Ninja Henry Turns Four

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Birthday Party...everyone little boy has to have one.

Cowabunga dude!

So here's the key to an awesome TMNT birthday bash.

Invite all your heroes in a half-shell.

Make sure you do well on the TMNT training course.

And don't forget to complete the wall climb.

And then be ready for a surprise attack...

because Shredder could be right around the corner.

Star throwing for the little Ninjas was a favorite activity.

Frances is too young for all the Ninja nonsense.

So she and Bubba just imitate each other as usual!

The Ninja Turtle pinata was difficult to crack...as usual!

Mother of the little Ninja always plans the funnest parties.

I can't believe that Henry is four years old already.

He is intelligent, so very sweet, and speaks his mind whenever you ask him his opinion.

Claire and Sami didn't really care much for the party stuff. You should have seen her giggle right after Sami slurped her face with doggy kisses.

Childhood is marked with birthday cake after birthday cake.

This year it's a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party. Next year...who knows!

But the memories Henry will have of this day will forever be in his dreams. And joy remembered is twice sweet!

We got such a kick out of this photo...Bubba with two of the youngest party goers. Would you believe that although he obviously weighs several more pounds than Frances...adorable chubby Bennett is actually 2 months younger than petite Frances.

Her smiles tend to steal the show these days...

as does her photo bombing Daddy.

Henry...what a great party! Let's have some more pizza dude...or rather cake that is!

And Frances and I will have a Diet Coke to go with it.

Magnificence of Birth

Birth...

that moment in time when life begins anew.

When a family of four...

becomes a family of five.


And the world that revolved around two three year old children

suddenly includes a newborn in the spin.

Introducing...Miss Frances Anne...born July 7th.

7-7-14 what a fun birth date.

Welcome to your magnificent life sweet granddaughter.

I'm your Nanny Goat...

just ask Olivia and Henry how much fun we are going to have together.

You will love being part of this beautiful world...

especially with all the people who love you.

It's alright if you nod off...I"ll still continue!

Looking at your sweet tiny pink face...it's amazing to imagine the impact your presence in this world will make.

While packing up some boxes I discovered this blanket that I used to wrap your Mamma in when she was brand new and I thought you should have it.

And let's talk about that your beautiful black hair...AMAZING!

During your newborn photo shoot we took a short break and your sister Olivia shared with me the birth of her baby that popped right out of her tummy...

And what do you know...Olivia's baby is a Pooh Bear that she named Luke! I'm not sure if your delivery was quite that easy...we'll have to ask your mamma.

It's impossible for your little newborn-ness to understand how much I already adore you,

or what fun plans I have stored up for us.

Being a Nanny Goat is the best thing in the whole world.

Don't you agree? Hello...are you listening?

But I have to warn you there is a price to pay...

I will take endless photos from your soft pink lips...

to your tiny pink toes...and everything in between!

Welcome Miss Frances...I love you to the moon and back.

and thanks Mamma Cassandra...for making me a Nanny Goat three times over!