
Braden's first birthday party,
celebrating with his cousin, Eirelyn.
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The kids always love playing with
the pots and pans.
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Kids always love all the things
in my baking drawer, too.
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Helping Dad lay out the new lawn.
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Braden loves his "Papa".
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Having a chat with Mommy.
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Later that summer, he wanted to
water the new trees.
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Aunt Lala with Braden.
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Learning to fish the summer of 2007.
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Learning to fish the summer of 2007.
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Braden gets to feed his new baby
brother, with sister nearby.
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Brother and sister - best friends - taking a walk.
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The fall is a perfect time to help
Grandmere make pizza.
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Digging dirt to fill Grandmere's flower pot.
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All the kids having fun playing
in the leaf pile.
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At Thanksgiving, Braden wanted to help
Papa carve the turkey. But we thought it
best he just watch this time.
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Making "thumbprint" cookies.
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Having fun rolling out sugar cookies.
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Braden and Peyten coloring Easter eggs. |

At the family party, Summer of 2008,
at Missoula, Braden enjoys his cousins
Eirelyn and new-found buddy Ben. |
We're making Christmas cookies; and
everyone's learning how to roll. |
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