Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Sweet Foot Action!
Because my brothers have convinced me to run a marathon with them, I have been trying to train, but there is a little problem. I am having massive foot pain; however, there is a solution...orthopedics. I have to get custom shoe inserts to fit my very high arches. I haven't been able to train the last two weeks, but I'm trying to stay up on it by riding a bike and using an elliptical machine (I can do these because they're low impact on my feet). I know this is a random thing to post about, but I really wanted to put my xray up. If you look closely to the side view of the foot you will notice that my heel bone (very technical term) is angled much higher than it should be, or at least thats what I'm told. My arch is about 50 degrees, but a normal arch is around 15-20 degrees. Anyway, that has caused me to have plantar fasciitis. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone just in case you're wondering. Currently, we are taking donations to cover the cost of the $500 shoe insert recommended by our doctor.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Frankfort or Bust!
Well, I am a little late on posting this, but better late than never.
A few weekends ago we went with the Kinkades to visit the KY capital...Frankfort. (We figured if we were going to be Kentuckians, we should at least check out our state's history). Anyway, we had a lot of fun and discovered that Frankfort is a very neat city. It's a busy, capital city with a small town feel. Here are some pics from the trip.
We started our trip with a visit to the capital building. This is a gorgeous building!
Now, the outside is gorgeous, but the inside architecture is truly breath-taking. You walk in and simply feel the need to just be quiet. The inside is filled with white marble floors, columns an archways. This picture is taken from one end of the building to the other:
There were also several random statues in the middle of the building. You can kind of see Abraham Lincoln's head sticking up in the picture above. So, we got a closer look. Here are Jared and Daniel with Jefferson Davis...
and Emily and me with Abraham Lincoln.
After our tour of the Capital building, we went and had lunch at a place called Gibby's in downtown Frankfort. It was some good ole greasy food. Me and Emily had the frito chili pie...highly recommended! Then we browsed through some book stores and coffee shops as we attempted to work off some of the thousands of calories we consumed for lunch.
After our tour of downtown, we headed over to a candy shop called Rebecca Ruth. Rebecca Ruth was established in 1919 (I think!) and was the originator of the Bourbon Ball. We were still pretty stuffed from lunch, which was probably a good thing because all we had room for in our tummies was 1 bourbon ball a piece (which was delicious, I might add). Normally you can get a tour of Rebecca Ruth, but they don't give them on Saturdays, so we were out of luck.
So, there were only two weird things about the day. One...inside the capital there are several cases full of dolls. These dolls are replicas of all the first ladies in Kentucky. If you ask me...kind of creepy!!!
The second weird thing...well, I think this picture speaks for itself!
Overall, it was a really fun day. We had a lot of fun just hanging out and doing random things. We absolutely love having Daniel and Emily in Kentucky with us. They have made this transition to Kentucky a THOUSAND times easier than it could have been. The Lord truly does work things out and He provides all things that you need as soon as you truly need them...even when the thing you need is simply friends!
A few weekends ago we went with the Kinkades to visit the KY capital...Frankfort. (We figured if we were going to be Kentuckians, we should at least check out our state's history). Anyway, we had a lot of fun and discovered that Frankfort is a very neat city. It's a busy, capital city with a small town feel. Here are some pics from the trip.
We started our trip with a visit to the capital building. This is a gorgeous building!
Now, the outside is gorgeous, but the inside architecture is truly breath-taking. You walk in and simply feel the need to just be quiet. The inside is filled with white marble floors, columns an archways. This picture is taken from one end of the building to the other:
There were also several random statues in the middle of the building. You can kind of see Abraham Lincoln's head sticking up in the picture above. So, we got a closer look. Here are Jared and Daniel with Jefferson Davis...
and Emily and me with Abraham Lincoln.
After our tour of the Capital building, we went and had lunch at a place called Gibby's in downtown Frankfort. It was some good ole greasy food. Me and Emily had the frito chili pie...highly recommended! Then we browsed through some book stores and coffee shops as we attempted to work off some of the thousands of calories we consumed for lunch.
