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Our dearest Andrew turns 4 today!  He arrived smack-dab in the middle of VBS and we were so excited to be welcoming our second son.  We named him Andrew because in the Bible, Andrew, one of the first disciples, met Jesus and it says "the first thing Andrew did was find his brother Simon and tell him 'We have found the Messiah'" (John 1:41)  We pray that he is one that tells other people about the Messiah.

 Andrew has always been sensitive and kind.  He has a tender heart and his feelings are easily hurt.  In the same way, he is sensitive about the feelings of other people and kids around him.  We hope that never changes.  Andrew always has a song on his heart.  His little voice is so gruff and sweet.

While Andrew is sensitive, he is still all-boy.  He enjoys playing with his construction equipment in the dirt and getting all muddy.  He has a great imagination and on any given day he might be a firefighter, deer hunter, construction worker, or a daddy.  He has grown to love the beach and the ocean.  He likes to play at the park with Sam.

Andrew has learned so much over the last year.  Not only has he learned colors, shapes, numbers, and letters in English (for the most part), he is also learning them in Arabic.  When we went to his preschool screening, he was able to tell the teacher the shapes in Arabic.  We are so proud of him and all he is learning.  While he has enjoyed his daycare, we also know that he is going to enjoy going to the same school as Sam next year!

Andrew's favorite foods are peanut butter on pita, apples, and ice cream:)  He still love anything liquid and would drink all day if we let him.  He likes to watch "Curious George" on the computer and to paint.  Andrew enjoys looking through books and being read to before bedtime.  Andrew likes to be the center of attention and make people laugh, which can be both good and bad!

We can't imagine our life without our sweet Andrew.  He makes life more funny, more dirty, and more loving!

Happy 4th Birthday, Andrew!