Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Us
Mike and I at our church staff Christmas party.
After we got back home, we took another picture. :)
After we got back home, we took another picture. :)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
New Pics
Abigale is actually smiling! Ha ha! She has been moody lately, so its nice to see a smile on her face! Gotta love her!
Caleb and mom
How do you smile? Like this!
Kisses!
More kisses!
Abbie was excited about something!
Caleb showing me "L" in sign language. Ha ha! He's really just motioning to me for something, but thats what it looks like.
Caleb tickling Abbie
Mike, lookin' all handsome!.jpg)
Abbie in pink, surrounded by pink, pink, pink.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
What's new?
Well, its November and its cold outside! Even here in East Tennessee, the temperature drops and the wind blows! Brrrr....! Last Saturday, it was a record 11 degrees in the morning and we felt it too! But today the Lord has given us a beautiful day filled with sunshine and blue skies and a little warmer weather- I love it!
We have been so blessed by the Lord in these last few weeks. Mike and I discovered about a month and a half ago that we would be expecting our THIRD child! We were so happy! Children are a blessing from the Lord and we would love to have a house full of blessings! The Bible says that the Lord gives and the Lord takes away, and several days ago we found ourselves giving this little one back into the hands of Jesus. God knows what is best in our lives, and although we may never know the reason or purpose for His works, we must have faith that He is in control and has a plan for us. We mourn the loss of the baby that we will never hold here on earth, but cherish the thought that we have a child in heaven that we will see and know someday. It brought Mike and I to our knees in thanks to God for the two amazing children that we DO have. How blessed we are!! God has reminded us that our lives are not our own, our kids are not our own, our house and belongings are not our own, they are Gods! We praise Him for his faithfulness to us, and for his love and provision in our lives!
God has continued to bless us also in providing for us while Mike is in school full-time. We don't see very much of Mike since he goes to school everyday and works full-time as well, but that just makes the time we DO have together so much more special! Caleb asks me everyday "where's Daddy?" and I say he's either at work or school, let's pray for him Caleb! He is such a great kid! We have so much fun together cooking and cleaning and folding laundry, and playing with Abbie. He and Abbie play great together and Caleb will often try to teach her things that he has recently learned. The other day I overheard him explaining a book to her. As he pointed to a picture of a cow he said "This is a cow Abigale. He says 'moooo.' This is a horsey Abigale. He says 'neighhhhh'." Abbie's face just lights up whenever Caleb talks to her or tickles her! Its so great that they get along! :)
We wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a joyful day! Thank you for your continued prayers!
Here's Abbie downing a couple of cookies. Notice she has two in one hand, one in the other, and one in her mouth- piggy! :)
Here's Caleb with a big cheesy smile- such a happy boy!
We have been so blessed by the Lord in these last few weeks. Mike and I discovered about a month and a half ago that we would be expecting our THIRD child! We were so happy! Children are a blessing from the Lord and we would love to have a house full of blessings! The Bible says that the Lord gives and the Lord takes away, and several days ago we found ourselves giving this little one back into the hands of Jesus. God knows what is best in our lives, and although we may never know the reason or purpose for His works, we must have faith that He is in control and has a plan for us. We mourn the loss of the baby that we will never hold here on earth, but cherish the thought that we have a child in heaven that we will see and know someday. It brought Mike and I to our knees in thanks to God for the two amazing children that we DO have. How blessed we are!! God has reminded us that our lives are not our own, our kids are not our own, our house and belongings are not our own, they are Gods! We praise Him for his faithfulness to us, and for his love and provision in our lives!
God has continued to bless us also in providing for us while Mike is in school full-time. We don't see very much of Mike since he goes to school everyday and works full-time as well, but that just makes the time we DO have together so much more special! Caleb asks me everyday "where's Daddy?" and I say he's either at work or school, let's pray for him Caleb! He is such a great kid! We have so much fun together cooking and cleaning and folding laundry, and playing with Abbie. He and Abbie play great together and Caleb will often try to teach her things that he has recently learned. The other day I overheard him explaining a book to her. As he pointed to a picture of a cow he said "This is a cow Abigale. He says 'moooo.' This is a horsey Abigale. He says 'neighhhhh'." Abbie's face just lights up whenever Caleb talks to her or tickles her! Its so great that they get along! :)
We wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a joyful day! Thank you for your continued prayers!
Here's Abbie downing a couple of cookies. Notice she has two in one hand, one in the other, and one in her mouth- piggy! :)
Here's Caleb with a big cheesy smile- such a happy boy!Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Frey Pictures
Grampa and Gramma Frey sent some gifts from their trip to Israel and one of them was this cute top for Abbie. Isnt she adorable?
We had a piano recital for my students this past weekend so here are a few photos of my students playing their pieces.
Caleb made pancakes for us for breakfast!
Boy, were they good!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Bath time!
Caleb and I gave Abigale a bath this morning. He's such a good helper! The kids had a great time splashing and playing in the water, and I had a good time cleaning it all up afterwards! It was all worth it to see them having so much fun!
Friday, November 7, 2008
New Stuff
Our power went out a few days ago, and the house was really cold in the morning, so I bundled the kids up to keep them warm!
Mike and the guys bowling during our youth activity. I think Jonathon is explaining to Mike that the ball is supposed to go down the center, not roll in the gutter. Ha ha! At least none of them did what I did- I threw the ball before the pins were even set up! Yikes!
Caleb helping us pull weeds at the church.
Caleb sweeping up the weeds- he's such a good helper!
This is what my livingroom looks like 3 days a week! I love the little boys I babysit! Its a riot!
Mike and the guys bowling during our youth activity. I think Jonathon is explaining to Mike that the ball is supposed to go down the center, not roll in the gutter. Ha ha! At least none of them did what I did- I threw the ball before the pins were even set up! Yikes!
Caleb helping us pull weeds at the church.
Caleb sweeping up the weeds- he's such a good helper!
This is what my livingroom looks like 3 days a week! I love the little boys I babysit! Its a riot!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Job
Mike and I enjoyed reading these few chapters from Job last night. Here is a portion that touched my heart and made me realize that I am simply clay and He is the Potter.
Job 40
1. Morevover the Lord answered Job, and said,
2. Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
3. Then Job answered the Lord, and said,
4. Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer the? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
5. Once have I spoken; but I will not anwer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
6. Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
7. Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee and declare thou unto me.
8. Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
9. Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Job 42
1. Then Job answered the Lord and said,
2. I know that thou canst do everything, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
3. Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? Therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
6. Wherefore I abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes.
10. And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed....: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
12. So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.
17. So Job died being old and full of days.
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Job 40
1. Morevover the Lord answered Job, and said,
2. Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
3. Then Job answered the Lord, and said,
4. Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer the? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
5. Once have I spoken; but I will not anwer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
6. Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
7. Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee and declare thou unto me.
8. Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
9. Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Job 42
1. Then Job answered the Lord and said,
2. I know that thou canst do everything, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
3. Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? Therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
6. Wherefore I abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes.
10. And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed....: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
12. So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.
17. So Job died being old and full of days.
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
May God Have Mercy on America!
Voting is a privilege and a right that we as Americans have been blessed with! Exercise that right today and vote! May God have mercy on our country! He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords!Saturday, October 25, 2008
Church Picnic
The Collins family hosted the church picnic this fall at their beautiful house in Scott County, TN. It was a nice day, a bit cool, but we had a great time roasting hot dogs and marshmellows, playing horseshoes and other games, and picking apples. All in all, it was a fun day for everyone!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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