Today is Andy's 16th birthday. We can't believe it!
He has grown into such an amazing young man. Here are 16 things we love about our Andy!
1. He is funny, Andy has a great sense of humor.
2. He has a special sweet spirit about him, we have never known another person who wants to do the right thing as much as Andy.
3. He is smart, Andy has an incredible brain, that can remember math facts, music artists, and taught himself to read when he was 4!
4. He has a great sense of direction, if you are ever lost around here call Andy. He memorized the Thomas Guide for Pierce/King Counties in the fifth grade!
5. He is disciplined, we are often in awe with the way Andy handles his responsibilities. Everything from homework and Seminary to remembering to put in those tiny little rubber bands each day.
6. He is creative! Andy has been writing short stories for years. Who knows someday he may end up getting published, we would not be surprised.
7. He is always up for a nice warm hug. We jokingly call him "Hugbot", but we all know how much we love those hugs!
8.He loves the Gospel, and has made reading the scriptures a priority. Andy has mastered the "Scripture Mastery" his first year of Seminary! His example is wonderful.
9. He isn't afraid of a challenge. Andy taught himself to ride a bike when he realized he was the oldest kid in daycare and didn't know how. He practiced swimming for two summers to be able to go off the diving board. When he did he made a big splash!!
10. The kid can sing! He wrote and performed a rap for his school talent show in the fourth grade. That performance is now legendary at Whittier Elementary.
11. He is patient.
12. He has a infectious laugh and smile.
13. He is an adventurer, Andy rides his bike all over Tacoma even making the trip across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, now that is brave!
14. His love is unconditional. There are many times that we have not been worthy of his love and yet he so generously gives of it.
15. He can Pogo Hop like non other, for hours while spinning a hula hoop on his arm!
16. He is our son and we are proud.
We love you Andy, Happy Sweet 16, may you have the best year ever!!!
Happy Birthday Andy, I loved learning all these fun facts about you!
ReplyDeleteHappyt Birthday Andy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Hugbot. Im still jealous that you can drive, and I can't, but I'll get over it. Tell Mike he needs to update the blog. Next to your picture, it says you are 15. Anayway, happy birthday.
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ReplyDeleteI meant to do that first thing this morning!
Andy, I have loved you from the minute I first met you, almost 16 years ago. I know that you haven't always had the easiest life but my gosh how you have blossomed. You are such an amazing person and I find it so facinating to see the real you come out more and more every year. You are so dang smart, so creative, so loving and the way you have embraced the gosple sits a huge example for me.
ReplyDeleteI love you Roo, and I hope you have the best 16th birthday in the whole history of 16th birthdays.
(nothing like putting the pressure on the 'rents huh?)
He also has the biggest and warmest brown eyes ever! I hope you had a good birthday Andy.
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