The sweater

 I found a little retro sweater at a garage sale this summer and decided that Andrew needed to wear it before he grew out of it!  And I am beginning to play around with the settings on our digital camera, trying to learn more about photography.  So here are the results of our photo session this afternoon :)

Sweet boy, I can't believe you are almost 2 years old!  You are the joy of our lives, and we can't wait for you and your new brother or sister to meet.  What fun we will all have together!  I am thankful for your adventurous spirit (even though it makes my heart stop for a bit at times) and your cheeky grin, and i love it when you share your snack with me.  Or point to the ground and say "down" when you want us to rough and tumble together in the living room.  You can say "pees" for please now, and you still love all things that go vroom.  Lately you have been bringing us books to read like curious George, henry and mudge, and Danny and the Dinosaur.  Oh yes, you can say "Doggie" as well.  You always want to help Dad with any project he is doing.  And you want to wear his winter hats instead of your own.  Anything of dad's is just better :)  And we can't forget your hammers.  You have 2 of them, and rare is the time when they are out of your hands! (as noted above in the pics).  Everything needs a bit of tapping around the house!  Andrew, you are all boy, and such a treasure.