Drew Boyd Dabo

This little boy was born 7 years ago! We were so excited that we were expecting a boy after a girl so we could get a little taste of what both would be like. Drew has always been special. I mean all kids are special but Drew has a little extra of that special running through him. 

Drew is competitive. So if he puts his mind to something, he will prevail.

(Time to brag about Drew)

Drew isn't a big kid by any means. He consists of skin, bones and although he is growing into his head, we always thought he looked like a little bobble head as a toddler. So imagine a giant baseball helmet on this kid. Drew LOVES baseball, although there is no choice in the matter. And he's good. Like really good. You can tell when he's out there that he just gets it. So his baseball season just started and this year he had to try out in front of all the coaches (and parents could not watch). The cut off for ages of this league is April 30th. His Birthday is April 17th. Which means he is the very youngest in the PeeWee 7 league. But boy that doesn't stop this boy. We got the call from the coach that got him and he had nothing but good things to say about him. He said Drew was one of the first picks and he was so excited that he got him! I was obviously so proud so I can't imagine how Tyler felt. 

Our Primary at church has been working on the Articles of Faith this year. I didn't go to Primary growing up so I know #1 and that's it. Well Drew, the competitive one he is, has memorized all 13 Articles of Faith. He took this very seriously and would practice with Olivia and Grandma every day until he knew them all. Olivia also knows all of them. Im not for sure but they may be the only ones in the whole primary that has them all memorized. They are so proud of themselves which is all that matters. 

About a month ago we had parent teacher conferences with Drew's teacher. These meetings always bring tears to my eyes. It's like his teacher was trying to convince me how special Drew is but I already know this of course. I guess he's the example child in the class and she just couldn't say enough about how he will be an example his whole life. He's also smart and driven. He reads and comprehends beyond his years.

He seriously makes us so proud and although often left out because of position of sibling order, the middle child, he doesn't seem to mind and I couldn't think of a better big brother.

Happy Birthday Drew. I hope you know how much we look up to you!