Andrew's 2nd Birthday

On August 13 Andrew turned 2!!! This year he loved all of the hipe about his birthday.
He enjoyed taking his picture. We took it within 2 min. so that probably helped:)
He loved seeing Papaw, Kathy, Uncle Matt, Jo, Gabby, and of course Papa, Nana, and Tia!
As you see, he enjoyed icing his cake that Jo had made him. She let him dig in to the icing during the process of making the cake look pretty:)
Andrew enjoys helping in the kitchen, especially if it is something sweet!
As part of his friends party, we went to the Fire Station to look at the fire truck. We made cookies as a thank you for the firemen. They were very glad to receive them. And we enjoyed making and eating some ourselves.
We got Andrew a Fire Truck book that is just like a Digger book he already has. His birthday themes were Diggers and Fire Trucks. He liked them both so we chose to use them both. He has loved reading his new book:) And he has enjoyed all the other exiting gifts that he received!

Our family went on our first mission trip together at the end of July. We went to Clarkston, GA which is not far from our home. There we met many people from all around the world who have been relocated to Clarkston from refugee camps. We were able to share Christ with many lost people and had the privilege of seeing a young girl come to know Christ! As you see, Andrew fit right in with the kids:) What a joy this was for our family!
The first week of August, Andrew got to go to the Zoo for the first time. He enjoyed seeing all the animals. If you look closely you can see we got to be up close and personal with a tiger. Andrew loves making a tiger noise so obviously this was a highlight for him! But it was also a highlight for us and his papa, nana, and tia:)

Andrew and Mommy went to pick strawberries with our friends Stephanie, Lee, and Luci. As you can see, Andrew did not do much of the picking but it was fun!
This was Andrew's second plan ride, but his first in such a small plane! Mommy was not so for sure about him going since she lost her breakfast on her trip up...
but Andrew did great in his daddy's arms:)
Papaw and Uncle Matt surprised Mommy on her birthday! Thanks for the surprise boys!

I know it has been awhile since we updated our blog. A lot has happened since the last time. Two of the big things are that we moved into a different house and found out that we are expecting our second child Sept. 15 2011! Here are some new pics.
This picture is from March when David came home last. It is always so good to have him home!
This is what Papaw got for Andrew for Easter... he loves picking up sticks and putting them in the wheelbarrow.
Even though he doesn't show it, Andrew wishes you Happy Easter too!
Both our of families together at Easter 2011.
For those who haven't seen Andrew lately, he's really getting to be a big boy and getting ready to be a big brother! Can you see his little brother or sister yet? If so, can you tell if it's a baby boy or girl? You're guess is as good as our! We'll let you know in a few months if you're right :)

Andrew has learned to lock the doors at church after locking them with his daddy each week!

Andrew hanging his ornament on the tree at church during the "Hanging of the Green."

Andrew learning how to cut down a Christmas tree in our back yard. The tree looks great in our home!

This is one of the new contraptions Steven has put together for Andrew and he loves it! Thanks Papaw for the gift!



We are loving the warmer weather in GA! It is nice to be able to go outside and not freeze in Novemember:)

The beauty of Fall...

In our attempt to get some good family pictures, it was hard to get Andrew to smile. So we pulled out the faithful keys and phone of Nana's and it worked:)

Andrew loves his daddy!!! It is not uncommom for Andrew to meet Steven at the door when he gets home from work with a big grin saying "Da, Da, Dadda!".

Our mission was accomplished... this was the picture I was really wanting:)

Andrew visiting his Great,Great-grandfather in Nashville TN with Nana and Tia!

Andrew's first football game of the year was watching Tia play powder puff!

September Fun:)