Husband:
Drew is doing great. He's still at Google Maps doing work he can't talk to me about due to his NDA. Meh... He's healthy and he's beyond excited for Christmas this year. It's our first Christmas as a married couple and we've decided to do things our way. Normally I (we) would stay at my mom's with my siblings and have to take sleeping aids just to fall asleep. (I'll miss sleeping with my sisters and brothers, though.) But, this year Drew and I are going to stay at our home and open presents together and then head over to my mom's. I'm so excited to wake up in my own bed next to my husband on this special holiday. I can almost gaurantee that I will be waking up at 6AM. It doesn't matter how old I am, or how much I don't care that it's Christmas morning, I still wake up at the ass-crack of dawn. I've tried to sleep in. It doesn't work.
Finances/Giving:
No, I'm not going to tell you detailed stuff, don't worry. I just wanted to share an idea I've had. We had the Charity : Water founder, Scott Harrison, speak at our church on Sunday. I feel like we could probably give more. So, I had a pretty nifty idea. What if after the holidays are over, we total everything we've spent on gifts, and match that in a donation? Not all at once or right away, because we didn't prepare for an idea like this. But, just shortly after the New Year. It would be a nice idea, I think I'm going to push for it.
Work:
Work is going great. I was promoted to Office Manager a couple months back and I have really been trying to make sure that Dawn (my manager) knows that it was the best decision. I love being able to help in new ways that are more advanced that when I first started. I am learning so many new things and am eager to learn more! I'm no longer being complacent in my job, which was how I was with basically every job before I came to DLI.
Friends:
My best friend in the entire world, Stephanie Pierce, it 12 weeks pregnant. I am absolutely over the moon with excitement for her and her husband Mike. She is as close to me as a sister, so I will love this babe like an auntie really should! And spoil it like crazy! :-) One of her younger sisters is also pregnant, so next year is going to be filled with babies and love for that family! Jessica and I recently got together for dinner and hair. I love that girl. :-) She chopped all my hair off for me and I freaking LOVE it!
Family:
My family rocks. There isn't really much going on. They are just awesome people.
Vacation:
Drew and I are planning a trip to Kauai, Hawaii in October for our conjoined birthdays. I'm beyond excited. I get to introduce him to all my family on the island, including my great grandma Kruse! ACK!
My little sister is truly talented. She took Drew and I's Christmas pictures.
