13

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Bradyn,
Happy birthday to you!

Bradyn turned 13 today.  We now officially have 2 teenagers in the house.

We had a family "breakfast party" this morning since that was the time everyone could get together.  We had eggs, sausage, bacon, and hash browns.  We were also supposed to have fruit salad, but I completely forgot that I had gotten the stuff to make it!  Seriously.

Bradyn's cousin decided to liven things up with a game, and Colton had the idea of musical chairs.  Everyone had a blast through the first few rounds, but then things started getting competitive and slightly violent.  That was the end of musical chairs.

Bradyn chose at the store for his birthday picks...

cake:  Oreo ice cream pie
ice cream:  vanilla with chocolate swirls
chips:  loaded chili cheese ruffles
pop:  orange, grape, and cherry Crush
cereal:  did not get due to the above breakfast feast!

We then went to a local gym to swim and water slide, and after went out to dinner at a favorite Italian place where Bradyn was sung to and given chocolate cake (which he didn't even like, it was kind of weird cake).

For presents, Bradyn received a new Guitar Hero set that included drums (little brother broke the last set), a new watch, a magnetic toy thing, and money.  Lots and lots of money.

He used some of the money to buy new parts for the snowmobile he bought himself last month, and to get a new video game.  :)

Bradyn, we are so proud of you.  You are such a sweet and helpful young man.