Grandson turns 11

Monday, Gary and I headed for Dixon to celebrate Andrew's 11th birthday. The drive is always a beautiful drive. Whenever we get the chance to see the grand kids, we jump at the chance. Andrew love Indiana Jones and that was the theme of his birthday cake. He couldn't wait to take a bite out of it.

While we were visiting, we finally got to met Merlin the kids cat. Merlin is very big and I was surprise that Gary took to him right away.
Every six months, Andrew's mom and dad measure the kids growth. This year Andrew measured in at 4" 11".
The above picture was taken by 6 year old Brigitte. She did a pretty good job for just being six.
Dave and Camille asked Andrew where he wanted to eat lunch and Applebee's was the place. And of course the birthday boy got free dessert. The rest of were looking forward to the cake and ice cream at his home, so we all passed on the dessert.
Our gifts to Andrew was a new diagonal strap bookbag and a intendo DS game. He was so thankful for all his gifts. Not just from us, but from his parents and other grandma and grandpa. We are thankful to have such a great grandson.

Tomorrow (Ann-Marie's birthday) Brigitte and he will start back to school. We know that he will take his new bookbag with him and think of us. We love you Andrew and Brigitte and may you enjoy this new year of school ahead of you.