Bryan's teenage years
By this time Lakin's dad and I had gotten a divorce. His dad Dean had remarried which he had a step momma that did love him and his little brother chase. I married Shaun and Bryan adjusted well he was always looking out for his momma and brother and sister though. He and Shaun butted heads a lot but he tried to get along. His dad and I lived a block away from each other so Dean could see them everyday and that was great for Bryan and Chase. His dad and Tara got a divorce. I had another child baby Gaven. I remember when I was in labor bryan came to the hospital he teared up cause he couldn't handle seeing me crying cause of the pain. He didn't want to leave myside. He rubbed my hair and held my hand.
When Gaven was born he and chase they thought that was the coolest, now they had a new brother and of course bryan thought his little sister Lakin was pretty special too. He never showed favoritism for he loved them all. He was always looking out for the other three. He would make sure they got what they wanted before he would worry about himself. He was always doing whatever they wanted to do he took pride in being the big brother. About that time his dad Dean died. It was father's day in 2003. This was so devastating. Bryan however, felt the need and duty to help making the funeral arrangements. He was only 12 years old. He was so grown up. Broke my heart but he felt it was his duty. Chase couldn't help with those decisions, but bryan did. This worried me some but he did it. I know their daddy's death was so hard, however, we tried to stay strong for chase. He did too. He went through that rebellious stage in middle school which didn't last very long.It wasn't him and he knew it, he was always the kind of kid who didn't do things with friends very much but he spent his time with family and drawing, and watching his movies and listening to music. He loved his music. He knew every song. He knew every popular movie star and movies. I couldn't believe it. I think he knew every word of every song that would come on the radio. He'd sing while he was drawing. The other thing he loved to do was lego's he was always designing and building something.