Sunday, June 20, 2010

......Andrew's Birthday

This is my grandson Andrew...BUT...years ago.
Yesterday was his Birthday!





Andrew
was always a mild mannered
sweet child.
He and his brother Dylan...
...and sister Katie...
spent every weekday
at Gramma's...
during the summer...
while their parents worked.









During the school year
they were brought over very early
and we would later take them to school.

Andrew
would always manage a quick nap...
even while sitting up!
Note his shirt...even then
he was dreaming about motocross bikes.






Andrew
graduated from a regular bike
to a dirt bike very early!










He's always been a very helpful
and responsible
young man!






He's gone with me on many walks
in the woods....
Guess what he found here.
~






These claws!






This is Andrew and brother Dylan
clawing their way to the top
of the hill from the creek bed below!







Andrew turned 14 yesterday!
He still comes over to visit
and ride his dirt bike!






Of course...
he has graduated to a much
bigger bike!






I believe...
he's going to need a bigger helmet soon too!





HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY ANDREW
WE LOVE YOU !!!




40 comments:

Delwyn said...

Hi Wanda

what a gorgeous boy Andrew is... with a personality to match...You have been an asset in so many ways for your grandchildren as they have been growing up.

Happy Birthday Andrew

Happy days Wanda

Arkansas Patti said...

What a handsome group of grands you have Wanda. They are so lucky to have you in their lives. You have such a fun place to visit and are the coolest of Nana's.
Loved the shot of him sleeping in the chair.
Happy Birthday Andrew.

Donna's Book Nook said...

A sweet tribute to your grandson. They seem to grow up so fast. He's blessed to have you for a grandma.

DJan said...

He is a very good looking young man standing on the threshold of adulthood. Happy birthday to him, and congratulations to you, his grand.

KB said...

Happy Birthday to Andrew...

Love the story of his love of dirt biking... and how he's grown up.

Do you think that those are Coyote or fox claws? That was my guess... What a cool find!

Anne said...

Happy Birthday, Andrew.
Such a beautiful story about Andrew from babyhood to now. You both have such memories of those years and your are building more each and everyday. Both of you are so lucky to have each other.
Take care.
Smiles to you.

Lois Evensen said...

Happy Birthday, Andrew! What a delightful young man, and so handsome, too. :) This is a beautiful picture story birthday.

Gail said...

HI WANDA-

"Happy Birthday to Andrew" :-) Great pictures. He is so handsome. I love to read how your grand children spend so much time with you - I find it so life-giving. :-) thanks SO much for this wonderful sharing of a true celebration of Andrew's birthday and so much more.


Love to you
Gail
peace and hope.....

Claudia said...

What a handsome young teen he has become. Happy birthdy to him and know his family celebrates together in style!

Deborah said...

Your grandchild tributes and stories are lovely - I can imagine them re-reading them years from now and wishing they could go back to the days when they had such wonderful times with their Grandma. You clearly have a special connection with your young ones, Wanda.

Diana said...

Happy Birthday to young Andrew! He is a very handsome young man.
Love Di ♥

Rae said...

What a great looking kid. He sounds like a wonderful grandson. I know you are very proud of him. Happy Birthday Andrew.

Maria said...

Happy Birthday to Andrew! What a nice young man he's becoming!

It's great how you let us travel through the years of his life!

Blessings to all ~ Enjoy the wonderful celebrations for his birthday!
~Maria

Bernie said...

Happy Birthday Andrew from Canada, I hope you had a wonderful day. I so enjoy seeing all of Wanda's grandchildren, (you all have such a strong family resemblance)

I hope the weather has been good so that you could ride your bike, my nephews love their dirt bikes as well and I always enjoy seeing them have so much fun.

Big Hugs to you and your cousin Alivia......:-) Hugs

Teresa said...

Happy Birthday to your handsome grandson Andrew. I am sure he has a wonderful time riding his dirt bike...it is good he is responsible.

Grandkids are wonderful! Missing mine so much these days...and hoping to get to California to see them soon.

((((HUGS)))) T

Rebecca said...

The years seem to be shorter and the children growing faster these days! Birthdays come around much more quickly, it seems to me!

Sharing your pride and joy in good grandkids and their great parents.

Happy Birthday to Andrew.

Debra said...

Andrew is beautiful.
Happy Birthday!!!
Love, Debra

Barb said...

