
He turned 4
And couldn't be happier that it was finally his birthday!
He had been counting down for months.....waiting and waiting

He loved all of his Buzz Lightyear toys, and especially liked his binoculars, knife (fake of course), and walkie talkies. His words: "Dad...now I can go huntin with you, and get a bear with my knife!"

He chose "NicDonalds" for dinner, and we celebrated the next day at Grandma Nae's and Papa Jer's with cake and ice cream.
Some of Braden's favorite things to do:
Getting "atorgade" (Gatorade) from Papa Jer's house
Hunting with his Dad
Playing "hunting and camping" all day long

Packing everything he owns into bags, sacks, and his pockets. (it is not unusual to find ALL of his underwear, socks, and pjs in his backpack. And he insists on taking it to the grocery store - or any other store - with him)
Playing with his friends (this is the first thing out of his mouth each morning)
Telling mom and dad that he loves us multiple times a day
Saying "hold you me" when wanting to be snuggled
Singing loudly all of the words to songs on the radio....such as "I've Gotta Feeling" and "Love Story"
Giving his shy, coy smile when he is embarrassed. (I love this smile!)
We love you Braden boy! Happy 4th Birthday!