Driving

It's official, Zachary is now a licensed driver.

His first trip?  To confession & Mass, (so very Zachary) brothers in tow.

A gang of supporters came to celebrate his 16th:

Cody, Chris, Zac, T, Daniel, Kevin, & Cathy

Nerf wars battles were a big attraction in the afternoon sun.

No one was seriously injured!

Role playing (RPing) was also a feature attraction.

Special guests included Grandma Billie & Grandpa Cliff.

Pumpkin pie and key lime pie for dessert!

And finally, a family rosary was prayed for the soul of Dick B., who died yesterday.

May he rest in peace with our Lord and all the angels and saints!

16 today!

Zachary's 16 birthday is today!

Hard to believe he's already 16 and nearly (within the hour perhaps) a licensed driver.

(Zac is seen above taking a rest atop the Oyster Dome on a day hike yesterday.)

Peter, Joseph and Zachary explore the rocky outcroppings and caves 

at the Bat Caves in the Chuckanuts.

The trek up to Oyster Dome is a very steep climb, made more fun with great company:

Matthew, Peter, Joseph, Father Luke (from Uganda), Zachary and Kevin.

Zachary was born on the Memorial of St. John Mary Vianney!

We were faithful the the novena (prayer) we began 9 days ago, 

and continue to pray that special graces will abound for Zachary in this coming year.

We wish a happy birthday today also to Janell S., Hannah C., 

and to President Obama (who is in our prayers).