Drew turns 10!!

Two whole hands for this guy!! He said on birthday, " Mom this is the last time we have a family member who is the single digits. Drew. Your heart and perspective. You are an old soul and wise beyond your years.

Drew's 10 Year Interview:

Favorite Book: Big Nate series and sports books

Favorite Color: Blue & Pink

Favorite Food: Pancakes, burgers, chicken fettuccini, and pot roast

Favorite Sport: Baseball & basketball

Best Friend: Sylvan, Caleb, & Wyatt

Favorite Teacher: Mr. Graner (4th) and Ms. Cunningham (3rd)

Favorite Subjects: Math

Favorite thing to do at Recess: Playing football

You want to live: In an average house in Michigan (A mansion would be too many chores!)

When you grow up I wan t to be a: Baseball Player- play catcher

One thing you hope for: I hope that we can stop global warming and stop pollution

One thing that worries you: When I get lost from my parents

Favorite Pastime: Playing Xbox, playing with my siblings, playing chess, & playing sports

Favorite Outdoor Activity: Baseball

Favorite Show: Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, & Dawn

Favorite Movie: Harry Potter series

Favorite Sports Team: Rochester Raptors, al Michigan teams, Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Pistons

Favorite Song: Hall of Fame and Christian music

Favorite thing to do with family: Have family movie night and family game night

Celebrating Drew with Uncle Tom and Aunt Cathy! We celebrated with Papa and Gma Uitti too on Facetime! 

We played a new board game called Blank Slate. One of the clues was Just_______(fill in the blank). Drew put JUST BETTER. :) Drew, YOU are just better.

Aunt Cathy wins!

Sweet, baby boy of mine. I pray everyday that all your wishes come true. My biggest wish and prayer for you...Is that you always know how infinitely loved you are no matter what by Jesus and your family. 

The boys are all loving Drew's new XBox. 

Elle working on her homework and looking so much older. 💜

Drew's actual birthday started with a stop for donuts on the way to school with Mom!

Ben, Luke and Elle joined the birthday fun and surprised Drew at school with McDonald's for lunch!

For Drew's birthday party he celebrated with his buddies Gibby, Sylvan, Max, and Jack.

Elle leading the scavenger hunt for the boys...

Ben and I making smash burgers per Drew's request!

Off to the card shop downtown! Each kiddo got 5 dollars to purchase what they'd like!

And off they go shopping!

The big Lions playoff game was later this night so we had to check out all the things downtown including the big heads...

Quotes from Dan Campbell...

And of course the infamous St. Brown upside down cake! 

Happy 10th, Drew!! We love you!

The in between times of the Holidays!

While we were planning and gearing up for our family Christmas, here are some special times in between!

Elle hosted her first Christmas party with her girls!! They had so much fun with their own personal driver on the Pedal Pub!! The girls sang their hearts to the playlists, while enjoying the downtown lights, and even stopped for drinks at Cafe 3:16!

The same night we had our neighbor Christmas party. The only pic I have is from neighbor Tammy finding the boys cuddled up on Maddie and Ed's couch watching basketball!

The girls got home and it was sleepover time! Maybe just over...no sleep. :)

Rise and shine, sweet girls!

Elle wrapped up her basketball season at Greg Grant! She found this gem of a picture on their website!

Elle is also having fun on her new travel soccer team! Go, Nationals!!

I pull into the driveway from work and Drew had just gotten off the bus and was bringing up the garbage on his own. These sweet moments are magic!

After soccer practice, the girls exchanged their Secret Santa gifts!

The next morning, a cold, early morning soccer game at the OU dome!

Luke having his own fun too with his buddies!

Elle and Elin off with their 7th grade class to see A Christmas Carol at Oakland University!

Ellie at a hotel birthday party with her girls!

Speaking of fun. There is NOTHING better than time with my banchies!! Kate had to scootch out a tad early after lunch at Honcho's. However, once the three of us got to Rochester Corner Bar, that was it. The BEST. Talking until 4:30 in the am with these girls is a piece of home only they can bring.

Ben and Luke finally squeezed in their annual basketball game! Dad got him again with a final score of 12-10!

Elle and Ben meeting up with Pat and Laney for a women's MSU bball game!

Starbucks on the way to EL!

LOVE that our girls have a sweet friendship!

On the jumbotron!

Bowling with the McClelands for Sawyer's birthday!

Ben saw the Amon Ra cake downtown and I swear they were one of the firsts to see the cake!  

Our team. 💙Ben has coached this team for 3 years now! We love these boys and their families!

Love is matching Nike socks. :)

Movies to see Mufasa! All three of us cried.

Our sweet boy gets home from a hang out and my heart melts. Luke is getting so big and I just love him so much.

Even Caleb listens in to all of Luke's shenanigans from the night. :)

The Holiday break we all needed. Our hearts are full!