Our life and times
2023
2022
- Christmas Day With Calvin Takashi!
- A Beautiful Christmas Eve
- The 2022 Johnson Christmas Card Is Published! Merry Christmas!
- Brynn Elise Gallo is baptized!
- A Beautiful Family Christmas Festa!
- An Off Day When We Were ODDS ON!
- Novgorod Sets The TRACK RECORD At Gulfstream!
- One Last Time In Arlington Park's Winner's Circle!
- Ladies Night Out To See The Sex Bomb.... Tom Jones!
- Oh So Close! Novgorod Nipped At The Wire!
- Novgorod Doubles Up With Another Win At Gulfstream!
- The Baptism Of Calvin Takashi Johnson
- Summer Holiday in London!
- Family Reunion At Sue & Joe's!
- "He's Not Messing Around!" Big Novgorod Win!
- Jayson and Meghan are married! Again!
- Calvin Takashi Johnson Is Born!
- Sean & Emily Are Married
- Teaching Thor The Game Stratego
- Jordan & Ben's Baby Shower Extravaganza!
- Birthday Bash! Thor is 7 and Ashton Is 3!
2021
- A Blessed Christmas!
- The Johnson's 2021 Christmas Card Is Out!
- Laurie Hosts The First Christmas party Of The Season!
- A Blessed Thanksgiving Full Of Surprises!
- The Sister & The Stones! Kathy's 60th Birthday Celebrations Conclude In Tampa!
- Nashville With The Family & The Stones! Kathy's 60th Bday Month Continues!
- The Rolling Stones Restart Their "No Filter" Tour In St Louis!
- My Old Kentucky Home! Matthew & Samantha's Wedding!
- Kathy's Early 60th Birthday Celebration At Cubs Park
- Labor Day Barbecue At Bryan & Sabrina's!
- Kathie Godfrey's 80th Birthday Bash!
- Vacation for Kathy & Rick on sunny siesta key!
- A Quick Visit To See Novgorod On The Farm!
- A Fourth Of July To Remember!
- Celebrating Tyler's 20th Birthday!
- A Graduation Party For Our Nephew Jeff!
- The Wedding Of Brad & Christina!
- Brad & Christina's Wedding Rehearsal!
- Christina & Brad's Couples Wedding Shower
- A princess Bridal Shower For Christina
- A Blessed Easter With Our Family
- Novgorod The Great Wires The Field To Break His Maiden!
- A hopping & bolting Novgorod the great runs a nice third
- Thor's Surprise Birthday Bash!
2020
- A Christmas Like NO OTHER!
- The 2020 Christmas Card Is Out!
- this is the company i work for - part 1
- rick's 65th birthday bash!
- Brett's 30th birthday Party!
- Farewell to jean & steve as they move to florida!
- July 4th afternoon picnic at Ben & Jordan's new home!
- July 4th Breakfast in the Woods!
- Mom's 85th birthday!
- Visiting Thor & Ashton During the great pandemic of 2020
- Teaching thor how To Play Wiffleball!
- Gator Watching At Myakka Paark With Mom, Aunty Joyce & Diane
- Thor & Ashton's Birthday Extravaganza!
2019
- A Beautiful Christmas Filled With Christ & Family
- Christmas Eve At Jay & Val's
- The 2019 Christmas Card Is Out!
- The Wedding Of John & Brittney!
- Our Niece Shannon's 40th Birthday Bash!
- Red Rabbit Racing Debuts Majestic Hero!
- Beautiful Brittney's Wedding Shower Gala!
- Tyler's HS Graduation & Birthday Bash!
- Brad & Christina Get Engaged!
- Ashton Anthony Johnson Is Baptized!
- The Wedding Of Scott & Nina!
- Scott & Nina's Wedding Rehearsal
- Dr. Johnson is IN THE HOUSE!
- Nina's Beautiful Wedding Shower!
- Bryan & Sabrina Welcome Ashton Anthony Johnson!
- Thor's 4th Birthday Extravaganza!
- Checking Out Burning Bridges In Concert!
