December 17

Adam has been with Intel since we graduated from college. Although the company has been really good to our family over the years, I've always been a bit bummed by how few opportunities I've had to meet his co-workers. So naturally I was happy to be included in a holiday dinner tonight. (And yeah, I know I probably sound like I'm on crack for being happy about a work party.)

After I settled the kids in for the evening (and reminded Isaac and Brady that Abby was indeed in charge of them and that yes, they had to listen to her), I drove down to Santa Clara, picked Adam up at his office, and headed over to a lovely steakhouse. I had the chance to meet his boss and a handful of other people who work for him (and for people who work for him. The organizational structure is a little complex).

It may seem like a small thing, but it meant something to me to be able to see and talk to some of the people he deals with on a daily basis. So for that blessing --and the blessing of being included!-- I'm thankful.