Brayden's FIRST Birthday!

All the candles are for my birthday (Laurene) . Yes, I am 29 with 16 years of experience. I am lucky enough to have a very close birthday with my first grandchild.

Mitch was the "photographer" and felt bad he didn't have any pictures with Brayden - so you guessed it - this is a picture taken by Mitch.

Brayden eating his cake. September 13th was the day we celebrated his birthday in Idaho. He had a birthday party on his birthday in Utah. A little spoiled - isn't that great!

Thumbs-up to a great cake and all the people that made it possible.

MICHAEL GOES TO COLLEGE -DCC

We took Michael to college on August 23, 2008. He moved into his apartment that night (after a 9 hour drive). He will be rooming with Austin. His other two roommates are Ricky and Nick.

Austin and Michael hanging out on their front porch.

Their view from the front porch: parking lot and college. Deer hang out on their lawn.

Michael's view from his bedroom window.

MORE FISHING

Michael gets the big fish and Steven bites the big one. One last fishing trip before Michael leaves for college on Saturday. Michael out fishes Mitch, but Steven really bites it when he falls down the cliff and his left toes meets his left ear - the knee is not meant to go that direction. X-rays showed nothing and we are going to wait two weeks to see if he needs a MRI on the knee.

Michael's 19th BIRTHDAY!

Whose birthday is it anyway?

Michael trying to claim Mitch's fish.

Then Michael gets to do all the work.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!
Kyle Sargent, Mitch and Michael went fishing for Michael's birthday.

Mitch out fished Michael for the FIRST time!
What a great gift from his brother.

Michelle,Kyle and Brayden are also coming for his birthday.

Friday - Fishing, Camp fire and Family.
Saturday - Golfing, Movie and Dinner.
Sunday - Church and Family Dinner.

SUMMER FUN AT STODDARDS

Michelle, Brayden and Kyle

Kyle and Brayden

Michael and Kyle.

Michael and Laurene went to Utah to visit the family.
We went to Seven Peaks, Lagoon and hung out!

Camping at Little Elk

CAMP OUT AND HIKE - July 2008 Little Elk Camp ground.

Michael and Mitch at the end of the hike.

Brittany, Mitch, Laurene and Steven on the trail.


Poor Brittany having to camp out with Mitch and Michael.
That would give anyone a headache.

Sammy and April at the end of the hike. Sammy is thirsty and April is hot!


Brittany, Mitch, Michael, Laurene and Steven at the camp site.

AT THE SPRAY PARK IN REXBURG

Someone gave Brayden some red licorice.

That's what Grandmas are for :).

Michelle and her son, Brayden, at the spray park in Rexburg.
Uncle Michael and Brayden playing at the spray park.
Brayden thinks the water in Idaho is much too cold.
Brayden with his mom, Michelle, at the spray park.

Going to the Zoo in Idaho Falls 2008

Michael and Michelle are showing Brayden the goat at the petting zoo.
He didn't seem to interested.
The otters would come right up to the window.
Brayden was finally interested!
Michael is a very good uncle. He and Brayden enjoyed the zoo together.
The flamingos really got Brayden's attention - they are really noisy.
The animals, including this monkey,
seemed more interested in Brayden than he did in them.

Congrats Michael on your baseball season and graduation. CLICK HERE TO PLAY.

Michael will be going to Dawson Community College on a baseball scholarship.