Four Amazing Years

Yesterday marked four amazing years with Zachary.  Four years ago, things were very different for our family.  Four years ago, we welcomed our dinky little boy with a special heart.  Four years ago, we questioned what the future held for him.  Four years ago, we shivered as we gazed out the hospital window at the falling snow.  Four years ago, we fervently prayed that our new baby would still be with us at Christmas.

Fast forward to yesterday.

Zachary is now FOUR AMAZING YEARS old!

He's still a little small in stature, but "dinky" by no means!  His special little heart pumps with such strength and stamina that he runs his mama ragged.  Though we still question his future health, we don't worry because there are no signs that he is slowing down.  And so we CELEBRATED!  So much for snow; yesterday my spunky little pirate ran barefoot through our yard in search of treasure!

Zachy had hoped to celebrate this year at the Ronald McDonald House.  He is learning the story of his birth and wanted to take dinner to our local RMH residents and celebrate his birthday there.  But during cold and flu season we are told children are discouraged from visiting in order to limit the germs taken back up to the hospital, which we can certainly understand!  So instead we planned a pirate party at home, complete with a map and a treasure hunt!

Our party was small... family and godmother, but still we filled the house!  Zachy, his brother, cousin, and godbrother took up their pirate maps and went in search of treasure.  It was a perfect 70 degrees outside and I think their treasure hunt was a hit!

Pirate Papa and Baby Buccaneer--the #1 reason Mommy can't seem to update our blog.

Zachy got a little excited when it came time for presents.




Even the big buccaneers got into decorate-your-own cupcakes!

Big brothers couldn't resist setting sail on the high seas!
Scallywag Sam shows off his tattoos and his pirate map!

Happy birthday, my super ornery sweet Zachary!

Comments

  1. StefenieDecember 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Awww!! Happy 4th Birthday buddy!

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  2. Sarah HolthusenDecember 4, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Happy Birthday, Zachary!!! I can't believe it's already been FOUR years!!!

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