A Lesson from Neal

Yes, I know we haven't posted in a long while. Last night, I read the story of the Brother of Jared to Ben and Neal, about how he saw the Lord because of his faith. I asked them to think about what it would be like to see Jesus. I asked them, "What would you say to Him?" Neal answered, "I would listen."

He has to have it his way!

Anda, giving Neal a sandwich:
-Here you go, munchkin!
-Why you call me munchin?!
-It's a good word!
Neal, with attitude:
Call me honey or something!

The big 5. Lielais piecinieks.

Neal decided to have a last minute Birthday party. He told me exactly who to invite. ALL his friends! It was a little crazy, but we had some serious fun, making a craft, eating a Star Wars cake, playing, blowing up noisy balloons,
Pāris dienas pirms savas dzimšanas dienas Nils izdomāja, ka jārīko svinības. Viņš zinaja precīzi, kurus draudziņus aicināt ciemos - visus! Sanāca liels jampadracis, bet mums gāja jautri, spēlējāmies, klausījāmies mūziku, pūtām balonus, ēdām torti,

opening presents (little stuffed Beary ended up being Neal's favorite),

izsaiņojām dāvanas (mazais Lāčuks izrādījās Nilam vismīļākais),

opening more presents (look, someone other than the kids is in this picture! Amazing!). We think in the end Neal was happy and didn't feel neglected. That is a possibility, you know, when your birthday is right after Christmas and New Year's. Kudos to the wonderful parents! I mean: have a happy year number 6, Neal! We can't imagine our lives without you and you're the best 5 year old ever!

izsaiņojām pāris papildu dāvanas (un palūk, kas tā tāda ielīdusi bildē starp bērniem?!). Mums liekas, ka Nils bija ar svinībam apmierināts un nejutās aizmirsts. Tas labi, jo ir viegli piemirst dzimšanas dienu, kas nāk tieši aiz Ziemassvētkiem un Jaunā Gada. Malači vecāki! Tas ir, laimīgo sesto dzīves gadiņu, Niluci! Mēs nespējam iztēloties dzīvi bez tevis, un tu esi visforšākais piecgadnieks pasaulē!