Happy Birthday, 'Professor Emmet'!!

Today is my little 'great nephew' Emmet's birthday.  He is four years old today!
So much intelligence and wisdom in such a little boy.  We call him 'the professor'!  I have met many far less enlightened, less intelligent adults in my travels!

Newborn Baby Emmet

My sister's daughter, my beautiful niece, gave birth to little Emmet four years ago today.  She is an amazing Momma, and my sister is an amazing Nana.  Emmet has learned so much from both of them.  His little mind is like a sponge soaking up all he sees and hears.  Just like most toddlers.  Except this little guy is light years ahead of his 'peers' when it comes to language skills and understanding.  He never ceases to amaze everyone around him.

Newborn Baby Emmet & his Nana

Aidan loves Emmet.  They are best buddies when they get together.  But very different little personalities.  Emmet loves dinosaurs, super-heroes and the solar system.  Aidan loves construction trucks and stickers.  An afternoon out for Emmet is a trip to the museum, and for Aidan, a trip to the beach where he can spend hours throwing rocks into the lake.


'Boy's Day Out' at the Zoo!

The boys are surrounded by people who love and nurture them.  They are adored by their Nana's.  It doesn't seem like four years have passed since I held little newborn Emmet in my arms.  How time does fly!

Baby Emmet & his 'Nana Mari'

Thank you for gracing my life, little one.  Thank you for four years of hugs and laughter.  Happy Birthday, Emmet!  Your 'Nana Mari' loves you.