Happy Birthday Mr. Garvey!

Happy Birthday Mr. Garvey! He is turning either 8 or 9 or 10 or 11. As far as the U.S. is concerned he is turning 8. We believe that he is much older. Mr. Garvey has been waiting patiently for his birthday. He has had to watch all six of us have our "Happy Birthdays". After much anticipation and excitement his time has finally arrived.

In honor of Mr. Garvey's ?th birthday here are 8+ things about him that you may not know.

1. He loves sunglasses, his bicycle, and the Dixie Chicks.


2. He is very organized with his possessions. I know two other boys who could learn a thing or two from him.


3. He can climb trees really well. In Ethiopia he used to take his family's goats out to graze. He would have to climb a tree everyday and sit and watch the goats because of the threat of lion attacks.


4. He is a wonderful big brother to Mr. Laura who absolutely adores and worships Mr. Garvey.
   
5. He has the most wonderful set of dimples I have ever seen. I'm so glad he's happy here because that means I get to see him flash those dimples many many times a day.


6. He was one of the oldest kids to come to our agency's orphanage in Ethiopia. All of the little kids adored him. Whenever we would arrive back at the center, all of the kids would run out and chant his name over and over. He would work his way through the crowd like a rock star among his many adoring fans.


7. He is really strong. He taught us their version of "hide and seek". It involves the seeker carrying all found persons back to base piggyback style. He can actually carry me on his back. He can pick Pa up and make it a few steps.


8. His favorite movies are "Karate Kid" and "Spy Kids".


9. He loves $$$ but not to spend. He is a saver. He analyzes every potential purchase and then ultimately decides that it isn't worth it. I know four other kids who could learn a financial lesson from him.

Have a wonderful day, Mr. Garvey!