Turtle power!

Andrew has always had a love for turtles.  You may remember that almost 2 years ago before we moved, he was constantly talking about the turtle who lived outside his window.  Then the turtle moved in under his bed.  Turtle even became invasive and was in AJ's belly while I was pregnant!  Sometimes at 8pm (lights out) Turtle was suddenly hungry or thirsty....you get the picture.

While "Turtle" eventually moved to Nashville, AJ continued to learn about and develop a love for turtles.  Loogerhead, Snapper, Painted, you name it. If it was a turtle, AJ wanted to know about it.  Then he hit 4 and well, four year olds tend to really love superheros and ninja's.  A few months ago (in a moment of weakness or potential ignorance), I introduced my AJ to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  I wouldn't say a monster emerged because my son is generally a very sweet child, but he has become interested in obsessed with all things TMNT!

So the 'birthday' theme emerged (bye-bye hope of a Lego party).  He as almost all the TMNT figures now (He does have the 4 turtles, but still needs Splinter).  McDonald's toys are actually TMNT right now, so it made a great venue for a playdate on his birthday with one of his best friends.  TMNT cupcakes, handcut fleece mask for his classmates, a "Thank you for making my birthday 'shell-tastic'" printable designed by Truly Your Events (Her Pinterest boards are pretty awesome if you are into that), and a few 'green' accessories and a small celebration at school was complete.  It was a great birthday weekend.  We had one happy 5 year old in the house!

We love our turtle lover!