Monday, June 7, 2010

Braden is 2!

I can hardly believe it but, on June 4th, my binkie loving, blue blanket toting little boy turned 2!   This past year it has been so fun to see even more of Braden's personality come out.   He is all boy as you will be able to tell from the pictures.  He loves to wrestle, play ruff, find sticks, trucks, and also he is the best snuggler.   I am praying our next boy will love to snuggle too.  Braden has always had a stronger will, but at the same time is makes your heart melt when he lays on your shoulder after he throws a tantrum.  Ha!  He loves to laugh and to make other people laugh.   He is such a joy and I love seeing how this little man is growing up.

Both of my kids birthdays are during kamp and I am determined to still give them an incredible party in spite of things being crazy with kamp life.   So far they are the most blessed kids ever to have kamp birthdays.   Our leadership team along with many others showers them with love and go all out to make the parties memorable.  Thanks guys!

One of Braden's most favorite words is truck. Car trips with him are hilarious because he yells truck over and over again every time he sees any form of a truck. So a theme for his 2nd birthday part was easy to come up with. We celebrated with all things truck and construction. We had hard hats, power tools, street signs, shovels, stop lights, orange cones, and the highlight of the party was the real backhoe! Braden loved getting to see so many truck things at this party! Happy Birthday Braden, we are so blessed to have you as our son!

The benefit of helping mom cook, cake batter!

All my helpers, including Ashlyn our great kidsitter!

The final product!  
Ella in her party outfit

The birthday boy!

He was so happy driving, he really didn't want to get out.




Braden loves to play in the sink, so he got his own.  He didn't even want to leave it to eat cake!


Thanks to everyone who made it so special!

4 comments:

  1. Hi Rachel....loved seeing the b-day and pre-camp pics. What a fun party for Braden! Don't know when you have time to blog, but it's a great way to keep up with you regularly and we love every word and picture! Thanks for including us..,.we miss you every minute. Poppy's poison ivy is getting better...hope all the flowers are doing well and taking hold. Love and prayers to you and yours this week, TATU

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  2. Wow I cannot believe Braden is 2 already. His Birthday party looks incredible. What amazing memories and experiences that you and Collin give your children! I love your blog and can not believe the incredible craft creations. Put me down for a order of a Whale T-shirt for Sarah. Hopefully I can be a little closer soon and not miss out on another birthday. Give my niece and nephew a hug for me and rub your belly and tell the new guy hi. Can't wait to see you and your family soon. -Uncle Nick

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  3. Rach!!! That looks like such a blast! All I could think of was Ella's fantastic party last year!! I am glad to see Kamp is still wonderfully imaginative and fun!! I miss all of you and hope all is well. Praying for you guys. Love Always, Brandy!

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  4. Of course you had a full-blown birthday party for him while you run a camp. Unbelievable!

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