Drew is 16! Well, he was on June 3rd but I am just now getting his blog post up! :) How can summer be SO busy?
We celebrated his bday a little bit early as Scott had to be out of town the week of his actual birthday. We opened gifts and had his favorite Boston Cream Pie the Sunday before his birthday.
The morning of his birthday we were first in line to get his license...in Iowa you don't actually have to take a Driver's test...you take that in Driver's Ed so we only had to go in for the official paperwork to be changed from school permit to intermediate license. AND on his actual birthday he invited some friends over and they played games outside and then had dinner and cake. Some of his buddies left before the cake was served. So they didn't all get in the picture....
Drew we love you so much. We are proud of you and the decisions you make. You are a good friend, loyal and true in all you do. You cannot be swayed, while sometimes that is hard as your Mom....most of the time it will serve you well as you grow. You love to serve others and you are always thinking of others first. You continue to love sports of all kinds. You work hard at what you do. Sometimes you remind me so much of your Dad in the things you say and the thoughts that go through your mind...
May you have a blessed year of being 16.
We celebrated his bday a little bit early as Scott had to be out of town the week of his actual birthday. We opened gifts and had his favorite Boston Cream Pie the Sunday before his birthday.
Gpa's "little rolls" for breakfast
Nearly every present was from Max according to Max...this was the one he was most proud of. Drew wants a fishing boat, so Max wrapped up his toy one and gave it to him. Thought he was SO clever.
Jack was proud to give Drew a gift certificate for a "Mystery Tackle Box" which is a mail order thing where you get random fishing gear every month for 3 months.
The morning of his birthday we were first in line to get his license...in Iowa you don't actually have to take a Driver's test...you take that in Driver's Ed so we only had to go in for the official paperwork to be changed from school permit to intermediate license. AND on his actual birthday he invited some friends over and they played games outside and then had dinner and cake. Some of his buddies left before the cake was served. So they didn't all get in the picture....
Max picked out the cake for Drew. He thinks you need to have a "theme" for your party (wonder where he gets that?) So Max chose a golf and red theme....last year Max chose a fishing theme for Drew.
While we said no gifts all of the girls brought something. :) One made chocolate chip cookies, and some brought candy bars or oreos. Loved it...total girl thing.
Spying from the family room, LOVE that little Max was out there just "one of the guys"
There were more boys here before..:) promise...see prior shots from my phone for proof
Drew was a great brother to let Max blow out his candles...
May you have a blessed year of being 16.
Good work Mama on the party. I love this kid. Seeing his picture just makes me smile. And the pictures from the girls was adorable and food....a way to a boys heart most of the time :)
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