Friday, April 6, 2012

We want the Johnson story to last forever...

Margaret and Steini Johnson


You've heard stories about them, the things that have been said is their legacy
There are history books about the Johnson's, pictures with stories.

Sonja showed up one day with a box of pictures and books and when you read them, you can follow the story. They show people who have done things, enjoyed life, sought solitude and friends
It is the story of our lives, spelled out by our words or by others about us
Straight forward, sensitive, beautiful
The pictures create memories that a story can be weaved through

We will write another chapter at the reunion, providing an opportunity for individual and group photos 

We are looking for some family members to create a backdrop for the portraits that we'll have at the reunion...Below was David and Meghan's at their wedding last September and it turned out really great!

Are you interested in working on it???
 Contact meghan_kinita@mac.com

Freda, Steini, Margaret
Violet, Sophie, Olive


Sunday, April 1, 2012

the johnson family: Scandinavian Cultural ClubFive Johnson family memb...

the johnson family: Scandinavian Cultural ClubFive Johnson family memb...: Scandinavian Cultural Club Five Johnson family members met, Sonja Lundstrom, Wendy Johnson, Dayna Yurkiw, Meghan Greenlay and David Johnson ...
Scandinavian Cultural Club
Five Johnson family members met, Sonja Lundstrom, Wendy Johnson, Dayna Yurkiw, Meghan Greenlay and David Johnson
Lots of laughs, Swedish Day sweets, Sunday brunch (excellent, visit 764 Erin St)
Talked about our lives but mostly about the upcoming family reunion
Dayna explained what was currently planned.  
Wendy remembers how Johnsons have connected in the past.  
Sonja has so many ideas for fun during the reunion and lots of energy to connect with everyone
Meghan is new to the family and is excited to meet everyone in the huge Johnson family
David just wanted to know about the food

We talked about the great reception to the Facebook page, how we will use it to connect with those not on Facebook.  (this is for you young people, please keep your amma informed)
We talked about the numbers (120+ and rising) and the activities (open for suggestions)
We talked about food (a catered meal on Saturday night) and the fun we would have (karaoke and an iPod dance party)

There will be a mail-out with more information soon coming to your doorstep. But we want some engagement on the Facebook page as we will post suggestions for activities and gauge the response.
We are excited for the July 27-29th weekend and plan on using this blog for future content including pictures, stories and contact information.