Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Nathan!

I didn't get any pictures on his birthday, so this one will have to suffice.  This photos was taken just after Hannah had her bath so her hair is all crazy (there is no sense in doing her hair when she is minutes away from bedtime).

His birthday celebration happened more this weekend.  On Saturday, Nathan and I went to go see The Hobbit -- which was great!  Sunday, we had some friends over for cupcakes and socializing (it was actually Nathan's boss, his wife, and their daughter).

Happy Birthday Nathan.  I am glad you were born, as I am sure Hannah is too (or else she wouldn't be here).

Saying prayers and trying on bras

There have been a select few times that Hannah has started to say single words during prayers all by herself.  As we were doing Hannah's bedtime routine tonight we asked if she wanted to say her own prayers.  She answered in the affirmative, so Nathan asked me to help Hannah use her words.  This is how her prayer this evening went:

Rachel: "Heavenly Father."

Hannah: "Fader."

Rachel: "Sleep well."

Hannah: "Sweep."

Rachel: "Mommy & Daddy."

Hannah: "Mommy & Daddy."

Rachel: "Grandmas & Grandpas."

Hannah: "Gama & Gapa."

Rachel: "Jesus."

Hannah: "Eesus."

Rachel: "Christ."

Hannah: "Kist."

Rachel: "Amen."

Hannah: "Amen."

It was priceless, and it completely melted our hearts.  We cannot believe how big she is getting. It was just a year ago that she said her first word (which was amen if you recall) and now she's starting to learn to pray by using her words.  Parenthood is a challenge, but when you have moments like this it is worth it.

On a funnier note, when we came home from church on Sunday Hannah came into our room while we changed our clothes.  She found one of my bras and really wanted to put it on.  It was too funny, so Nathan took some pictures with his phone and we laughed for a good 15 minutes.

Enjoy.