Our God is amazing, isn't He?

I often wonder how kids manage to get food on every part of their body but can't get it in their mouths! Fortunately, Caleb is getting much better at aiming for his choppers. Notice the mostly clean bib! He is a growing boy and needs his spaghetti! Ha ha! He reminds me everyday that he needs his vitamins (or as he says "bite-a mins") and that I need to brush his teeth. What a great helper! He also LOVES to help me with Abbie. Some ways are not always helpful, like when she is touching something she should and he takes it upon himself to discipline her. Not so good. :) But for the most part, he is a great little helper!

Mike started school a few weeks ago and it already seems like he's been at it for a several months! Ugh! Please pray for my amazing husband as he works hard at his job and school; pray that God would give him the grace and patience and endurance to get through this last semester before graduating. It seems that when you near the end of the race, Satan tries his hardest to get you to quit. We want God to receive all the glory for our lives, so pray with us that we will "run with patience the race that is set before us."

Abigale had a doctor's appointment yesterday, so she is all dressed up to go in this photo. :) She is crawling like crazy and into everything! I don't remember Caleb being this much trouble!! Ha ha! She eats everything she finds on the floor and although I vaccuum daily, it seems there is always something I've missed that she finds! She is also pulling up on the couch and attempting to walk! Mike likes to hold her hands walk around with her- hopefully she will be walking soon, although Im not sure I really want that! Ha ha! Her first birthday is next week (yeah!) and we are excited to celebrate! The Lord has done a miraculous work in her life and body and we are so grateful to have our little girl here today because of His blessings!

Thank you!

Through all the years I have known my parents, they have always been there to help me whenever I needed it. Even after being married for several years, I still find myself calling my mom when Caleb is sick to ask a question, or calling my dad for advice about a recipe or an issue with my car. They have never told me my questions were dumb or asked "why can't you figure that out yourself Autumn?" They have always helped me in every way possible. Dad...Mom, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for always taking the time for me and being there for me! I love you both very much!

-Autumn

January is here!

This is what Caleb uses to throw Abbies diapers in the trash for me. He's a very clever child!

Eewwwww.....

Abbie trying to stand up by the coffee table to get my drink

Abbie crying because I wont help her stand up to reach my drink

Poor Abbie weeping on the floor

She cracks a smile when I joke around with her though.

Fun up North

The whole clan

Brittany and Noah

Seth and Molly- such a lovely couple!

Awwww. Heidi and Abbie and Brittany.

Abs

Caleb and Noah

Caleb was thrilled with the vacuum cleaner but gave us this hilarious look when he opened it! He was so serious!

My Mom and Dad with Abbie

Molly and Abbie

Brother and sister

Caleb and Heidi- game partners!

Seth and Abbie- they played very well together! Ha ha!

Papa and Abbie

Seth and Mike playing with Mike's new iPod Touch

Right before we opened gifts at Mike's parents.

Nice smile Caleb!

Mike and I at his parent's house in MN

Caleb and Micah in Micah's room watching a movie

Mike and I at Lego Land at MOA

The Frey cousins, Abbie and Caleb, Micah and Ryan

Abbie and Caleb at the MOA

Abbie's new hairstyle! Love it!

Mike getting ready for the sub-zero temperatures of MN

We were able to travel up to MN and WI for Christmas and enjoyed spending time with family! It really makes the Christmas season complete when you are with family and friends, and we are very blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives! Thank you everyone, for making our journey up there and time together so wonderful!