2018
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Christmas
- Christmas Day At Jeans & Steve's
- A New Tradition Begins... Christmas Morn At Ben & Jordan's
- The Tradition Continues... A Batz Chirsmas Eve At Jay & Val's
- The Tsunami Of Gifts Hits Thor!
- Laurie Throws The 1st Family Christmas Party Of The Season
- The 25th Anniversary Of The Johnson Christmas Card
- Thanksgiving Day At The Perryman's
- Supercede Bags Another Win At Hawthorne!
- Celebrating Gary Batz's 60th Birthday!
- Remembering Dad On Would Have Been His 90th Birthday
- Celebrating Aunty Joyce's 85th Birthday!
- Ben And Sean's 30th Birthday Surprise!
- Supercede Wins Her 3rd In A Row For Princess Kathy Racing!
- Up to Michigan To Visit Uncle Ron & Aunt Marcy!
- Nephew Corey Graduates High School!
- Zach & Kristen Say "I Do!"
- The Baptism Of Ainsley June Nenn
- Kathy & I Back In London To See The Stones!
- Thor Gets His Own Rocking Horse!
- Thor's 3 Year Old Birthday Party!
2017
- The 2017 Johnson Christmas Card is Out!
- Laurie, Jean & Rick Go To London & Paris
- Ben & Jordan's Wedding
- Brad's White Coat Ceremony
- Sophie Skates To Victory!
- The Wedding Of Sean & Theresa
- A Memorable Arlington Park Million!
- Wedding Shower For Jordan!
- Sister Laurie Turns 60!
- Rick Offers The Father's Day Sermon "Five Guys"
- Jaclyn's Graduation From College Party!
- The Wedding of Nate And Mary
- Red Rabbit Racing's Pablo Del Monte Scores A Big Win!
- 40th Anniversary Party For Sue & Joe
- John & Brittney Are Engaged!
- Virginia & Rudy Tarra's 80th Birthday Surprise Party
- Celebrating Thor's 2nd Birthday!
- A Sermon On The Pastoral Legacy Of Martin Luther King, Jr.
2016
- A Most Blessed Christmas
- Jordan & Ben Get Engaged!
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- Masters Graduation Party For Ben
- Saying Goodbye To A Great Friend - Capt. Ken Crook
- Tyler's 15th Birthday Party
- Annual Family Reunion At Riverwoods Farm!
- Nate & Mary's Engagement Party!
- Christina's College Graduation Party
- A Beautiful Mothers Day Barbecue At Bryan & Sabrina's
- Team Block Philo Foal Review
- Scarlett Mae Is Baptized!
- A Blessed Easter
- Brad Accepted Into NIU's Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program!
- 1st Birthday Breakfast With Thor!
- The Party Of The Year.... Thor's 1st Birthday!
- Rockin' To Jefferson Starship!
2015
- Our Blessed Christmas
- The 2015 Family Christmas Card Is Out!
- The Princess Hosts A Spectacular Thanksgiving Feast
- Brad's BG Bills Win The Super Bowl
- The Wedding Reception Of Gunz & Shannon
- Pop Runs Them Down In The Stretch!
- The Wedding of Aly & Brian
- Tyler Birthday & Grade School Graduation Party
- Allison & Jeff Graduate High School
- Mom's 80th Birthday Party!
- Jeff Gregorio Turns 18!
- Theodore Russell Johnson Is Baptized
- A Blessed Easter
- The Arrival Of Our First Grandchild - Theodore Russell Johnson
- Pop - A Maiden No More!
2014
- A Blessed Christmas
- The Johnson's 2014 Christmas Card Is Out!
- Lovely Goddaughter Allison's 18th Birthday
- Bradley Graduates From University
- Kathy Hosts A Stellar Thanksgiving Gala!
- Brother In Law Steve Hits The Big 7-0!
- Bryan & Sabrina's Baby Shower
- The Wedding Of Phil & Emma Powell
- In The Chamber Breaks His Maiden In His 1st Start!
- The Wedding Of Jameson & Lane
- Jameson & Lane's Wedding Rehearsal & Dinner
- Remembering Dad On The 10th Anniversary Of His Death
- Back Racing! Introducing The Twins!
- Date Night! Kathy & I See The Bangles!
