Zachary turns 7!

Our cutie boy turned 7 earlier this month!

Look how big he's getting.

His birthday is on the 6th but we celebrated on the 4th since it was a festive holiday anyway. 

In the morning, before we left for church, we let him open one gift. 

Faith got him a fish tank. 

He's been talking about one for a while now. 

After church, we stopped by the pet store to let him pick out some fish and accessories for his new tank. 

After lunch, he opened the rest of his presents from family members. 

Thank you, Uncle Rich & Auntie Emily! 

Thanking his sister, Grace for his new trash truck. 

Thanks, Halmoni! 

And Aunt Jen & Uncle Bryan! 

Morgan and I got him an R/C Speedboat he's been talking about. 

Then it was time for cake. 

Happy Birthday, sweet boy!! 

God knew what we wanted but He also knew what we needed when He gave us you, buddy. 

We love you, son!

The Butler's came over for cake and some fun pool time later that afternoon. 

Later that evening, we walked to the lake to watch the fireworks show.

We stayed up past our bedtime but it was worth it! 

A special ending to a great day of celebrating Zach and America!

Dear Zachary,

You are loving, sweet, smart, full of fervor and energy.

Each day, we are learning more about you and the unique way God designed you. 

I know He will use you in a mighty way, son and we are so honored to be your parents. 

You love trains, planes, cars, and trucks. Basically, anything that moves. You are learning how to build with Legos and it's been fun watching you construct, deconstruct, and rebuild things again.

You are a wonderful artist and particularly talented in drawing and writing.

We know God has great plans in store for your future. You are more than a conqueror already, buddy!  

We pray we can help you become all that God intended you to be, for your good and for His glory.

All our love,

Mom & Dad 

Independence Day Parade

Well, hello there! I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July celebration! 

It's been over a month since I've posted anything on here. On June 11th, we moved into our AMAZING new home and we've been busy doing all things you do when you're trying to get settled in. It feels so good to be out of our rental and into a more permanent situation. THE STORY OF OUR DREAM HOME is quite the God-story in and of itself. I'll have to write it all down and share it on here one day. 

God is so so good y'all. I could just cry. 😭

Despite how crazy the world seems today, in our family, we raise our kids to love America and respect those who serve and paid the ultimate price defending our freedom.

It was a perfectly cloudy and cooler morning for a parade. 

 

The boys are lined up at the start.

While us girls, chose a spot down the parade route to cheer them on. 

There's my sweet boy.

 

He was so excited to be riding his bike in the parade. 

So sweet to see the families come out to celebrate.

You gotta love a hometown parade. 

Of course, Zach was following the fire truck. 

He wanted a closer look. 

They actually had a watermelon eating contest!

Loved seeing all the patriotism. 

They had bounce houses, food, music, and games afterwards. 

A fun and festive way to kick off 4th of July weekend!