I had met Braden before his Bar Mitzvah, but it wasn’t until his big day, the moment he stepped out of his car with his family, that Braden came into sharp focus: those gorgeous freckles and crystal blue eyes, that infectious grin, his snappy blue suit, and sharp brown shoes. His sparkle. He had a quiet way about him, but just under the surface was a goofy kid who was playful and clever and open to any adventure. And I could not get over his little sister’s ruby lips and the way the sunlight caught her loose blond curls!! The whole family looked beautiful, and it was especially heartwarming to watch them embrace each other and the whole day with such love and joy.