Category Archives: Helene

Just want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We woke to the surprise of a water leak in our ceiling between the kitchen and living room. The contractor that did the remodel is going to come over tomorrow morning to … Continue reading →

We finally learned the secret to parenting! Let the child think they have all the power while you hold the extension cord. Why didn’t anyone tell us this sooner? We have been successful for two days with our new approach … Continue reading →

Robbie had his 1st birthday on Friday, May 7. He had a very fun birthday party that evening with both sets of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. His sister and his parents were there too. (Sorry I’m so late in … Continue reading →

Josie had her third birthday on Monday, March 15. She is every bit a grown up 3 year old. We took her for her first “big girl” haircut the Tuesday before. I had trimmed her bangs before but we had … Continue reading →

Steve’s parents visited over Thanksgiving and we all went up to Seattle, WA for the weekend. On Saturday we went to Apple Cup, the annual football game between the University of Washington (Go Huskies!) and Washington State University (Skin those … Continue reading →

From the too cute to not share department, we present Josie and Robbie modeling the latest in children’s eyewear. I was working in the garage yesterday when I walked in and found Robbie laying on his mat looking like this. … Continue reading →

The Clark County Fair happens at the beginning of August every year. We went for the first time when Josie was a baby and had so much fun that we’ve made sure to go back every year. This was Robbie’s … Continue reading →

And once again it’s time for another Abbott family update. We’ve had a busy time recently with family visiting, going to the Clark County fair (another post will be coming on that), celebrating our 5th anniversary (YAY US!), and dealing … Continue reading →

It really has been the best of times. Yes, having a newborn in the house can be tough and we’ve had our moments of meltdowns (all of us!), but we really have been loving it. Robbie is such a joy … Continue reading →