How Did He Get This Old?

My oldest child, Brandon, turned 10 on Sunday December 12th. I can't believe he is ten already! I can't believe it's been ten years since I received the most precious Christmas gift of all... the safe arrival of my baby boy. It was touch and go those first few hours, but he made it and I am grateful every day for Heavenly Father sparing this little boys life.


Brandon at 2 weeks- he was a big boy and could
hold his head up really well



Brandon at Ten!


Brandon on his blessing day



Brandon at 2 months


Brandon at eight months



Brandon at almost 2



Brandon and Kenyon having fun


Brandon in the bumper boats



Brandon at five with his best friend!


He is such a good kid. Here are ten things that I love about Brandon:

• He is easy to be around.
• He does well in school
• He is so helpful and has been great with helping me out during this pregnancy when I have not felt good.
• He is very compassionate and loving
• He is very responsible
• He gets excited easy and is very enthusiastic
• He is best friends with his little brother
• He is so good with Jaron and Shaylee. Jaron adores his Banban!
• He loves to read and is always looking for a good book.
• He has such a sweet smile and disposition

We celebrated most of Brandon's birthday on Saturday, so we could do some fun things with him. We went on the Polar Express in the morning. Then we headed to Fort Vancouver to participate in their Christmas activities. We made bags of potpourri and made our very own wreaths.




It was rainy and cold.

We then headed home for a few hours. Brandon and the kids watched our new Scooby Doo Christmas movie. We then headed to the Hometown Buffet for dinner. Brandon loves the Golden Corral in Utah, so we decided to go to the closest thing we have here in Vancouver. He loved it. They got endless slushies and ice cream and of course all the food they want. Brandon was in heaven. After that meal we were much too full for cake and ice cream, so we waited to do that on Sunday for his real birthday. He opened up about half of his presents. And then played his Wii game before bed. It was a BUSY, but fun day.







On Sunday, we headed to church and then came home and opened the rest of his presents. He and Pete were supposed to sing in the Stake Christmas Devotional, but Pete got sick and was unable to go, so Brandon didn't go either. Instead we watched a Christmas show and then had Brandon's choice for his birthday dinner, Poppy seed chicken, mashed potatoes, rolls and corn. Then we ate cake and ice cream. YUM!!!! I think it was a great birthday and we just love Brandon and are so happy he is in our family!