Fall and Friends

Andrew has been Spencer's best buddy since we moved to Sherwood 2 1/2 years ago.  He has lived across the street from us and even though their personalities are very different, they have been a perfect match.  They have gone to each others house's once or twice a week nearly every week since they were two.  The boys have learned to play so well together that I have said that Andrew is Spencer's babysitter.  When Andrew is here, they entertain each other so well that I hardly see them for hours. 

I think they originally bonded over Thomas the Train, but they also love to ride bikes together and play "Car's eye guys," "fighting legos," power rangers, Avengers, and camping in the spare room.  Andrew is a lot more outgoing than Spencer is and has been a good influence in learning to ride his balance bike and in being more independent in dressing himself.  Andrew also has a little brother and it's been good for Spencer to learn to be patient and share with a little guy.

After spending over 7 hours here today for one last hurrah, Andrew's family is moving tomorrow.  Annie and Dan, Andrew's parents, have been wonderful neighbors and friends and I will miss them a lot, but my heart is aching for Spencer.  Andrew has almost been the brother Spencer doesn't have.  It has been SO good for him to have a buddy to play with.  At least they are moving to Arizona, so we might be able to see them occasionally when we visit my family.  Thanks for being such awesome friends guys!  We will miss you and wish you the best!