Halloween

The Thursday before Halloween- Brayden had his blood work appointment. We don't find out the results until this Thursday. He did really well. He doesn't cry when he gets his blood draw done and it just amazes all the staff. This time he had to get blood out of both arms because the one we started from stopped bleeding. He didn't mind and watched them take blood.

The Friday before Halloween-Kyle, Treyton and I craved pumpkins, while Brayden painted his white one. Yes, I said white! When they went pumpkin picking he really wanted a white one. When it was time to crave it, I put it up on the table and he looked at it and said  "Beautiful" this was pre-paint. Brayden didn't like the insides of the pumpkins and would almost throw-up when he would touch it. Trey thought it was really funny Brayden didn't like the insides.

 Last night was Brayden's first Halloween experience. We did some trick or treating in the day light to some special people: Papa and grandma, Pa and Nana, and Tracy and Mike. We then headed over to the Clayton's house for the real party. The kids were all dressed up in their costumes and ready to go before the sun was even down. It is such a different scene than last year. Last year Brayden got dressed up for 2 seconds and didn't get to trick or treat. He was so sick and couldn't walk. The emotions behind how you feel to see your child so healthy compared to last year is so breath-taking it makes you cry with happiness. It might not seem like a big thing to take your kids out to treat or treat but it is. The image of your child sick and unable to walk breaks your heart and the fact that this year he gets to is so wonderful. A childhood memory gets to form and be enjoyed for years to come. This year was a completely different story from last. Brayden was so funny. At every door he would try to be the first one at the door and would yell trick or treat. We could hear him down the drive way if that tells you how loud he was! He kept right up with the big kids. When he would leave a house he would tell them peace or peace out. I think he has been hanging out with his big brother a little. He would only hold Malik or Sara's hand (our friends we went out trick or treating with). I guess Brayden was to good for his parents :) ! All the kids collected a bunch of candy and couldn't wait to trade candy. We for sure thought Brayden would be ready to crash when we got home, but he was doing laps around the table. He didn't get to have candy either so not sure what happened. Trey on the other hand couldn't wait to go to bed. This morning Brayden wanted M&Ms for breakfast and lunch and  will most likely want it for dinner too. Big thanks to the Clayton's for a wonderful time!

This Thursday will be our big day at the Mayo clinic again. We find out if Brayden's doctor appointments can get pushed back it every 6 months instead of 3 and find out his blood results. Please pray for Brayden as we continue his journey. What a Blessing we have and such a great opportunity to see our blessing through someone so small.