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!