Happy First Birthday

Dear Sweet Henry.....

Happy First Birthday big boy.  Here is your smash cake.  It is a small cake that you are allowed to eat with your hands and make a big mess.  You have never really had cake so we are not sure if you will like it or not.   You and I practiced blowing out the candle.  I would ask you how old is Henry?  You would hold up one finger and then we would pretend it was a lit candle and we would practice blowing it out.

Your very sweet Mommy is a wonderful party planner and decided your birthday needed a theme.  The theme was "Times Flies"  she dressed you up like an airplane pilot and took your picture in front of the map.  Just look how cute you are.  The jacket you are wearing is the very first thing your Poppa bought your brother Oscar when he first heard that your Mommy was pregnant.  You are the third handsome Bomgardner boy to wear it.  Every time Poppa sees this jacket he reminds me that he bought that for you and your brothers.

Your incredible Mommy took pictures of you every month this year and made a banner of your cute face with a party hat on your head.  We could tell how much you had grown and changed month by month.  Your brothers and I would look at all the pictures and Oscar would say,  I like number 4 best.  Charlie would say,   liked number  8 best.  I would say, " I like them all best."  Oscar would sigh, and say, "Silly Diva you can't like them all best you have to choose one."

One game we played with your friends was pin the propeller on the plane.  Daddy drew the plane and Poppa and Diva colored it.  Poppa's idea was to put pictures of you and your brothers inside the plane.  I think it turned out really cute.  We put a 
blindfold on each person, spun them around and then they put the propeller on the paper .  As you can see some one actually got it in the right place.

Here's a picture of your whole family in a balloon basket.  I think it turned out really cute.  Do you know how hard it is to get every one looking at silly Diva so Poppa could take the picture.

We had a great time at your birthday Henry.  Mommy made all kinds of wonderful food that was airplane related and even had clever names on all of them.

I helped with the food and games.

Thanks for letting us come to 
your very first birthday party.

Your Diva and Poppa

My Mac and Cheese Boy

Dear Henry....

You are growing up so quickly now.  You can feed yourself and you have definite likes and dislikes.  Your Mommy calls you her Mac and Cheese boy because you like it a lot (so does Charlie!)

Your Daddy found out that you like beef jerky and spicy food.  He gave you some spicy Cheetos with peppers in them thinking you would spit them out but you surprised everyone and ate them and asked for more.

You like to share Diva's yogurt in the morning.  I usually make sure I have two spoons.  One for you because you will come sit in my lap and open your mouth like a baby bird for Diva's yogurt.


You seem to really like men so it has been nice that you want Poppa to feed you or sit with you while you are eating.  You call us ( Diva/Poppa ) one word for both.  You adore your brothers and try to do everything they do which is frustrating for the bigger boys when they are trying to build.

I am amazed by your blonde hair and your sweet smile.  We love you so very much.

XOXO 

Your Diva/Poppa

Happy Fall Y'all

Dearest Henry...

It's fall.  The leaves turn beautiful colors and start to fall off the trees.  The nights get cooler and apples and pumpkins start appearing at the grocery store.  Diva loves fall and your brothers love playing in the leaves.  They are excited to show you this wonderful annual event.  

Look at my big boy sitting in the leaves.  You think they are pretty but found out quickly that they don't taste very good.  You did like throwing them and crunching them in your hand.

Charlie is demonstrating how much fun they are to run through!  

I'm with Oz, tossing them in the air is even more fun. 

It is so much fun watching you discover all these "firsts".  We love you so much and love to watch you explore the world around you.  There is a lot to discover Buddy.  Poppa has lots to explain to you and your big brothers will always be there to help too.   Happy Fall Y'all.

Where the Wild Things Are

 

Happy 8th Month Safari Birthday to Our Fearless Lion....

Your Mommy loves to create fun ways to celebrate you.  You are 8 months old now.  So Mommy decided that a Safari party would be a fun way to watch you grow.

Your Silly Diva is a Zebra and your Poppa is on Safari with his favorite hat and missionary pocket vest.   Did you notice the big snake crawling around Poppa's shoulder?  Watch out Poppa!

Mommy likes to get everybody in on the picture scene.  Charlie is a monkey and Oz has his tiger nose on.  Mommy has a animal print shirt on.  

What is the perfect food for all the wild animals in the back yard?  Why animal crackers of course!  You really liked them now that you have some teeth.

Thank you for letting us be a small part in the wild crazy first year of our littlest "wild thing".  Know that we are always excited at all the new things you are learning and new words.  Diva loves your baby giggles....is there anything sweeter to a Diva's ear than laughter?

Mother's Day

Dearest Henry,

     Today is your first Mother's Day.  A Sunday that is just to celebrate Mommas.  In church today there was a Parent Dedication.  Today your Mommy and Daddy asked everyone in Church to help encourage you and to help guide you as you grow.  You were given a blue Bible New Testament with your name engraved on it.  We pray that you will grow up to be a good and godly man like your Daddy, Poppa and Grandpa.  We were so happy to be a part of your dedication to the Lord.  We love you so very much and love to see you smile and giggle.  We praise Jesus that you are healthy and strong.  Thanks for letting us be a part of your first Mother's Day.

We also got to celebrate with you on your 4 month birthday.  Mommy had a cookie monster party for you.  Poppa and I made the Cookie garland for your pictures.  You are growing up so quickly.  We love being here with you and your brothers.  Your giggles make me laugh and I love your smiles.


Your Diva,

Hooray, We get to visit.

Dearest Henry,

     Look how big and healthy you are.  Poppa and I couldn't be happier to see you so healthy.  You seem to grow every day and it makes me sad that I can't see you more often.  This picture was taken before we all went to church this morning.  I love my boys and it was really hard to leave you. We love you so very much.

Your Diva

Learning from the best

Hello Darling Baby Henry

Your family moved to Tennessee just a few months before you were born.  Your very clever Daddy did all the work on your house with the help of Mommy and occasionally Poppa.  Your Daddy loves you so very much that he would hold you while still trying to work on the house so your dear Mommy could get some much needed rest. 

So dear boy, don't ever think your Daddy doesn't love you.  You were always close to his heart even while he was caulking.

This is a picture of love in action.

Your Diva