Brennen's 8th Birthday!

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Brennen, Happy birthday to you! We woke Brennen up this morning singing to him. We then had a pancake and sausage breakfast with chocolate milk (Brennen's favorite!). I don't think he's quite awake in this picture! It's 6:30 a.m.

Brennen's game boy has been having some problems and he's been borrowing Taylor's pink Nintendo DS. He's been asking for a Pokemon one for himself for a long time. He knew we wouldn't get it for him, so he hit Grandma Heuseveldt up. He got to pick this one out and said he was going to get up a 4:00 in the morning to open it up. We teased him and told him it was just a couple of barbies to play with. He's too smart! Needless to say, he didn't wake up at 4:00 so Tay and I woke him up at 6:30. I made him eat his breakfast first before he could open it up. I've never seen a boy eat so fast!! He even left some sausage on his plate which is very unusual for anyone who knows Brennen's appetite.
For all of you wondering, I can't get the boy to sleep in pajamas! He's always too hot.

Brennen listening to Grandma and Grandpa Heuseveldt sing to him
Brennen is my little chef. He is always helping me in the kitchen. He loves to cook. He is helping me make the cupcakes for his class. I tried to think of something creative to do with them, but he wanted Pokemon cupcakes. I had to order the Pokemon cupcake sticks online, so that is what is on his cupcakes.

All done!
I looked at Brennen's baby photo album yesterday and remembered this sweet little boy coming into our family. What a wonderful little boy. Thank you for the great example you set for your little brother and your cousins. You always make good choices that make us so proud of you. I know your Heavenly Father is proud of you too. We love you Brennen and are so excited that you have made the choice to be baptized on October 11th. Happy 8th birthday!