Andrew's Birthday

Wow, when I was thinking about wanting my kids close in age, I did not take into account the fact that they would be driving within months of each other. Rachael just got her license and now Andrew is getting his permit. Yikes!!!

So, we had a fun family birthday for him. We figured that next year is the big one so this year we would keep it small.

He started out the day wanting to cook a special breakfast and that he did. It was eggs and hash browns and he had a blast cooking it. For dinner we cooked his request of grilled pineapple, chicken, tomato, onion, and fried cabbage with soy sauce. That is our new signature dish and it was delicious. Next was presents. He got cologne so he can finally smell like a man, lol, as well as clothes. Rachael had a little too much fun and wrapped one of his packages with layer after layer of paper and then taped the whole thing up with packing tape. It was hilarious to watch him unwrap it.

We finished up the evening with cheesecake and fresh Strawberries. Mmmm, thanks Andrew for choosing the most delicious dessert!!!

We love you Andrew, you make us laugh and we admire your desire to stand out as one who stands for Christ amongst a crowd that chooses the world.

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