Nathan is FOUR!!!!

Our little man is now four years old! I can't believe it - I remember when he was my baby. And now he's this big boy who is ALL boy and loves doing big boys things (especially if it involves NERF or the Wii). This year Nathan was so excited about his birthday and since we really didn't celebrate his birthday last year due to moving we decided he'd get an actual party this year. He had two requests - 1) the huge NERF gun that we walked by every time we went to Sam's, and 2) to have his friends for a party at Chuck E. Cheese. We figured those were pretty easy demands to meet.

And now here is the picture story of how Nathan's birthday went yesterday:

As soon as Nathan woke up he kept saying in wonderment, "Today is my birthday?!!"

We let him open his "huge Nerf gun" first thing yesterday. He was so happy, all he could say was "WOW!!!!"

(if you look closely at our kitchen windows you'll see snow!)

Later in the day we had his party at Chuck E. Cheese's....

Nathan loves to play games and had so much fun playing them with all his new friends

The dads enjoyed playing the games too!!

Time for Pizza! And a weird, I mean fun, show to watch on the stage

(kids liked it)

Next, Chuck E. Cheese came out to sing and dance with Nathan

(sidenote: Tyler does not like Chuck E. Cheese - he took one look at him and burst into tears!)

Make a wish Birthday Boy!

The Spiderman cupcakes were a big hit!!

Nathan had so much fun at his party, I know he'll remember this day for a long time. Thank you to everyone who came and helped make his day so special. We hope you had a great time as well! We feel so lucky to have moved to a street where there are so many friends for our kids. It seems like not a day goes by that they don't get a chance to play with someone. We love it here!


Now to my dear sweet boy, Nathan-

Since you are now four, here are 4 things I love about you:

1. You have such a sweet disposition. You have always been my little guy who likes to snuggle with me. You are truly happy and love life!

2. You are a wonderful brother. You let Natalie boss you around and still love to play with her. You two giggle and laugh so much, it brings such joy into our home. And you are so good to your little brother, Tyler. You share with him - not just your toys, but your room, your treats, and most of all your love. I love watching how the two of you are becoming friends and growing closer.

3. You love to help me (usually!). When I ask you to help me with something you say "sure, Mom!" right away and enjoy doing it.

4. I love that you still need your hot chocolate fix every morning (even when it's 100+ degrees outside!!). And when I ask you to get dressed in the morning you always say, "why mom? where are we going?" like that's the only reason to get dressed! You make me laugh with all the funny little things you do and say every day.

Thank you for being a part of our family, Nathan. We all love you so much! Happy Birthday!!!

Love,

Mommy