Tuesday, August 5, 2008

THE BIG "5"!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
ZACKARY!!


August 5th 2003


August 5th 2008

Our Zack can't already be starting kindergarten??
Time flies....

Zack is such a great kid! He was born while Steve was in Iraq, so for a little while his nickname was Zacky, "The Iraqi". He has been such a sweet boy from the start. He has given his mom a few scares though.
When he was a week old he was hospitalized for a few days because they thought his temperature could be caused by meningitis. He had to have 2 spinal taps & was given antibiotics. Luckily it was just viral & he was ok.

You can see the IV mark in his hand.

Then when he was three months old he had to have surgery on his head because his soft spot closed up too soon. They took out a bone in his forehead & made slits in the back of his skull. He now has a scar that goes from ear to ear on his head. He was so strong & brave & recovered quickly. Which I was glad for because the army wouldn't let Steve come home for the surgery.

My chunk-a-monk after his surgery

Just a week later & he was all smiles...we love those dimples!!

As you can see he was my HAPPY baby!!




He still is a happy kid with a great heart, who always thinks of others!!


We Love you Zack!!
Happy Birthday!!

BIRTHDAY FUN


4 comments:

Jennifer Never said...

Happy Birthday Zack!! He is such a sweet kid you guys. You were an amazing display of strength through all of Zack's trials the first few months Sally. Glad Zack is a happy, healthy, 5-year-old!

Staci said...

Happy Birthday Zack!! Wow!! Off to kindergarten! So big!! Thanks for being such a great little neighbor and friend dude! Love ya!

amberjill said...

Sorry we missed your birthday party. We are coming out to celebrate soon. You are such hadsome 5 yr old.

the prunty's said...

I can't believe our kiddos are starting kindergarten.. freaky.. he looks so happy and like such a sweet boy!!!
les