AnecdotesforAndrew

  It is already springtime and it’s so hard to believe! You have done really well as a kindergartner! You are reading well above grade level and are so curious and interested in everything! You have been well-behaved for the most part, but have had just a couple of reminders from your teachers to have self-control during down time. We are so proud of you overall! You just had your Kindergarten musical and you had a speaking part that you rocked! We also just moved into our new house in Chapin and are loving it! After only being in the house for a week, we took a spring break trip to see Grandmommy and Grandaddy and had a great time riding bikes, swimming, and sightseeing around Central Florida. So much to be thankful for and so much fun stuff happening! Now, bring on summer!!!

  We lost Grammy this year on January 20. She was diagnosed with leukemia and had a short battle; her body was just too weak to fight and handle the chemotherapy. Grammy had a tough time the last few years of her life with failing health and memory issues from a previous brain aneurysm. We are so sad to see her leave this earth, but we are happy that she is at peace with God. You kids were so great during this tough time, and really helped us (especially Daddy) get through it. Your Grammy loved you so much and is so proud of you two and will be watching over you as a special angel! We want you to remember her funky spirit and loving personality. We want you to think of her when you draw and paint like she loved to do. We want you to have your own original style like her. We want you to make the best out of situations that are tough like her and live for the moment! Most of all, we want you to remember that because of Jesus she is in heaven and we will one day see her again. 

  This was the first year you tried basketball through Riverland Hills Baptist Church (our church league is only for older kids). Dad was your assistant coach and Mr. Luke was your coach. You had a great time with your team and were a good sport. Basketball is probably not going to be your forte, but man did you perfect the spin move this season (not always near the ball or team, but we enjoyed watching it so much anyways!) When we asked you if you wanted to play next season, you said, “No. I want to do Karate like I’ve been telling you people for 2 years!” We died laughing! Message received, sweet boy! You start Karate this summer! 

  We had a great Christmas with lots of fun. We made cookies and the girls took a day trip to tour some old homes and have lunch downtown and we went ice skating in addition to our usual drive through the lights at Saluda Shoals. Santa Claus was good to all. Favorites this year were new room stuff and a hoverboard for Maddy and a trumpet and guitar for Andrew.