Category Archives: Helene

Guess who’s here!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Helene

We are ecstatic to announce the birth of our new son! Robert Conrad Abbott May 7th, 2009 @ 2:07 PM PST 6 pounds, 8 ounces 19 3/4″ long Everyone is doing well. We’ll put up more pictures and information as … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s the BIG DAY!!

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Helene

Well this is it! By this time tomorrow we should have a new baby and the mystery will be solved. Wish us luck and check back soon to find out if it’s a boy or girl! We will hopefully have … Continue reading →

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Labor pains and false alarms

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Steve

No, no baby yet, much to Helene’s chagrin. Helene has been going through a lot the past couple of weeks. She’s been having contractions with time intervals ranging from once an hour to every five minutes. And in the past … Continue reading →

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Dodger has a new home

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Steve

We are happy to report that Dodger has found a new home! As we mentioned a few weeks ago, we had to give Dodger up because our changing family and his high energy lifestyle were not working out well. We … Continue reading →

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It’s almost time!

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Helene

We are down to the last few days as a family of three. We know if something doesn’t happen sooner, that we will have a baby by May 7, since my doctor said he will induce me then. I had … Continue reading →

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Why is this man smiling?

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Helene

Steve and I went on our babymoon this past weekend. We were able to leave Josie with my folks and get away sans kids for what will be the last time for quite a while once the new one arrives. … Continue reading →

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It’s so hard to say goodbye

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Helene

Wednesday was a very difficult day. Actually, the last week has been difficult off and on. We said goodbye to our beloved dog Dodger on Wednesday as we sent him off to find a new home. He is a miniature … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Josie!

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Helene

Today is Josie’s 2nd birthday. It’s hard to believe that two years have flown by already. This is her 2-year old picture that we took in the same rocking chair she had her monthly and first birthday pictures in. We … Continue reading →

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Big girl room

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Helene

We worked hard and got Josie’s big girl room all set up for her last week. She had her first night in the room last Thursday and it’s gone pretty well since. She absolutely loves her kitchen and table/chairs. She’s … Continue reading →

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Where have we been?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Helene

We are overdue for an update. While Josie and I were out of town briefly in early January, the real excuse is just being busy. Josie and I had an interesting trip up north last month. My Great Uncle Mike … Continue reading →

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