- Bryan & Sabrina With A BIG Announcement!
- Nephew Corey Graduation Party!
- A Wild 4th Of July!
- Celebrating Tyler's 13th Birthday
- Bobby Moran's 60th Birthday Party
- Farewell Party For Bryan & Sabrina As They Move To Boston!
- Godson Scott Gallo Graduates From Aviation School
- Kathy Gets Her "Princess Penthouse"!
- The Death Of The General - Jim Polk
- It's A Super Bowl Party!
- Eli's 1st Birthday Party
- The 2013 Christmas Card Is Out!
2013
- Bryan & Sabrina Marry
- A Busy Christmas
- A Beautiful Christmas Eve
- Thanksgiving At Home
- Visiting The Champion - General Charley!
- Brett & Mary Celebrate Halloween
- The 80th Birthday Of Our Beloved Aunty Joyce
- Ben's Softball Team Wins The Fall Championship!
- Sabrina & Bryan's Wedding Shower!
- Meeting Rich & Diane Wallis In London!
- The Red Rabbit Racing Awards Dinner
- Farewell, Workin For Hops
- Jameson & Lane Are Engaged!
- Jaclyn Headed Off To University! The Party
- Disaster On The Drop! The Hopster Runs Last
- Pool Party At Sabrina's!
- July 4th Family Reunion At Bob & Peg's Riverwoods Farm
- Another 3rd Place For The Hopster? No Way!
- David & Pat Block's Surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary Party
- Bradley Named To NIU Dean's List!
- The Wedding Of Henry & Jessica Kaskov
- Workin For Hops Runs In The Swoons Son Stakes!
- Bradley Robert Kennedy Eisenhower Johnson Turns 21!
- The Hopster Runs Another 3rd With Lady Jockey Rosemary!
- A Surprise Birthday Party For Gail Moran!
- Weekend With Ben At Keeneland To Watch Workin For Hops Run
- Deacon Rick Johnson's 1st Sermon
- Workin For Hops Romps At Gulfstream Park!
- A Sheer & Utter Dissapointment For The Hopster At The Fairgrounds
- An Engagement Party For Sabrina & Bryan
2012
- The Christmas Card Is Late - But It Is Now Out
- A Blessed and Happy Christmas
- Bryan & Sabrina Become Engaged!
- Visiting Brad And Watching NIU's Homecoming Game
- Ben Johnson Lands On The Cover Of The Wall Street Journal!
- Time For A New Horse! RRR Claims Workin For Hops!
- Kathy & I Celebrate Our 27th Wedding Anniversary In London
- Annual Family Reunion At Riverwoods Farm
- Rick Graduates As A Deacon
- Ryan Perryman 16th Birthday Party On Memorial Day
- Godson Tyler Makes His First Communion
- Auston Sure Cure - A Total Bust
- Brad Goes Off To University!
2011
- The 2011 Christmas Card Is Out!
- John Gallo Commissioned In The United States Air Force
- Benjamin Russell Johnson Graduates From University
- Kemper Lakes Christmas Party Gala!
- Off To The Breeders Cup For Jean, Brett & Rick
- Allison And Jeff Are Confirmed In The Christian Faith!
- Quick Trip To See Charley And Watch Sophie's Soccer!
- Red Rabbit Racing Back In Business With Austons Sure Cure
- Brett Turns 21 Years Old!
- David Block Football Quarterback
- Ben's 1st Day As A Teacher!
- The Family Portrait Photo Session
- Kelsey's Birthday & Graduation Party
- A Beautiful Diakonia Graduation Service
- The Retirement Of The Great General Charley
- Diakonia
- Ben Inducted In Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society!
- Ben's Last Air Band Competition
- Mike Gregorio Has A 50th Birthday Party
- The Last Race Of General Charley
- General Charley In A Sermon?
- Kathy & I Take Our Delayed 25th Anniversary Cruise!
- General Charley Kicks Off The 2011 Racing Season With Our Worst Day Ever!
2010
- The 4th Annual Red Rabbit Racing Awards Dinner
- Another Blessed Christmas
- General Charley 'Shoulders The Load' At Hawthorne
- Brett And Rick Go To Louisville For The Breeders Cup
- You May Now Call Me Colonel Rick Johnson!
