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@robinballenger @jmotte16 @CMotteRun Since it's opening day, I wanted to do a Tbt picture of Brandt back in 2013 when he got to ride in the opening day parade with Jason Motte in the back of the truck. Brandt was so excited. This was a special and memorable day!

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Yesterday, we would have gotten back from our Make-A-Wish trip. This is a throwback picture of Brandt and the whole side of my family on the Make-A-Wish trip back in 2013. Brandt got to meet Jason and family. They became best buds after 5 min.

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt at McDonald’s for his big send-off party! We were leaving the next day for his Make A Wish trip to Disney! All of his friends were there to send us off. This was a special day with family and friends.

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @cmotterun Tbt picture of Brandt back in May 2007. Brandt was 3 years old and wanted to do what his dad was doing. Jeff was mowing the yard and Brandt decided to get his bubble lawn mower out so he could mow the yard too! I love this picture!

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt when he was in first grade. He played Chicken Little in the school play. My mom made his chicken little costume. Brandt looked so cute and did a great job in the play.

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt back in July 2007. We were at my mom's house, and something made Brandt laugh so hard. Brandt had a laugh that would make you smile. Miss that laugh!!

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Throwback Thursday picture of Brandt-came across this picture and made me smile. Brandt was so loving and made Jeff and I laugh everyday! We love this picture!

@robinballenger Happy birthday dad! I can't believe it's been 14 @years since you passed away! I remember your contagious laugh, the time the whole family would sit in the living room talking, your wisdom and your love. I know that Brandt is at the table celebrating with you.

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt - January 2013: Brandt was enjoying a White Castle burger. We miss his smile!!

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt from February 2008. Brandt went sledding at Wolf Branch with some friends and had so much fun; he loved playing in the snow.

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt. Frank Simek played soccer for Carlisle United in England and sent Brandt all of these things; Brandt loved them all!

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt back in June 2005 when Brandt was one year old. Brandt had those big blue eyes and always had a big smile on his face.

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of the time Brandt had a slumber party at mama and papa B’a house. He looked so cute in his pajamas, which really made his blue eyes pop. This picture is special. Love this smile!!

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt photo of Brandt back in 2011 on our vacation in Sea Island, Georgia. We had a wonderful time. Brandt loved to swim and had so much fun in the pool.

@robinballenger Merry Christmas! We are missing Brandt and my dad today, but we know they are celebrating Jesus’s birthday up in heaven. Have a wonderful day spending time with family and friends. Love to all!

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Throwback picture of Brandt when he was three years old. This was another Sears photo session. Brandt always took great pictures and it made it hard to choose. So photogenic!

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt back in 2006 when he was 2. This is another picture of Brandt at Sears. I love the smile on his face; he was always so photogenic. Brandt looked so cute in his Santa hat and on the rocking horse.

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt when he was two years old. Every year we would take Brandt to Sears to get his picture taken. They always did a great job, and Brandt was good while they took his picture. He was always photogenic. This is my favorite!

@robinballenger Tbt picture of Brandt on Thanksgiving. Brandt was such a jokester! We miss Brandt so much, but we know he is having lots of turkey in heaven with my dad! Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

@robinballenger @JMotte30 @CMotteRun Tbt picture of Brandt back in August 2011. We went to my cousin’s wedding. Brandt looked so handsome and always had a smile on his face!