We're Here

We made it! And all of our stuff made it! We are pretty worn out and a little overwhelmed, but we are also excited. The people from church have given us a warm welcome and have been very helpful and hospitable.

Bob's first Sunday went really well. He spoke on 1 Peter 1:3-5. He also started his other job this week. We are praying that the church will grow quickly so he won't have to work on the side for very long.

I am trying to get settled so we don't have to live out of boxes and suitcases forever. Our apartment here is very nice.

Olivia is doing well. She's been a little fussier than usual, but part of that is due to teething. She misses her Aunt Sara, Uncle Dan and cousin Peter very much and can't wait to see them in a couple of weeks. :-)

Here is Olivia in her Easter dress. She is sitting in Daddy's new office.

Moving Day

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is moving day. I still have a few more things to do tonight, but for the most part we are ready to go. Olivia isn't sure what to make of all the boxes and hustle and bustle. Between that, and finally getting her two bottom teeth, she's had a rough week. Hopefully we will get settled and back to our routines quickly.
Bob and I are very excited to begin this new chapter in our life. Please keep us in your prayers.
I am not sure when we'll have our computer up and running again, but when we do, I'll try to post some pictures.

Check out pictures of our mini-vacation on Sara's website.

New Address

Oh, I should have mentioned before that if you would like our new address, email me at kaffeepause2007 at yahoo.

Leap Day

I was thinking...

~Last February 29th I was finishing college and looking forward to getting married.

~This February 29th I am a SAHM with a 9 month old. We go to a wonderful community church, and Bob has finished his degree.

~Next February 29th Olivia will be in school (eek!). And in all likelihood, we will be living in the Midwest.

Most of you have heard by now that we are indeed moving in a few weeks. Bob is going to be the pastor of a fantastic group of believers. They are a small group right now, so Bob will continue working his secular job for awhile. Hopefully the church will grow quickly and Bob will be able to be full-time before long.
This has been quite a journey for us. Through a series of unforeseen circumstances, some good, some heartbreaking, God has led us here, to this place, both physically and spiritually. We have no idea what the future holds, but for right now we are sure of God's leading in our lives. (Sometime I hope to get my thoughts together and share more of our testimony from the last 5 years. Today I am just too preoccupied with moving details, sleep deprivation, and a pile of dirty laundry that desperately needs attention!)
I'll try to keep you updated with the move and our progress in finding a house. And if anyone has any tips for moving and moving with a baby, please let me know!!