Seven!!!

"I can’t believe it’s been seven whole years since Daddy and I were blessed with you.  I remember so clearly when you were born and the first time I held you.  I have loved you for every moment.  You are such an amazing gift to me.  I love so many things about you..." 

Our tradition of measuring everyone's height each birthday on the door frame---We first moved into the house when Andrew was 2 years, 2 months and made our first marks.  At the exact same age today, Little Man measured the exact same height as his big brother had!

 

The lacrosse "throw back"  is a big hit...pun intended and all.

Thanks to Emily being in town and picking up from Preschool for us, Michael and I were able to have lunch with Andrew at school.  Apparently in 1st grade they start singing to you on your birthday...

Margaret's lacrosse....

Birthday haircut for the sweet girl.

 

 

Sometimes the order of opening can impact the reaction---the first present he asked for months ago was a new blue basketball after his was run over and punctured. 

 

 

 

He is kind, compassionate, thoughtful, smart, funny, cute, handsome, athletic, passionate, loving and faithful. We pray that he will continue to:

Play Often                  Play Hard                   Live Happily

Love Fully                    Laugh Lots                  Dream Big

Be Grateful                 Be Curious                   Use Kind Words

Be Nice                       Eat Healthy                 Be Kind

Run Fast                     Live Freely                   Respect Others

Read Lots                    Relax                         Share

Laugh Out Loud            Learn                         Be Happy

We love our faithful son of God with all of our hearts and we thank our God every time we remember you. (Philippians 1:3)