Leeches - not so bad after all - May 23

Abby & Joe were fishing off the pontoon, when Abby discovered the leeches.

Goofy Photo Shoot - May 19

Having grown tired of always being the sole focus of all my photos, Abby decided she wanted to take some pictures too.

Here is a shot of Millie the dog.

And then...even more funny, it was self-portrait time for Abby & momma.

Abby's 2nd Birthday Party - May 18

Abby's family & friends joined her for an Elmo-themed extravaganza to celebrate her 2nd birthday. Clearly this girl knows how to have a good time!

We had an Elmo pinata, which was a riot.

(Or at least as much fun as pulling strings out of a red monster's backside can be.)

I think Evan was the one who finally hit paydirt...there were dum dums and kazoos everywhere.

We also got to spend time playing outside with our party guests.

Abby swinging with Grandpa Gary & Cousin Evan.

Emma on her way down the slide.
Auntie Jamie & Haley Lyn.
Abby and her friend Charlie snuggled up in the bike buggy.

Abby & Emma taking the baby dolls for a walk.

Abby checking in on Millie to see if she is enjoying the party.

Millie got to invite friends to the party too...she invited Jett & Loomis.

We went for a pontoon cruise. Abby helped Joe navigate.
Abby in a grandma sandwich.

Abby was a spoiled girl with presents in plentiful supply. Elmo toys & books, a dollhouse, a slip & slide, her very own sleeping bag, a bubble machine, a lawn mower, clothes & PJs, a hat, a big girl necklace...you name it. Pictured below is the pink purse with REAL nail polish, and REAL lip gloss, and even BUBBLE GUM. (Geeee. Thanks Auntie Carrie & Uncle Chad.)

Abby's devilish grin MIGHT be interpreted as follows:

"Yummmmm. Bubble gum. Mom & dad NEVER let me have this...wow being TWO is really cool! "

Abby's Grandma Kathy made her a totally awesome ELMO birthday cake. Here Abby is graciously offering her the first taste.

(Hopefully that was a "wow I'm having fun" shocked face...not an "Oh my God, what have you done child" shocked face.)

Happy Birthday Dear Abby...

Happy Birthday To You!
(make a wish!)

The Toona Boat - May 6

Hooray!

The Tuma Family Pontoon is a reality.

Here we are on our maiden voyage.

This photo is capturing Abby's decision to feed her fruit snacks to the fishies.

Yumm Yumm.

Spring fun with the Neighbor Boys - May 4th

On Sunday, Abby & I went to the local playground with Jack & Charlie and their mom. We had so much fun!

Crappie Fishing - April 29 & 30

The water in the bay is still pretty chilly. Not a lot of activity quite yet with the crappies...but Abby & her dad will be ready!

Here are some snaps of the pair of them fishing off the dock the other night.
Two peas in a pod.

It would appear however, that the best part about fishing...according to Abby...is being a human minnow scoop. Abby was quite content to pass time between catches playing in the minnow bucket.



She caught TWO...and shared them with mom.

HAPPY little Girl - Apr 27 & 28

The sun may not be shining on us (brrrrrrrrrrrrrr)...
but apparently good fortune is!
We were lucky enough to adopt a swingset
that someone else's family has outgrown.

Here Abby is helping daddy put it together.

Swinging...swinging...swinging.

(also note Millie's new frisbee...
she is a frisbee freak. Loves it...
& can make some very acrobatic catches!)