Introducing Andrew Joe Hawkins:

Andrew meaning manly, courageous, strong.  We will call him Drew.

John records that Andrew was Jesus’ first disciple.  After his introduction to Jesus by John the Baptist, he went to find his brother Simon and took him to meet Jesus as well.  Andrew followed Jesus after his very first encounter with Him, and immediately shared Jesus with those around him.

 One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which means Christ). He brought him to Jesus.   John 1:40-42 ESV

Andrew was one who was seeking, first in the presence of John the Baptist and then Jesus.  Once he found what he was seeking, the Messiah, he spent the rest of his life pointing others to Christ.  This would be our prayer for our Drew.

Andrew’s middle name, Joe, is after Allen’s great-uncle Dr. Joseph Robert Weber.  He was affectionately known as Joe.  Like Andrew, he too was a close follower of Christ, a church planter, pastor, and missionary.

Nate-Riding a bike!

We have had a really wet summer. Usually we are out in the front or in our back garden a lot. Nate had been riding his bike with training wheels/stabilisers and had not really been interested in removing them. But on a Thursday night he asked to have them off and by Monday we were off riding on a trail! Just one of those times when he was ready and so it came easily. He really needs a bigger bike but we are holding off for a bit. 

At the top of Reigate hill riding his bike. He loved riding through the puddles. 

I think Allen and I may need to get bikes...

Anna-7 months old

Has it really been 7 months?! Anna is so much fun. This month she is up on hands and knees with a little forward movement but not crawling. She can sit but generally dives forward because she wants to try to crawl. We moved to a four hour schedule this month 7, 11,4 and 7. We still do the dream feed. She is eating three times a day but not a huge fan yet. We started formula at bedtime last week because she stopped sleeping through the night. She has done great with it. Such a blessing to have some freedoms to leave her with a bottle. Her brothers continue to love her and are a huge help. 

She visited her first palace-Buckingham. She wasn't impressed and slept through it all. :)

When we have had sun, we have enjoyed watching the boys ride their bikes out front. 

So thankful she has taken a bottle so well. 

My little tiger fan! 

She got a jumperoo this month and loves it.  She likes being able to watch the boys in the back garden too. 

Ben-Field trip to Gatton Park

Ben is in year 2 this year. Today they had a field trip to Gatton Park a lovely estate near where we live. Yesterday it rained all day but today it was gorgeous. We walked from school to the park and then enjoyed a time of doing three different challenges and learning about the life cycle of the frog. I love going on field trips with the boys. It gives me a glimpse into their life at school and I get to know their classmates. Allen was a champ and stayed home with Anna.