THREE!!

I can't believe that our little Graham man turned three today! It's amazing how it sometimes seems like three years have gone by so very fast (as in: I'm shocked when I realize that we have a three year old and not a three month old) but it ALSO sometimes seems like Graham and Kate have been a part of us forever (read: surely we've known this sweet little boy for longer than that!)! At any rate, we are SO thankful that God has blessed us these past three years with Graham in our lives. He brings laughter, energy (lots of energy), and compassion to our home every day. Having him has also helped sin in my life and in Nat's be exposed daily which has brought us to deeper levels of reliance upon the Gospel - there is no way that we could be considered "good" unless we are seen through Christ's righteousness. We love how G-ram is excited about everything in life - everything!! We pray (please pray with us!) that one day this personality trait will translate into an unquenchable excitement for Jesus and bringing God the glory in all of his life. We are so happy that you were born to us, Graham, and love you so very very much!!!

For a day in detail... I'm having trouble getting pictures on here tonight, but will hopefully have some soon. Graham had a fun birthday day, though! Nat took the morning off to take him canoeing (G was pumped because he saw an alligator and because a turtle almost went down his pants!) then they both came home for lunch. G opened his presents from us at lunch and played all afternoon while Nat went to church to get some work done and I attempted to pull a little party together for him (aka the cake fell apart so I spent a lot of time trying to sweet talk the icing into holding it together for me!). Graham's little buddies from his church class (and their families) came for pizza, cake, and to celebrate Graham's birthday with us!! The sky threatened rain but thankfully it was a beautiful night for lots of little feet to run around outside while the adults enjoyed some fellowship together. And Graham made sure that everyone knew that he was having a Clifford cake (he loves that big red dog)! We all really had a fun time and we were glad to have Graham's friends share it with him.

Happy Birthday again, Graham!! We love you love you love you!!!