Our Princess Had a Birthday!!

My Brynn is 5!!!  I can't believe  my Brynn is 5!!  I just gave birth to her yesterday.  I just woke up one morning and she was 5!!!

I'm going to tell you a secret... Brynn is magical! She really is!!  To her the ordinary is always imbued with powers.  A dandelion, a rock, a sea shell - all magical!!

For dinner she wanted chicken nuggets shaped like whales and dolphins, grapes, and orange chips.

I thought a beautiful magical girl should have a beautiful magical cake! 

I love my dear sweet Brynnie!  I feel so blessed to be your mom! 

Happy Birthday!

Autism Walk 2011!

I'd like to thank everyone for all of your support for Team Bradshaw!!!  As always the walk was an event to remember!  We had so much fun!!  

There's Ethan with his snow cone!  This is by no means an athletic event!  It's all about fun!  Free snow cones included!!

 Games!!

The kids thought the bounce house was pretty fantastic! 

I love this picture of Ethan's buddy Caleb!

Ethan and Caleb!

Here are some of the kids in Team Bradshaw.

Ethan, Melia Sutton, Isaac Massey, Sierra Sutton, Lorin, and Hannah Massey

Ethan, Caleb Manning and Jennifer Manning.  Caleb did not want to take a picture with the storm trooper until he was sure there was a person inside!  

Team Bradshaw!!

Back Left to right: Jennifer Manning, Sierra Sutton, Me, Janet Massey, Isaac Massey

Front left to right: Lorin, Melia Sutton, Caleb Manning, Ethan, and Hannah Massey.

Brynn threw up on the way there so Gary went home with her. We were sad they missed all the fun.

Elvis impersonator!  He was pretty awesome!

The girls dancing with Elvis!!  Long live the king!!

I invite you to join us next year.  We had such a blast!!  If you have a walk going on in your area you should totally check it out!!  They are so much fun and raise awareness for such a good cause!

Birthday,Baptism, Baseball!!

Ethan recently turned 8!!!  It was a busy, wonderful day!!

 The day began with baseball!!  It was opening ceremonies and the first game of the season!!  I LOVE Ethan's baseball team!!  I'm so glad Ethan has the opportunity to be involved and I will always sing it's praises!

Next on the agenda... Ethan's Baptism!!!! Right after baseball we rushed home, got changed and rushed to the church.  I can't even express the spirit I felt.  I can't even express the gratitude I feel that my sweet boy has made this decision, and that he can make this decision.  I'm so grateful for his growth and progress.  The room was filled with friends and family who love Ethan.  It was such a wonderful, glorious, happy baptism.  When a member of the bishopric was giving some closing remarks Ethan kept raising his hand and asking questions.  It was awesome.  I hope he always asks questions.  

My mom was able to fly in from California!!  We were so sorry my dad couldn't make it, but we loved having mom here!!

My mom got Ethan a new suit for his birthday!!!  He looked so handsome!

After the baptism a bunch of us went to Belles Chicken House!! GOOD!!

They made the birthday dress up like a chicken as they sang to him!! I think he looks very handsome.  Everyone is going to be wearing that hat next year, I just know it! 

Ethan and Caleb doing the chicken dance.  One of Ethan's all time favorites!

Brynn doing the same dance!!  Any restaurant that includes the chicken dance in the evenings entertainment is pretty fantastic.  Also, check out the pie on the metal shelves behind Brynn. I know, pretty fantastic!  

Lorin also doing the chicken dance!!  I love that she is starting to get to the agfe where she gets embarrassed about doing that kind of stuff but she went up anyway.  Love that girl!

After the restaurant we went to our dear friends, the Compton's house and ate some cake and icecream.  The cake was huge, and delicious!!  Perfect ending to a perfect day!