A BIG Happy #10 Brandon!!!!

I have been such a slacker at blogging lately and am still trying to catch up. Brandon had a birthday a few weeks ago and I am just now getting around to posting it...sorry Brandon (although he knows his mom all too well). I am still a bit shocked that we now have a kid in double digits...I truly thought that day would never come. You hear all too often how fast kids grow and somehow you just keep thinking it will never happen to you. Then the moments come throughout their lives where you realize that is all too much of a reality in your life too. I still remember when Brandon was born and I am having a hard time thinking he has been in our home over half the time we get him before he heads out on his mission...and yes the time does fly. I only hope the next ten years will be as great and amazing as the first ten have been! Anyway, I wanted to share the 10 things we love about our Brandon most...

1. He is the most tender hearted little man I have ever met. He is always showing his love for family and friends and always has a genuine concern for those around him.

2. He has an amazing understanding of the gospel and loves to share what he has learned and what he feels about it whenever he gets the chance. He has taught our family much about the gospel principles.

3. He is super creative. I have never seen anyone who can come up with the funnest ideas and things to do just off of the top of his head. He can basically make something totally "cool" out of what many would consider nothing at all.

4. He is a wonderful leader and example. He has done such a great job at helping his brothers make good choices as they watch him make good choices.

5. He can really rally the troops when needed. When everyone else is having a hard time Brandon has a way of getting them to see the good in a situation and helps them pick up and move on.

6. He loves to laugh and have fun...which of course is contagious and makes all around him put a smile on their faces and laugh with him.

7. He loves to be with his family as much as he can. Even though he is getting older he still likes to hang out with his little brothers and the family. His brothers absolutely adore him!

8. He lets things roll off his back most of the time...which with 3 younger brothers is a real talent. He has taught mom and dad much about being patient and not stressing over the small stuff.

9. He is quite the gentleman and very helpful around the house (he will make his future wife proud). He is always the one to help out when no one else in the family wants to and usually never says a word about it.

10. He has a strong love of the Savior and his Heavenly Father, and because of this brings a wonderful spirit to our home. He truly has a desire to be more like the Saviour and radiates that to those around him.

Brandon we sure hope you know how very much we love and appreciate you!!!! Our family would not be the same without you!!! May this year be your best so far!!!!

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