Happy Birthday Zach

Zach on the climbing wall. He got scared even before he went up. So he asked the guy to take him off.

The kids in front of Fun Expedition.

Kids inside the miniature golf. It was so cool in there. It was dark but many things were glow in the dark. Kids loved it in there and we were the only ones.

Mayah is looking for the ball and helping Zach golf.

Fun Expedition (out front)

Zach golfing.


Zach with his BB's

The BB gun. I am so sick of electronic stuff and decided to get him this BB gun. I thought it would be more exciting for him to go out and shoot windows and cars instead of being addicted to the PS2. LOL

Zach doing his scavenger hunt.

Zach and Ethan. This is actually when Zach first came into the dining room. I kept it a surprise that we were doing it a day ealier.

The tank cake.


Yes we had two birthdays this week. Zach is now 8. And how exciting that he gets to be baptized. Once Don gets back we will have to set a date. Zach's party actually started yesterday. I decided to go ahead and do his cake and icecream and presents last night because I was taking brownies into his class today and then we were going to go out of town to Fun Expedition. I thought it would be too much to do it all in one day so we spit it up. He wanted an army theme birthday and I made him a tank cake. We did a scavenger hunt where I put clues on paper and he had to look around the house and find his gift.

Zach, I can't believe you are already 8. I so remember the day you were born. I was due on Nov. 11th and Lori and Grandma McHargue came to California to help out. They came a week early and were only staying for 2 weeks so when your due date came and went we were getting a little worried. We were able to do some sight seeing and it was so fun taking them to Pebble Beach and other areas near where we lived. The ocean was just gorgeous there. But the night came when it was time to go to the hospital. Daddy and I got in the car and headed toward the hospital but then we realized we had a very low tire so we quickly went to the gas station to air it up. Finally, after getting to the hospital and checking me they knew I was in labor. Thank goodness because I was already three days late. I remember thinking that if this was labor it wasn't going to be that big of a deal. Things were progressing very quickly and within three hours of arriving at the hospital you were born. It was the easiest labor of all the kids (even with NO medicine) and yet you were 10 pounds and 22 1/4 inches long. The first thing the DR. said when you came out was "he is already 2 months old). You were huge. You had big feet and big hands and you cried for like three hours. I remember being soooooooooo happy and excited to have another addition to our family. You were so quick to walk a bit before 10 months. You talked at an early age and really progressed quickly. We were out and about 2 days after you were born. We went to Salinas and also to the Aquarium in Seaside.

You have been a huge blessing to us, Zach. You are an awesome kid and you try very hard to please. You are good with your hands and someday you will be successful at whatever you decide to do. Always remember who you are and the importance of this life and why we are here. Keep the commandments and you will be blessed. Happy Birthday to a son that is very much loved and admired by both his mom and dad. We love you a ton.