No Fear Red (Kelsey)
2:00 vs Sebring Storm (Field A)
5:00 vs Heat (Field A)
6:30 vs Stealers Red (Field A)
Games are at Merill Park in Altamonte Springs.
(Select Merill Park for a map.)
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Marshall's Best 9 Team in a Tournament
Marshall will compete with his new AAU team Best 9 this weekend. It is USSSA sanctioned and will be heald at the Osceola Softball Complex.
Game times are as follows:
Friday, April 7th @ 6:00 pm vs Orlando Rookies
Saturday, April 8th @ 9:00 am vs Space
Directions to the field using Google Maps
Game times are as follows:
Friday, April 7th @ 6:00 pm vs Orlando Rookies
Saturday, April 8th @ 9:00 am vs Space
Directions to the field using Google Maps
New addition to the family
The Johnsonclan has a new addition to the family - Teddy! Grandma Gostinger bred her poodle Ginger. Two puppies, Teddy (male) and Lilo (female) were born. Teddy and Lilo are cockapoos. They are extremely cute and look like twins. The Johnson kids are happy to have a new puppy in the house.The Girls Give to Locks of Love
Kelsey and Mackenzie have wanted to get their hair cut, but dad has limited them to just 1 - 3 inches here and there. Well they asked dad if they could donate their hair to Locks of Love. How could he say no to such a sacrifice.
Mackenzie donated 10 1/2 inches and Kelsey donated 11 inches of hair. Two recipients will be very fortunate to have such beautiful hair.
Marshall makes 1st Team ALL AMERICAN!
Unbelievable! Marshall has got to be the luckiest kid I have ever known.
Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids compete for Academic All-American status. The process begins at the association level and up through each of the eight Pop Warner regions to the national level. In 2004, approximately 380,000 kids participated in Pop Warner. 276 First Team members, over 4,200 Second Team members and 900 Honorable Mention scholars were named as Academic All-Americans at the National Level for 2004-2005.
The PWLS All-American Program requires a minimum 96% grade point average to apply for All-American status. After the applications have been processed, Pop Warner determines National First Team All-Americans (35 football, 25 cheer per grade), National Second Team All-Americans and National Honorable Mention Scholars.
Marshall is one of 35 to make 1st Team All-American.
Click here to read more about this at the Pop Warner All-American program.
(Click the headline above to see Marshall's name amoung the list of All-Amercans.)
Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner kids compete for Academic All-American status. The process begins at the association level and up through each of the eight Pop Warner regions to the national level. In 2004, approximately 380,000 kids participated in Pop Warner. 276 First Team members, over 4,200 Second Team members and 900 Honorable Mention scholars were named as Academic All-Americans at the National Level for 2004-2005.
The PWLS All-American Program requires a minimum 96% grade point average to apply for All-American status. After the applications have been processed, Pop Warner determines National First Team All-Americans (35 football, 25 cheer per grade), National Second Team All-Americans and National Honorable Mention Scholars.
Marshall is one of 35 to make 1st Team All-American.
Click here to read more about this at the Pop Warner All-American program.
(Click the headline above to see Marshall's name amoung the list of All-Amercans.)
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Winter Springs Bears JV Team
Kelsey went 2 for 4 in tomight's game against Seminole High School. The final score was 9-1 Winter Springs. Caroline got a great triple with a fantastic slide at third. Heather pitched an incredible game. The girls have only lost one game this season.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY KELSEY!
Kelsey turns 15 today! Hard to believe that this high school freshman is now eligible to get her learner's permit for driving! And everyone thought Bill was getting gray hair before now. Kelsey is a starter on her JV Softball team and also plays 1st base for Orlando No Fear Red. Kelsey likes to play with her new puppy Teddy and sleep whenever she isn't busy with school or softball. So far she has a 4.0 grade point average! Way to go Kelsey! She and several of her friends and family celebrated her birthday at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure (see pictures below).
No Fear Black takes 1st !
No Fear black had a record of 5-0-1 for the weekend at Battle at the Beach in Cocoa. They walk away with a 1st place championship! A great job for their first tournament of the year. The team only gave up 5 runs out of 6 games with 4 games being complete shutouts! Great pitching by Chrytal, Lauren, Lauren and Mackenzie. Hitting was a little weak, but enough to get the team through. Fielding was incredible. An out at home by Emily, thrown all the way from center by Coutney! Incredble infield with Elizabeth at third, Mackenzie at short, and Maddy at 2nd, shut down any hope of anyone getting a chance to score. Great teamwork! Mackenzie and Maddy made a great play when Mackenzie dove for a grounder up the middle and then flipped it to Maddy for an out. Also, a textbook delayed steal by Mackenzie allowed Elizabeth to score with 2 outs on the board! This team is a first year 14s team and is dominating already.
more to come...
more to come...
No Fear Red does a great job!
No Fear Red had a 2-3 record at the Battle at the Beach tournament. Not bad for the team's first appearance. Great pitching and hitting will continue to make this team strong. This team has the potental to become great.
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