HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAIDEN

So here's the deal. My cute little brother Braiden is turned 9 on Sept. 29th. That's crazy. I can remember when he was born, and it doesn't feel like 9 years ago. Maybe the birth certificate is lying. Hmmm. I'll have to check into that...

Anyway, here is a picture of Braiden last year (why last year, you ask? That was the last time we got his professional picture done). Ahhhh. Here's so cute!

Anyway, here's how the festivities went down. We decorated Braiden's "birthday table." It looked great, and Lauren even blew up about a hundred balloons just to celebrate! Then Braiden got to open up one of his prized presents.

Yes indeed. He got a blue-ray Star Wars DVD. Lucky. The kid has loved that thing, watching it every possible minute. You really hit the ball on this one mom! Good job.

After that, Braiden gave donuts to his school class (always a big hit) and then we headed to the spaghetti factory to celebrate. Grandma Janis, Grandpa Dennis, Denise, and Jason were all able to come and join the celebration. Sadly, I don't have any pictures of this amazing event, but let me tell you, Braiden's face was lit up like a firework. He is just so cute!

Braiden got lots of good presents, including a poster from me, Ute pj's from grandma and grandpa, and a Ute's hoodie from mom and dad!

Braiden had a great birthday. It is crazy that he is nine! Soon he will be in double digits! Happy Birthday Braiden!!!