Blue birthday streamers dangled from the doorway, red balloons danced on the fireplace hearth, and a few gift bags busted with presents in the living room as we all waited for the birthday boy to wake up.
He cheerfully opened his gifts and went on to light the "congrats" candles on top of his blueberry birthday pancakes -a highlight when you turn 9 apparently.
We celebrated this boy all day. It happened to be the Friday of Spring Break so Dad was able to take the day off. We ate lunch at Costa Vida and finished the evening off at Jumpstreet with our family.
The weekend after Spring Break we had a small birthday party with a few of his friends and cousins. Nathan got to plan the whole thing.
He made a sign for the door that read:
"We are playing football, soccer, and basketball. Also we are watching a surprise movie. We are eating pizza and cake"
So guess what?
That is exactly what we did. Only they played sports the whole time and had no time for the surprise movie.
Nine things we love about this boy:
1. He is a happy person with such a pleasant personality. He is rarely grumpy- and if you know me, I don't do grumpy! He wakes up with a smile and goes to bed as if he never wiped it off.
2. His love for life! He has passion. He does everything 100% and really tries to enjoy it.
3. He tries new things. Even though they might be scary he at least tries.
4. He takes a stand. Especially with being a Mormon. He told his entire class what he believes in and recited them the 1st Article of Faith.
5. He enjoys a good meal!
6. He loves to read!
7. He is an amazing brother. "He always looks out for me and plays with me all the time. He is a great brother." - Kendall age 6
8. He is compassionate. Thinks about others a lot!
9. He is a great communicator. We are able to have great conversations with him. They are deep mixed with a bit of his humor. A great recipe for some pretty interesting chats!
Hunter, Kendall, Nathan, Austin, Darren, Rion, Russell, Cara, Maddox, Landon, and Cole (not pictured)
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