Happy 7th Birthday, Leyton & Nathaniel! (1/7/11)

Another part of our Happy New Year times (along with the year, and Patrick & I's anniversary - 13 this year by the way) is the wonderful celebration of Leyton & Nathaniel's birthday. What a fun day. It was a Friday and I was actually able to arrange being off work, so that was extra nice, too, to spend the day with the family. I took treats to their classes in the afternoon and got to read a couple of books they chose to the classes as well. Then at home, we had an at home family celebration that evening. The menu they chose was "breakfast for dinner" so we had bacon, scrambled eggs, chocolate chip pancakes, and wheat pancakes. Yum. They all enjoyed it quite a bit. Aunt Stacy came by and was able to join us as well. We had decorated chocolate chip cookie cake for dessert.

As we always say, time sure flies. These boys have come a long way and are such nice boys (I'm biased). Nathaniel is really a thinker and he enjoys playing basketball, doing projects around the house, and reading, along with Star Wars and playing with his siblings. He has a great smile and a huge heart. In fact, he really helped Patrick today with the basement as Patrick has started the framing for finishing the basement...Patrick put up a wall section which will go to the storage area and Nathaniel said, "Dad, where's the door?" Patrick mentioned several times today that he sure is glad Nathaniel mentioned that! Ha. Nathaniel is a very hard worker, too. He always likes to work and do his best. He's told us that his teacher says that in first grade, you "always have to be busy, always" in reference to him getting his morning work done (sometimes some of the kids have a hard time getting it all done). A patient, sweet, loving boy.

Leyton is laid back about almost everything and is pretty content going with the flow. He is, however, a perfectionist. He likes to have all of his school work perfect and takes pride in doing his best. He also enjoys basketball, reading, and playing all sorts of things. He enjoys Star Wars, KU, and playing with his siblings. He takes good care of his younger siblings and they often go to him with their questions on how to do something or how to spell a word. He's very good with them and really makes Anne laugh. A carefree but caring, loving, sweet boy.

Hmm, I'm pretty sure they weigh around 55 lb each now...imaging their start at just a total of 8lb: Leyton was 3lb 13oz, Nathaniel was 4lb 3oz! Crazy. Boys, the true gift of your birthday is you! We love you!