Stuff Is Still Happening...

Kate and I At a Recent Ugly Sweater Party

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Kate and I At Her Church Staff Party


My Recent Military Ball


The Current Navs Bible Study Crew

Dear Friends,

Wow! I can't believe that the last post I made was when Kate and I got engaged. That was over two months ago. Let's just say that a lot has happened since then. Kate and I traveled to Chicago for a week to visit friends and family back in late October. It was a short trip, but it was incredibly relaxing. I took on a new job at work when I returned, and it has been incredibly busy ever since. We are getting back in the swing of things, and although I at times miss all the time off, it is good to feel purposeful again at work.

Kate and I have also gone full blown into wedding planning, and we now are in Michigan for the holidays where we are enjoying time with Kate's family and also finishing some of the wedding planning. The snow is out in force here, and it has already snowed twice since we arrived...big flakes that nearly fill up the air as they fall.

Despite having to do a lot with planning for our wedding, Kate and I are still managing to enjoy this rare extended period of time together. It is a nice taste before we go for 4 more months of the medium-distance relationship back in Washington. God continues to teach us a lot through our time together, and we both feel incredibly blessed this year. We are actually off to a Christmas party tonight at one of Kate's family friends. It gives us both an excuse to get dressed up and enjoy the holiday season.

Anyway, I promise to do better and not go as long without updating this blog in the future. I hope that the large number of photos in this post make up for my absence. Merry Christmas, and I hope that the New Year treats you well!