Andrew's 15th Birthday

Andrew's birthday was the day before the St. George Marathon so we checked the kids out of school early and drove to St. George.  I'm not sure if the drive in the car was such a fun birthday but I think getting out of school early was.  We celebrated with cake and presents at the hotel that evening.

I loved these Lego candles I found!

It's hard to believe that I have a 15 year old already.  Andrew has grown 6 inches in the last year and is as tall as I am.  He is such a great young man.  Of course having a teenager in the house has it's moments but I really can't complain about him.  I'm so proud of all his accomplishments.  I couldn't ask for a better teenager.

Here's a look at Andrew at 15:  5'6" (as tall as Mom), shoe size 11 (same as Dad)  I think he's got some more height still coming to catch up to his feet!

Things he likes: running (cross country, road races and long distance in track), Legos (can you ever get too old for Legos?) Minecraft, playing the piano in Jazz band, Heroes of Olympus books (had to preorder the next book for his birthday), playing with his baby brother, mountain biking, fishing, backpacking, camping, hiking, watching football and World Cup soccer,science, and girls (yikes!)

Things I love about Andrew:  He is happy and has a great attitude (most of the time).  He's friendly and has a outgoing personality.  He is a hard worker and tries his best.  He is the best big brother to Skyler.  He is a huge help around the house, babysitting, doing dishes, taking out the garbage, mowing the lawn, ect.  I was really lost without him this summer when he was gone on camps for a few weeks.  He's fun to hang out with whether it's running, biking, camping and fishing with Jason, or just tagging along at the store.  I'm having a hard time realizing there will only be a few birthdays left with this kid at home.  He's so much fun to have around I don't know how I'll get by without him!