And Just Like That, He Is 10!

This crazy kid turned 10 years old this week.  

It wasn't his year for a friend party,

but we celebrated with yummy enchiladas & Jarritos.

Nate loves things spicy, just like his dad.

When he was only 18 months old, we went to lunch with his grandparents.

I was deep in conversation and didn't notice

that Nate had picked up a carafe of salsa and was drinking it.

This kid has always been full of spice and character.

Nate also loves nature.  He collects rocks and fossils,

and on the mornings when he doesn't have to hurry off to school,

we find him watching nature documentaries bright and early

(he is still not one to sleep in - or go to bed early).

Some of his favorite gifts included his new pocket knife, 

his compass and camping utensils

 (which he used immediately on his enchiladas).

He also loved his new box of geodes.

Nate also earned his Bear rank advancement this month.

I Love this curious energetic boy of mine!

He keeps us smiling, laughing ,

(and is sure to turn his mother gray before his 18th birthday)