California Bug

Well our little bug - Bela is starting to like it here in South Pasadena! Her favorite spot to sit is in our doorway so she can sunbathe :o)

Everywhere we go Bela gets so much attention for being so cute! They love her here!

Our little apartment has finally started to feel like home, as we finally unpacked the last box. We have had a great week finding new places for our things and buying a couple new items!

We love that we can walk almost anywhere! We have been taking Bela for a walk every morning to get coffee, she is loving it! We have already found some really great places to eat that are close by and have met a lot of our neighbors. Everyone we have met has been so nice and very welcoming - as we are the newbies!

Today Jake and I ventured into downtown LA to watch the Tour of California, it was fun making our way! We decided to take public transportation, and learned that sometimes in LA it is just better to drive! :o)

Overall we have had a great first week in our new home and are excited for what is ahead, stay tuned - more to come!

Finally! :o)

Well we are officially living in South Pasadena, CA! :o) We arrived on Saturday and have been moving in ever since - did not remember it taking this long the last 2 times, but maybe it is because it is just Jake and I. It's kinda hard moving with only 2 people - but we did it!! :o) We rented a truck and pulled our little Jetta behind us the whole way! I think we hit every type of weather, even ice and snow! It only took us 36 hours - Jake drove 30 and I drove 6, lol!! Thanks goodness Jake is a great driver and I am a good navigator!! We make a good team! :o) We have a huge couch and I was not sure how Jake and I were going to manage that up a flight of stairs and through a window, but our landlord - Lisa helped us thank God!

We are still getting adjusted to a new city and new home, we do love the weather!! :o) I start work in 2 weeks and Jake starts school next month! We are excited to start a new life and see what great adventures we will have! We miss Des Moines and all our friends and family!! We will be back soon!! I will post pictures of our new place once we get everything organized!! Love you all!

Goodbye Des Moines

Well today is Jake and I's last night in Des Moines, we are moving to South Pasadena, CA and we leave tomorrow! We have loved living in Des Moines and will miss it, but are so excited for a change! We are stopping in Denver to stay with friends and also in Barstow, CA. We move into our new apartment at noon on Saturday!!! Pray for safe travels as Jake and I are the movers!! We are driving a big truck and pulling our car behind - more prayers for me please :o) Stay posted for updates of our big move!!

We are moving!

Well California here we come! :o) We are finally moving! All the pieces have come together in the last couple weeks and we will be moving to South Pasadena, CA on May 13. Jake and I had become a little stressed out about our situation, but God has answered our prayers and all has worked out and we are ready to go!

I have quit my job at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines, IA (I have worked there for 6 years) and have accepted a new position at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA. This is such a blessing and an answer to prayer! I thank my dad as he insited that I fly out there for my interview! He also came with, which was treat! A little dad and daughter time! :o)

We found a beautiful place to live in South Pasadena, in a cute little neighborhood! We are able to walk a lot of places and it is only 2 miles from the hospital!

Jake has been accepted to the college in Pasadena and is going to be going back to school to get his nursing degree! :o)

It is so amazing when you stop worring and just pray, things seem to happen!! We are so thankful for everything God has given us and the opportunity he has given us in California! We are also so thankful to our friends and family that have supported us through all of this!

Stay posted, more to come!! :o)

RENTED!

Very exciting news, we have officially rented our loft! :o) Rental Agreement has been signed and move in date scheduled - a little sooner than we expected, we move out on Saturday! We have lived in our little loft for 4 years and love it and love living in the East Village! We will miss our home, but I guess we are on to bigger and better things!

For Rent

Jake and I have officially put our loft up for rent! Very scary, but exciting! Please pray that we get a great renter that will take good care of our place, we love it! and of course pay rent! :o) California here we come!!

Hello!

Hello all! I have decided to start a blog! Jake and I wanted a place to stay connected with everyone and share important things in our lives with all of you! Stay tuned for more to come! :o)