Fun with the Granddaughter/ In training for The Kitchen SInk, by Colonial

First, we rummage through Auntie's old closet and make off with a nice necklace. Finder's Keepers!!

 Then, off to Colonial. Here's a girl on a mission. Milk AND water.

 HA!!! Main course. Chocolate chip Mickey Mouse Pancakes! YUM...

 After pancakes, before dessert

 Here it comes!!

Faster than a speeding bullet!

 More powerful than a locomotive!

 Up, up and away!

 A brief moment of contemplation,

 NO Grandpa! Hands off!

 You too, Grandma!! Don't get between a girl and her ice cream!

 Oy vey...break time..

 But, I still won't share!

Down the hatch!

 Get the last drop..

 Mission Accomplished

 Gotta love Colonial

Gone Too Soon

Meanwhile, At the Other End of the Island

 We have twins.

 They were born a little later in the season

 This youngster is perched on a little shrub not far from the nest

 About 4 feet above the water

 Really considering flying here,

 But no,

 Time for a scratch instead

 And a little screeching for Mom

 This one is a bit more adventurous.

 Mom is nearby, on a piling, cheering the baby on...

 We're practicing balancing and flapping here

 Along with some serious posing

 Nice profile

 Best side?

 Pouffing up. I love when they do this!

 Pouffing and flapping!

 Great form, and oh, so close to flying!

The Littlest Triplet

 Well, it really is time to cut the apron strings. The other two babies are off learning to be independent....but our little handful doesn't seem quite ready.

 Kind of got one foot off the nest,

 and then the other,

 I think I can, I think I can

 I think I can.....

 YIKES!

 Whoa, hang on a second!!!!

Maybe it's time to just wait for another catered meal.