15 Years

"Home is where your story begins "

15 Years ago today we held our first born, Brandon. I can't believe how fast those years went by. I still remember a lady coming up to me in a restaurant when Brandon was very little and she told me it would go by quickly. She was so right.

Brandon came into our lives soon after our wedding. 9 months and 3 weeks after. We knew we wanted to have children - I would jokingly say I wanted "Bunches!" And look where we are now.

When we had Brandon, I was a nanny so I took him to work with me. In fact, I took Brandon with me everywhere I went. I enjoyed being a mom.

Still do.

Brandon is an amazing young man. He is so creative, so caring, so strong. God gave him an incredible talent when it comes to art. His drawings are incredible. He made me a clay pot for Christmas that I will always treasure.

Whenever I am getting a little stressed, he asks me what he can do to help me, gives me a hug, and makes me a cup of tea.

And even when he was first diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, he made me so proud with how he handled it. He still handles it very well. It's just part of him. I believe his great sense of humor helps him too.

I am just so proud of who he has become.

I look forward to many more years of watching him grow.

I love our Brandon and so happy God blessed us with him.

Our oldest and our youngest dressed for Halloween.

(Yes, they are dressed from The Hangover.)

Our handsome son.