a quick update

two weeks have somehow passed without a post from me so i thought i'd compose a quick one before heading to bed. 

*kenna took her first step on january 7th.  she takes steps everyday but hasn't hit the taking off stage yet.  i love to see her wobble.  i don't think it will be too long before she fully figures it out. 
*work is going better (still not great, but better).  thank you Jesus.
*john and i got an elliptical with our christmas money.  we both have been faithful using it and i'm going on week five of exercising five times a week.  i have so much more energy and actually enjoy exercising.  i'm also throwing in jillian's 30 day shred every once in a while to keep it fresh.  i'm always sore after it...a good sore though! i'm down 3 pounds.  slow and steady wins the race! working towards my 30 things goal. 
*john is in florida.  happy for him, sad for me.  i so wish i was there with him! ;)
*we've decided not to go to alaska this summer so we are looking for kid friendly vacation spots.  i'm thinking we're heading towards the beach. 
*our passports came!  i am so ready for the british virgin islands!
*john and i (and our friend jennifer) signed up for the sunburst 5k.  i'm excited and hoping i can use this race to cross off another from my 30 things list. 
*we had a euchre party last weekend at our house.  i enjoyed hosting and did not get stressed out.  the basement is perfect for entertaining.  i need to do it more often.
*speaking of basement...we finally got my scrapbook area completely finished and we bought bar stools for the ktichenette.  we're getting so much closer to being done. 
*i started another blog to devote to photography.  there are so many fun challenges out there and they force me to pick up my camera and practice. :)  i'm excited to continue learning and making photography friends in blogland. 
*i finally ordered greyson an "okay to wake up" or something like that clock.  i can't wait for it to come and i hope it helps as much as it helps alicia's kids! he has good nights, but other nights he's up two or three times.  i'm ready for a full nights sleep!
*God is working through our pastor and his messages.  we have been praying for boldness and john had an opportunity to witness to one of his co-workers this week.  it was exciting for him and i'm excited to see what other opportunities our prayers for boldness bring.  God is good, all the time!

well, there's a quick update of what has been going on in our world.  i almost feel like i can't push submit without a picture but i'm going to.  must. get. some. sleep! :)