After our tour of downtown, we headed over to a candy shop called Rebecca Ruth. Rebecca Ruth was established in 1919 (I think!) and was the originator of the Bourbon Ball. We were still pretty stuffed from lunch, which was probably a good thing because all we had room for in our tummies was 1 bourbon ball a piece (which was delicious, I might add). Normally you can get a tour of Rebecca Ruth, but they don't give them on Saturdays, so we were out of luck.
So, there were only two weird things about the day. One...inside the capital there are several cases full of dolls. These dolls are replicas of all the first ladies in Kentucky. If you ask me...kind of creepy!!!
The second weird thing...well, I think this picture speaks for itself!
Overall, it was a really fun day. We had a lot of fun just hanging out and doing random things. We absolutely love having Daniel and Emily in Kentucky with us. They have made this transition to Kentucky a THOUSAND times easier than it could have been. The Lord truly does work things out and He provides all things that you need as soon as you truly need them...even when the thing you need is simply friends!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Getting Organized!
We got a new book shelf last week! We're pumped about it. On a side note, its weird to think that I am excited about a book shelf. I guess your priorities change. Katie is determined to make me be organized and this is one of her ploys to make that happen. I am collecting more and more books each semester, so this had to happen. We would like to thank Garden Ridge for the opportunity to make way for the school books the semester will bring.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
Well, I hope everyone had a productive New Year's Day. We definitely took advantage of our time off and spent it wisely!
Anyway, I just wanted to share this picture with you guys. This is officially our first snow in Louisville. We got about 1 inch on New Year's Night. It's nothing to get too excited about, but it made me happy to see snow when I got up to go to work on Wednesday morning. This is the view from our patio through the screen door.
By the way...I fully intend to pay back my lovely husband back for the video he posted. I'll let you know when I figure out how. :)
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
The Xmas Story
You know even after the Christmas season I find myself reflecting on the story of Christ's birth. Honestly, I could think of no better way to reflect than to listen to my wife sing the Christmas story to the tune of "I Will Survive." Please allow me to set the context of the video up for you. We (Katie, Jared, and Chris Covington) are disco sheep telling the story of Christ's birth. Chris and I are the back of dancers. Kick back and enjoy the truth of Christ told from my beautiful wife's voice. Please spread the word about this video. Katie has no clue I'm doing this! As a final thought, I love my marriage.
Biblical Love is an act of the will accompanied by emotion that leads to action on behalf of its object. (from the book Family Driven Faith based on Deuteronomy 6:5)
I love you Katie!
Biblical Love is an act of the will accompanied by emotion that leads to action on behalf of its object. (from the book Family Driven Faith based on Deuteronomy 6:5)
I love you Katie!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year!
Well, it's official...another year has passed us by! Is it just me or do the years seem to go by quicker as we get older? I normally do not make New Year's Resolutions, because I do not like setting myself up for failure :) But, this year I am daring to make one: to be a more committed blogger. Now that we have gotten settled in our new home in Louisville, hopefully I will be able to find more time to keep you updated on the excitement in our lives.
Anyway...on to our new year's celebration. First we went out to dinner with some of our best friends--the Kinkades. In case you don't know our history with the Kindades, here's the short version. Emily and I became friends my freshman year of college. We served on a leadership committee at our church together and got to know each other pretty well as we headed up the greeter team :) Then, about 3 years later, Jared moved in with Daniel. Shortly thereafter, Daniel and Emily started dating. In July, Daniel and Emily got married and moved to Louisville and Jared and I moved here in August. So, needless to say, God has continuously put us in each others' paths and we have become great friends. Enough of the Gab...here are some pics of our New Year's Eve Party--Seminary Style :)
Daniel and Jared at Cheddar's (Sorry for the poor lighting!)
Me and Emily
To End the night with a proper sugar high, Jared finished off the Sparkling Grape Juice and we called it a night.
Happy New Year!
