Ella and Bella

They were both trying to keep warm.

More of Zack's Party

Anna and Ben


Bella kissing David

Zack blowing out the candles. He asked for a pound cake this year.

Poppy and Trigger

Anna, Ben and Uncle Phil

The big gift

See Sam in this next picture? He's telling Zack that a "big violin" is in the box. What a stinker! I tried to be sure he didn't see it, but I guess he did.

But he was still surprised, because, come on, Sam is 3 and says lots of stuff that isn't quite true.

It's so pretty.

He also got a big box of puzzles and a box of $16 dollar coins from Aunt Sherry and Uncle Phil.

I think he had a great birthday. I still can't believe he's 16.

One of life's sweetest sounds....

Zack's Party

Shhhh

Benjamin

Samuel

(In case you hadn't figured it out, I got a camcorder for Christmas and I sure am enjoying it!)

Happy Birthday Zack

Today is Zack's 16th birthday. It is almost surreal to think that my "little" baby is now 16. We didn't have his party tonight because his gift didn't come in so we decided to wait a few days. We did, however, have nutty fagen and ice cream and play a game, which, I won. Yay. I love winning games, especially against my big boys because it's now so hard to do.

Here are a few favorite pics of Zack.

Benjamin's First Haircut

I gave Benjamin his first haircut tonight. I could kick myself for not taking a before picture, but here is one from a couple of nights ago. Notice the uneven hair on his forehead and the hair over his ears.He did really well! He did move a bit, so it's not the straightest cut, but he looks like a little boy.

It's hard to tell, but it's cut! His poor nose is all chapped and red from wiping it so much. He has a terrible cold, but he is back to himself, finally, after that bout with the stomach bug 2 weeks ago. His appetite has returned with a vengeance, and he played and played today, something he has not done since he was sick.