Pumpkin Carving Time~

Porter really got into carving his first pumpkin (actually just involved with the cleaning part) but sure was a big help and his favorite word that he kept repeating: MESS! smart kid!

Day with Paul and Tamara

we got to visit there little paradise on Vashon today--they cooked an incredible lunch and we had fun walking the beach, enjoying the sun, and being together!

fall is upon us!

getting ready for fall---dressed up my little fall pumpkin and got out the decorations~

of course, my two boys have matching seahawks jerseys, and they wear them every seahawk sunday together....

on the ferry to vashon this morning to visit Paul and Tamara! a fun day!

sticks, sticks, and more sticks!~

our little guy....

yes, this is the next generation.... already multi-tasking with the latest technology and gadgets! he loves it all, just like his dad!

our first time-out... the little stool in the corner is going to come in handy! no playing with the plug if mom says "no." does he look guilty??

Happy Bday!

Mom turns 31! Porter turns 16months! and he LOVES his carrot cake!

AFH 2010

A whole host of pics from AFH 4! What a great weekend with all 12 Abo's!

Annual Whidbey Island Lawn Party!

Another year, another successful lawn party up at whidbey island. we were a bit worried about he 60 degree forcast but ended up clearing and being a beutiful day! mint julips (wow they were strong), great food, fun games and lots of kids this year....how times of changed!

Wipigaki Lake House

we spent two weeks in August at our lake house "wipigaki" in August! Porter is at the best age right now--our little buddy exploring everything, talking more every day, and mimiking what we do! really into his dancing, eating of course (loves his corn on the cobb) and being naked! just gets better and better...

Family Backpack Trip Slideshow

Visit to Colorado

View our favorite pics here!

Wine Tasting

Of course (and because he is an experienced pro now) Porter loved the wine tasting tour--really got into "smelling" the wine!

Weekend in Napa!

We spent the weekend in Napa for my cousins (Burke) wedding. it was a blast--lots of parties and of course, Porter loved showing off all of his new skills and spending time with the fam!

Visit in CA!

we were able to fly into CA early to spend the night with Auntie Dee and Uncle Geoff who cooked us an awesome dinner and hwe had lots of play! porter loved his time with them--especially the am in bed while m&d went for a run. we then met up with Auntie Michellle and Kaira for the day--they are starting to interact which is fun!

well...if this isn't cousin behavior, I don't know what is!

Porter Walks!

Walla Walla Wine Tasting Weekend!

With the kiddo's and all, we had a very successful wine tasting weeekend in Walla Walla. Hit 7 wineries on Saturday, which is good with oiur group size and extra baggage! lots of fun--can't wait until the next trip~