BIG news!

No, this post is not a gender reveal, calm down! This post is definitely about some big news and that is Sean and I are moving down to Riverside, where he has worked for over 3 years. Why are we making the move? Multiple reasons actually:
1. because his current commute is at least 40 minutes depending on traffic. 
2. his cross country practice is at 6am 5 days a week
3. we want him to be closer to home before and after the baby is born
We had been talking about moving to Riverside for a few months now, looking at a few places but no place really stood out to us. That is until last Friday. Sean's work, California Baptist University, owns a few homes in the area and they rent them out to faculty or staff. After viewing the home, I immediately felt peace that this is where God picked for our next home. Our basic needs list was met completely by this home, and Kip and Kimbia will have more space to run around in the backyard. The crazy thing is I looked into the smallest of the 3 bedrooms and could instantly vision how I would arrange the nursery. With that being said, we are moving this very weekend. 
I think God is smiling down on us telling us, "I told you so" because when we first discussed moving earlier in the summer we picked September 1 as the best weekend to move. This is the last two day weekend Sean will have because of his cross country season until the end of November. 
At this new place:
1. Sean will walk to work
2. He will definitely be more available for when the baby is born
3. He still has 6am practice, just doesn't have to get up as early every day

Yes, I know Riverside isn't exactly known as Beverly Hills, however, it is a large city that offers a lot such as the Mission Inn, which is always decorated for Christmas. 

The downtown has a Saturday morning farmers market, there is the California citrus state historic park as the area was very well-known and still has groves of orange trees.

 Just being right next to Sean's work too will allow me to be involved a lot more as well.
So that is the big news. I will have a blog post tomorrow but then not sure as far as next week especially since we don't have an Internet service provider set up yet. However, you can continue to follow me on instagram (henninglove) in the mean time. 


39 comments:

Heather said...

Sounds like a great opportunity! Good luck with the move!

Pamela said...

Aw yayy!!

Shayna @ The Fancy Yancey said...

AH! That is SO exciting!!! Congrats on the new house & don't do too much moving yourself this weekend!

Unknown said...

how exciting!!! so happy that you found the perfect place!

Heidi said...

Sounds like the timing is just right! Good luck with the move. :)

Simply LKJ said...

Wow. Congrats on the new place. Perfect timing!!

Jane said...

Walking to work and being closer to the baby sounds great! Have a good move!! Congrats! :)

TheTinyHeart said...

Good luck with the move!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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Unknown said...

I adore the Mission Inn, someday I hope to see it decked out for Christmas. Congrats & good luck on your move~

always, koru kate

Jessica said...

Congrats on the moving and finding a cute place! You will have such more peace of mind being closer to Sean! Sounds like it was meant to be!

birdie to be said...

Congrats on the move! Its sounds like such a good life change for you and your family!

Michelle said...

That is big news, you'll love having him closer when the baby comes!

Ashley said...

Congrats!! Soo exciting!! Can't wait to see pics!!

Always Maylee said...

Oh yay congrats! Being able to walk to work will be amazing for him and just knowing he's so close if/when you and the baby need him must be a relief!

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

Too Many Brain Tabs said...

Congratulations!! I didn't know Sean worked at CBU. My cousin Micah just graduated from there in May. :) I'm so glad God is blessing you and providing such confirmation that you're going the right way!

brooke lyn said...

oh congrats! this sounds like it will be the perfect fit for you guys right now!

Meg Brink said...

So excited for you guys! Looks like it will be perfect for all three of you!! Although I was really hoping for a sneak peek of Baby H! ;)

Stesha said...

This is great! I am soooo excited for you guys. Looks like everything is turning in your favor miss!

xxS

Erica Jacquline said...

That is BIG news! Congrats friend!

Darby Hawley said...

This is so exciting!!! I can't wait to hear more about how God is working in your lives with this transition :-)

Happily Ever Parker said...

Awe this is awesome news!! You will be so happy when that baby comes that you decided to move closer to your hubby's work.

Faith said...

Congrats! Exciting news! Good luck with everything :)

Carly said...

I'm excited for you guys, sounds like a great decision!

Carly
www.lipglossandcrayons.com

Alexa said...

Seriously excited for you Meg!!! Saw your post on Facebook yesterday! :) Riverside is a cute city and it's so good that you guys are doing this BEFORE baby comes! Otherwise...such a pain. I am NOT looking forward to moving with all of the baby/kid crap we have now! Sheesh.

Hilary said...

Congrats!!! I'm sure its awesome that you get to save on the gas money too because he'll be walking to work. Good luck with the move! We did it about 2 months ago & I'm already dreading doing it again... years from now!

helen said...

praise God!!!! So excited for your family! I had no idea your husband works at CBU...one of our church members will start as a grad student there next wk! so happy for you <3

Sarah said...

It sounds like such a lovely area. Congratulations!!!! What a great new adventure!

Tara {The Silver Lining} said...

What awesome news! He'll love being so close to work, and you'll love seeing more of him. What a great opportunity and glad it all worked out so well. Good luck with the move!

Becky said...

Sounds like the house and the move was meant to be then! That'll be nice having him so much closer! Good luck this weekend :)

awhite said...

Yay, exciting news! It makes sense + sounds like the best move for your soon-to-be bigger fam! :) Happy for you, doll!

-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com

still being [molly] said...

SO exciting!

Amy said...

Congratulations, love! Change is always fun and exciting :) Will be praying for you guys in this very new season!

Kasey Lynne said...

Such an exciting new adventure!! I'm just happy that you're not moving out of state! That would've killed me!

Stephanie said...

YAY for you guys! What exciting news!

Discovery Street said...

nothing like getting a couple hours back in your day!! Congratulations!

Kristin said...

Love answered prayers!!

Lauren {at} Life.Love.Lauren said...

Big news! How exciting!

Unknown said...

I am excited for your move! You'll definitely have to post photos of the new place. :)

Amy said...

Congratulations! Such an exciting time for your family!