Anyway...on to our new year's celebration. First we went out to dinner with some of our best friends--the Kinkades. In case you don't know our history with the Kindades, here's the short version. Emily and I became friends my freshman year of college. We served on a leadership committee at our church together and got to know each other pretty well as we headed up the greeter team :) Then, about 3 years later, Jared moved in with Daniel. Shortly thereafter, Daniel and Emily started dating. In July, Daniel and Emily got married and moved to Louisville and Jared and I moved here in August. So, needless to say, God has continuously put us in each others' paths and we have become great friends. Enough of the Gab...here are some pics of our New Year's Eve Party--Seminary Style :)
Daniel and Jared at Cheddar's (Sorry for the poor lighting!)
Me and EmilyAfter dinner we headed back to the Kinkades' house for some Brownies and coffee. We watched The Breakup with Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn (Great movie, horrible ending) and then played some cards while waiting for 2008 to show up.
Being the good seminary couples that we are, we rang in the New Year with Sparkling White Grape Juice and some sweet kisses with our hubbies.
Being the good seminary couples that we are, we rang in the New Year with Sparkling White Grape Juice and some sweet kisses with our hubbies.
To End the night with a proper sugar high, Jared finished off the Sparkling Grape Juice and we called it a night.
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
We would like to interrupt this program...
for a VERY important announcement...Jared and Katie are...blogging again!
I know 3 months between posts is a little ridiculous. Needless to say, life has been crazy! It seems like every weekend we are either out of town or have someone in town. So, time has been cut short for blogging. But, here's a quick update on what has been going on in the life of the Norrises.
Jared finished up his first semester in seminary. He managed to get through a VERY TOUGH semester with all A's and B's (I'm so proud) and most of his sanity. While Jared is an extremely intelligent and diligent young man, he definitely struggled through the semester with lots of sweat and tears--literally. Ladies, if you ever come home to find your husband sitting on the couch weeping and don't know what to do...just give me a call. I've got it down :) He has a learned a lot (like which classes not to take together), but he still has about 7 semesters left.
I am still working for our church's daycare. I am an administrative assistant and jack of all trades. It has been quite and adjustment for me, but I enjoy it most days. If nothing else, by the end of this job I should have an immune system of steel! I have been sick more in the last four months than I was in my entire college career. The latest ailment--a stomach bug that lasted THREE days! In case you're wondering, this was not fun! My husband was wonderful at taking care of me. He held my hair back while I puked in the Walgreens parking lot on the busiest corner in Shelbyville, KY and brought me lots of chicken noodle soup. But, I am finally back to normal (and five pounds lighter).
This Sunday we start our Marathon of holiday madness. So, we'll be sure to take lots of pictures and actually post something that's interesting by the new year! Maybe consistent blogging will be a new year's resolution...
Happy Holidays!
I know 3 months between posts is a little ridiculous. Needless to say, life has been crazy! It seems like every weekend we are either out of town or have someone in town. So, time has been cut short for blogging. But, here's a quick update on what has been going on in the life of the Norrises.
Jared finished up his first semester in seminary. He managed to get through a VERY TOUGH semester with all A's and B's (I'm so proud) and most of his sanity. While Jared is an extremely intelligent and diligent young man, he definitely struggled through the semester with lots of sweat and tears--literally. Ladies, if you ever come home to find your husband sitting on the couch weeping and don't know what to do...just give me a call. I've got it down :) He has a learned a lot (like which classes not to take together), but he still has about 7 semesters left.
I am still working for our church's daycare. I am an administrative assistant and jack of all trades. It has been quite and adjustment for me, but I enjoy it most days. If nothing else, by the end of this job I should have an immune system of steel! I have been sick more in the last four months than I was in my entire college career. The latest ailment--a stomach bug that lasted THREE days! In case you're wondering, this was not fun! My husband was wonderful at taking care of me. He held my hair back while I puked in the Walgreens parking lot on the busiest corner in Shelbyville, KY and brought me lots of chicken noodle soup. But, I am finally back to normal (and five pounds lighter).
This Sunday we start our Marathon of holiday madness. So, we'll be sure to take lots of pictures and actually post something that's interesting by the new year! Maybe consistent blogging will be a new year's resolution...
Happy Holidays!
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