1. Happy birthday Andrew! I can't believe you are 8! Time goes by so quickly and you are such a wonderful little boy. Here are 8 of the multiple reasons why we love you!

-you are thoughtful. You are the one who always thinks of others. Whenever we are getting a treat and you are the only one with me, you will remind me that we need to get a treat for all of your brothers.

-you are sensitive. You have such a great, big heart. Not only do you hate it when you get in trouble, but you cry when others are in trouble as well. You want things to be right and happy all the time.

-you are a good friend. Even all of your teachers throughout the years have commented on what a good friend you are. You are one who includes everyone.

-you are funny. You have a knack for imitating and impersonating voices and people and are always making us laugh.

-you are predictable and like simple things. You prefer vanilla ice cream, plain Hersheys chocolate bars, and pasta with nothing on it. We finally got you to branch out when we would order shakes from plain vanilla to plain chocolate just recently.

-you have a vivid imagination. Star wars is your favorite thing to play and everytime you have a lightsaber in your hand we love to watch you fight the bad guy in your head.

-you show your true colors. We never have to ask ourselves if you are happy, sad, angry, etc. Your face shows the corresponding emotion.

-you are smart. One day you came home and told me that you "were like, the smartest kid in your class." I am glad that you have such confidence and are doing so well in school!

We love you tons Drewbie--hope your day is an incredible one!

2. the smell of fire--like in a fireplace or a firepit...not like a burning house or anything.

3. quiet, lazy Saturday mornings