Nature Camp-Brekken

Brekken Tonaquint Nature Camp-  Tweetie Bird- July 6th-9th

Brekken has watched Traevn attend nature camp for the past two years and begged to go this year, so we signed him up.  He loved it.  He had so much fun learning about bugs, reptiles, ducks, etc.  His tribe was called The Dragon Warriors and the Princess.  He enjoyed all the fun games and activities that he participated in and he can't wait to go again next year!!!

SiX tHiNgS aBoUt BrEkKeN

So I know that this is just a little bit late but lets just pretend that this post was posted on Brekken's actual birthday:)  

Six things we ♥ about Brekken:

-Brekken is our little sunshine, literally!!  When I found out I was pregnant with Brekken I was a little scared.  I had just had my first miscarriage one month before (at 12.5 weeks) and was still trying to cope with the loss of the baby.  I wasn't planning on becoming pregnant so soon after the miscarriage but Brekken (and my Heavenly Father) knew I needed him then at that point in my life.  I have always called Brekken my sunshine after my storm.  He has always had the ability to make me smile or laugh on even my very worst days.  Without fail he always knows when I need a pick-me-up, on days when my self worth has been low, without even knowing, Brekken will walk in and tell me how much he loves me, how beautiful I am, or just let me know that I matter.   

-Brekken has the talent and determination to be his best at everything he tries whether it is in sports, friendships, school, etc.  He has an inner drive to try his hardest!!!  He isn't afraid to try new things.  He has improved so much in everything that he has done this year.  

-He is a little (sometimes a lot) mischievous.  He is also the biggest goof ball!

-He loves his family unconditionally, especially his brothers and sister (he is often times their biggest advocate).  

-He loves to make new friends.  Whenever we go places Brekken can always make a friend, or two, or three before we leave.  He also loves to be with his cousins and is always telling them, "You know that cousins can be friends."

-He has an enormous heart and isn't afraid to let others know how he feels!!

We love you Brekken so much!!! We are forever grateful that you came into our lives when you did.  You light up our lives in more ways than you will ever know.  

Love, 

Mom & Dad

Just a little behind......

Okay, so I admit that I may be just a little behind on this.  On the 12th Brekken celebrated his "school" birthday!  I thought this was really neat.  Brekken's birthday is in July so being a summer birthday he never gets to celebrate his birthday while he is in school.  His teacher wanted all the kids to be able to feel special and have a day that was their own.  So she picks days when the summer birthday kids can come and celebrate their "school" birthday with their class.  They are spotlighted and get to make a poster, sang to, get to have their parents read their favorite book, bring treats, and wear a special crown.  Brekken was so excited to do this  that he counted down until it for days!

Brekken's spotlight poster!

Brekken wearing his crown.

Nate reading Skippyjon Jones to the class :)

When I asked Brekken who he wanted to read for the class he said he wanted his dad.  Nate took the day off just to be able to do this for Brekken!  The birthday song that the class sang was very funny (I forgot to take pictures of them doing the actions.)  Peyton and Brynlei came along and helped pass out the treats, which of course were Reese's peanut butter cups.