Water Baby

On Tuesday, we took Drew in the pool for the first time! He's seen the lake, he's seen the ocean, and he's seen the bath and shower...but this was the first time for the pool.

He did pretty well - he cried everytime he saw the yellow baby float and held on for dear life to my mom's measuring spoons, but other than that - he was a champ!

Just a couple pictures of that cute boy -

Doesn't he look like a big boy in this picture?? And so much like Andrew! What a handsome dude!

Drew's First Birthday!

I cannot believe my baby boy is ONE! Everyone told me that the time flies by but seriously...I thought they were all being kind of cheesy. I'm such a believer now!

Saturday was the big day and we celebrated Drew with a party with friends and family.

Here's some pics from the day...

Uncle Brad got Drew this tuxedo to wear on his big day - complete with cumberbund and bowtie! Doesn't he look handsome?

This is Drew's latest face. I think he is doing the Blue Steel face from Zoolander.

Check out the cake and cupcakes my amazing mom made!

Singing Happy Birthday to the little guy.

I guess I shouldn't be too disappointed that Drew wasn't that interested in sugar and frosting....

Opening gifts/playing with paper. Thank goodness for Archie and Connie Anne who really stepped up to the plate and opened presents for us!

Our only successful family picture from the day. Don't we all look exhausted?! Happy, but exhausted!

And lets just take a little trip down memory lane. Here we are a year ago - August 1, 2008!

Happy birthday baby boy! You bless me in so many ways and I'm so grateful you are my boy! What an amazing year its been. I love you!

Shout out to an AWESOME dad!

So…Father’s Day was this past weekend and Drew and I had a lot to celebrate! I just want to give a huge shout-out to Andrew who really is one amazing dad! Why, you ask? Well, read on!

1. Andrew makes up the best songs about Drew – I mean these diddys are catchy and will stay in your head for months at a time. And they are pure fact – all about how awesome little Drew is!


2. He is such a selfless dad. I really know he would do anything for that boy – even changing really stinky diapers and making Drew laugh the whole time. Or, better yet, walking 20 laps around the house helping Drew go back to sleep at 1am.


3. Speaking of selfless – he is seriously the best teammate. He goes above and beyond the call of duty and doesn’t complain. (He really is the best floor mopper ever!)


4. He prays for his boy – among other things, that he would know Jesus and love Jesus at an early age.


5. Andrew is a fun dad. He loves experiencing new things with Drew and showing him a good time. (And yes, sometimes a good time is just hitting two blocks together repeatedly).
6. Drew will inevitably master Andrew’s signature dance by the time he is 18 months. That is just a given.


7. He is a dad who loves hanging out with his family.


8. He is excited to learn about Drew’s passions and what makes him tick. We talk and wonder a lot about what Drew is going to love and I can’t wait to see those boys discover it together.


9. Andrew loves Jesus and loves people. Drew has an awesome role model in that.


10. He’s hot. :)

Seriously, I’m one blessed girl.

Here's Ang and his mini me -

Oh, and my dad is pretty awesome too! I’m really grateful to have a dad who loves Jesus, has never been afraid to make me think and learn, and who really loves his family.

Happy Father's Day (just a little belated!)!

He is Risen!

He is Risen indeed!

Happy Easter!

Thief

This past Sunday, Andrew sang a Third Day song in church called "Thief." It's the story of the thief on the cross beside Jesus and his realization that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of the World. The words are so powerful and just a great reminder of what Jesus went through to cover every stinkin' sin of mine. My prayer this Easter is to really see with fresh eyes the love and glory of the Cross and Resurrection.


I wish you could hear Andrew sing it, but I guess you'll have to settle for the Third Day version! :) Here's a link if you are interested...http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=0d1949c25e186087c106.

Child of the Covenant!

I think I will always remember March 29...Drew's baptism. It really was a special day and just amazing to realize that God invites not only us, but our children into a covenant relationship with Him. Our prayer for Drew is that at a young age the Lord would be irresistible to him and he would have a personal relationship with Christ. And, we are praying for ourselves that God would give us the grace and wisdom needed to demonstrate to him the irresistibility of Christ in our own lives.

Here are some pictures from the big day (taken by our wonderful Aunt Robin!)....oh and by the way...Drew was a rock star the whole day! I was a little worried about him because he played in his crib through his morning nap, but he did great! He thrives on being the center of attention...he really is his daddy's boy! :)

Already a slacker!

Well, I was a little afraid I would be bad at this blogging business...and apparantly I am! I had high hopes of updating with pictures and news but I let about 5 months slide with nothing! Just to get everyone a little caught up...here is a picture update on my life in the new year (can I even call 2009 new anymore??)

celebrating the New Year in Charlotte with that hot husband of mine!

a beautiful January day at the park

my wonderful college roomies came to visit!

at Windy Gap with the Richardsons and Hams

celebrating Drew's 1/2 birthday

zoo with Annie and Ruth Louise

baby shower for Sara...hurry up and get here Avery!

Mmmm...squash!

latest family photo

That's a quick update on life with the Eckstroms! Here's hoping I become a more faithful blogger!