Monday, October 6, 2008

Happy Birthday Zach!

My oldest child is 16 today. I remember the day he was born and the excitement of having our first child. I went into the hospital at about 12:30 am with contractions I remember feeling nervous not knowing how bad this was going to hurt. But with Zach I was able to have drugs so the delivery was not bad at all! I remember when he was born the doctor had to peel back Zach's ears (kindof like the Dumbo movie) and he kindof looked like a cute little monkey. I say this with all the love in the world! Zach is such a great kid with so much energy and enthusiasm for life! He has always been such a great big brother and I think in a way he got overlooked quite a bit because all of his siblings came into the world so fast after him. He had to grow up pretty fast and was always my helper. I have loved seeing him mature and I am so proud of the man he is becoming. He is a great example to his friends and is never afraid to share his beliefs with others. I am so lucky to be his mom and I know I don't say this enough to him but I love him so much! Happy Birthday Zach!

3 comments:

valerie said...

that totally wierds me out that he is 16, seriously...i feel like I was just 16. all my neices and nephews are growing up so fast and now they feel like they are closer in age in to me than before. Someday I will feel old, but for now I am glad I don't!
Happy birthday zach.
ps, i don't think I have ever heard the ear story of when he was born! :)

Dani and Jadell Sharp said...

WOW weird! I can't believe how big he's getting. That makes me feel so old. I used to babysit him! Where does the time go?

Matt and Janae said...

Wow! I can't believe that Zach is already 16! I remember when he was born...I must be getting OLD! :)
Happy 16th Birthday Zach!!