Zach, Zach, and More Zach

Today is his birthday! Hard to believe he is 17! Zach has always been such a joy in our family. As a baby he very rarely cried. In fact, when he was about two years old he fell and bumped his head and cried just a smidge. Sara Stephenson exclaimed, "That is the first time I have ever heard him cry." Zach always works hard at everything he does and is highly successful He never brags about himself - ever. You will never hear about his accomplishments from him as he is very modest. Zach is quite the gentleman, even to his sisters, which is very rare among siblings I have been told.


One of Zach's favorite photos! Soon he will be testing for his black belt.


Last night was the induction to the National Honor Society.


Once again, Zach's modest self - see there are lots of kids here joining NHS, it is no big deal.

Big Mystery Solved!

On Friday, during the announcements at Pasco High School, Zach heard his name announced. He had no idea what it was all about but he figured he would just read the announcements online later (boo, hoo, they are no longer online), so he didn't worry about it too much. Later in the afternoon, before Zach and I got home from picking him up after eighth hour, the high school called but wanted to talk to only Zach or one of his parents. They didn't leave a message, nor a phone number to call back. I tried calling the high school, but they were already closed up for the week-end. Zach went online to see if he could find the announcements, that's how we know they are no longer there. We figured we would figure it all out later. Courtney Moon asked Zach what the announcement was all about but we didn't know. The next morning when Zach was looking on Facebook, one of the kids from school congratulated him on winning the Masonic Achievement Award and was sorry he was missed at the recognition Friday night. I felt bad that we had missed it, but without any information, it is sure hard to go. So I thought I would recognize Zach online.



This award is for then entire Tri-Cities and is for only ten students, five girls and five boys. The awards are based on character, leadership, participation and service, perseverance and resourcefulness, and academic achievements. So kudos to Zach and all of the hard work he does with school, scouts, Duty to God, paper route, taekwondo, Order of the Arrow and Key Club. We are "well-pleased" with Zach. Good job!