39 weeks...

We'll be heading to the hospital at 5am on Friday to be induced--unless Calvin decides to come before that!

Photo Wall

This was my first time doing a photo wall. I actually laid it out and measured before hammering nails in the wall(something new for me)! I think it turned out great:)

Four Year Anniversary

We were able to enjoy an evening out for our four year anniversary thanks to the Howertons:) We went to Saffire(which was delish) and then for some ice cream!






I sure do love my hubby!!

38 Weeks...

I can't believe I'm at 38 weeks! Time has sure flown by. At my last doctors appt I was put on bed rest because my blood pressure was elevated. I am going a bit crazy but know that it is for the best that I rest a lot during this time. I have a BP check on thurs morning and a regular check on friday morning. Can't wait to meet you, baby Calvin! (but don't come too soon;)

37 Weeks and counting...

Only 2 weeks & 5 days until we get to meet Calvin Graeme!! Our induction date is set for December 9th. We are choosing an induction because we have family coming in town from Nebraska and want to be sure that they are able to meet Calvin. I know there are a lot of opinions about inductions--so please be gracious if you choose to share yours:) I am currently 1cm and 60% effaced. Just patiently waiting...

p.s. Is it weird that I smiled for the 2nd picture? lol

36 Weeks

Not sure why these are so blurry--but here is 36 weeks:) Induction date is set for December 9th!

35 Weeks

My One-Eyed-Monster

Belly so far...

9.5 weeks...

13 weeks...

17 weeks...

19 weeks...

21 weeks...

26.5 weeks...

HG--I'm about 28 weeks, Tasha is 33 or 34 weeks and Heather is 38 weeks:)

28 weeks...

29.5 weeks...

I have located my camera cord!

Well we are in Tennessee and have pretty much settled in! It has been amazing getting to know all of the great families and individuals at The Bridge but we still have sooo many that we want to get together with! Matt is REALLY enjoying his role in the ministry and I am loving staying at home with Caleb. I started watching one other little girl in August for some extra income and its been going great. She is Caleb's age so he has a friend around to play with all day:) I am now almost 30 weeks along and feeling more and more tired! I think I'm ready for December to get here so we can meet little Calvin! Here are a few pictures of the apartment/townhouse(can't WAIT to find a permanent home here in SH)...

Just to update you...

As most of you know already, we officially become Tennesseans in 6 days! This is still crazy to us and has happened completely by surprise and incredibly fast but we are SO excited!! Matt received a call from The Bridge church in Spring Hill, TN a little over a month ago offering him the position of 'Pastor of Membership and Mission'. The Bridge is a semi-new church plant that has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years. Matt interviewed there a while back and they decided to keep his resume on hand in case a position opened related to his ministry gifts. That is why we were so surprised when they called us to offer the job!
Since we found out so far in advance we have been able to give our jobs, friends and family good notice of our departure. I am NOT going to lie--I have had a pretty hard time coming to the realization that we are actually leaving Kearney in 5 days. Lots of tears have been shed and lots of 'Lord give me strength' prayers have been said. We were able to find a 3 bedroom townhouse(site unseen) to rent. I am a bit obsessed with DIY blogs, so I am excited to try out some new decorating ideas!
I think one of the hardest things about moving so far away is leaving the family that we have here. Right now Caleb goes to my mother-in-laws for daycare everyday which I think will be one of the biggest adjustments for him. He LOVES his grandparents and they love him equally as much! Putting him into a larger daycare with people he his unfamiliar with is going to be very very difficult...(prayers are much appreciated)
I know that the Lord is in all of this. His timing is so perfect and his faithfulness to me throughout my life calms my nerves. He knows exactly what he is doing and will have His hand through this entire transition in our lives. He has always been faithful to reveal his plans to us even though we are at times unfaithful to listen! I am thankful for my husband who is eager to accept the calling of ministering to others! We cannot wait to meet our new church family! 5 days and counting...

P.S. I will be updating this blog A LOT more frequently so that our midwestern friends and family will have an idea of whats going on in our new lives. (and...GO BIG RED)

Big Boy Bed!

We purchased Calebs twin bed last night and put all of his bedding on it! He LOVES it--to say the least:) When my parents were in town they bought Caleb some dino bedding(which he thinks is so cool) We decided not to put the bed on the bed frame yet, just in case he falls out!! But so far so good! He did great last night and has been talking about his big boy bed allll day!

Easter Sunday and 10 weeks!

Easter Sunday! I actually made Easter dinner this year and it was delicious:)


First belly picture at 10 weeks! (sorry it's a little dark)

Calebs First Real Haircut!

I usually cut Calebs hair, which means he gets a buzz cut(and he screams the whole time). So I decided to take him to Matts haircut lady! Needless to say, we wont be doing THAT again! Every cut was traumatizing. But he does look quite handsome...if i do say so myself:)

Caleb and Daddy!

Answered Prayers

(I am going to take a moment to brag on my husband...)So, its safe to say that I freak out about money every now and then(all the time). Its not that we don't have money--its just that we have been putting Matt through school these first 3 years of marriage & its been a bit, well, stressful! So FINALLY(yay) I am proud to say that my husband is a college graduate! Although he begins his Masters Degree in the fall...it is safe to say that he is finally finished with the grunt of his school work! I am so happy to finally have sundays back with him. So without further ado..I give you, Matt Svoboda, Family and Community Consultant for Compass Nebraska! I am so proud of you!

Super Easy Breakfast Pie

I have a subscription with e-mealz--and this was one of the meals for this week! Sooo easy and yummy!

Ingredients:
6 slices bacon
2 c frozen potatoes O'Brien
1 c cheddar cheese
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
(1/4 c milk, 1/2 t salt, 1/8 t pepper)

Instructions:
Microwave bacon according to package directions or until crispy. Spread potatoes in pie plate and microwave for 7 minutes uncovered. Set aside 1/2 of bacon and 1/2 of cheese. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over potato mixture. Cover and microwave on high 6 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon. Serves about 4.

YUM!

Here we are...

February 5th marks 2 years in Kearney, NE! I cannot believe this--this is the longest that we have lived anywhere while being married. We were married in Pittsburgh, PA on 12/1/2007 and the next week packed up a U-Haul and moved to Louisville, KY where Matt was attending Boyce College. Five months later we found out that we were pregnant with our sweet little Caleb. Instead of staying in Louisville where we had no family, we decided to pack up a U-Haul and head to Kearney, NE on Feb 5th, 2009!! We have never been happier with where the Lord has placed us! Immediately he opened the door to life long friendships and the ability for me to grow close with my mother-in-law(whom I rarely spoke with before moving here) Now we find ourselves asking the question-'Where do we go from here?'! So that is what we are praying about... Matt will start seminary in the fall, so we are praying about the best online program for him. We are also praying about what type of church leadership for Matt to dive into and a new job opportunity for him around Kearney. Please keep us in your prayers as we enter this next chapter in our lives!! We'll be sure to keep you updated!

P90x Update!

Well I have taken a little while off, but just started back up 2 nights ago. I am now down to 138 lbs! woo hoo! Now onto my next goal which is 129! haha! (we'll see how that goes)

two.

My baby turned two on saturday 1/8/11! I can hardly believe he is two! We went to his 2 yr check up on wednesday and he is 34 3/4 inches tall (50% percentile) and weighs 31 lbs (75% percentile). Such a big boy! Here are some pictures of Caleb on his birthday!