Merry Christmas 2009!

We have had quite an eventful year this year. I thought I would update you all on some of the changes in our lives.

Angela: After working for a research lab at Purdue University since 2004, the funding for my position ran out and I became a full-time housewife beginning in June. After spending a month or so on projects around the house I decided to use some of my free time at our church and began volunteering 2 mornings a week at our church's community center. I also kept up my weekly commitments at the local pregnancy resource center.

In July we found out that we were expecting a baby, due March 21. I spent the next couple of months on the couch, so I was thankful for my slower-paced schedule! In early November our ultrasound revealed that we should prepare for a little boy.

Face shot of the littlest Mellema:

Steve: After working since 2004 at a software company, Steve accepted a new job in the Minneapolis, MN area. Steve grew up there, and the chance to be close to at least one side of our family was pretty attractive. Earlier this month we loaded up our things and moved from Lafayette, Indiana to chilly Minnesota. We are currently staying with Steve's mom and dad while we transition to our new city.

The move has obviously changed several things in our life. Steve has played in a band, TitusJustus, for the past several years, so it was hard to say goodbye to them. He really enjoyed having a creative musical outlet there, as well as being a part of our previous church's worship team. It was hard to leave behind many of the areas of service that we've been a part of, both through our church and local community. But at the same time we're looking forward to what the Lord has in store for us in our new community.

These next few months hold some exciting changes for us, a new baby, hopefully a new house, and exploring our new city, so be sure to stop by for updates every so often. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!