Has a year gone by so quickly? (I'm sure it hasn't seemed that fast to Andrew.) Happy Birthday Andrew! Enjoy your 14th summer!

Cindy said...

Wanda I am so glad that you have your grandchildren around you. To a child their is nothing like their grandparents. He is going to be a little charmer too. Happy Birthday to him. Hugs to you.

Susan said...

Wanda, you are so blessed to have such a wonderful group of grandchildren to give you love and to receive yours as well. The memories that you are creating with them will last them all their days on this earth. I don't know why, but writing that just made me overflow with tears. Maybe because I feel the same way about my own. XOXO

Regina said...

Happy Happy Birthday Andrew!
He is so cute Wanda.

xo

truestarr said...

Lovely post, lovely pictures! Happiest b'day to Andrew!

I have given you an award dear
Wanda, it's posted on my blog. Thanks for all your lovely posts and photos.

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW. He sure was a cute little chap and now is a good looking teen, and will one day be one handsome man. But...we don't want that too soon do we?! I love having my children with me. They are so enjoyable to just listen to...how they see the world and what made an impression on them. so interesting. so funny. so delightful!! ...debbie

Jann said...

Andrew is a very handsome young man, and he is very lucky to have such a wonderful gramma! What a loving, touching tribute to your grandson :o)

Sniffles and Smiles said...

Andrew is handsome, and a delightful personality! Wish he could meet my son (15)...Andrew is just a little younger...He looks so thoughtful and kind...a truly good kid! Happy Birthday to him...Love, Janine XO

Edlin said...

Happy belated birthday Andrew! He is so beautiful and handsome.Love his eyes!

Wanda, I have changed my url and will continue writing :)

Edlin♥

Midlife Roadtripper said...

Beautiful grandson. My husband would love to ride a dirt bike with him.

How lucky your grandkids are, to have spent their days with you. They'll never, ever forget all you've added to their lives.

Kelly said...

Happy Birthday to Andrew! ...another amazing tribute. You've very good at birthday announcements! My son, Matty, is 14 now, but soon will be 15...time doesn't stop for anyone.

Ann said...

Lovely photo story of a beautiful baby, now a handsome young man. Belated, Happy 14th Birthday to Andrew, I'm sure it was a good one.

Together We Save said...

Wonderful pictures... you sounds like a wonderful grandmother. Happy Birthday Andrew!!

Elaine said...

A great set of photos tracing the story of Andrew growing up. I like the way you put together the story of each grandchild and show their own unique personalities. You are blessed to have all of your grandchildren living so close to you.

Cheryl said...

Happy Birthday Andrew! What a handsome young man and I enjoyed reading about him. How fun it must be to have your dear grandchildren so close by to enjoy. And I bet the walks are memorable indeed!

susanvg said...

Congratulations on the birthday of your grandson - he looks like a great kid.

Deb Shucka said...

Happy Birthday to a gorgeous young man. What a lovely tribute to him as a child.

Sheila said...

Hope he had a wonderful day. He looks like a lovely young man.
I just got back from staying with my grand daughters for a few days.
Aren't grand~kids great?!
xx

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

What a beautiful, beautiful boy Andrew is! I love all of your photos. Looking at them I couldn't help thinking what my boy would look like on that awesome bike. My husbands every now and then says how he wishes/feels like he should have been born in the US.... It's a feeling that never ever seems to fade, it just gets stronger.
Thank you for the wonderful thoughts your post brought me this evening, sweet Wanda.
Hugs for a lovely day. xx

becky said...

Happy Birthday to Andrew!! Wanda- he is adorable... the pic of him sleeping on the couch is priceless! And yes, maybe a new helmet soon...
:)

Kay Baughman said...

Wanda,
What a nice birthday tribute! Andrew and his siblings must be your pride and joy! My oldest grandchild is also 14. I am sure he would be thrilled if grammy wrote as nice a tribute as you have!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. And it's always a pleasure to see your new posts.
Kay

Tranquility Speaks said...

A very Happy belated birthday to dear Andrew. I wish him the best in this life! I am sure he will grow up to be a very nice young man :)

Brenda said...

I like reading about your grandson, Andrew. We have two 14 year old grandsons right now. We also have two Andrews. My hubby's son--Thank you for your kind comments. Our marriage is a 2nd marriage because both of our first spouses died. I have an Andrew also. He is so very dear to me--like yours is to you. I do think yours has the most beautiful hair though.