Is this for real?

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Troy

While looking at headlines on the Drudge Report, I came across several about the war in Georgia.

I was reading some news today linked to from the Drudge Report about the war in Georgia and came across one that had a rather strange Associated Press photo… Can this be real?

The caption reads

Russian troops take up positions on farmland, during a search operation outside of the Black Sea port of Poti, Georgia, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.

Whoa.. I guess that Russian guy didn’t notice Georgia’s secret biological weapon: the Giant Stealth Cow.

Either that or it may be a crazy poor Photoshop job of Iranian proportions!

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Summer days

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Troy

Since moving out to the country a few weeks ago we have been been trying to spend lots of time outside with the kids. A few times it has been hot enough to break out the hose to cool off.

Ellie really enjoys water and likes getting soaked. Adelaine is more interested in playing with the hose itself. Every once in awhile Ellie would pick up the hose, and then watch out! She doesn’t really intend to get you wet, but she turns around quickly to tell you about what she is doing and sprays you. Gotta watch the camera..

Adelaine in their little play house.

We have also tried to get to the parks regularly. Adelaine loves the slides (slide is one of the growing number of words she has) while Ellie likes to get to the top and then chickens out. They both enjoy the swings quite a bit too.

In fact, all of us enjoy the park.

They do also spend quite a bit of time inside too. Adelaine has discovered the phone and likes reciting animal noises that she knows to anybody who will listen.

And Ellie, well, she’s Ellie.

More photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnstonekids/

Awkward comments

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Troy

Some people have a real knack for digging a hole for themselves.

A perfect example came my way as I was grocery shopping the other day. As a bit of background, I should tell you that I am expecting #3 in November. I have always gotten really big fairly fast, so I knew to expect a few comments and sideways glances with this pregnancy. But I was still taken aback the other day when a lady unknown to me approached me in the grocery aisle with great sympathy, clucking her tongue and saying in a loud voice, “You poor dear, you’re overdue aren’t you!” When I quietly informed her that no, I still had three months to go, she was shocked. “But you’re HUGE! And you’ve dropped!” After a few more similar comments, she suddenly seemed to realize that the conversation was becoming a bit awkward and she grabbed her cart and quickly moved on. While her outburst was not terribly good for my “self-image”, I have to admit that I FEEL overdue and will be very relieved when Johnstone #3 finally makes his or her appearance.

Anthony & Christa

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Troy

Congratulations to Anthony & Christa (MacFarlane) Willems who were wed on August 2. This was a very unique wedding to photograph as it had a Medieval theme! It really was a great wedding that gave the glory to God for all He has done in their lives individually, and in bring them together.