Happy Belated Birthday, Jay!

I started the year off well by keeping up with the blog, but I've slacked off the last few weeks. Sorry! Week before last, Jay and I were both extremely sick with an upper-respiratory infection. We actually had to call in sick two days, which we never do. It was horrible, I felt like I was dying! The Dr. said it was the worst case they had seen in years (going around, not ours specifically). But we got on antibiotics and are feeling much better. Both of our coughs have stuck around though, which is annoying. The weather has been amazing this last month, I really cannot believe the cold weather has stuck around for so long. I will take it for as long as possible, since I know how hot it's going to get!

On a random side note, I got a new bible! I am so stoked about it. I have been using my large Teen Study Bible for years. I felt kind of weird carry it to church with me (since I am no longer a "teen") and thought a deserved a grown up bible. I went to the local Christian book store a few weeks ago to see what was available. I found one I loved, but was shocked when I looked at the price. $40!?! So I promptly came home and searched online for it. I got it from Amazon for $28.39 with free shipping. Score!! It arrived yesterday, and I got to take my big girl bible with me to church today!! :D Here is a picture:

Since I haven't been posting, I missed Jaysen's birthday. He turned 28 on January 31st! He says he feels old now. I told him he's not officially old until he turns 30. :) Bailey went shopping with me and helped me wrap his gifts (he got new leather flip-flops and gym shoes). I didn't have any manly wrapping, so Bay and I decided to be silly. We wrapped them in lime green paper with really girly bows. He got a kick out of it! She was so proud of herself.

Our 2nd anniversary is coming up March 3rd and we are trying to decide what to do to celebrate. Since it falls on a Tuesday, there's not much going on in south FL that day. Here's our options: go to Orlando for a few days, take a 4 day cruise (they are extremely cheap right now, go to the local fair (cheesy), or just dinner. I mentioned a trip to St. Augustine since neither of us have been there, but Jay didn't seem interested. I'm going to keep pushing for that since we've done Orlando and cruises multiple times. Any suggestions for something inexpensive???

Exercise update: I slacked off of the gym just like I did blogging the last few weeks while I was ill. But I started my routine again the middle of last week and I'm feeling good. I actually lost 2 more pounds during the two weeks of slacking. So I down a total of 18 lbs since August. I am excited and finally beginning to notice (I am back in a pair of jeans I haven't been able to wear for about 6 months), but I wish it would come off a little faster! Please pray for me to stick with it.

I hope everyone has a blessed week!

DLJ