Just a silly pic. of the two of us.
One night they had a party out by the pool. There was dancing and everyone had glow sticks and just alot of food. I can't believe how good they present the food.
This is us at the pool party. We even got up and did a line dance, i am sure we looked ridiculous but it was fun.
I could not get this picture to rotate but anyways, my father in law usually is not a fan of the water, but on our last day he surprised us by putting on his suit and coming into the water with us. I think it helped that the water was so blue and even if you walked out a mile you could still touch the bottom and even see the bottom. The sand was a pretty white color and even in the water you could just look down and see whatever was down there, which wasn't much... We had a few little fish swim around us.
The only soda that they served on ship was Coke, Diet coke, sprite and a nasty orange drink so when we got off ship this day, I went and found me a Mt. Dew. I wish we would have filled our back pack with them but we didn't. This was us getting back onto the ship. They were strict about us getting back on at a certain time so the ship could stay on schedule and sadly for one couple, me and curt watched them get left behind. I still wonder about that couple and wonder how they ever made it back to Florida. I felt so bad for them. 
This is Curt and I getting off the ship in St. Thomas to do a little shopping to find the kids something to take back home. We sailed with Holland America on the the new " Eurodam" The ship is a new one it just started sailing in July. Look how gorgeous the water was. It was so blue and you could look right down to the bottom.
This is on one of the nights that we dressed up for dinner. Curt and his dad, Ben, looked so handsome.
Here is Brayden holding it up! I usually just use soap to shave and we have cans of air freshners but i still thought he was smarter then that. Anyways, Karly was just innocently brushing her teeth when this happened and I am sure she was thinking " What just happened"
This is a cute picture of Brayden, Karly and Karly's boyfriend Nate. You guys are so awesome and I just want to say thanks again for taking such good care of Brayden. You guys stepped up and took on the parent roll since I couldn't be there and I appreciate you both.
Well I can't believe I am the mom of a teenager. How time flies, I delivered Brayden on Jan. 20th 1996 at 11:51 pm. He wasn't going to come easy, he was determined to go shoulder first but after a loooong day in the hospital he made his way into the world. What a great day and he has been just a great boy ever since.
This is him at about 9 months. He liked the soccer ball then and has one with him all the time to this day. Anyone that knows my nephew Jace then you will realize they look so much alike.
This is him today with Jake and Madison. He is a HUGE tease and likes to hear Jake cry sometimes but he really is a huge help and they adore and look up to their big brother alot.
He was about 4 here. We had alot of fun together even when he was young he would just go wherever I did.
I love you Brayden and you are the best son I could have ever asked for. I have enjoyed being your mom for the last 13 years and hope you enjoy hanging out with your old mom in 13 more. Thanks for always helping with your little brother and sister and being willing to help around the house. I enjoy watching you play soccer and basketball and i just think you are the best little athlete. You are good at whatever you try and your so smart in school. If only I could get you away from your cell phone! Ok so you can all tell that I am a very proud mom and so I am done but just want to say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to my sister in law, brother in law and grandpa Earl, they also share a birthday with Brayden .
