Birthday Boy!

A week ago was Brett's birthday and we spent the whole weekend celebrating this awesome boy and his awesome life. We had such a ball and I for one am so so glad that he was born so he could be in my life. The fact that he is a part of my life and mine forever is a reason to celebrate EVERYDAY but especially the day that he came into this life. So here we go!

On Thursday we had a special date night. We went out to dinner to Five Guys and then came home and had a campout in our living room. Brett really wants to go camping but we work almost everyday except Sunday (which he still works at least once a month) and when we do have time off it is usually never the same day. So... I took him camping in the living room! Yay! Then Bella got to come and we even got showers, running water, and ALL the amenities. BEST. CAMPING. TRIP. EVER.
We had a blast in our tent playing games and watch a movie and eating brownies and ice cream.

On Friday after work we went and met up with a couple of our friends and went out to Star/Meridian to a rope swing where the boys and Bella played in the river while I took pictures. The boys had a blast! Bella.... Not so much... Already she was not a huge fan of the water in general let alone the cold river water and then the boys almost let her drown... Busted big time!!!! But she is okay and got a lot of loving and care from me instead.

After the fun the boys had in the river Brett and I went to my parents house for dessert and presents. Brett was spoiled like crazy, of course. My parents got his a North Face Base Camp bag so he can match the rest of the family on our trips. It is bright orange and wonderful! My mom also got him some new war history DVDs to add to his collection. He was so excited and so grateful!

On Saturday he had to work and I had a final exam to finish. But.. once he got home it was again time to party!! We headed out. We went across town to Hawks Baseball Stadium to watch the Boise State Football Summer Classic. This is a softball chair event put on by the BSU football team to raise money to a local charity. In the game the offense compete against the defense in a variety of competitions. A few smaller head to head challenges and the two main events were a Home Run Derby where the two sides competed against each other, just as it sounds, to get the most home runs. Then, the main event. A six inning softball game between the offense and the defense. It was splendid! We went with our friends Edy and Wendy and had a blast.

I even caught him this sweet shirt!

The offense was ahead almost the entire game until the very last two outs of the game and the defense came back and won. The dramatic and tense finish just made things even more perfect.
After then game, we went with Wendy and Edy to Red Robin. What a great great night! The weather was perfect, the game was a blast, and the food was delicious!

On Sunday Brett had to work.. Again... But after work we had a bunch of our friends over for fun, games, and of course, [cheese] cake!! We are so grateful for everyone who came over and and spend time with us. we had a blast and we hope you did too!

Then, Monday night Brett's sister Kellie and her two cute kiddos came into town and we went over to his moms house rode the horse, had dinner, played with Hailey and Trey, and enjoying the evening with our family.

 We are so grateful for all of those who spent time with us this weekend and who took the time out of their lives, time away from their families, and the many other things they could have Ben doing to celebrate with us. We are so grateful and love you all! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRETT!!!!