DC...who knew our nation's capital was so cool?

Hey friends, just wanted to do a little post on what's been going on in the past months. You already saw our Indiana trip post--so we're going to start going back in time a bit! Sorry but I can't get these blogs out very fast:) So I went to Washington DC on a business trip. It was my first time to our capital! (yes I know--I should have gone on that 8th grade trip!) It was short but sweet--I had about an afternoon to see as many sights as I could, so my little whirlwind included: Washington monument, the Lincoln memorial (and the gorgeous long pool where MLK jr gave his speech--it was actually really emotional to be there), WWII memorial, the capital building, the national gallery... then I grabbed a cab to Georgetown--such a cute neighborhood!! It had awesome shops, restaurants and there were these cute old row houses all connected along the river...so here are a few pics to show you what I saw:

More to come...and please leave us a comment/note about how YOU are...and where is one place in the U.S you'd like to visit but haven't been to yet?

Happy 2008!

The sparkling snow we were wishing and hoping for while back in Indiana!

It's hard for me to believe that we are starting a new year all over again-- I think I've finally begun to understood all the "there's no time like the present", "live in the now" and "tomorrow is never promised" mantras. I finally have recognized, embraced, and started taking advantage of the fact that my birthday happens to fall on the same day where everyone is counting down to the start of the New Year. It's actually a really great thing because I get to start my new year--literally in the New Year! ANYWAY--all that to say I'm really looking forward to 2008 and what it brings. No more, "dang-- another year already? another birthday?"

Joel and I got to spend the week after Christmas & New Year's with my family & friends in Indiana. It was a great time--we celebrated Christmas, had plenty of relaxation, quality family dinners, SNOW, time with friends and plenty of "Noah Time."

Kate, Noah and I thrilled with Christmas gifts:)

Mom & Dad taking in the Christmas joy!
...and laughing at the naked boy:)

I was very excited to be able to request Dad's Birthday Pancakes

New Year's Eve celebration @ Kate and Joshua's

We were so happy we got to spend a night out to dinner with Beautiful Rene & Simon!

Male Bonding:)

...and of course one of those notorious "in the back see of a car" pictures!

"One lump or two?" Joel and I were happy to be able to go out with
Kate & Josh for some tea and dessert! Good times...

Mom & Me at the Indy Children's Museum

"little buddy" (as we like to call him)
on the carousel at the museum

Well, that's it for now! Man...this blogging thing takes patience! Love you all--thanks for reading:)

Merry Christmas!

We hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas holiday with their families---filled with love, relaxation and the joys of giving!

Cirque du Soleil Day!

During our run on the bridge

Shopping in Union Square

Happy Birthday--we're going to Cirque!

The big-top:)

Here we are inside the "tent"

Leisa & Tyson came too!

So this past week, my good friend Candice came out to CA to visit on the week of her birthday. We had a blast spending the day (12/4) in the city--it started with a run across the Golden Gate Bridge and back...then we hung out and shopped until dinner at Tres Agaves---what could be better than gourmet Mexican food? To top off the day, we surprised Candice with tickets to Cirque du Soleil, "Kooza"!! It was amazing!

Mexico!

Click here to check out pics from our recent trip: Cabo Pics!

P.S...Joel ran a half-marathon!

Just wanted to give props to my husband, who when given a challenge will take it on...
San Jose, CA Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon

Hello all!

Hi friends...okay bare with me--I'm not exactly a pro (like some of you)at blogging. So just wanted to say welcome to the Norsworthi-ness blog! It'll be excited to get caught up in the happenings of everyone's world (hopefully!)

Joel and I have been enjoying fall immensely...we've gone up to the amazing Apple Hill country, we dedicated hours to carving "trick or treat" into our pumpkin at Halloween...and, yeah we were pretty darn excited to get SEVEN trick or treaters! (Man talk about time well spent:)

However we also took a trip to Cabo, Mexico where we were transported into a tropical world of eternal sunshine and summer---so that was fun too:) [more on that later]

OK--so that's a good start...it's kind of hard to get into the mind-frame of writing about us...but I'm sure we'll get used to it:) I'll sign off by leaving you a blessing of Thankfulness...we are so thankful that you are in our lives and can share life's journey with us!

God bless,

J&J