Brennan's Big Day!

Brennan turned 7 on September 18th. What was I thinking having them so close together.....well I obviously wasn't thinking. :) This boy is such a good, tender hearted little man. He has blessed my life more than I ever imagined. It also seems like yesterday I had him. I remember Mom driving me to Banner Desert when I went into labor and almost causing an accident. How very glad I am that she was there! Britnee got there 2nd and rubbed my back and talked me through my contractions and terrible back labor. Then Nantie Shine got there coming all the way from CV, and actually having an accident pulling into the hospital parking lot in her Armada. Haha! Nantie Sonda was there too and I was so glad for her laughs and giggles that seemed to ease the roller coaster of emotions I was experiencing during that monumental moment in my life. Shine and Sonda teased my OB nurse unmercifully about her being an avid fan of the loosing Cardinals. Together those special women made that day exactly how I know Our Father in Heaven wanted it to be.....and almost 12 hours later, my black eyed, dark haired and tan skinned, beautiful baby boy was here. Auntie Shine stayed most of the day and held Brennan while I slept. In many, many ways he was as much her baby as he was mine in the sense that she had seen me through the darkest and brightest parts of my whole pregnancy. I could not have ever known then how completely Brennan would change my life and he continues to push me to my very limits of the best inside of me everyday. He is truly my gift, my heart, the very breath I breathe.

 His Birthday crown from Ms. Cooley. Flashing his "7" sign with his toothless smile.:)

 Auntie Heather, Uncle Alby and the boys could not have chosen more perfectly for Brennan either. He LOVED the cap gun he got. Most of all it was the effort and time they took to make my kids feel loved and special. For that, I am so grateful.

 He doesn't look excited at all does he?????? :)

 Grandma Jenine's card with his $10. He was delighted. This boy can save money better than a lot of people I know. When he finds something he wants, he does chores and saves, saves, saves until he has enough to buy it.

His new Wii game. Such a sweet boy. It was a special birthday for both my kids due in large part to family and friends that made it such. My kids were thrilled to see their Grandpa. They loved taking the candy kabobs and cotton candy icecream cones to their classes. Brennan chose for me to make steak and potatoes for his special birthday dinner. His Papa got him a new black hat. Again, their birthday's were special this year and I am so grateful for all those who helped make it so.