Walk on Girl!!

Abigail started walking tonight! She took two steps and then she just kept going. Here is a couple videos of her first steps.

Doggy Heaven

Today we said good-bye to one of our furry friends. Toby has lived a long and happy life and has given us great joy over the years. He was one of the family and a true companion. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Toby would surely believe in doggy heaven because a dog like Toby deserves a heavenly rest. Any kid who ever met Toby always gave the same big smile that Abby had every morning when he came to give her kisses. He was was pure joy, even on your worst day Toby could make you smile.

Here are a few pictures of Toby over the years.

We are going to miss you Bubba!

Peek a Boo Abby

Abby learned how to do this yesterday, so stinkin' cute!!

A few more Christmas pics

Their faces say it all! G'pa Mark and Abby

Great G'pa and G'ma Schaad

She sticks her tongue out when she thinks like Grandma Deb

Abby, Angela, Adam, Nathan, Vanessa, Rachael, Grant, Jessica, G'pa Mark, G'ma Pam

Adam, Angela, Abby, Grandpa Mark, Great Grandma Carol, Great Grandpa LelandRachael, Jessica, Angela, Nathan

Abby is thinking. Mom, seriously.......

Is the craziness over yet, When do we go home?

Abby did really well meeting all these new people but by the end of the week she was ready to go home. :)

Abby's First Christmas and Visit to Iowa

We had a wonderful first Christmas with Abby. We drove all the way to Iowa and we were welcomed by snow and ice the whole way! Abby was a real trooper for the long car rides, sleeping in hotels, and cold diaper changes in the car. There were many firsts for Abby this trip, but most importantly she met a ton of family members who were anxious to see her. We had such a good time and our trip will not soon be forgotten. Here are a few pics of our time in Iowa.

Abby's first experience with sledding.

Uncle Nathan and Abby

Aunt Sarah and Abby

We met Lily Straw for the first time, she is the daughter of Adam's cousin Luke and his wife Sara.

Abby loved the tissue paper in the presents.

Great Grandma Straw and Sarah

Adam's Sister Sarah (in green) Adam's Cousin's wife Sara (in red)

Grandpa Steve and Abby

Adam Steve Luke and Mark went hunting for some pheasant.

Abby just loves her Aunt Sarah, she was giving her kisses all week.

One of Steve and Deb's friends knit this hat for Abby, it is so cute on her!

Helping daddy open presents

She loves her choo choo

Abby's first Christmas ornament.

Adam's parents Steve and Deb

Great Grandma Mewhirter, Sarah Paul, Deb Straw

Aunt Rachael and Abby

Aunt Jessica and Abby

We took Abby out to see my mom and brought her a poinsettia. They were one of mom's favorites.

Abby's first Christmas Eve Service

Abby and Elsa

Cousin Aaron and Katie

Michael, Nathan and Grant

Cousin Jon and Liz

Cousin Chad and Cousin Drew

Abby had such a good time opening presents. She liked the paper best but now that the presents are home and there is no paper to play with she is having such fun with her new toys!

Vanessa, Nathan, Emily and Malcolm

Great Grandpa Schaad and Abby

Aunt Vanessa, Uncle Nathan and Abby

Malcolm, Abby and Great Grandma Schaad

Lilly was exhausted after all the traveling, hunting, and people watching.

Merry Christmas and Happy new to you all. May you have a blessed 2010! We can't wait to see what this new year has in store for us.