- A Standing Ovation For General Charley
- The 50th Wedding Anniversary Of Ray & Kathie Godfrey
- Julia Knight 50th Birthday Surprise!
- Another Racehorse? Let's Buy Thundering Brook!
- Charley Remains Perfect At Arlington
- The General Goes 4 For 4
- General Charley With The Hat Trick Of Wins!
- Kathy & Rick Celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary!
- Bradley Graduates High School On His 18th Birthday!
- Brad & Christina Go To The Prom!
- Undefeated At Arlington - Charley Wins Again!
- Happy 75th Birthday To Mom - In New York!
- Ben And Sara Go To A Cubs Game
- General Charley Returns To Arlington Park With A Flourish
- Surprise 50th Birthday Party For Jean And Randy!
- Visiting Ben At EIU For His Air Band Competition
- Brettie And Rick Visit Charley At Keeneland
- A Blessed Easter
- The Death Of Family Patriarch, Robert Arthur Johnson
- Brad & Christina Go To The Turnabout Dance
- Jaclyn's Orchestra Concert
- Down To New Orleans During Super Bowl Weekend
- General Charley Runs In New Orleans
- The Death Of Max Ullrich
2009
- Belated Celebration Of Steve Gallo's 65th Birthday
- Celebrating A Beautiful Christmas - With MOM!
- The Christmas Card Is Out!
- "Houston - We Have A Problem" - Charley Goes To Texas
- Colonels, Charley & Churchill Downs
- Brad's Last Football Season Ends
- Horror At Hawthorne! General Charley Runs Last!
- Brad Makes 'Play Of The Game' Against Hersey!
- Brad & Christina Go To Their Homecoming Dance
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield IT Reunion
- General Charley Runs Fourth With Only Three Shoes
- Greg Goluska's 60th Birthday Gala
- Bryan Begins His Career!
- The Wedding Of Doug & Allie Tomczak
- General Charley Runs Like A Million
- The 2008 Red Rabbit Racing Awards
- Motorola Cellular IT Group Reunion
- Kathy And Rick Cruise Out Of New Orleans!
- General Charley Finishes A Beaten Fifth
- Annual Family Reunion At Riverwoods Farm!
- General Charley Refuses To Lose On Father's Day!
- General Charley Tries To Repeat In The Tin Man Stakes!
- The Death Of Pastor Carl F Thrun
- Bryan Graduates From Western Illinois University
- General Charley Wires Them At Arlington!
- General Charley Runs At Keeneland
- Going To Ben's Air Band Show At EIU
- Heart Of A Lion! General Charley Runs At Fair Grounds
- Kathy Competes In The Trinity Lutheran Church Chili Cook-Off
- Brett & Courtney Go To The Turnabout Dance
- Off To New Orleans Again To See The General Run
- Surprise 40th Birthday Party For Becky Sanford
- Lilianna Marie Ryan Is Baptized
2008
- General Charley Closes Out The Racing Year In New Orleans
- The 2008 Christmas Card Is Out!
- The ITHA Christmas Ball
- Mom Comes North To Celebrate Christmas
- Thanksgiving In New Orleans To See General Charley Run
- Visiting Bryan At Western Illinois University
- Ben The Weatherman At Eastern Illinois University
- Brett, Brad & Dates Go To The Buffalo Grove Homecoming Dance
- General Charley Runs In The John Henry Stakes
- General Charley Wins The Tin Man Stakes
- General Charley Runs Away With A Victory
- Taking A Cruise To Celebrate Mom And Carl's Silver Wedding Anniversary
- Spring Prairie Dunes Trip
- General Charley's 1st Race On Father's Day
- Red Rabbit Racing Claims General Charley!
- Brett & Ari Go To The Prom!
- Ruth Zamzow's 80th Birthday Celebration
- Meeting Ben To Watch The "Air Band" Competition
- The 2007 Red Rabbit Racing Awards Dinner
- Brett & Beth Ann Go To The Turnabout Dance
- Benjamin Goes To University!
2007
- Celebrating A Beautiful Christmas
- The 2007 Christmas Card Is Out!
