Ten!!!!

Ten years ago at 5:18 am, I became a mom. So much joy on that day, I thought that life couldn't get better than having that little baby to snuggle. Well, time quickly marches on and I will tell you that that little baby boy has brought an immense amount of joy in our lives, every single day. As fun as it is to have a baby and how sad it makes me some days to think that he is growing up, I have to say that having a 10 year old is wonderful. I wouldn't trade him for anything in this world.

At church yesterday, we discovered that a guy in our ward owns a Delorean. Braxton LOVES Back to the Future, so he was pretty excited when he was able to sit in the car and we took this picture. Afterwards he said, "That was an awesome early birthday present." Isn't it so great that the simple things in life make him so happy. I just love that kid.

He is the best big brother a little sister could ask for. She follows him everywhere he goes. He reads to her, they sit together and laugh and laugh, he will even watch Tinkerbell movies with her just to make her happy.

There are days when Braxton will tell you that he thinks Emma's main purpose in life is "to ruin his stuff and mess up his room", but most days they adore one another. Emma thinks Braxton hung the moon and it makes me so happy to know that she has a brother who will take care of her and protect her through out her life. I am grateful everyday for the blessing it is to have this amazing boy in our family. He will not sit in my lap and snuggle like he used to, but he does still enjoy sharing a book and a hug. He loves to write stories and draw cartoons. He loves life and I love to watch him enjoy living it.

Happy Birthday Braxton!!! Yes, you are now a whole decade old!!