Happy Birthday Drew!

I can't believe that my little boy is seven years old! We spent the afternoon over at Mimi and Poppi's celebrating. Drew had asked Mimi if she would make him an "old fashioned chocolate cake" for his birthday, and of course she agreed. Drew enjoyed spending time with his Mimi, Poppi, Aunt Jennie, Uncle Jonathan, B.J., Grandma, and Grandma Nell. We played the Wii, ate some dinner, opened presents, and enjoyed cake and ice cream. Drew also played a lot with some of his new toys: Power Rangers (from Mimi and Poppi), a Skateboard (from Mommy and Daddy with helmet coming from Mimi and Poppi and pads coming from Uncle Jonathan), a new Wii game (from Mimi and Poppi), water guns (from Aunt Jennie), a guitar (he got money from Grandma Brannon and decided to spend it on a guitar), and some Transformers wall puzzles (from Uncle Jonathan). Grandma Nell brought him a "goody bag" and some money.

Drew also received several phone calls wishing him a happy birthday and cards in the mail - Grandma Cheryle, cousin Lauren, and Aunt Jennie were all on the answering machine this morning wishing Drew and happy birthday and Nana called and talked to Drew tonight.

Thank you to everyone who made our little guy's day so special!!! He sure is a special boy to us!!Drew had a wonderful birthday, but Mama is not crazy about this "getting older" part!!

Drew loves his uncle Jonathan - and he acts a lot like him too!!
That's Poppi's girl!
Drew gives Grandma a hug as she heads home - it is wonderful having her right across the street from my mom and dad!
Mikayla watches as Drew blows out 7 candles on the cake Mimi made for him.

Poppi, and Jennie get ready to watch Drew "practice" riding his skateboard - in the house!
Poppi tries to show him how it's done!
Mikayla plays Drew's guitar - she wants a Hannah Montana one for her birthday!
BJ and Jennie are wonderful, and my kids absolutely love them - especially BJ (haha Jennie).
My mom (Mimi) and my Grandma Nell (her mom)

Mikayla watches as Drew opens one of his presents. She never asked to help open them, but she was just as excited as he was to see what was inside. She was sooooo sweet about it!
Sooooo Poppi and Mimi decided she needed a present to open of her own. These were both water guns, so mommy asked Mimi and Poppi where mine was to protect myself!!
Mikayla looks on as Drew opens some of his Power Rangers.

Happy Birthday Drew - We love you, and we hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!