- Jeff & Allison Gregorio Make First Communion
- The Wedding Of Mike & Shannon Diederich
- Brett Wins 'Offensive Prep Player Of The Year' Award!
- Jean & Rick Go To Lousiville's Churchill Downs In Search Of A Racehorse
- Visiting Bryan At University
- Buffalo Grove Rocks Rolling Meadows In Greatest Game Ever Played!
- Ben & Elizabeth Go To Hersey Homecoming Dance
- Meeting Thomas & Antje In Las Vegas
- The Wedding Of Beloved Godson Rick & Anna
- Labor Day At The Race Track With The Family
- Ben & Easton Win A "Best Legs In A Kilt" Contest!
- Football - Week 2 BGHS For Brett & Brad
- A Graduation Party For Ben!
- Salt Syn Wins Again!
- Sister Laurie Gregorio Turns 50 Years Old!
- Salt Syn Wins For Red Rabbit Racing On Independence Day!
- Family Reunion At Peggy's
- Ben Graduates From Buffalo Grove High School
- Ben And Rachel Go To Prom!
- Memorial Day Picnics - Arlington Park & Nancy's
- The Wedding Of Sara & Kevin Ryan
- Spring Prairie Dunes Trip
- Dylan Born
- Mom Visits Over Easter
- Kathy, Ben, Brett & Brad Surprise Bryan!
- Sidetrip to Greg Goluska Lake House
- Sara Moran Wedding Shower!
- Brett & Rachel Go To Wheeling Turnabout Dance
- Brett & Paige Go To BGHS Turnabout Dance
- Ben & Missy Go To The Turnabout Dance
- Red Rabbit Racing Goes To The Opener At Hawthorne
- Gina's baby Shower
- A Surprise 50th Birthday Party For Kathy's Brother Jay
- Well Deserved Awards For Max & Irmi Ullrich
2006
- The Kemper Lakes New Years Eve Gala
- A Visit With Salt Syn
- A Lovely Christmas
- Ben And The Raging Raptors Football Club
- Back To Prairie Dunes For The Charles Craig Classic
- Niece Jayme And Nephews John And Scott Performing
- Tony And His Golf Outing At Medinah
- A Most Bizarre Cat Story
- Remembering My Godfather - Russell Charles Johnson
- Bryan Starts His Sophomore Year At University
- Brett In The Hospital With A Concussion
- Golf Weekend At Greg's Lakehouse
- The Wedding Of Chris & Rachel Donan
- Kathy Plays On A Ladies Softball Team!
- Annual Family Reunion at Peg & Bob's Riverwoods Farm!
- Niece Kelsey Celebrates Her 13th Birthday!
- The Summer Of Brad Continues! Brad At Space Camp!
- Red Rabbit Racing Claims Salt Syn
- Bradley Robert Graduates Middle School!
- Bradley Robert Is Confirmed!
- Ben And Tracy Go To Buffalo Grove HS Prom
- Brad Stars In His School Play "Grease"
- The Hens Convene In Sarasota!
- Easter Sunday Brunch With The Family
- Rick Is On The Front Page!
- The Latest Bob Moran Real Estate Venture
- Red Rabbit Racing Awards Dinner
- Brett & Brooke Go To 2 Turnabout Dances!
- Ben & Tracy Go To Turnabout!
- Valentine's Message For My Beautiful Kathy
- Bryan Goes To University
2005
- Our Beautiful Christmas
- The Wedding Of Ken & Barbara Crook
- Marion's Man Earns RRR Our First Check At Hawthorne
- Rick Turns 50 Years Old!
- Ben & Tracy Go To Their Homecoming Dance
- Brett & Brooke Go To Their Homecoming Dance
- Seeing The Rolling Stones In Washington DC
- The Inaugural Race Of Red Rabbit Racing!
- We Finally Get A Horse!
- Brad And Scott Attend Space Camp
- Annual Family Reunion At Riverwoods Farm
- Playing With The Pro's
- The Wedding Of Brian & Katie
- Brett Graduates From Middle School
- Bryan Graduates From Buffalo Grove High School
- Bryan & Amy Go To Prom
- Brett Is Confirmed
- Mom Celebrates Her 70th Birthday!
