Happy Birthday Nate.....

Six years ago today, God blessed us with our second son, Nathan John. This post is dedicated to one of my most favorite people in my life.

.....when you woke up this morning, you expected to be taller

.....you also thought that your front teeth would be loose

.....you are constantly making me smile

.....you are the only one of my lovies who has freckles

.....you eat peanut butter Capt'n Crunch every morning for breakfast

.....you are usually the first lovie up in the morning

.....you are addicted to building lego houses

.....you get so excited when your Daddy comes home from work

.....you love to wrestle with Noah

.....you have made so many friends since we have moved to Indiana

.....you love it when someone chases you

.....you like to jump off of your swing like Noah (which makes me nervous)

.....you are emotional...just like your mama

.....you tell me that you love me more than anyone else

.....you still love to cuddle

.....you play your V-reader every day

.....you are very good with computers

.....you can't wait to plant a garden

.....you love to ride your bike

.....your favorite color is green

.....you and Lauren play cars and blocks together

.....you think the music at church is too loud....but you like the songs

..... our family's  homemade strawberry jam is the only jam you will eat

.....you have never eaten a hot dog or hamburger in your life

.....you kiss Luke at least 400 times a day

.....you are a chocolate lover

.....you get so excited every time we go back to PA to visit family

.....you love our daily reading time

.....your favorite book is "How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food" by Jane Yolen

.....you get annoyed when Noah whistles around you

.....you are a very visual person

.....your laugh is one of the most wonderful sounds

.....you love to swim

.....you no longer have a phobia of dogs

.....you have a sweet sense of humor and are a literal thinker

.....you are the most ticklish person I know, as well as the only person who can tickle himself

.....the first verse you have ever memorized is 1John4:19

.....you have taught me more than I could have ever imagined

.....you are an intense and beautiful soul.....and I am truly honored and blessed to have the privilege of calling you my son. By God's grace your Daddy and I hope to succeed in the   immense responsibility of raising you up to be a godly man. 

I love you more than you will ever know....

Love,

Mommy