my Brother, Nate the Great

This handsome young man turned 12 yesterday. 

I still remember waking up 12 years ago and hearing my grandparents talking on the main floor. This was when Dana and I shared a room upstairs, and we were almost finished on my room in the basement. I assumed that grandpa was here to work on the room, so you can imagine my excitement when grandma walked in and asked us if we wanted to go meet our little brother. 

Nate, I held you for hours on end. You liked to play 'snatch Courtney's glasses from her face', and you always stopped crying when I held you. 

Nate the Great is my absolute favorite brother.

I"m sorry I'm all the way across the United States for this big birthday.

I'm sorry I don't have a birthday present for you.

I love you, Naters. Of all the brothers in the world, I'm so glad you're mine.

happy birthday, Nate!

~Courtney