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Happy Birthday, Andrew!

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Andrew had a really hard time waiting for this birthday and prayed several times to "please not let me be sad until my Birthday."  Two nights ago, he announced that his birthday was so close that he did not need to pray about being sad - the end was in sight!! 

Happy Birthday, blue eyes!

2 weeks:
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This kid had hair! 4 mos:
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Baptism! (Notice, I did trim his bangs!) 5 mos:
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Almost 1:
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1 yr.:
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1.5 yrs:
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2 yrs:
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3 yrs:
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Awaiting 4 yr. old picture!

More gifts

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After his shower tonight, Matthew came to me with a list of supplies in his head.  He needed my help getting everything and then wanted to work privately in the bee room to prepare some presents for Andrew's birthday tomorrow.  He spent at least an hour and came back down with these two beauties:
 
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(Judging by the supplies Matthew had me get, Andrew is receiving a box of Origami and electronic parts. He is also getting Matthew's Lowe's semi. I know only because I can tell by the shape of the wrapping paper.)  

After he was done, Matthew was really concerned that he had run out of time to make anything for the guys' stockings.  Kevin assured him that he would have time in the morning. (Matthew is always awake by 5:30, if not earlier!)

What a beautiful example of generosity from one of God's precious souls!

Happy Birthday, Matthew!

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Matthew turned six yesterday!!  It's just hard to believe. Indulge me for a moment while I take a little photo journey.

One week:
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2 months:
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Baptism! 4 months:
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Around 9 months (?):
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1 year:
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18 months:
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2 years:
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3 years:
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(I know you can't see his face on this one, but I just had to include it. This was his first climbing experience and the army guy said he'd never seen a kid climb so high.)  3.5 years:
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4 years:
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5 years:
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And as soon as we figure out the downolad process of our new camera, I can post his 6 year old photo!

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Melissa Foote
melissa -at- footefamily.net

Catholic,Homeschooler,Mom to four boys (and one big one)

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