The Johnsons in Asia...

Sorry for the delay been very busy time with moving, buying two houses and a car...

But wanted to share the great times we had in Asia over the Fourth of July! Kristin, Big Guy and I traveled to Saigon (Ho Chin Min City) for a few days and then to Bali for some quality beach time. Mary and Brian were able to join us in Bali - just wonderful.

In Vietnam we of course stayed at the Cinnanmon Hotel! The hotel and the team there are just exceptional. Nicest at hotel ever. You feel like royalty at this hotel. We of course had to visit the tunnels from the Vietnam War. It was a warm day but we had a great tour guide that shared all things of history and reminded us how lucky we are. Then we joined the XO Tour for the Foodie Tour. One of the my favorite things to do in Asia. Drive around on a back of a motor bike and eating all the amazing local Vietnamese food. Most fun and great service! We wrapped up our Vietnamese trip with staying up all night so we could cheer on #TeamUSA! The World Cup is huge in Asia and they helped us cheer on the team. Of course we wanted a better outcome but still had a blast and made many friends...

Then off to Bali. My favorite place - one could live there forever! We had a blast enjoying the pool and coconuts at the Monkeys Bar at the beach. Brian and Mary being there made it so special. We met some fellow Americans - Marines on leave - to help celebrate our Nations Birthday.

It was such a great epic trip. So lucky to have met such great friends in Singapore that are now life long friends. And to lucky to have an amazing family that is willing to travel all over the world with me. 

Here are some pictures of the best vacation yet!

Kristin, Big Guy, Brian, and I enjoying Bali Kuta Area

On the XO Foodie Tour with our guide in Vietnam 

Celebrating America's Birthday 

Motorbike tour in our TeamUSA shirts

Mary, Brian and I in Bali

Happy Fourth of July from Bali

Coconuts beach side from Monkey 

Touring the tunnels from the Vietnam War

In the tunnels

At the Cinnamon Hotel - just the best!

Team USA 

Our layover in Singapore 

At the market in Saigon enjoying the coconuts 

Life in America!

Well it's been an exciting month and half back in USA! Great to see my family and friends again. And also love my new job in Deere. Still learning a lot and traveling globally but really enjoy it. Everyone talks about how hard it is to repartitate - come home. I agree it has been hard but feel very fortunate how supportive my family, friends, and co workers have been. Thank you! 

Some updates from my side...

Hay and Forage business is fun...

Kansas City is awesome! Love it so far. People are great! Lots to do including hiking, Vietnamese restaurant is yummy, and the farmers market sells coconuts! 

I have been eating a lot of American food - not good. 

I bought a townhome in Winter Park, Colorado! Let me know when we are going skiing :)

I bought a new car - Subaru Crosstrek for the mountians :)

I bought a lot of new unnecessary items at Target haha

Got to hang out with my friends in America for the first time in a while and danced the night away at a lovely wedding (thanks John and Sara)...

And as of this morning, I just got a condo in Kansas City under contract. Super excited. Come visit! 

So that is the latest...

Hope to see you all soon!

My Roomie Cindy and I in Indy!

New H&F team at the Cubs game

Mermorial Day in KC 

Mike and I hiking in KC 

Making bales in AZ

View of KC 

Saying good bye...

This week was an emotional but lovely week. I had the opportunity to celebrate with several of my friends and co workers. Thursday the office had a nice lunch to wish me well - I got a lovely painting of my favorite place in Singapore Gardens by the Bay. Then Friday we had a nice gathering at the marina with friends. It was so great to say good bye with the Singapore water behind us. The region 1 team created an amazing photo book of all the pictures and memories of my three years in Singapore. What a great night. Then for my last day we celebrated at the Marina Bay Sands pool. What a view of the city and celebrating with great friends! 

Oh how I miss living in Singapore but excited about the next phase in my life. 

This morning I boarded the one way flight to Kansas City - my new home! 

Thanks to all my family and friends for all the amazing support over the last three years and for all the good times!

My favorite view

Enjoying the pool

JD Asia OF Team 

Enjoying good times with good friends 

Brian and I at the pool

Ganesh wishing me well... Will miss being a part of the Region 1 team

Boxes on their way to America

Darshan and I hard at work 

JD Asia OF Team

I have been so lucky... Singapore experience has been incredible. Mostly due to the people I have met. Especially my team in JD Asia. Veroncia, Ching Yi, and Cristina are awesome! I am going to miss them so much.

Here are some pictures of us celebrating our team 

Selfie!

Ching Yi

Cristina

Veronica 

The Frozen Tundra Chalet...

So I have talked about it a lot... About a year ago I decided to make it happen! It took a while but I think I found the perfect place. I am now waiting for the closing and final paperwork and then it's mine :)

It's in Winter Park, Colorado and intended for good times - hiking, skiing, and family and friends gathering. So I am expecting visitors!

Bridget and JR, being the great friends they, joined me for the weekend to stay at the place and "scope" it out. We had a blast. Snow Shoeing in the Rocky National Park as well as hiking in the snow- yep it's snowed even though it was almost May. 

Now just waiting to finalize everything but hopefully no issues :)

Here are some pictures 

The frozen tundra chalet! 

The fire place with some Colorado beer

Kitchen

Family room

Dinning area

Master bed room

Patio

Comes with UNO!

Snow shoeing - buying a pair as this is awesome!

Hiking in the snow

Bridget and I - what a fun day!

Bridget and JR looking ahead - this is hard work...

Park across the street

Moose

Winter Park Town

Beautiful