Zack's Eighth Birthday

It is hard to believe that Zack is already eight years old! It is even harder to believe that on his very birthday, I forgot to take my camera along. This year his birthday fell on Good Friday so the kids had the day off of school. This meant that Zack got to be the king for his day.

The day began when he hugged Gina and heard the song, "How Low can you Go" playing from her back pocket where he found his new cell phone! He has been begging for a cell phone for two years now, and it was finally decided that he was old enough to have one. Still hard to grasp that eight year olds have cell phones, but this mom is glad I can text him when he is out and about and get in touch with him right away.

After, he took his first 10 pictures with his cell phone, he wanted to start the day with some food! He chose chips and salsa which is his fave!!! That kid can eat two baskets of chips and two saucers of salsa on his own! We ate at La Flor which in our humble opinion has the best salsa in these here parts.

Zack's next request was to go see Clash of the Titans. Yes, it is PG 13 and no he isn't 13, but after reading up on the movie, I decided it would be fine for the kids to see, and it was. :) Zack enjoyed it tremendously. He love all of that Greek Mythology type stuff. When the movie ended, Sophia looked over at Gina and said, "That was a bit scary now wasn't it"? LOL! She wasn't really scared, but it was a little intense.

After this, we landed at The Half Price Book Store where Zack got a KISS Greatest Hits cd. Ever since they starred on an episode of Scooby Doo, he has been a fan. :) LOL! By the time we were finished there, the kids were hungry again so we went to a fun restaurant where Zack got to dress up like a bunny and hop in circles! Some Texan man gave him $10 for doing a good job!

So kind of like giving a mouse a cookie...when you give a boy $10, he wants to go shopping. We ended up at Sports Chalet where he bought a new soccer ball.

All in all, it was a fantastic day! Then on Saturday evening we had a brief get together with the family. Grandma was in the hospital recovering from back surgery so it felt a little strange. BUT, Zack was all smiles and enjoyed his birthday cupcakes, nachos and hot dogs. He also was happy to get the huge Super Soaker from Uncle Jerry, Aunt Julie, and Kaylie. He also was happy to get an XBox 360 game from Drew and Stephanie. Next week, he'll get to go shopping with his Uncle Mike and when grandma is well, she wants to take him out for some one on one time.

So his birthday still has a couple perks on the way!

Zack got up bright and early and dressed himself. He chose some cool clothes! :)

He got some cap guns! Old fashioned toys never seem to lose their savor!

Aubrie is ready to crack open his Super Soaker!

Uncle Drew came to wish Zack Happy Bday!

This is who Zack refers to as HIS UNCLE - no name after that word - Mike is just know as Uncle! He spends tons of time with Zack, and Zack adores him.

The cousins minus Kenny and Aubrie... Good times

Crazy kids!