Mr. and Mrs. Smith

After turning eight, Brayden was old enough to choose to be baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He and his dad practiced how to hold on and also plug his nose at the same time. We are so proud of him, and appreciate him setting such a good example to his brother and sister. He had a lot of support.  His amazing primary teacher, Sis. Burlingame came to the baptism.... as did some of his friends.  Here he is (blurry faced) with his buddy Jonathan who was not only baptized the same day, but was born the same day as Brayden too. Also there to show support was all the family.  Here we are unsuccessfully trying to get a cousin shot.   Congratulations Brayden!

Brayden got to celebrate his birthday at the happiest place on earth...Chuck E. Cheese.  Yes, he really wanted a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party.  Not the kind where you show up and mom orders pizza and brings your presents in, but an actual Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party.  You know, the one where they set the table for you and you get an awesome blow up crown and Chuck E. comes out an entertains you.  I blame all the children that previously have had birthday parties there when we've shown up. Brayden did design his birthday cake.  Apparently he wasn't impressed with the giant cupcake one I made last time that tipped over.  I like doing it this way much better- so much easier.   He got to invite a few friends.  We missed a few that were sick or out of town.  Bummer.  I guess that's what happens when you have a December birthday.  The boys that did come were so much fun and full of all that boy humor- loud and silly.   We opene...