Happy Birthday Mr. Independent (who secretly likes to snuggle)

May 26th, 2004 @ 1:53pm

9lbs 3oz 21" long

I must have done something right for God to hand pick me to be his Mom! 

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. Psalm 127:3 NIV

when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 3:24 NIV

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you... Jeremiah 1:5 NLT

Happy birthday Nate dog!

You are a delight to our home! Every morning you wake up ready to take on whatever is thrown your way. 

You are our little story teller. You have an elaborate, fascinating story every day. Your imagination is inspiring! And yet if you ask a question you want the "real" answer to that question, no sugar coating or bluffing it.

You are my little explorer. You want to know why things work they way they do and you aren't afraid to take something apart to figure out why it works the way it does. 

Your need to always learn something new is contagious and you are always wanting to teach people something new. 

You are a great brother. Always wanting to make Jackson and Hope and smile when they are sad. Wanting to teach Hope and Jackson what you "know."  

You have a heart of gold and are always asking how you can help other kids who aren't as blessed as you. 

You are a blessing to me and all who know you! I love you little man! And I can't not wait to see what the next 7 years have in store for you!

Nathan, I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know that hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength. (Ephesians 1:17-19)

We love you Nathan Allen ~ Dad, Mom, Hope and Jackson!

Here are some pictures from his birthday party!