No doubt about it, turning 8 has not only been an exciting time for Drew, but for all of us. There have been a lot of fun and new experiences that Drew has been able to share with us, and we’re super-proud and happy for him. Hit the lights, crank the music, it’s time to celebrate!
If your lunch items are wrapped up like presents, does that mean they taste better?
Mama was out of commission, so Ryan whipped up some mathematical cupcakes for Drew & his class. Each one was frosted with an equation that adds up to eight (except for one that only added up to 7…oops). What a nice “house-husband”. That sounds kinda weird, but so is Ryan…
After school Drew got to put his own dang candles on his own dang (cup)cake…a firefighter’s nightmare!
Lookin’ mightier than an olympic torch! Happy Berfday Scoob! Let’s tear open some presents!
The most special part of turning 8 was a very important decision Drew made. Drew decided to follow the Savior’s example and get baptized. Ryan baptized and comfirmed him a member of the church. It was a decision that Drew thought long & hard about.
We’re all so proud of you Drew! Thanks for being a great example to all your little sisters, and to us! (Wanna know more about baptism and what we believe? Click here.)
We’re also grateful for all the wonderful support Drew got from our extended family. The baptism “after-party” got a little rowdy…a total of 30 relatives in our house at the same time! Thanks everybody! Sadly this is the only shot I got of the fam all weekend.
Turning 8 also means that Drew is now an official Cub Scout. Drew aged-in at the perfect time: 10 days before the Pinewood Derby! He didn’t seem very interested in making a car, though. He created the design he wanted for his car only a month in advance. Sand away son!
Looking real good Drew! The weigh-in is in 24 hours, so you better hurry up!
Ah, finally getting down to the finishing touches. Drew decided he wanted a hot-rod look which required whitewall tires. Of course! Abraham Lincoln’s copper profile helped us avoid getting paint on the wheels. Thanks Abe!
And now…for the reveal! Nice tires!
Looks like a real air-slicer. Is this thing ready to race?
Well if it’s not, somebody better call 911, cuz this ride is hot!
Speaking of hot, a couple of cute skinny blondes showed up to the race to cheer Drew on. Meow!
Gentleman, start your…graphite tubes! Let’s race!
Check out the rookie scout! That shirt is so new it still has creases! Lookin’ sharp!
Drew won some, he lost some. Perfecto! If it weren’t for that laser finish line thingy, some races would’ve been too close to call!
Drew was pretty worried about how his car was performing, can’t you tell?
Way to go Drew!
Loved this post! Especially the mathmatical cupcakes, those rocked! It was so fun sharing Drew’s baptism day with you. Thanks for being such great friends!
Ok… Awesome husband! Im not sure Josh could figure that one out. I love 8! I can picture him in our primary… wish you lived here 🙂 The car looks awesome love the flames! Happy Birthday Drew! (What exact day is his birthday? Luke’s is 18th) And I love your walls and how daring you are with color… I need help 🙂
Wow….you have an 8 year old! You are getting old 😉 I can’t believe how cute your family is. You guys are such fun parents, I love reading your blog and seeing all the fun things you do with your kids. Wish we lived closer so our kids could play together.
You guys are such amazing parents! Looks like a fun birthday!!
What a fun idea with the cupcakes! Wow! I can’t believe he’s 8!