Update

I'm not so good at updates that are non-photo related, but for the sake of long-distance friends and family who would like to be able keep up with us better, I am going to try.  Here are a few snippets of things that have been happening lately.

Scott:
+ Just recently received a promotion at work, and is enjoying it so much.  I can't really explain what he does, but ask him, and he would be happy to tell you!  He comes home happy after work every day.  It's a blessing for him to have a job that he enjoys.

+ Was ordained last fall and is a deacon now at our church.  We've been so blessed and encouraged with the support and love we've received from the body of Christ at RBC!

+ Is teaching the young singles Sunday school class at RBC on Sunday mornings.  Right now we're in the midst of a chronological study through the books of the Old Testament.

+ Has had a lot of great opportunities to preach at church.  You can listen to some of his sermons here.

+ Spends his spare time fixing the car, fixing or renovating the house, and spending time with Emily.

Emily:
+ Is working as a secretary at RBC [our church] part-time two days a week, in addition to doing some part-time photography work for friends and family [see some of her work here, at her new blog].

+ Is attempting to plan a garden for this spring, summer, and fall.  Neither of us has planted a garden before [beyond a few pots of peppers and herbs], so it will be a challenging learning experience!  If you know anything about organic gardening, she would love your input.

+ Spends her spare time taking photos, babysitting for friends, working around the house, spending time with Scott, and doing whatever she can for people in the church [organizing class events, showers, etc.].

We:
+ Are playing and singing regularly on Sunday mornings in the worship service at RBC. Scott plays the guitar and Emily, the piano.

+ Just finished our taxes! [haha, who are we kidding? this should be under the "Scott" category]

+ Are preparing to participate in our church's annual community Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday [tomorrow!].  Please pray that the storms stay away, and that we will be able to reach out to many families from our community.

+ Just enjoyed our fist grilled meal of the year al fresco on the steps of the deck last night [proof above].

+ In our spare time together, we enjoy dressing up as Bonnie & Clyde.  [just kidding...that was for an April Fool's costume party we attended]