Thanksgiving 2015

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year, spent with my side of the family on Whidbey Island. Here are a few photo highlights.

Halloween Weekend 2014

Happy Halloween! 

Isaac enjoyed a Halloween party at preschool, followed by trick or treating in our neighborhood with friends. We also had a short visit with Eric's Dad, soccer, and lots of baby snuggles. A few photos from this weekend:

Jack-O-Lanterns

Isaac as Spiderman!

Sweet Brothers

Oliver and Bernadette on Halloween night

Isaac's trick or treating buddy, Malin

Grandpa Don and Oliver (and Lego Spiderman...)

Oliver is taking a bottle! Now, Mom and Dad can go out for dinner...

Our first dinner date out since Oliver / Grandpa Don babysitting 

Go Seahawks!

Lil Kickers Soccer

Fourth of July in Tricities 2014

This year, we were back in the Tri-Cities for the Fourth of July. The long weekend was made up of the usual festivities -- hours upon hours of swimming in the pool, visiting Grandma's quilt store, lighting fireworks, helping Grandpa build stuff in the shop, visiting with family, watching a lot of soccer, and eating lots of great meals.

Happy Birthday, 'Merica!

Summer Vacation with Grandma & Grandpa

Our little guy is back from his awesome vacation with Grandma & Grandpa in Washington. We missed him like crazy, and it was so good to see him today (yes, I cried). But, he had such a great trip with G&G. Here's a few photos from Grandpa's camera. I look forward to hearing all of Isaac's stories over the next few weeks!

We Live in "The Best Town in America"

Outside Magazine just named Park City, Utah "The Best Town in America." Here we are enjoying this beautiful place we get to call home...

Isaac at City Park... proud of his climbing skills

Isaac and Grandpa Don at PCMR's Alpine Coaster Ride (so fun!)

Christina on the coaster

.... and Eric

Isaac and Grandpa on the alpine slides at PCMR

Independence Day 2013 - Park City

This year we broke our four-year tradition of celebrating the Fourth of July in the Tri-Cities, and instead stayed in Park City. But, the Tri-Cities came to us! Eric's parents Debi & Don (G&G M) flew in from eastern Washington for a 4-day visit.

Park City has a notorious Fourth of July celebration, including a 70-float parade, huge city park party, fireworks, and kids activities galore-- all within walking distance from our house! We were excited to check it out, and had a wonderful visit with Debi & Don.

The highlights:

Fourth of July Fun!

Dinner at Nick's Greek

Silver Star Cafe

Grandpa Don & Isaac on the piano

Flash! He's worn this a good 4 days in a row

see? not exaggerating...

More Photos >> Click here.

Hope everyone had a fun and safe Independence Day!

June Catch-Up

I realize it's been a while since we've posted an update, so here's a June catch-up.

The weather in Park City has been gorgeous; sunny, blue skies, and not too hot.... We stay a lot cooler up here in the mountains than in the valley.

We've been... BBQ'ing in the park across the street...

Biking the mountains:

(I finally got a "new to me" bike... here I am in my longer ride of the season... 10 miles or so)

 Hanging out with Grandpa Jabbusch:

Isaac's and Gpa's adventure day

Play Time! 

Isaac's new scooter (thanks gpa!)

Isaac at Discovery Gateway

Seattle Trip for Mom & Dad:

Quick Seattle Getaway for a wedding... Lunch with Tony & Amanda

Date night at Matt & Aubrey's wedding!

wedding

 More play time:

Isaac on the climbing wall for the first time!

tired bug

Park Silly Sunday Market!

More photos here!

Mountain Brewers Beer Fest :: IO and Grandpa

While Eric and I escaped to Idaho Falls for the Mountain Brewers Beer Fest (which I highly recommend), Isaac got to spend time with Grandpa M.

Photo highlights of last weekend:

Isaac and grandpa had a blast while we were gone. Highlights were going to the movie theater for the first time together and the children's festival at city park.

Meanwhile, Eric and I enjoyed the Brewers festival (how can you not!). It's affectionately known as "Utah's best craft beer festival"... in Idaho thanks to conservative liquor laws in Utah, of course.

Seattle Trip :: March 2013

What an awesome Seattle trip!  It felt so good to see everyone, be in Seattle, get needed work done on the house, and have a little vacation.  Here are some highlights:

Easy Travel

Isaac was a travel super-star.  The quick flight, his own seat, and iPad helped.  Smiles all around!

House Repairs

Eric, his Dad Don, and friend Tony get all the credit here.  While Isaac and I were having fun around town, these guys did all of this in 4.5 days:

• Tore out rotting tiles, walls and studs in the bathroom (including the insulation damaged by the water)
• Removed the glass tiles and boarded up the slat-style window (causing the dampness and rot)
• Re-framed the wall, added insulation and concrete board, and re-tiled
• Installed a fan
• Patched the exterior siding like a pro

Family

It felt SO good to see so much family while we were in Seattle.  Isaac is one loved little guy:

Top to bottom, left to right:  Isaac with Grandma Debi & Mary, Isaac with Dad at Pike Place, the Jabbusch Crew at Barking Dog, Isaac and Grandma making cupcakes, the extended Jabbusch crew celebrating Oma's 90th birthday, and Isaac and "nanny Mary"

Friends & Fun

Time for friends too?  You betcha!  Eric and I slipped away to a Sounders match, friends Tony & Amanda hosted a St. Patty's dinner party for us, and Isaac had tons of fun playing at the park and at my parent's house (cars! trains!).

Tired Yet?

We had a little down-time too.  We even caught Isaac (aka Mr. No-napper) taking a few mid-day snoozers.

Thanks to all our Seattle family and friends for such a great visit!  See you next time!