This picture sums up most of January for me. ..writing my philosophy of counseling paper. I've decided it's one of the harder things that I've done and I will be so proud when it's finished. This is a picture of Andy and other local architects who worked on the "search for shelter" series this past weekend. Andy worked on a ton of the behind the scenes pieces of this event for the last few months so it was exciting to see it all come together. Basically, architects in the community devote a weekend to volunteer work...it's awesome! Andy's group designed a space for homeless women to live in the basement of a church. Housing advocacy is definitely something he is super passionate about.

Speaking of things that Andy is super passionate about...SNOWBOARDING! Last night a bunch of his friends went snowboarding together. They all came home in one piece! yay.

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It's been awhile...but here's a few pics from over the holidays. We spent Christmas in Ohio with Andy's family. It was so wonderful to spend time with them! I had the next week off of work which was quickly filled with errands, homework and coffee dates! Andy and I spent new years with dear friends from high school. And the last few weeks I've been consumed with homework! I just keep reminding myself that I'm getting close to graduating! Andy has been getting ready for another "Search for Shelter" volunteer weekend with other local architects. He's been taking care of a lot of the behind the scenes pieces to get ready for the event. So there, you have it. A little update from the Centanni's!

My staff took 60 Bethel students downtown skating. It was freezing, but so fun!

We spent a night in Cincinnati with Chris and Christa! Christa is 7 months pregnant with twins and couldn't be more adorable!

Andy gave Rhema "cold hard cash" for Christmas....she's opening up a block ice in this picture.

We took a trip into Cleveland to check out the Christmas lights. We love spending time with your niece and nephews!

Christmas with the Martells!

We had a gingerbread making contest...pretty sure ours one.

Christmas is coming...

CANDY BIRTHDAY CAKE!! MY FAVORITE!

The latest

These last few weeks have been so FULL, but so FUN! We recently went to an AIDS awareness event. It was super powerful...and such a good reminder global issues. This is my breakfast club. Please meet Jessica, Kaylee & Heidi. We get together on Saturday mornings and it just couldn't be more perfect.

Greg and Rachel & Maddie came to visit! An absolute highlight of the fall! We had a blast catching up & hanging out. Andy and I are so thankful for such amazing friends.

Isn't she beautiful?!

Greg and Andy went a Vikings game...good times.

Celebrating Andy's birthday at the Wilde Roast Cafe...

Andy turned 29 on November 3rd! I can't imagine life without this incredible man. There is so much to celebrate about him.

Last night we had our friends Heidi and Brandon over for dinner...TV dinners that is.

This pic is in Lutsen, MN with my RA staff.

We decided it was necessary to wear flannels all weekend long. oh my goodness, I couldn't be more excited about this group of people. I've learned so much from doing life with them this year. so many good laughs, so many sweet memories.

finally an update...here's a few pictures of last couple weeks

dinner with our dear friends faith and dennis!

recently our small group had a day out in the community together


This is a picture of the beautiful trees on campus

staff meeting this week at a coffee shop


Went on a training retreat...grew ton..here's a pic of some of my new friends :)

the weeks are flying by...

Here's a picture of my staff. Man, I love them!


Homecoming week here at Bethel...whew! It's a long crazy one!