Eight is GREAT!!!

Has it really been 8 years since I became a Mother? Wow, times flies! Braden requested a pancake breakfast, with bacon- and his Daddy so willingly made it for him!

After school he came home to his 8 balloons...

The traditional "Show Us How Many You Are" picture--- wonder what I'll do once he turns 11?

I special ordered with Mother Nature and the rain storm came just in time!

We met up with Noni, Ryan and Jill for dinner at Logan's Roadhouse. I love all the food there, but since I'm dieting (again- will I ever be back to a weight I can live with?!?) I tried their light menu, and the chicken and broccoli was actually soooo yummy.

Brenner had rolls and threw peanuts.

Rusty & Brae- he had to order Steak, that's why he wanted to come here. That, and the tiny desserts that come in buckets.

Noni & Berk- he was too busy looking at Ryan and Jill to look at the camera.

Jill, Brenner and the always cool Ryan.

Rusty, the Birthday Boy and Me (with my new really light blonde locks!)

Braden decided that this year instead of cake and ice cream he wanted Chocolate Mousse. And that he wanted Noni to make it, not me. Fine by me, although I do laugh that yet another member of the Beck family has chosen NOT to have cake for their Birthday treat. (Rusty gets Chocolate Dessert and each of his siblings and parents chose something other than cake!)

Blowing out the candle!

Braden & Noni (who he requested to make the dessert)

Berk digging the whip cream

Little Miss Yaz

Brenner getting dessert form Noni & Pops

We love this little stinker so much!

Pictures with the grandmas aka. Noni & Nana

Opening his gifts...

A Flat Out Guitar, the gift card Brenner swiped, his Scout shirt and all that Scouting jazz he needed, his very own set of Scriptures with his name on it and a case for it, a book of Gigantic Paper Airplanes, a basketball, a couple DS games and a New DSi XL.

He had a good day all around. I was able to go work in his class, it rained and was cooler, which is always a bonus, and he got to see all his family and play with cousins, so it was a great day. Thanks to everyone who called, texted, and Skyped!  We are so happy to have you in our family, and we can't wait for your Baptism this weekend!