#7

Well July was a busy month. We went out of town, we visited family that was in town and we had friends visit from out of town! But the most important parts/days of July are the 14th and the 27th. 

Zachary turned 7 on the 14th! 

A few weeks before his birthday the kids asked if we could go to the Temple for their birthdays! Totally took us by surprise! I love that they love the Temple.

We were there for about an hour, walking around and taking pictures. They asked a lot of questions and we had good family time together!

This is the window to the baptistery, they both thought it was so pretty!

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Moving on, Sunday was his actual birthday. We went to Church and he got sung to in Primary and was given a small gift.

Then we came home and made preparations for dinner. 

he chose to have steak, corn on the cob, and potatoes for dinner. My sister in law and her family came over to celebrate with us. 

This was his cake. He requested an army theme. He is in love with anything that involves the armed services (all branches!). So I just made a 9x13 and cut a 7 out of it. The leftover pieces are bunkers. I found the gummy army guys at Winco. He thought it was the coolest cake ever!

Opening presents! I love how the younger ones love to help!! 

We got him a new bike helmet and this snap together model plane. 

He got the shirt above from my mom and Donn which he calls his "Oregon" colored shirt because it's green and yellow. When that shirt is not clean he wears the one below which he got from Auntie Shannon and Uncle Devin. He calls this his "Denver Bronco" shirt because of it's colors and because it's Uncle Devin's favorite team! Yes we know it's soccer not football! 

Right before he blows out the candles!!

Happy Birthday Zach!

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A few things about Zach that have happened over the last year! He learned to ride his bike, he has lost all 4 front teeth! He completed 1st grade at the top of his class, and he has gotten a little more brave when he goes to the Dentist!!

Zach is such a joy to have in our family. The boy in the middle. "Girl trapped" as he would call it! He is a sweet sensitive boy who loves his little sister. He is the only one who can get her to really laugh! He loves LEGOS, and loves to read mystery books. He reads a book a week or less if he really likes it! 

Happy #7 Bubba!