Thank you all so much for the shower–it was so much fun!!! I was super suprised!! My mom sent everything to me yesterday and I can’t wait to get it all. I just wanted to write a quick word of thanks to you all for making my trip to Illinois so special.

Thanks again!!

Below is the awesome update from Rob:

“Well, we went to the doctor and she said that everything seems perfect. The
heartbeat is like 150, which is good apparantly and she seems to be getting
healthier, which is what babies do as they grow. So that is good. The
doctor just said that if your a little sore take some tylenol but don’t
worry cause the baby is very well protected in there. After we did that I
went and saw the car and took a couple pictures. ….”

Could everyone please keep Lisa in your prayers today? Thanks everyone.

Love,
Andi

We awoke to a gorgeous fall morning in Iowa. The colors of fall are glistening with raindrops. The gentle breeze brings a chill through the open window.

Thank You God for another precious day!

Enjoy your day all you Frieden’s—it will never come again.

Love you all, Mary

Born in 1947!

Born in 1972!

Born in 1990!

Happy 15, little Joe! Hope you have a fabulous day.

Time for a little praise and prayer. Rob & Kristin were in a car accident today (in their brand new car). Someone ran into them in GA this afternoon on Kristin’s passenger side of the car (it was the other guy’s fault, and he had insurance & got a ticket). Everyone was moving at the time. And everyone was in seatbelts. Looks like the car took a beating (back axle broke, maybe)… but PRAISE GOD everyone seems to be ok. Kristin will go see her doctor tomorrow morning (where no doubt she will affirm that everything is just fine), but keep them in your PRAYERS. Rob said baby girl quit kicking for about 20 minutes, but is back to kicking the snot out of Kristin again.

I am! But alas, still haven’t paid October bills, and I want to start working on my double 9-patch. And work is crazy once again. And we still have the Astros in the running. And Christmas is just around the bend. Somebody asked me what we’d talk about on the blog, now that the Bonfire! is through… and I’ll tell you what… Jessica’s Wedding!!! So, what are the colors? where’s the blessed event? what’s on the menu? and most importantly, how can we help??