Nathaniel the Teenager

Nathaniel celebrated his 13th birthday several weeks ago.  As far as privileges go, it's not as exciting as turning twelve, but it has it's perks.  Nathaniel was particularly excited about officially being a teenager, that suffix is very important.  We also decided that he could get his own Facebook page now that he was officially old enough.  He's had some fun with that already.   Nathaniel was a little disappointed that he still had to do his regular chores on his birthday.  I know, I'm so mean.  I did, however, allow him to skip his one cleaning chore.  I know what you're thinking, nicest Mom ever, right? 

That night we went to see Monsters University.  Even though it didn't get as good reviews as other Pixar movies, I thought it was very good.  I especially loved the ending, somewhat unexpected.

When we got home we Skyped with Grandma and Grandpa while he opened his presents.  They sent him a big box full of fun stuff that had been sitting on the counter all week.  The suspense was killing him.  Finally he was able to open it up and find that it was mostly clothes.  But he also got some pretty cool books.  Some from us and some from Grandma and Grandpa.

He also got another book from G&G that came late.  He is pretty set as far as books go for quite a while.

After the presents and Skyping we sang and blew out candles on our cookie brownies.  They are still our birthday favorite.

That's pretty much how it went down.

And here's a picture of Brigham because he's so cute.

We also had birthday Sunday at Scott and Heather's house a few days later.  Nathaniel used to be the only July birthday but it has really blossomed into a busy birthday month.

Good times!

Happy Birthday, Nathaniel!  It's so fun watching you grow, and I've particularly loved watching you grow over this last year as you've gained more responsibilities and also more confidence.  I love you!