We're moving!

Alright. My posts have been scarce at best, and I can't wait to tell you why. Nope, not pregnant!

We left California not completely sure of our next steps . We did know we'd be here in Ellensburg for the holidays. We didn't know we would stay this long. And in the end (beginning) we are pretty surprised at where we are choosing to go next!

So, after a solid year of full-time ministry and constant traveling, we are excited to announce that Jordan has accepted a job for Pella in DesMoines, Iowa! Back to business, but this time in his old stomping grounds. Above all other desires, we knew we needed to get our girls settled in somewhere to regain structure and routine. Also, traveling is expensive! I've always wondered in the back of my mind if we'd end up in corn country...

We haven't seen daddy in a couple weeks as he went ahead of us to find us a home, etc. Over the last several months we've learned many wrong (or just hard) ways of transitioning, so we decided to do this big one right! (or as smoothly as possible at least!) As I write, Jordan and his incredible brother, Jered, are headed this way in an enormous Uhaul truck!

What am I excited for?
I'm excited have a real home!
Im excited to live near family.
I'm excited for my girls to grow up with their cousins!
I'm excited for my girls to have their own beds and even rooms!
I'm excited for Raegan to attend an amazing school.
Im excited to spend some one-on-one time with Anabelle.
I'm excited for Jordan to work hard and feel success- he's made for it!
I'm excited to experience four distinct seasons!
Im excited for each of us to quickly fall into a healthy daily/weekly routine.

What's going to be hard?
It's going to be sad to say goodbye to my family and live several states away.
And I'll miss my best friends still.

Starting over: new school, grocery stores, doctors, etc

But I love change. (Thank goodness!) And the past year has truly prepared me for anything! I'm stronger than I thought I was. And we'll have an awesome support system to help us transition.

Come visit us! Or if you want to send me love letters...

15159 Bryn Mawr
Clive, Iowa
50325

Go Hawkeyes!