Seven

Dear Nolan,

Happy 7th Birthday, buddy!  You are such an AMAZING kid! I can't believe how big you're getting!  This year for your birthday, we took your besties and Grandpa Jim and Grandma Marcia out for a lunch at Culver's.  Daddy was gone because he was standing up in a wedding, but you definitely felt loved.  After lunch with your favorite people at your favorite restaurant, we went out to the cabin for some more fun.  We had tacos and all your grandparents, Grandma Ruby, and Tom and Sara came to celebrate with us.  You had your first ever ice cream cake.  When you found out the whole thing was made of ice cream, you were in disbelief and so unbelievably excited.  It was a great day.

You continue to wow us with your intelligence, bravery, and compassion.  You are such a sensitive and loving child and you make us so proud.  You love to learn new things and ask so many questions every day.  You are doing well in school and really excel at reading.  You are working hard at getting better at following directions.  At home, you are a good helper - you know to cook, unload the dishwasher, clear the table, take care of Miles, and do laundry.  You absolutely adore your baby brother and can't get enough of snuggling with him and playing with him.  You continue to love Pokémon and playing video games.  You like to read and have recently begun reading Harry Potter with Mom (which she is so excited about.) Dad continues to be your superhero and you admire him so much.  I love the special bond that you two share.  

Noli-Oli-Ravioli, you are fun and silly and so smart.  We couldn't possibly love you any more than we do.  Seven is going to be a great year!

All my love,

Mommy