Can't believe he is 14!

Our oldest grandbaby turns 14 today! It doesn't seem real at times. I'm not that old! lol! He was born in California and I will never forget getting the phone call from Ryan just before midnight that he was born!The day they moved up here was one of the best days of our lives. I remember them getting out of the car and I instantly fell in love with Andrew! Here he is meeting his papa.... and they've been buddies ever since....
Andrew is so kind, compassionate, loving, sensitive, and sweet. He is funny with a great sense of humor. He has very strong emotions that run deep. He adores his family. He hooked us with the first meeting! His smile and eyes light up my life and I don't remember life without him! He is growing up into a young man with a deep love for the Lord and wants to always do right. He is a great teenager and a good kid. He excels in school and loves his youth group! I love you Andrew, and happy birthday! Thank you, God, for Andrew....our first baby blessing! Here are some of my favorite pictures of Andrew growing up.... it was hard to pick just a few!

Andrew scoring a goal in soccer! I love the happiness on his face!

At his first high school football game!....

and with his sweet dog Sandy... he sure loves her!
Andrew watching his dad's play off game.... his serious looks...

Some holidays and his many faces....
Quite a difference from 1997 and 2009!2004 and then 2008....

Through the years his sparkling eyes have remained the same.....

He loves dancing.... and he's always been super good!!!!
A few more pics.....
He broke his leg on the trampoline and this is not a happy face....
here he is yawning at his birthday party.... lol!
The circus at his school he was a strong man.... love this!
Toby loves Andrew.... here his arm is around him and he is kissing him! awwww...

Andrew's first Seahawk game!
Thanks for indulging me. I love this baby boy! I love my grandkids! They rock!

Yesterday I took Lauren to her swimming lesson and she passed to level 2! She was so happy!! We picked up Maddie and came home.... they took a shower and Papa made us breakfast! The girls played and played. They dressed up as doctors wearing my "Snap Fitness" t-shirts.
They worked on me and papa. Have you ever had a bandaid across the bottom of your toes? It does feel weird when your toes are stuck together. That is what I got.
Here is what papa got....The girls had some noodle soup before going home.... reluctantly going home. lol
I would have kept them around but we had to go to Capono and Angie's for dinner. It was very comfortable and very fun! Great food! Her parents came over for awhile and Papa and him shared "heart" stories. He just had a stint put in. We really did enjoy ourselves and the kids are the cutest and nicest kids (besides my grandkids)! I am looking forward to babysitting. The older one is 10 and he is Dylan's clone! He likes sports, wrestling, video games, talks in his sleep, is short. It's weird.

Well.... this is a long one.... mostly pictures which I hope you enjoyed! Have a blessed Sunday! xoxo