Trick or Treat - Oct 31

We went trick-or-treating in our neighborhood on Friday.

Abby's "practice" house was at our neighbor's door. Once the candy hit the bag...she caught on pretty quickly.


Abby (Elmo) was joined by Jack (Luke Skywalker) and Charlie (Yoda)...a pretty good pair to hit the 'hood with.

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!)

Cool New Gear: Feb 21

Compliments of the Target bargain bins Abby is sporting a sweet new Elmo Backpack. What a cool kid!