Nine.

He looks at the world with eyes full of wonder.

He analyzes and thinks outside of the box.

He does math in his head better than than me.

He LOVES all things sports. He knows all the batting averages of the Red Sox lineup.

He has the most amazing blue eyes... with these crazy long eyelashes. And freckles.

He often eats more than me at dinner. He head reaches my shoulders.

and no matter how much I beg him... he won't stop growing.

He is NINE.

I'm not sure how all this happened.

Happy Birthday Braden!!!! We love you!!!