Andrew's Birthday Weekend

Andrew turned 6 this weekend and we had fun celebrating!

On the morning of his birthday, Andrew opened his present from us (Razor Scooter), then we took Lamby I & Lamby II on a train ride to the downtown library. The Lamby's were dropped off and got to have a "sleepover". The next morning, we picked them up and watched a video of all the fun things they did. They roasted marshmallows, watched a movie, looked at art, made their own art, and wathed the sunset. It was sooooooooo adorable! The boys loved it!




That night, we went to IHOP for dinner (Andrew's choice) and then Chuck E. Cheese to play games:

Then the next day, we went to Grandma & Grandpa's house, and the boys & Rand had a campout in the backyard (Andrew made it the whole night, Joshy didn't):

We finished the weekend with a family party:

Universe DVD from Grandmas Doris & baseball mitt from Grandma & Grandpa

Cute book from Grandma & Grandpa

Water guns from Aunt Maranda & Uncle Tyler

Bean Bag Toss from Grandma & Grandpa

Fun facts about Andrew:

• He loves to learn. Each week when we go to the library, we get books about a topic that Andrew is interested in that week (some of the things we have learned about: tornadoes, space, lightning bugs, human body, lightning, seals, dolphins...). I learn right along with him! We've also been reading the Magic Tree House series each night (well, almost each night) - we're finally at the point where we can read books without pictures on every page.
  
• He is still fascinated with bugs. He went to a week-long "Bug Club" day camp this summer (of course, no pictures). We've been trying all summer to catch some Monarch caterpillars up by Grandma & Grandpa's house with no luck, but he always comes away with some sort of creepy-crawly creature.
  
• He is a swimmer! We spent 4 weeks this summer doing swim lessons and he did great! (again, no pictures)
• He loves doing crafts and begs for them almost on a daily basis.
  
• He is a great helper. I'm always asking him to fetch me something and he does it without complaints.
• He is " tall and weighs - he's all arms & legs!