Brayden's 16th Continuation Day!

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Our guests brought you the car they felt was the ideal car for you, as a gift, on your 16th Birthday.  These are the cars everyone brought you.  Happy Birthday, Brayden!  WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Breyelle’s song to Brayden

“I wish you were here.  I wish you weren't far away.  I wish you could not die.  Yea, that is right, Baby (Baaaabeeee).  Yea, Baby, yea, yea, yea.  Heavenly Father will take care you of now.  Yea, mmmmmm, yea!”

Brayden's Birth

Brayden, You always loved it when I told the story of your birth...
On Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, 1994, I woke up having contractions.  Dad and I went bowling, to keep the contractions going.  We went to Uncle Gary and Aunt Kim's to have dinner with Grandpa and Grandma Black.  We ate and celebrated an early Christmas with your grandparents.  I told Dad that it was time to go and we drove to LDS Hospital.  A few short hours later, you were ready to be born, however your heart rate kept dropping with each contraction and it wasn't coming back up to normal.  The doctor said if I didn't push you out quickly we would have to do a C-section.  I pushed with everything I had, the nurse laid on my stomach, and you were born.  The umbilical cord was wrapped tightly around your neck and you were very blue.  The doctor unwrapped the cord, Dad cut the cord, and with a little stimulation you were crying and turning pink.  Grandma Shirlene was in the room and you loved to hear about the prayer she was saying when your heart rate was down.  You loved hearing that angels came to assist you.  You loved hearing about how Aunt Margaret was at home, unaware that we were at the hospital, and she heard, "Pray for me, Aunt Margaret!"  She dropped to her knees and prayed for you.  You loved hearing that the first person we called was Uncle Gary, to let him know that you were born on his birthday. 
It was an amazing Thanksgiving!  We are thankful for every moment we had together.  Thank you for choosing us!  All our love!  Happy 16th Birthday, our baby boy!  Mom and Dad

Barbie Scooter X-Games

My Amazing Boy! I love you so much! Thank you for being mine. This morning, I was thinking about all the times you would have me get the video camera out so I could make videos of you doing tricks. I loved building the half pipe with you. I also love the memory of building the club house in our back yard with you. You had so many creative ideas! This video clip is so hilarious!!!! It was recorded on July 06, 2007.  Thank you, Brayden, for allowing me to record you having so much fun with me!  I Love You my BB. Mom♥

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Boating at Utah Lake

This summer, we decided to rent a boat and go play for the day at Utah Lake.  We got to the lake bright and early and stayed until dinner time.  Dad let all of the kids take a turn driving the boat.  Oh, how they all smiled!  We did a little bit of swimming but mostly played on the tube.  Everyone had abrasions on their elbows from the tube.  We had a ton of laughs as Dad tried to knock the kids off of the tube.  I am so glad we decided to go play at Utah Lake that day!  This is a picture of Megan Able, Brayden, and Jessie on the tube.  It was a fabulous day in the sun, water, and with family!

When Brayden sings...

     So, we got Brayden's phone back yesterday.  He has taken many, many, many amazing pictures of himself,  and because of that,  I know he had amazing self-esteem!  
     We also found a voice note on his phone, he is singing, "On the Brightside" by NeverShoutNever, along with his sisters. When Brayden sang, he was always a little off key and off beat, but I loved to hear him sing, and sing along with him.  Brayden asked me once if I thought he could be on "American Idol."  Of course, as his mother, I said, "Yes!"    I am so happy he made this voice note! 

     Brayden, when you sing, it is one of my happiest memories.  I always smile and laugh when I think of how much you loved to sing.  Thanks for this memory, my buddy!  I love you, Mom