- Dad's Headstone Is Laid
- Rick Leaves Marconi
- The Wedding Of Jason & Emily Johnson
- Brad Is A Hero ! (Updated - With Local Newspaper Coverage)
- Bryan And Christine Go To Turnabout
- Ben And Allie Go To Turnabout
- Aunt Peggy's 60th Surprise Birthday Party
- Variety Show At London Middle School
- Blizzard Hits Chicago
- Rick In Hospital
2004
- Winding Up The Year With A beautiful Christmas
- Back In Italy And Another Festa!
- Boys Play Football
- Bryan And Lizzi Go To Homecoming
- Bryan is 18 & Ben is 16
- IT Staff Meeting In Genoa
- The Death Of My Father
- A Week In the Northwoods
- Back To Italy For Another Festa!
- Family Reunion At Riverwoods Farm
- Family Visits New York City
- Summer Holiday In Italy!
- Bryan Goes To Prom !
- Kemper Lakes Scramble With Stan Mikita
- Adopting An African Mountain Cat!
- The Phantom Hits Chicago
- Easter Family Get Together
- Good Friend Diane Keogh Turns 40
- Niece Mindy Tours Europe
- Bryan Goes To Turnabout Dance
- Red Rabbit Racing - Buying A Race Horse
- New Years Holiday In Hawaii
2003
- Rick And Bob In Italy
- Pop And Auntie Joyce's Birthday Party
- Ben Goes To Homecoming Dance
- Prairie Dunes Fall Trip
- Brett And Ben Go To Space Camp
- Family Reunion At Bob & Peg's Riverwoods Farm
- Ben Is Confirmed
- Ben & Brad Graduate
- Rick Becomes Kemper Lakes 1st Member
- Hens Trip 2003 - Sunny Florida
- Great Friend Gail Moran Turns 50!
- Easter Sunday & The Egg Hunt
- Kathy Goes Back To England
- Rick's New Dentist Pete
- Golfing In Tucson With Jim Haleem
- Water Park Fun In Lake Geneva
- The Rolling Stones Hit Chicago
2002
- Our Most Blessed Christmas
- Kathy Hospitalized
- Bryan Goes To Homecoming
- Back To Prairie Dunes With The Guys
- The Rolling Stones Ravage Chicago!
- Lets Play The Horses
- Joe & Stacey Tomczak's Wedding
- Back To Prairie Dunes With Jez
- Family Reunion At Riverwoods Farm
- Ben & Cousin John Gallo Graduate Space Camp
- Rick Back At St. Andrews
- Bryan Graduates From Level 3 Space Camp
- Whose Ass Is This? (Don't Go Here If You're Squeamish!)
- Kathy And Rick Celebrate 17th Wedding Anniversary
- Marconi IT Staff Meeting Photos
- Hen Fest 2002 In Florida
- Kathy & Rick Get Remarried By Elvis!
- Brad And Rick Visit Curly's Grave
- Our Spring Holiday
- Brettie & Brad Star In Snow White
2001
- Year In Review Pictorial
- Christmas Pub With Marconi Friends
- Thanksgiving Day At The Johnson's
- Monty Python Gets Loose In The House
- Ben & John Go To Space Camp
- Rick Takes New Job !
- Bryan Stars In 'Oliver!'
- The Hens Gather In Dallas
- Easter At Jean & Stevens
- Press For Secret Randy Video
2000
- Year In Review Pictorial
- Pictures From Phoenix Christmas Trip
- Surprise Trip To NYC For Our 15 Year Anniversary!
- The Ferlanti's Welcome Their Latest
- Jim & Rosemary Haleem
1998
- Rick's 43rd Birthday
- Mark & Alvin Holiday In Europe
- Mom & Carl Arrive In England
- Pop & The Boys Feed The Pigeons in trafalgar square
- Kathy & I Off To Paris To See The Rolling Stones!
- closing out our European holiday at euroDisney Paris
- Over to koln germany for the second leg of our holiday
- beginning our summer holiday in amsterdam
- The Best Spring Break Ever - In London!