Abbie's first feis

Abbie went to her first feis (dance competition) for Irish dancing this weekend in Portland. Jennifer and Olivia flew in and got to watch Abbie dance. Abbie placed 13th, 4th and 3rd on Saturday and 1st place on Sunday.

It was so fun watching Abbie dance and getting to see so many Irish dancers in one place. After the competition we went into the city and had a fun time all being together.

Birthday Tea Party

Abbie officially turned 7 on the 20th. It was the day we got back from a week at Black Butte. Everyone was tired so we decided to celebrate the next day. We went to Redmond not far from Bend for a lovely afternoon of tea. The tea house is owned by a woman from the UK who has moved to Oregon. The tea house is called AK's Tea Room. How how fitting that was for Miss Abbie-Kate (AK). Abbie wanted it girls only and invited LuLu, Aislyn and her mom Tina, a dear family friend to come along for her birthday afternoon. Lulu even treated the girls to handmade head warmers for winter. It was a perfect way to celebrate our sweet Abbie.

Character Award

Abbie received the character trait award for "perseverence" at school at the last assembly. We are so proud of our girl. She had a fantastic year!

Birthday Girl!

Today, Abbie turned 6. It's seems like just yesterday she was born. How quickly time flies. Abbie is always so happy and everyone just loves being around this sweet girl. We love her so very much! 

Abbie got some barbies from her brothers and her first American Girl doll from LuLu and Papa. Rebecca, her new doll went everywhere with us today and even got to come to Red Robin for dinner. Great day for Abbie-Kate. 