San Diego-Day 3

Day 3

 We did have more sunscreen than this, it just didn't get used as it should have....

 Sandcrabs

 Bentley made a rope out of seaweed and had Abby 'walk' for him. Only Bentley ;)

 Yummy!

This caught my eye as we were walking around the stadium.....so true.

We spent most of the day at the ocean! We had a lot of fun. Yes, I even played in the water. When it was time to go we all decided to go eat at the Pizzeria again. So yummy! 
The day was going great until we started feeling our sunburns. I guess we didn't realize how long we were there. I think Lenn got it the worst. I should have known and vetoed his sunscreen techniques! He was spraying the little can on himself and it was almost out so he was saving some for later....not a good idea! Bentley got a funky looking mark on his back because he wouldn't hold still long enough for me to get his entire back. Abby thought her legs would tan....umm, no!
We headed back to our room, we traded rooms and it was supposed to be done when we got back. It wasn't and we were in a hurry to shower and be off to a ball game. They finally let us in a room they never rent out to shower and get ready. We were so grateful because time was running out! We were supposed to be at the stadium no later than 4 p.m.. That didn't happen, but we hurried. Then there was traffic!! But we made it in time to see them warm up for a little while. Lenn had called a lady to get tickets and she got us pregame field tickets. Lenn and Bentley were pretty stoked to be at a professional baseball game!
We watched the game and cheered on San Diego. It was a blow out, poor Padres! We decided to leave early so we would make it back for the Sea World fireworks. We had to make a quick stop for some aloe vera, but made it back in time for some amazing fireworks! Sunday night there was one firework total. Monday night it was so foggy we couldn't really see them but this night was spectacular and I knew Owen and Landry had the best seats ever.

San Diego-Day 2

Our finding from day 1 in Mexico, Curious George and an elephant, both for Owen.

Day 2

We started with a flat tire on the dodge charger Lenn and Bentley had to have;) It had to be a cool car. The rental company said they would send someone over but it would take most of the day. Lenn took matters into his own hands and had it changed in no time. Now we had a charger with a donut.

We had Sea World in the plans for the day. We had fun but it was really humid so it felt HOT!! 

After a day of fun we decided to look in the gift shop just for fun. Bentley found 4 and only 4 bracelets with Owen on them. We had to buy them all.

Afterwards we went to trade the car with the donut, and we got a newer charger. The boys were tickled.We went back to where we were staying and rode the Bahia Belle across the bay, ate at a little place that made us nervous but tasted great and then rode it back. It was fun and amusing!

While we were on the other side of the bay we kept seeing these lights fall. We got closer to see what they were and they were little helicopters you launch into the air with a light on them and then they 

slowly twirl down. Lenn and the kids had to get one. 

View from our room, no wonder it was humid!

George soakin' up the sun.

Bentley's faces again. 

They were checking out what Lenn knew was a 'dead' seal. It wasn't, thank goodness.

The sea lion show was our favorite.

The sky ride....air conditioning!!!

Riding the tram.

Bentley and Abby waited in line for about an hour for this ride. Hope it was worth it!

We were so excited to ride this huge, fancy Bahia Belle. We got closer and realized the Bahia Belle was a little one hidden behind the big one. It was still pretty cool though.

The humidity was so thick the flash caught it on the camera.

We ate near the ocean so after dinner we walked the beach.

Bentley and Abby's first time at the ocean.

Our Trip to San Deigo-Day 1

Day 1

We got up at 4 am to fly to San Diego, California for a vacation. We always planned on taking Bentley and Abby on a trip after Owen passed away to celebrate Owen, I guess.

We got to San Diego early so Lenn thought it would be a fun idea to drive down to Mexico! I was nervous but he had been there and was excited. We ate authentic Mexican and then went shopping. We found out that you do not show interest in anything or you are hounded until you buy it!!! We all found a little something and decided we wanted to get back to California as fast as we could.

All was well until we got about 5 or so miles from the border and all the sudden we were halted!! For those next few miles there were Mexicans selling goods and food.....in the middle of the freeway. It was amusing but took us 3 hours!! No joke, we timed it!

Lenn was having great luck in picking lines....or not so much. We were so lucky to get in line with a nice fellow with little mans syndrome!! Lenn was told, by an unnamed source, that we didn't need passports to get back(that changed four years ago). This guy questioned us, two white people with two white children(we had our drivers licenses, but he wondered about our children)?? Why did we come, how long, why so short and why didn't we have documentation on these children?!? Lenn's response 'we are just hillbillies from Wyoming'. The mans response 'well I live in Califonria and I have a passport'. Finally he looked us all up on the computer, asked if we'd open the trunk but then didn't look and let us go with a scolding for the next time. Pretty sure there won't be a next time anytime soon!!!

