Just some sock puppet wrestling...
which completely wore him out!
Braden and Cornell had an awesome view of all the riders. They got to see their fair share of crashes and tricks from some of the best seats in the house!
Carter wins the prize for the best reaction to my request for a cute smile.
Stuffed with treats and dreadfully exhausted from all the night's excitement...the end of a busy evening is never an ideal time for a group shot! Jack, Cornell, Ava, Braden, Carter & Caden were delirious!
Braden assured me he'd ride really fast if he saw a mountain lion or rattle snake...only problem is that he can ride a lot faster than I can run!
Braden decided he'd better grab some big sticks in case he needed to protect me. He carried those while he rode through the trails.
Being tough while running through the fields...
Braden found a cozy spot to rest before we rushed off to look for animals.
Going on an adventure on a sunny day can sure make a little guy thirsty. No time to remove the helmet though!
Braden revealed his secret to going so fast and jumping on his bike. He borrowed this bracelet which is supposed to improve balance...and be worn on a wrist! Guess it worked anyway!
Not every bulldog would put up with this. Enzo is such a trooper!
This $8.00 investment was well worth it!
"Come give me a big kiss, Mom!"
We live in a great neighborhood that is filled with kids. Jaydon is one of a few 4-year-old boys on our street who Braden loves to hang with.
Taking a break from riding bikes, Braden and Jaydon enjoyed snow cones on a very warm evening...this was followed by a popsicle...and another snow cone.
A picture perfect family with three girls who are growing up way too quickly!
Braden loves to give out his squeezy hugs to Gramma....
And goofing off with Papa, but....
Looking adorable is Braden's specialty!
Wow, another decent family picture?
Matt and his mini-me were less than thrilled about my enthusiasm for taking family photos. They couldn't escape the camera though on these rocks.
Papa, Gramma,, and their 4 favorite blessings...they never referred to them like that specifically, but we assume they feel that way!
Braden kicked off the weekend by participating in the campground's bike parade.
Gramma and Papa put the Martha Stewart touch on Braden's bike to make sure he really displayed his patriotism.
Showing off his red, white, & blue from all angles!
No time for bathroom breaks. Braden misinterpreted, "Go pee in the ocean." Benefit of being a boy...no need to be discreet.
Double the fun! 
If you're old enough to own a boogie board, you're old enough to carry it yourself to the beach.
Addison chose to ignore Braden's breakdancing on the beach. Hey, he couldn't stop himself once he heard a good beat!
Just hanging out in the jacuzzi.
Addison and Braden were obsessed with the sand crabs. They gave some to Papa to eat and got quite a kick out of it when he "swallowed" a few.
Well, if Papa likes them, maybe I will too...
A little slimy and a bit crunchy... 
Too salty...I'm going to stick to just digging them up instead.
Braden had a bit of fun messing around on his boogie board, but preferred playing in the sand more.
The adults had a blast surfing and boogie boarding. We took a break and noticed a pod of five dolphins close to shore.
Hanging out with Gramma while sporting a chocolate pudding mustache coated in sand.
These kids just love each other! 
No nap and lots of sand & water created eyes as red as Braden's shirt. The tiredness didn't stop him for long though!
Glow sticks are quite possibly one of the best inventions. The kids played hide & seek with them, created a jump rope out of them, and waved them around like swords. Happy 4th of July! 
and Ms. Mandie's kind words about him.
Braden sang his heart out at the end of the year program. As usual, he tried to sing the loudest to make sure we heard every word to every song. 
Nothing like a hot dog on a warm summer evening after all that singing and looking cute!
