One year older, one year wiser...

Every year when my birthday arrives I think back to when I was a child. I think about the things I did, who my friends were and what thoughts I had about my life, even then. Now I have my sons, my nephew and my niece as daily reminders of what it's like to be young and it is a very grounding feeling. I spent yesterday playing board games with them and oh how sweet it is to be young!

This is my niece, Nia. She's a cutie isn't she? She adores her brother, my nephew, and her cousins, my sons. Whenever she sees me pull out my camera she is ever ready. Can you tell by the gorgeous smile on her face?

Here she is with her brother: does it look like he does his big brother job, constantly? What would little sisters be without their big brothers to make us cry? Just don't let anyone try to mess with her because she has four protectors that will look out for her. Check out her bodyguards (lol): her brother, Naigere... ===>

... her twin cousins,

<===Tyron and Tyrell...

... and her other cousin,Tyrice ===>

I am proud to say Nia is well protected and she'll grow up learning about life.