How did this happen???

Truly I have no idea how my little baby Brayden turned 5 years old! It is a mystery to both Guy and I.  He is getting big way too fast. In fact, just a few weeks ago we took him into to the elementary school a few blocks away and registered him for Kindergarten. Kindergarten!!! He is SO ready, but I'm not sure I am quite ready yet. I know that's how all mom's feel about their kids, but it really is true. He's going to grow up whether I like it or not so I'm just trying to enjoy the ride and cherish all the little moments.

 Some pictures of when he was a little guy....

There are sooo many things we love about Brayden. He makes our home a happier place and I am grateful every day to be his mommy!  These are a few things about Brayden right now at the big kid age of 5:

-He's such a good big brother to Tyler. Yes, they have their moments, but he really looks out for him like a brother should and Tyler adores him for that.

-He's at that age where he loves to help. Yard work is fun, cleaning the cars is fun, vacuuming is fun...he just wants to be included and doing whatever mom and dad are doing.  Hope that one sticks around!

-He is obsessed with apps on the ipad. Definitely addicted to angry birds!

-He will always try every kind of food at least once. And he'll always claim he likes it even if he doesn't. But we know if he really does or not by telling him to eat another bite.  He'll never come out and say he doesn't like something but he'll just claim his tummy is full or he'll try more later. It's pretty funny. A good quality to have for a foreign mission someday maybe?? :)

-He is very determined and takes things very seriously, like his 1 mile race he ran recently. He refused to walk!

-He brings so much love into our home.  He tells all of us he loves us constantly throughout the day.  I'll be working in kitchen and I'll randomly hear him yelling "I love you Mom" from his playroom. And it's contagious because Tyler will hear him do it and then he'll do it too. It makes us happy!

-He loves to talk on the phone with grandparents and family and when he does he paces around the room in circles while he's talking. Guy and I just sit there and laugh.....and get dizzy watching him!

-He loves to color and do art projects. When we took the tour of his school he got so excited and jumped up and down when he saw the art room.  He will love it!

-We love watching all of his shows, magic tricks, and creations he comes up with. He's got a great imagination

Such a big 5 year old now!

I could go on forever, but we are so lucky to have you in our family Brayden. Thanks for being such a great kiddo and for making life so fun. WE LOVE YOU!