Oh my, 15?

How can it be, Zachary, that you are 15 years old? It was just yesterday that you were only 3 years old, holding on to your balloons while sleeping in your toddler bed.

Since you didn't really make any requests when we asked you what you want to eat for your birthday dinner, I chose what I thought any 'man' would want: Steak. I added the sweet potato and salad just to be balanced.

Your request for apple pie was well received. (thanks Ms. P*ula D*en and W*lmart).

The little people were so excited about your birthday party. They helped me decorate...with name tags and all. We had a great day...shopping at the mall buying you all these cool clothes.

Yes, thumbs up! You look so handsome in your new wardrobe.

Zachary, we are so proud of you for the young man you are.

It's amazing that you just finish pre-calculus at 14 years old (a month before you were 15).

And...for reading the entire Bible not once, not twice but THREE times!

When something doesn't come natural, you work at it until you get it. You don't give up. You have more determination than anybody I know.

You are an amazing athlete and your coaches love you. The combination of your talent and your determination leads to good things.

It doesn't matter that you are 9 inches taller than me and still growing. You will always be my blond-hair, blue-eyed baby boy.

I love you, Zachary! Happy Birthday!