Aidan is here! And it is snowing.

Mom and Dad are here. They brought Aidan with them to finally be back with Zac and me. :) They also brought their dog, Mabel, so the house is dog-filled! (That's 4 dogs with the puppy and Kodi, the dog we are dog-sitting for!)
And it is currently SNOWING in College Station! This is the most snow I have ever seen here. It's nuts! Here is a pic of the snow covered house.

Me ke aloha,
RAWE

I have a job!

Yesterday I received a job offer, and accepted it!
I will be the new Communications Specialist for the Aerospace Engineering department for A&M.
I am very excited about this experience, and I start work March 1st.
WHOOP!
Me ke aloha,
RAWE

Mandy and Josh!

Something REALLY exciting happened this week! Thursday night Josh popped the big question to Mandy! And of course, she said yes. :)
Mandy has been one of my bestest friends for the past several years. We first met at a MSC OPAS retreat at Texas A&M, and clicked from day one! Many college memories were soon made with Mandy during OPAS activities, various Aggie traditions, football games, study time, hangout sessions and going out. We were even roomies for our last semesters in college, with Mary Alice. I am so thankful to have her in my life!
Josh and Mandy have been dating for the past few years (longer than Zac and I have been together! :) ) and last year had a baby -- Meranda! She is one of the cutest babies in the ENTIRE world, even if I am biased because I am her Auntie.
Josh sneakily planned a perfect evening and proposal. This is the Reader's Digest version: After taking their beautiful daughter to Mimi's for a sleepover, Mandy and Josh had dinner at Eddie V's in Fort Worth. They sat in the lounge area - Mandy's suggestion - and Josh gave Mandy three letters. (I'm sure he super pumped that I am sharing all of this with everyone.) One letter about the past, one about the present and finally one about the future.  I was so impressed with his creativity and romanticism. WAY TO GO, JOSH! He then got down on one knee and proposed - and she said yes! WHOOP!
Since Zac and I have been living so far away until recently, we haven't had a ton of time to spend with Josh. We did have a blast with him and Mandy on NYE this year, and we are so looking forward to many more nights, memories and fun ahead! Welcome to our little family of friends, Josh!
Again, millions of congratulations to Josh, Mandy, Meranda and their families. I am looking forward to dreaming about, celebrating, partying for, planning and attending your wedding.
Me ke aloha,
RAWE