CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM THE JOHNSONS -- 1994

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We "spruced up the house" a bit

Matt stars in fourth "Star Wars" film

Santa hires our puppies

Editorial: Hey, what kind of newsletter is this, anyway?

We "spruced up the house" a bit

Isn't it amazing what a new storm door and a little touch-up paint will do?

Could the new glow-in-the-dark doorbell button really have made that much of a difference? Or maybe it's just the new minivan in the driveway that makes the place look a little classier. It sure can't be the Weed-B-Gone on the front lawn.

We never expected we'd spiff up the old tudor box in such an excellent fashion. I mean, even a pro like Bob Vila uses special effects (like subcontractors).

Well, whatever it was, we kinda like it. How 'bout you?

Matt stars in fourth "Star Wars" film

You may not see him, but he'll be there! He's the spunk in the spunky R2D2 droid character in George Lucas' new movie in the Star Wars saga. Matt has been a big Star Wars fan ever since he was small enough to actually fit into that tin can of a costume. He's developed a unique Star Wars oriented operating system for Macintosh computers, and recently attracted George Lucas' attention with a series of QuickTime movies based on Star Wars that play on a Macintosh. Matt says "For about a year now, I've been awaiting the arrival of the next Star Wars Trilogy-episodes 1, 2, and 3-to be released in 1998. In 1997, on Star Wars' 20th anniversary, a new version of the original Star Wars movie will be released with previously unseen footage and improved special effects." How does 6-foot-4 Matt fit into that R2D2? "Well," Matt says, "it's not the most comfortable vehicle I've been in. That's for sure!"

Santa hires our puppies

The dogs are now employed as backup reindeer, and what an adventure it is! They're going everywhere, seeing everything, and even stopping for treats along the way!

But are they up to the challenge? If you've ever taken these two Clydesdales for a walk, you'd know: they're ready. Well, ready to take Santa to every tree and gopher hole in North America. Don't wait up for him.

Editorial

Hey, what kind of newsletter is this, anyway?

Oh no, not this stuff again! This Christmas newsletter looks more like a tabloid, for Pete's sake! And just read this stuff. Lies. All lies. Well, mostly lies.

Truth is, we just had another average year. Here's what happened:

• Jessica is a senior at Waukesha South High School and works as a Certified Nurse's Assistant at Westmoreland Manor nursing home. She's enrolled at Carrol College to pursue a career as a surgical nurse. Did you see her on TV when her high school band marched in the Chicago Thanksgiving parade?
• Matt is a sophomore and has been a cook at Oscar's Frozen Custard for a year and 3 months now. He's also quite adept at computer graphics and video, and has his sights set on a career with George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic.
• Chris still works as a routing analyst at Cooper Power Systems. She's been taking piano lessons and is studying industrial engineering at Waukesha County Technical College.
• Rick still works as an illustrator and does freelance work at home, producing railroad-oriented books and magazines.
• As usual, we spent our vacation doing yard work.
• With two dogs and two cats, our household is still only 50% human.
• Did you think we were kidding last year when we said that the Beatles would reunite? They did. Too bad they forgot to tell Jessica where!

Seriously, though, we wish you and your loved ones an enjoyable Christmas and a fun-filled 1995.

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