Drew is 11!

Ok not officially 11 until 8:26 pm, at which time he will be chomping down on his 2nd cheeseburger for the day. He loves cheeseburgers! And we let him eat as many as he wants, because well, look at him, he’s small. He may be on the smaller side, but his heart is huge. He’s kind, generous, a loyal sibling, son, & friend, and the best snuggle-er around! He’s “dope” “dawg.” Ok, that’s an inside joke from Morgan’s friends who always meet Drew and love him right away. He’s irresistable!

Having a birthday in January is not always easy. If it’s not and ice storm, it’s a blizzard, and we have learned to roll with it! Actually, this snow storm has been breathtakingly beautiful! Here’s he is, rolling out on his bus this morning, with birthday treats in hand. Made with love by his oldest sister (and probably his favorite at the moment). Sorry Reece, your time is coming, and the two of you will eventually be besties.

Can you even get over how perfect our snowman is!? AMAZING!

Morgan . Liv Stowell . Reece . Max Stowell

Yesterday we took time out from the snow and the Chiefs playoffs euphoria to celebrate with Drew and my sweet nephew, Collin. Topgolf was our destination, and we had an absolute blast celebrating with friends and family. Who can’t have fun at that amazing place with these two cutie pies!? And BONUS – they have heated seat cushions on their couches! Whoever came up with that idea is an absolute genius and I want that set up in my back yard, pronto!

and lots of golf skills here…

It may be snowy and cold but this crew knows how to have a great time!

Drewy, you are so loved! We can’t wait to see all of the amazing things you will do this coming year!

Aunt Jenn is still rollin’ around on a scooter due to a broken ankle so the famous bday donut delivery will have to come another time. However, Morgan will not let up on taunting Shauna with the injectable donut holes at Topgolf. She absolutely HATES anything sticky!Drew got so many thoughtful gifts for his birthday and also some cash! We’re hoping he’ll stash some of that away for the future!

But my favorite memory from this birthday is Drew telling me last night that he doesn’t really want to grow up because he wants to stay home with me. I mean what mom would not want to hear that!? He said when he goes off to college he is going to come home as often as he can to see us. I’m regretting not getting that on video! Undoubtedly, I’m going to need proof of that at a later time! because the teenage years will be here before we know it and he may never have a recollection of saying that!