Happy Birthday Braeden!

I can't believe Braeden is 8 today! Where does the time go? He is such an amazing boy. We love you so much Braeden and hope you have a great birthday today. His request for his birthday: breakfast at Perkins with Nana and Papa from the pool. Last year they took him out to get a new bike and afterward they went out to Perkins for breakfast. It left a lasting impression and he talks about it all the time. He just asked them if they would take him again. How sweet!! They are on their way now to Perkins. We are going to have a birthday party with his friends at a hotel pool today. We couldn't count on warm weather or a sunny day to be able to use my parents' pool so we opted for the hotel. At least we know the weather will be good and there will be no rain ;) Auntie Alli is going to come help entertain the boys, Emma and her friend Maddie. Braeden wasn't thrilled that Emma was coming but we invited a friend for her so she will leave the boys alone. Charlie will stay home and take a nap. Tonight we will have a small party with just us, Auntie Alli and Nana and Papa. He requested that I make cupcakes with Darth Vader on top. He didn't want the Darth Vader frosted on. He wants it all hand done and placed on the cupcakes. I think it is sweet that he knows exactly what he wants. That is what I will be making this evening. The should turn out great and he will have a fun treat to take to school tomorrow.

Check out my boy and how big he has gotten! This picture is from Elite Photography and was taken one month ago.