dewey...

as i try to reconstruct my life, figuring out "who am i?", there are a few things that remain true. one of those is that i am an aunt and i ADORE my three nephews and lil' sassy niece. today is drew's ("dewey" to us) fifth birthday. i remember when we were making plans to move back to grand rapids from seattle he arrived. i remember that mike was jealous that i got to meet drew first cause i was in grand rapids for a job interview.

what i love about drew is that he's imaginative, he'll "hunt" for birds with me, and our dance parties. he's silly, loves to play dress-up, and gives great hugs. and when he smiles, well, you're done! i asked him if he would stay this age, not grow up. but he informed me "aunt kelly, i'm turning five. i want to get big so i can go to school." okay dewey...

drew is probably too young to have a lasting memory of his uncle kiki...he will only know him through pictures and our stories. another layer of my grief.

but i will love on drew for the both of us...having these amazing kids in my life is one of the gifts i received in marrying into the powers family.

so happy birthday dewey!