So, the idea of blogging is a great one. However, I've found that keeping up with a blog is more difficult than I originally thought it would be! It's been months since I've found the time to update our loved ones about our lives and "goings-on." But here I am now, ready to fill you in on what the Johnsons have been up to.
We had another extremely busy (but fun!) holiday season. We travelled to Akron for both Thanksgiving and Christmas to visit with the Youngs and Klines. As always, we had many laughs, a lot of food, and just an overall great time spending time with them. We did not make it to Canada this year as Rick and Sue were soaking up the sun in Florida and the Caribbean during the holiday season. Chris and I are both slightly jealous of the warmth and relaxation they found during a usually hectic time. We know they definitely deserve that rest and relaxation!!
The dogs are doing great. Nestle is jumping and running as if there was never anything wrong with her. Hershey's ears are looking great! She is not shaking her head or digging at her ears like she was before--what a relief!
Work has been busy for both of us since the start of the new year. Every single day reveals something new for me. Working with teenagers presents many challenges but also many rewards. On the mornings when I am bitter about having to leave my warm bed, I think about how many students need someone to talk to and someone to care about them. This doesn't always make me jump out of bed in happiness, but it does make getting up a little easier. Chris has been promoted to "Senior Vice President" at his job which definitely brings more stress and responsibility. I am so proud of him to have such an impressive title at such a young age! He speaks so casually about his role in his company but it is obvious that he is very important and essential in the day-to-day operations. Congratulations, Chris!
I am starting to get back on track with my running. My family gave me a lot of great running gear for Christmas so I'm trying to get good use out of them. It's difficult for me to run in the cold rain (we haven't had much snow here in Columbus) so I've been relegated to the treadmill on several occasions. I've decided running on the treadmill is not my cup of tea. I'd prefer to be outside where I have something to look at and distract me. One of my goals this year is to consistently run a 10K (maybe once or twice a week). I still have some work to do to get there, but I'm sure I'll make it. (I have learned just how hard it is to get back into the swing of running once you stop. My endurance sure took a hit!)
Chris is still playing hockey once a week. He likes the competition and the exercise is good. He usually plays late in the evening, meaning that he's up for half of the night after he gets off the ice. Luckily, he gets to sleep in a little bit in the mornings so staying up late isn't too much of a problem for him.
We are still taking ballroom dance lessons and really enjoying learning new moves. We have a "graduation ball" on February 17, 2012 where we will dance four different routines in front of other students, instructors, and two professional ballroom dancers. The professional ballroom dancers will rate us on our skills and presentation. I'm not sure Chris loves the idea of this, but he's being a good sport and has agreed to do it. We have learned routines for Salsa, Cha Cha, Triple-Time Swing, and Rumba. I'll try to remember to record at least one of our routines and post it here.
I'll do my best to update this blog more often....but this is what I had planned previously and it's been two months! :) Until next time!
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