Brig Turns 6...

This handsome kid turned 6! I can't even believe how the time is flying by and how much bigger and more fun this boy gets each year.

He was, as usual, pretty excited for his birthday. But this year he really wanted to start things off with a bang and asked if he and I could wake up early and go for a jog.  It was the sweetest thing and although there was much more walking and talking than jogging- it was a great way to get to spend some one on one time with him on his special day.

 

 

We had our now traditional birthday number pancakes for breakfast. Brig always prefers his slathered in strawberry jam.

 

 

Brig was loved on and spoiled by his grandparents. They are such a big part of our children's lives and we are really grateful for the love that they show them on a regular basis- not just birthdays!

 

 

 

We were pretty excited to give Brig his birthday gift from us because we knew he would love it so much. And we were right! He was over the moon excited about his new pocket knife. Especially since he would get to use it that very night. He got to spend his birthday with his dad at his favorite thing ever...the Father and Son's campout our ward does each year. Seriously. He LOVES it! And looks forward to it every year- in fact, his primary music leader called me and told me that in primary she asked if anyone knew what holiday was coming up (thinking of Pioneer Day). Brig's hand shot up instantly and when she called on him he proudly announced it was the "Father's and Son's."

 However he is quite the wiggle worm at night...so combine that with sleeping in a slippery sleeping bag and it isn't always the best night's rest.

BUT

He loves one on one time, he adores his dad and he thrives in the mountains.

  

 

Six things we love about Brig:

 

1- He is SUCH a planner. He is always planning some extravagant project or creation.

2- Like I mentioned earlier, he loves one on one time and really thrives when he gets even just a little.

3- He can be so helpful. I especially love when he comes up to me and says "How can I help."

4- He takes his responsibilities as the biggest brother very seriously- and fulfills that role so well!

5- He is so confident. He started out as such a shy and reserved baby and toddler but he radiates confidence in almost any circumstance.

6- He wants to be good. And he is good. It is very evident that he wants to follow the rules and be obedient to both our little "rules" at home and our Heavenly Father's "rules."

 

I am so grateful to be this boy's mom. I know he has such big things in store for him and is bursting with potential and greatness! We are so blessed to have him in our family.

 

Happy Birthday Brig