The important thing... *

* Credit: Margaret Wise Brown, The Important Book


The important thing about yesterday was that it was Nathan's birthday.
The important thing about Nathan is that he is a 2-year old boy.
The important thing about this 2-year old boy is that he loves trains (as well as anything else that goes "vroom!").
The important thing about trains is that you can make a birthday cake that looks like one.

The important thing about birthday cake - and Oreos - is that they have frosting.
The important thing about frosting is that it is sweet.

The important thing about being sweet (if you are a person) is that others are more likely to give you gifts on your birthday.

A train to hang on the wall from Willem (I know, white on white doesn't show up very well).

A train to color and a train book from Leah.

Hmmm...something from Caleb...

...a truck!

Vroom!

The important thing about a gift is the face of the person opening it.

The important thing about your face is your smile. 

The important thing about your smile is that it means you are happy.

And the important thing about you being happy is that it makes us happy, too.

We love you, Little Man!  Thank you, Lord, for entrusting to our care this Nathan, truly Your "gift."