Nathan is 5

I've kinda felt bad knowing that I wasn't going to be up for throwing Nathan a birthday party this year. I think he would have enjoyed it more this year than he did last. But alas, I couldn't bring myself to have a house full of kiddos with my newborn.

Nathan has been more aware of this birthday than any before. Maybe because he celebrated it in preschool so for the longest time he thought he already has his birthday and that he was already 5. Or it might be because he knew he was going to have a new brother right around his birthday. Whatever it was, it has been fun to see his excitement for his special day. And special day it was when he was born. I will never forget when the nurse placed him in my arms. Like my other children, I fell instantly in love, but for some reason, I dare say, it was stronger with Nathan.  His delivery was so calm and I was calm. But enough about his birth. On with what I love about this 5 year old of mine.

#1 - Your Eyes! They are big, expressive, deep, and beautiful. I love to look into your eyes.

#2 - Your moves! No body can bust a move like you can. I turn the music on and the rhythm just flows bud. You know how to bust a move and I love it!

#3 - Your laugh! oh heavens, if I could bottle it I would. It is so contagious.

#4 - That you are all boy! Anything and everything that is boy stuff, you love. Dirt! Playing rough! Swords! Cars! etc.

#5 - You are determined! I absolutely LOVE to see you set your mind to something. For weeks you've been practicing whistling because you know your Aunt Suzie and Grandpa Eyre are great whistlers. It was a proud day when you came running in to show us that you've learned how to whistle. Same goes for snapping. You've got it down. I'm also so impressed with your Lego abilities. You can build just about anything and sometimes I'm amazed what you've built all on your own.

Nate's Favorites at 5:

Color: Blue

Movie: The Incredibles

Food: Pizza

Hero: Nephi in the Book of Mormon

Song: Nephi's Courage

Game: Operation

Comfort: still his blankie

Activity: Swimming

 

 Nathan loved all of his gifts. Hannah even wrapped one of his old toys and he was thrilled to open it. Guess we know what we'll be giving him next year for his birthday.

 His big gift was a new bike. LOVED his expressions when we brought it out.

Happy birthday sweet boy! We sure love you!