Those summer days are finally just a memory...

Braeden discovering his new favorite thing... the hose.

Having so much fun and all smiles!

Sierra, Nico & Braeden patiently posing for the camera.

Braeden in his cowboy boots for the first time!

So we did it! We survived a full summer in the slightly more than warm state of Arizona! (insert sarcasm here). Here are some pictures of Braeden hanging out with our neighbors. His little buddy Dominic (aka Nico) and big sister Sierra. She's so precious to Braeden. They're not only great neighbors, but great friends in the ward.

Also included is a sneak peak of Braeden in his boots when I first put them on him. I promise, he loves them... he's only crying because I wouldn't let him play with the camera! haha.

Here are a couple of sweet stories about Braeden...

Braeden was at the top of the stairs and I was at the bottom watching him when he suddenly came tumbling down. I screamed, grabbed him and held him so tightly as he cried. Thankfully he was just stunned and not hurt at all. Suddenly, he raised his little head from my shoulder... turned to look at the staircase and in his tender and quivering little voice said, "Uh-oh". I just melted...

Well, we were on our way out to the park across the street at that time and when we got there he made a couple of friends. They were significantly older than him, but that didn't stop him from trying to keep up. He was running and running around chasing after them. Amid all the excitement he stopped in his tracks as he was passing by me... looked up and said to me, "WOW!". Just an adorable, precious little moment and I thought I'd share.

Braeden's our greatest blessing. We can't wait to add to our little family and give him a sibling and a playmate. All is well with us and we're just so excited about Halloween. We have a ward party tonight and love that we can dress Braeden up in his costume twice this year! Ah, the simple joys in life...