2013 Update from the Buehlers

Charlie's first sledding experience

Milestones, Ministry, & Memories

When I think about these past 12 months, many of my memories are about Charlie. With the first year of life comes many milestones.  We've throughly enjoyed watching all of his "firsts" this past year... from his first tooth to his first step to his (and ours) first full night of sleep! I know I've said this time and time again but he truly is such a fun blessing in our life.

Charlie and I spent a few weeks apart from Jimmy this year when he took two separate trips to Peru for ministry. The first trip was in March where he did fore-work to prepare to bring a team of 6 students down in July.

Peru Team building a small home

Along with taking students to Peru, Jimmy is continuing to serve as the Youth and Worship Director at Kost Evangelical Free Church. The youth group meets on Monday nights and went through Colossians last spring and has been going through 1 Peter this fall. It's a great blessing to be able to be a part of these student's lives and to watch them grow in the Lord.

Charlie not so happy about our flight being delayed. 

As for summer, we enjoyed watching our garden grow. Planting, "weeding" and harvesting are now some of our favorite things to do in the summer months.  We also enjoyed a few trips to be with our families. Our trip to Ohio was taken via plane so Charlie got to experience his first airplane trip and enjoyed exploring the airport.

October was a full, fun month. Starting up a side photography "business", enjoying our 3rd anniversary, and celebrating Charlie's first year of life were just a few of the big events that kept our fall busy!

Celebrating our 3rd Year Anniversary

December was another loved month in the Buehler's home. Gift giving, gatherings and tree decorating are things we enjoyed. However, without a doubt, it seems that every year a Christmas gathering must be cancelled/postponed because of the weather or sickness. And this year, we found ourselves postponing our Christmas gathering with our friends when we ended up in the hospital with Charlie and RSV. Needless to say, no matter how much I look forward to this Christmas gathering every year, nothing mattered more than making sure my baby boy was okay. Praise God for healing his little body.

This brings us to an end of 2013. Thankful for yet another year of God's faithfulness and provision in our life! Looking forward to seeing where He takes us these next 12 months!