Braydens First Birthday

Brayden turned one this month! We had a really fun time celebrating his birthday. He is walking really well, giving kisses, copying everything you say, loves “talking on the phone” and picking on his sister already. As a family we sang to him when he woke up and then we got ready to go to Springfield. We took them to toys R us to let him pick out his gifts and see what things he might really enjoy playing with. Then we took the kids to the Bass Pro Shop and watched a fish feeding show with a scuba diver and a huge underground tank filled with bass, catfish, and tons of others… Brayden really liked looking at all the animals in the store. Then we had dinner at a place called Lamberts where they throw you your bread rolls. The kids got a kick out of that.

The following Sunday we had the real celebration with family, dinner, cake, and presents. Here are some pictures to share with you his special day. Rachel made the cake herself and Brayden’s favorite toy was the red vacuum. He pushes that thing around all the time and if you try to take it from him he throws a fit! Thank you Uncle Jeff and Aunt Jess for sending his cute outfit with the books. He really likes the touch and feel one. Thank you Uncle Brennon and Aunt Lindsey for the Sunday outfit. As you can see, he is pretty handsome in it! We love you all and are thinking of you! Thanks for all of your love and support helping us with this move.

Move to Missouri

Well, things are going well here for us. We are settled in this beautiful home and we have become acquainted with our ward. We already have our callings. Sean is the 1st counselor in Young Men’s and Rachel is the choir pianist and Sunday School teacher for the 14 year-olds. Katelyn has been talking so much! She has been having lots of fun with her cousins and she and Brayden have been playing a lot more together. Sean is still searching for a job in Springfield, but in the meantime he is working temporarily for our Bishop doing construction. Quite a change from a plush office job.