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Coming In 2011.........




Isla Maeve Abbott, due June 4, 2011

Merry Christmas

Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving was spent with the Abbotts. Lucas and his dad and brothers usually go shooting early on Thanksgiving morning, but this year Lucas decided he wanted to sleep in and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving parade instead. It was so nice to just laze around and watch the parade. Before dinner, the Abbott men and boys played in the first Abbott Turkey bowl. They had a great time and worked up an appetite. We had dinner in the afternoon and I have to say that everything was perfect and delicious. I think it was the best Thanksgiving dinner ever. Maybe I say that every year, but it was so scumptious. After dinner, we all cleaned up. Then we had our choice of pies for dessert made by my sis-in-laws, Rachelle and Susana. They were all so yummy, we had a couple slices each. I am thankful for so many things this year. My family is at the top of that list. I'm so grateful for the blessings I have received this year.

Words of Encouragement

“If you are still in the
process of
raising children . . .
be aware that the
tiny fingerprints that
show up on almost every
newly cleaned surface,
the toys scattered about
the house,
the piles and piles
of laundry
to be tackled will
disappear all too soon
and that you will
-to your surprise-
miss them profoundly.”
President Thomas S. Monson

Halloween Time

A Witch, Boba Fett & Frankenstein set out for our ward "Trunk R Treat"

Fun with cousins at the YMCA Halloween Party


Tyrone won best costume for his age group at the Trunk R Treat

We only carved one pumpkin this Halloween. We carved it on Halloween night too. We have big plans for next year. At least 5 pumpkins.

Niamh turns 2

Niamh turned 2 years old on October 20th. She loved opening her presents and every time we sang "Happy Birthday" to her, she sang right along. She played with her presents most of the day and then we had a little family party in the evening. Niamh got lots of fun presents and some really cute clothes. I can't believe my baby girl is 2. She is a spitfire and likes to rule the house. She loves running around all day long. She loves Mickey & Minnie Mouse and Tinkerbell. She loves to sing and she loves to drink. By that I mean, she drinks most of her meals throughout the day. I can barely get her to eat anything. We love our Niamhy and are blessed to have her in our family.

Gavin at 6

September 19th was Gavin's 6th Birthday. It fell on a Sunday, so we decided to have a friend party on the Friday before. He invited friends from church and his cousins who live in town to his "skeleton" party. We had pizza and root beer, had a treasure hunt and ate Icecream cake. Then Gavin opened his presents. He was so excited and each friend was so thoughtful with their gifts. Gavin was ecstatic. On Sunday evening we had cake and icecream with family. Gavin was so excited that he got to have two birthday parties. He got so many presents and pretty much got everything on his wish list. He has been really gracious, sharing his presents with Tyrone, who insists that they are now his toys as well. These past 6 years have dragged on at times, but I also find myself wondering when did Gavin grow up so fast. He is turning into such a sweet, mature young man. He is a great helper to me and he loves learning and doing grown up things, like using a can opener. He is a blessing to have in our family and we love him dearly.