just because

i realized this morning that this past week has been a week of "firsts" for me. so i thought i'd make a list :) first time i: - roasted cauliflower - returned something to publix. seriously, got a loaf of bread with huge holes all through it...what?? - had thanksgiving with vasa!!! have i mentioned that i'm in love with that kid? - ran 13.1 miles TWICE in one week. - ran with madison!! she's so fun to run with. her & lizzie - my running favs! - had to figure out how to tell the worship team that jay wouldn't be there to lead...ahh! poor sick guy. - booked a hotel on priceline - went riding with jay AND luke. super fun. - rode on a cruiser. i want jay to get one of those instead of a sport bike. - bought a splint for my bunion. (gross i know.) - almost peed in the woods...but THANKFULLY found a lodge :) - went to walmart and kindof enjoyed it - ate cranberry sauce with jalapeno in it. YUM. - bought a book on parenting - had a quiet time in

i feel like i've been kinda grumpy lately. so today is going to be all about the joys in my life! let's start with Jay...  he is hilarious. one simple text from him can keep me laughing all day long. i love it when he dances. it cracks me up. even if i'm crying or trying to be mad at him - if he starts dancing...i'm a goner. soooo dang funny. i love it that he uses every pot/dish in the house when he cooks. i'll never understand it but i love that it's the most annoying thing he does. he is truly the easiest person on the planet to love. i love it that he prays with me and for me. what a gift. now for random things - - i took 2:30 off my time on my 10 mile run this morning. yeeeeet. - dunkin donuts coffee. not from the store but that i make at home. wonderful. - a funny text from dianna yesterday. she called me squirrel nut. i laughed out loud. - a job that allows me to dress however i want and make my own schedule. if i had to wear pantyhose i'd qui