Branson's birthday was amazing. On the actual day, we spent it celebrating just the three of us. Ryan took a rare day off, so Branson was of course stoked to be spending all day with daddy. The two of them are so amazing to watch, they laugh, play, cuddle, talk, giggle, smile...all things that could be happy are happy. We spent the morning doting on our boy at home, he had yogurt (his fave) for breakfast with a banana. He played, watched his favorite shows, and then went down for a nap. We had lunch at Olive Garden, and it was the most pleasant dining outing we've had yet with him. He climbed all over the booth, made oogly eyes at all the pretty girls, and enjoyed his first unhealthy meal of chicken strips, french fries, and bread sticks dipped in Alfredo sauce. Lunch was followed up with a trip to this amazing toy store by our house. We got a bunch of toys out and let Branson pick out the ones he wanted. And hour and 3 toys later, we were home for our afternoon nap. When he woke up, my friend from high school, Kendall Price came over to take some pictures of the birthday boy. She captured his first cake experience, I can't WAIT to share those pictures with you all :) Needless to say, the day was perfect.
We celebrated with family and friends Sunday. The party was baseball themed, and Branson had his very own large baseball cake. There were so many kids here...and it was AWESOME. 8 kids and all their parents running around after them. Branson got some pretty cool gifts, a wagon from Grandma and Grandpa O'Brien, a B.O.B. stroller from grumpa, a fire truck from Mema and her crew in L.A., and a ton of other gifts that he can't take his hands off of. We have been having so much fun. And he is at the most perfect age...I can't get enough of him. I want to pinch and squeeze both his cheeks multiple times a day.
Today was his last check up with Dr. Ludwich, the children's Heart specialist. This is a man that I feel I owe my life to for eternity. He saved my baby's life, and by default saved me and Ryan as well. I can just see the passion in this man's eyes for his job, and I really think Branson may be his favorite. I mean, he kind of has bragging rights with this one. Anyhow. Today B checked out perfectly. Dr. Ludwick said he "graduated from the heart center". I left with tears in my eyes and a heart heavy with appreciation.
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