Exciting things....

So today is Sunday. I of course have rolled over in my mind everything I'm missing today: high school Sunday school, church, girls bible study, and of course hanging out at the Anderson's. It's definitely sad being so far away from a ton of people we love....we just didn't have a moving truck big enough to fit everyone... :(
I have to say there were some notably exciting things happening this weekend...
#1 Jackson walked past a squirrel and didn't chase it! Talk about a miracle! This squirrel was pretty fascinating too. The three of us watched it in the window for at least 20 minutes. It had a full on corn cob bigger than itself and it was nibbling of a couple kernels, stuffing them in it's mouth, hopping over to a spot on the grass, burying them, doing a little squirrel dance, then back to the cob. Then it left the cob on our doorstep! Hilarious if you ask me!
#2 Thrift store find! At the thrift store downtown I found a Gap 3/4 sleeve, button down, light jean colored shirt with a pocket for $1.36! Bam! Inspired by Kaysi Butler to wear over a tank with a skirt or shorts i'm thinking.
#3 We visited a really awesome church! Calvary Chapel in Clinton. www.ccwhidbey.com if you want to check it out. There were super friendly people, we liked the worship and the message, two people invited us to bible studies, one lady gave us her phone number in case we needed anything, and the pastor asked Andy to lunch this week. Was not expecting that kind of welcome. We stayed after for this lunch thing they do once a month just to hang out together and almost everyone stayed! And they had spaghetti! One of my favorite foods, talk about a sign from Jesus! haha jk. (No one can top Mike A's!) But we had a really good time. We are going to try some other places too to see what else is happening on the island. but yeah! woo!
#4 (from Andy) He is very excited that he cooked dinner for us and my aunts! Grilled cheese baby! Everyone thought it was really good!

So 'we' are blogging now - Amy

Ok. So this is our blog. I say 'our' and call it the 'TobeyFam' blog in hopes that Andy and I will both post but....we'll see about that. :) I've never done this before (so don't judge me if it's totally uninteresting) and I have to say I feel weird about it but I thought it would be a good way to keep friends and family updated about our new life on Whidbey Island, Washington.
So we're here. The weather has actually been pretty good...suckas! just kidding. but really it's been nice. Jackson decided to chase a deer into the woods after being here for like less than 10 minutes. Freaked us out but we found the little terrorist and got him back in the house safe and sound, thank goodness! We've explored a park, got a bank account, visited the local grocery store...all the things you do when you're trying to get settled i guess but it's hard to feel settled. I know it's unrealistic but I want to feel settled yesterday. It's pretty lonely being in life limbo. We miss our friends and family a lot! I'm tearing up as I think about everyone at youth group. I have to say this whole process has so far stretched my faith in ways I would have never thought of before. I'm having to depend on God for emotional needs I never knew existed. I suppose growing in faith while learning to lean on God and trust in Him more isn't the worst thing that could ever happen.
I wore a flower in my hair today and felt good about it. I think I'll do that more often. :)