Brandon's Surprise 30th Birthday Party

On August 23 we had a surprise birthday party for Brandon.

Jeff and Abbey helped me plan it and pull it off. Brandon absolutely loves Abbey's brownies, so she made his birthday cake of them.
We planned a scavenger hunt for our Sunday School class and made sure Brandon and Jeff and then Abbey and I were on the same teams.

While the other two teams were out scavenging for things, Abbey and I came back to the church to set everything up. We had a lot of people help with food and drinks.

Brandon's mom pulled our all her pictures of Brandon growing up for us all to see.

When Brandon's team returned to the church, we were all waiting in the fellowship hall.

He was so surprised!

I had put together 30 questions about Brandon and everyone filled out the questionnaire. Brandon told us all the right answers. Of course, his mom won (I didn't participate)

We had quite a few people from our Sunday School class,

family members, and friends,

and quite a few friends of his from the YMCA.

Auntie Meghan was happy to just play with Britton. Jordan was even brave enough to hold the pole while Brandon swung at the pinata.
We also had karaoke set up and all the boys loved to sing,

As well as the girls,
And even the Batson family!

Some of our friends even decided to see if they could get Reed to fly.

Britton, Brandon and myself had a great time that night and thank all of you who came and participated!

August 2008

Britton has found our plant and loves to take all the dirt out! He decided that a little rake would help him with this task.
August 17 - Brandon and Jeff have decided to teach children's choir this year (Abbey and I have a Bible study, but then we are going to help as well). We had the kickoff this night and Britton and Reed just loved all the music!
It's so cute to watch them dance!
Auntie Meghan has finally moved back home and decided to give Britton a faux hawk! We're so happy she's near us now!

August 30 - Meghan and I threw a wedding shower for Courtney.

We hope that God will bless their marriage and future together.
August 31 - Brandon turned 30 today and was not very happy about it!
I just love my little boy! Papa loves to play with him all the time!

We had Brandon's birthday dinner at mom and Robert's. Britton was really excited about all the food.

He loved daddy's cake!

July 2008

Britton was so excited to be able to experience the Fourth of July this year. Of course, for lunch, we went to Panera!

That night, we went to e-mama and e-dad's for dinner and fireworks.

We finally moved from out little rental house to our new home. Our rental home was full of fun - bugs, holes in the wall, no central heat/air, a heater that wouldn't turn off, no stove, dishwasher, etc. We are glad to be in our new home!

July 12 - we went to visit Cooper in the hospital, Erin and Drew's new son. They were doing well! Here's all the daddy's with their boys.

July 13 - We also had a chance to go swimming with Papa and Oma. Britton also went swimming in our back yard in his little pool. He seemed to like crawling in and out more than staying in the pool!He is too mischievous!
He loves to play with water!
We still have a few more things to do in our new home and Britton thought he would try to help his daddy.

June 2008

June 1, 2008 We went to the church picnic at Travis Price Park - Britton loved playing with all the big boys!

And the bubbles.
June 2-6, 2008 Britton went to his first VBS at Springfield Baptist. He loved playing with Reed all week.
June 13, 2008 We went to Cracker Barrel with Jeff and Abbey.

The boys loved the rockers - I think Jeff hated the orange!
After eating, we went to play in the fountains.
Britton wasn't sure about the water coming up at him!

June 14, 2008 Britton took his first few steps in Davis Kidd bookstore in Green Hills. It was amazing to see him take off!He loves to get behind the wheel and "drive"June 21, 2008 E-dada's 60th birthday - all his grandkids!

By June 26, 2008 Britton was walking everywhere and dancing to the music - it wears him out!

May 2008

Papa and Oma's new house has a fish pond outside and Britton loves to watch them swim around.
May 25, 2008 Britton went swimming for the first time and absolutely loved the pool! I'm afraid that we're going to have to really watch him around a pool and maybe get some swimming lessons soon!
Daddy and his son, doing what they do best!