Oh My Gosh! He's 15!

Okay, it is hard to believe my first born is 15. He is growing up so fast. We celebrated Darek's birthday over the 4th of July weekend with a party at the pool. Aunt Aly rented the depot pool and Darek invited a couple of friends, Zach and Dillon Bates to come and hang out. It was also great to have lots of family. Karen & Phil were in California (and we missed them), but everyone else was there. We were glad that Uncle Paul, Aunt Barb, Justin & Mariah and their kids, and Bethany & Josh could join us. The Jones' were also able to attend and that was great.

Lucky for us the weather cooperated and we had no rain (thanks to lots of praying). It was beautiful weather and fabulous to have the entire pool to ourselves. There was lots of stunts off the diving boards (even some of the little ones tackled the diving boards), swimming races, basketball games, & little bodies going up & down the slide!

After the pool party we went back to our house and had cake and ice cream and presents. Darek received just money from everyone. He is wanting to purchase some new riding gear, so that's what he'll do with the money.

Thanks to everyone for making his birthday so great! We love you Darek & are so proud of the young man you are becoming.