Baseball

So, of coarse, some of my favorite memories are of Brayden playing baseball.  I always looked forward to Spring, know that baseball season was upon us.  Not only did Brayden shine when he played but so did Russ and I because you could not wipe the smiles from our faces.  I remember watching Brayden play in one of the Riverton AllStar games this year, he walked at one at bat, had an RBI at his next at bat, and then he hit the ball so well that he brought in two runs.  He also made some incredible plays to get the other team out.  Russ was at work and could not make the game, but I text him with play by play action and made videos on my phone.  When I told Russ about the great plays Brayden was making, he commented on how proud he was of him, and he cried.  I loved watching him laugh and interact with his team, play the game he loved, and shine!

Beautiful Video of Brayden! Thank you Kylie!

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Shark Encounter at SeaWorld in San Diego, May 2010

This is one of Brayden's favorite pictures.  He was so excited when I was able to capture the picture of the shark at that moment.  We spent a lot of time in the Shark Encounter attraction and even went through a second time.  Brayden talked about how fun and exciting it would be to swim with sharks.  We took a private tour and we were able to pet baby sharks.  I am so elated that we took this trip!

Welcome Home

I remember the day that we brought Brayden home from the hospital.  He was so beautiful that I could not stop looking at him. I remember that even when he was sleeping that I was overwhelmed with joy just looking at him. My dad showed up to our house to see our new addition and I remember him saying "you do not have to stare at him, he is not going anywhere." He is forever with me because I took the time to look at him.  I love you, my sweet baby boy. Dad

We Love You, Brayden!

Welcome to our family blog with happy memories of Brayden.  Our family will post our memories so we will focus and remember happy, fun, and loving memories of Brayden.  Please visit and comment often.  This picture was taken the night before Brayden passed away, it is one of our favorite pictures of him.  We had a party at our home for Russell's 40th Birthday.  Brayden and Karyssa decorated the house that day with orange and purple crepe paper and then Hailey and Breyelle assisted to blow up purple and gold balloons.  They all taped the balloons all over the house as well as outside.  I watched Brayden that night as he talked with our friends and family.  When he laughed, his would throw back his beautiful curly, feathered hair.  His smile was a beautiful site to see.  He went up to his room and brought down his snake for everyone to see, envy, or be afraid of.  He was so proud of her and I could tell he loved the attention and courage he had to let her wrap around his head.  Everyone received a hug, a heartfelt conversation, and shared an amazing experience with him that night.  On September 19, 2010, Brayden woke me up when he was blow drying his hair.  Then I heard him start a load of laundry.  I got out of bed and said, "What ya doin'?" and he said, "Just doing some laundry." I said, "Okay, I'm going back to bed."  He said, "K, mom."  I woke up again at 9:00 am.  Brayden was making the family waffles, made with cinnamon and extra sugar, and eggs.  He gave me a hug when I came downstairs and then I did the dishes from the night before.  Russ and I sat with Brayden and ate our breakfast, made from his love.  Delicious!   Thank you for the love and the beautiful memory!  I love you, my son!  Mom