a 4 year old!

my zachary ryder has turned four years old! can you believe it? we can not. he is just the love of our lives and we are in awe of what God has done in his life and we definitely look forward to seeing what HE has in store for our precious little one.

10 things we love about you, Z -

1) you were an easy baby and still are...
2) we love to hear you pray... we don't always understand what you are saying but we know it's from the heart
3) you are completely and wonderfully beautiful. your hair, your eyes, your smile... need i say more?
4) you are always joyful
5) you love the outdoors. you could swing or explore for hours on end
6) you love your brother and watch out for him. nothing beats that!
7) you are more intelligent than we'll probably really ever know... try him... :)
8) you love school and thrive in that environment...
9) you are a good eater, especially if its yogurt
10) you are musical.... loves singing, dancing, "shows", instruments...it's wonderful to see

oh my precious boy there are so many more things we could think of and say about you. we love you. we pray for you constantly. we KNOW and have HOPE that God will deliver you from autism and we see evidence of that daily. we praise our God for you. you are a miracle and a joy and just lovely. happy birthday z! you are such a gift to us!!!


the day my boy was born...


z is very happy to be having a birthday. he was all smiles this day


aunt monique, sophie and me watching my boy open gifts


cake i made him... it was a hit


z loves us singing happy birthday to him


HAS to have a taste... it's "delicious"


essence of my sweet baby boy. this pic says it all


z LOVES balloons


look how grown up my boy looks?! he is so handsome!!!


new backpack from aunt jenn and avery! he loves it. took it to school already! thanks guys!!


probably his favorite gift - a camera! thanks grammie and g-dad


sophie sportin' her birthday headband. how cute is that?!


grammie and logan happy to be a part of the celebration