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)