Zack's Big Day!

Steve and Zack on the Big Day ~ Sept. 27th, 2008.  Zack has looked forward to this day for so long.  
Max and Zack on Zack's Baptism Day.
Max and Zack on Max's Baptism Day almost 2 years ago.  They have both grown so much!  
The whole family on the special day.  Such a neat feeling to have all 5 baptized!  Can't wait for the next big events in all of their lives.
Zack and some of his best buds.  Jake Payne, on the left, got baptized Saturday as well.  Then there is Conner Payne, Zack, Seth Peterson (cousin), and Travis Clayton.  Future Missionaries!!

Happy 8th Birthday Zack!

Well, the long awaited day is finally here. Zack is 8 today. He has been looking forward to this day for so long. Being the youngest child, Zack has a very different outlook on life. He has always wanted to be "Bigger than his body gives him credit for!" He could do things at 2 years old that most 6 year olds were just learning to do. Like ride a scooter or bike, throw a spiral, or eat more than you thought was possible for a boy his size! He has always loved sports - most especially football. He loves anything to do with the sport. He would rather watch the NFL Channel or ESPN before he would watch a cartoon. He will watch any football game on, even if he doesn't know who is playing. He had his first practice for flag football this Wednesday. Steve is his coach and was talking to some parents and waiting for a few more boys to arrive, when he looked behind him and saw Zack leading the boys in stretches. He than said Zack had them all running up the hills and back down to the bottom.  He then looked and Zack had them all in a circle talking to them. Steve didn't ask him to do anything, Zack just took the initiative to start practice. What a guy! He cracks us up on a daily basis. He is a softy with a sensitive side too. He asked me the other day which shampoo in our shower that Steve uses. I told him which bottle and he said," I want to do everything just like Dad, because when I grow up I want to be just like him!" It has been such a honor being his Mom. He always tells me how much he loves me and I always tell him "I love him more!" His response to that is "I don't think it's possible!" I love you Zack - Happy 8th Birthday.

Name Thing!!!

Thanks Becky for this fun blog.  I laughed out loud and decided to add it to my blog.  

1. Your Real Name

Julie Ann Shepherd

2. Your Gangsta Name (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle)

Julizzle

3. Your Detective Name (favorite color and animal)

Red Bear

4. Your Soap Opera Name (middle name & current street)

Ann Holmes

5. Your Star Wars Name (first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letter of your first name, first 3 letters of mom's maiden name)

SheJuDil

6. Your Super Hero Name (2nd Favorite color and favorite drink)

Black Milk

7. Your Witness Protection Name (mother's middle name and father's middle name)

Ann Leroy

8. Your Goth Name (black & the name of one of your pets)

Black Sparkey

I know, who has time on their hands to do silly things like this.  I found a few minutes and did it.  It made me laugh, so it was worth it.  Now you go and do it!