To this, November 20, 2008:
Happy Birthday Nathan! We love you! I can't believe that you have turned 5 years old! Where did the last 5 years go? You are growing up way too fast. Right now you are in pre-school and loving it. You have made friends with everyone in your class. I smile as I drop you off and you are greeted by everyone in your class, they are so excited to see you. You are my little social butterfly. (I don't know where you got that from because your Mommy and Daddy are not social people at all.) You are so friendly and outgoing that you make friends very easily. You enjoy pleasing other people. It makes me pause and wonder if you'll grow up and want to be apart of all the student councils and clubs in high school. You are so eager to learn, you thirst for knowledge. It amazes me that you are already trying to figure out words and trying to read. You are a very smart boy. And you don't just excel academically but also spiritually. You know more than I ever did and it is so awesome to see your spiritual side blossom as well. You are a great big brother. You are so independent, that many mornings you and Josh are up and hungry so you get him and you a bowl, cereal, milk and a spoon. You don't just take care of yourself but also your little brother. And you are always willing to help Mommy out with Colton, getting diapers, burb clothes or playing with him. You are always doing funny things and coming up with your crazy jokes. You are a great son. We love having you in our family. 5 years ago when you where born, it was so amazing to know that I was holding MY son, and that same feeling still has never left. I always feel the same way whenever you allow that rare moment to happen and let Mommy hold you. Nathan I want you to know that you are very loved, and wanted in our family. Also know, that your Heavenly Father loves you too. Nathan, please know this, that as your parents there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your little spirit grow and start gaining a testimony. You are an incredible boy! We love you so very, very, very, much! We hope that you have a fantastic 5th Birthday! May all your wishes come true! Lastly, Nathan, thanks for being our son!
All our love, Mommy and Daddy
