Brayden's Birthday

Brayden turns 11 today. We had his party last night since I have a college class tonight. We met with a few family members and friends at Naples park for pizza and presents. He was so glad to have his good friend Stephanie McConkie there. He made sure that she was in all the photos with him. Makes me chuckle.

He was spoiled...and I know he loved every moment of it. His dad and I decided to get him a shotgun, since they have raised all those pheasants and chuckers and will have plenty of bird hunting in the next couple of months. He was so, so happy to get it. He loves being on the older end of childhood.

He also had a massive orthodontist appointment yesterday which included the consultation and impressions. He will have braces in four weeks, and yes, he is very excited about it. If he only knew!, which he soon will.

It's Great to be Eight

Madison has been anticipating this birthday so much. Monday the 26th wast her special day. It was her day to be the VIP at school, so we brought in goody bags and cute photos of her to show off to her classmates. Then that night, we had fun picking out a new bike for her together at Wal-Mart. Later, we had pizza with her Coon cousins and then her dad surprised her with a pink pellet gun. She was delighted!

Today was her friend birthday party. We had a medieval theme, where we stormed a castle, crossed a mote and jousted some birthday balloons. We ended the party by slaying the dragon cake. I think the kids certainly enjoyed themselves.

Tomorrow is her baptism. My mother made her a beautiful white dress for her to wear after her baptism. She worked so hard on it and spent way too many hours on it, but I know Madison and will cherish it for the rest of her life.

It has been a grand week, one I hope she never forgets. It's great to be eight!