Elliot's first concert

Elliot's first concert turned out to be Ray LaMontagne at the Edgefield. It a is a small, outside venue which was perfect for an unpredictable 2 month old newborn (too late for Bella to join us). As it turns out, he loved the loud music and ambient noise and therefore Charles had a great birthday!

2011-09 Ray Lamontagne Concert

Visit from the Miller family

Isabella had a wonderful time playing with her cousin Sebastian over the Labor Day holiday. From hammocks to brewpubs, the weekend was full of excitement. Bella especially enjoyed the spontaneous dip in the Columbia River, it was a great way to celebrate our 5th year of marriage.

2011-09 Josh & Heather to Oregon

Sunday Parkways

We enjoyed our first outing as a family of four riding bikes during Portland's Sunday Parkways. The city closes down neighborhood streets for cycling, walking, etc. to promote non-motorized transportation. We finished with a Waffle Window treat to celebrate this beautiful summer day.

2011-09 Sunday Parkways

Birthday party

Elliot attended his first party in celebration of Julianna's first birthday on the rooftop deck of Pete and Andrea's condo. Bella was most impressed with the cupcakes!

2011-08 Pete & Andrea Party

Good times with Ma and Grandad

We recruited my grandparents from Texas to help out as well. Bella couldn't be happier to have so many guests come visit her and Ma and Grandad got some quality time with both of their great grandchildren.

2011-08 Ma & Grandad to Oregon

Visit from Auntie Amy

We were lucky to have my sister Amy out to help during the first week of Elliot's life. Bella enjoyed the individual attention and limitless fun while Auntie Amy enjoyed spoiling her rotten :) What fun!

2011-07 Amy to Oregon

Going home

Here are a few more pics of Elliot as we transition back home as family of four.

2011-Going home

Elliot Eugene Haughey has arrived!

On Friday, July 22 at 8:15 AM, Elliot Eugene Haughey expanded the size of our family by 33.3%. He weighed in at 7lbs 3oz and measured 20 inches long. Mother and baby are doing great, most importantly Bella is absolutely enamoured with her baby brother! We've spent the past day getting to know our wrinkled & sedate little man, and are elated to have him with us.

2011-07 Elliot Delivery

New addition

Some belly shots of baby #2

2011-05 2nd Pregnancy

Visit from Nana

Waterfalls, parks, and the zoo, what more could a girl ask for? We had a terrific time during my Mom's trip from the midwest. Bella was certainly spoiled after all the one on one attention from her Nana.

2011-06 Sue to Oregon

Hood River

Bella had a great time playing Kellen at a park in Hood River overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.

2011-05 Hood River

Isabella turns 2

Bella celebrated her 2nd birthday with a dozen of her closest friends. She had a fabulous weekend filled memorable moments and of course, lots of special treats. To this day, her favorite song is still "Happy Birthday".

2011-05 2nd Bella's Birthday

Easter

Our wonderful neighbors have a fantastic Easter party at their house every year. Isabella really enjoyed finding (and especially opening) the Easter eggs!

2011-04 Easter Party

Visit from Auntie Bonnie

My sister escaped New York City for a Portland work event just in time to celebrate our birthdays together. We enjoyed a sunshine filled day at the Tulip Festival followed by a bit of retail therapy during Bella's nap and finished with night on the town which would have been even more fun was I not 5 months pregnant :)

2011-04 Bonnie to Oregon

Hawaii

We escaped from the dreary Oregon winter in February and enjoyed some quality time with my Grandparents from Texas. Bella grew to love the sand and the water, but the wild roosters were truly the biggest hit!

2011-02 Kauai

Weekend in Seattle

While I attended a board review conference in Seattle, Charles and PaPaw made the most of a rainy weekend in the Pacific Northwest.

2011-01 Seattle

Christmas 2010

Once again a whirlwind Midwest trip to visit family for the holidays. This year, Bella really enjoyed unwrapping presents though she was not too found of the Chicago snow. It was a great visit and a wonderful opportunity to announce that there will be another addition to our family due on August 6th!

2010-12 Holidays

Fall 2010

We are working hard to catch up on the blog, so stay tuned for more posts soon...

2010-10 Suavie Island

2010-10 Halloween

2010-11 Bonnie To Portland

2010-11 Miscellaneous stuff

2010-12 Hockey