HAPPY 17!!!

Our little boy turned 17 today.
Yes, this is why his card says BIRTHDAY GIRL.
Actually it is because he has missionaries as friends.

It was a fun day from start to finish.  We had balloons to greet him.

Cupcake cake to treat him.
 Carter, Jenna, Ty and Bennett to sing to him.

 Skype cake with candle to blow out.

 We drove all the way over to Mesa to go to CAFE RIO there...it was SO GOOD!

Then we went to another favorite place, BAHAMA BUCKS for Hawaiian shave ice.  No mission nametags, no discount.  (And we were not about to ask for one!)
Usually they give 50% off to missionaries!  Apparently, so does Cafe Rio!  

Braden was also given posters that were up on the walls in two of his classes.  FUN!!


We love having BRADEN here with us here in Phoenix!  It has been a really growing experience for us to share this together.  He has matured in many ways...and reverted to the true baby in others:)  We treasure the time that we have with him.  He has so many great things going for him.  He is HANDSOME, smart, funny, super nice, patient with the craziness of mission life, and did I say strange? He is a great hiking buddy, confidant and friend to all.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY BWADEN!!!