So much fun in day one of celebrating Owen;) Next time maybe everyone will take me up on finding a sacrament meeting!! Haha! I'm sure Owen and Landry were laughing hysterically!

We stayed at this resort that was close to Sea World and they told us that Sea World does Fireworks each night at a certain time. We love fireworks, so did Owen! Now he has the best view.

Pictures taken from the car while driving.

Our authentic Mexican lunch. Bentley did have sprite, I promise!

Lenn and I ordered this, not sure what it was but the waiter said it was good. Major language barrier! It was kind of like shrimp salsa.

Abby had a beef burrito, she tried to stay safe. Bentley had a shrimp burrito. This is the first time in a really long time he didn't finish his plus some. He finished about half, it was huge.  

Shopping!! Bentley was nervous the entire time in Mexico, not one picture without a funny face. Poor kid.

Um...what?!? We are stalled on the freeway and people are walking through selling things! Gracious, we were not in Cokeville anymore! Then they had children begging with cups and disabled rolling around in wheelchairs. It was sad and made us grateful for how spoiled we really are and how easy life is.

Butterflies!! These made me think of another special angel.

Toy Story desk anyone? It's missing a few parts but might be cheap ;)

I know it's rainy but it was sure nice to see U.S.A.!

The view from our first room. This is the Sea World tree. I found it ironic to have this outside our window, Owen loved lights.

We took George with us everywhere we went. Our little reminder that Owen was with us and will always be.

7 Years ago

Seven years ago we were in the Cokeville parade to celebrate the 24th of July or pioneer day. We thought it would be a great way to thank the community for all they had done for us since Owen's birth the previous January.
This year we find ourselves in need of thanking everyone again! We would like to thank everyone personally but I am afraid we will miss some because there has been so much done for us since the passing of Owen.
Thank you to all who supported us through the his viewing and funeral. Thank you to our bishop and his wife for getting the church ready for his services. Thank you friends and ward members for the food that was provided the night of the viewing and the day of his funeral. From the snack bags to the sack lunches to the meal in Laketown. Thank you for the dinners brought to us. Thank you for the cards, texts, messages and phone calls. We appreciate all the love and support given to us by all of you.
Many traveled far and we didn't get to visit much but your love and support is appreciated, we thank you for the time you sacrificed on our behalf.
We are grateful for your friendship and support during our 7 and 1/2 year journey with our precious Owen.

Thank you!

Owen Robert Johnson

Owen Robert Johnson was born January 3, 2008 in Logan, Utah. He was born with low muscle tone. He never had a true diagnosis but was thought to have Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He returned quietly and quickly to his Heavenly Father July 10, 2015.

Owen loved music, lights, books, cartoons, being held, coloring and playing on the iPad. His latest loves were FaceTime for preschool, story hour, primary and Kindergarten. He recently finished his Kindergarten year and got the starburst award for being the ‘star’ student.

He was a true light and special spirit in our home. He loved primary music and talking about Jesus and Heavenly Father. He was surrounded by angels often and would have his conversations with them. He would give a look of disappointment when he was interrupted.

He blessed our lives in too many ways to count and changed our lives forever. Owen had a way of touching anyone who came in contact with him. He will be missed by many!

Owen is survived by his parents Lenn and Gayle (Tinker) Johnson, his brother Bentley, sister Abby all of Cokeville. His grandparents Robert and LaRue Johnson, of Randolph, Utah, Michael and Jana Walker of Vernal, Utah and Bryan and Jodi Tinker of Manila, Utah. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is proceeded in death by his little brother Landry, maternal grandparents Gale and Linda Sue Tinker, great grandparents and other loved ones.

We would like to give a special thank you to ‘Owen’s team’! We could not have made this journey without you. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers and therapists that quickly became family. To Sam Janney and crew for ultimately getting Owen home! To Best Home Health for taking a risk and accepting Owen. To Firmco for taking care of all of his equipment needs. To the Kindergarten class, teachers, therapists and staff and Cokeville Elementary. To the Cokeville Library staff and the many primary teachers he had. Of course to our dear family and friends who also made this journey possible. Thank you for your love and support and mainly for believing in us.