Zeph's Birthday

My baby is 4. I can't believe it! Of course I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday and I can't believe it has been FOUR YEARS! William Zephan Key was born on September 9, 2004. I had been in labor for a few hours and was in a TREMENDOUS amount of pain because my epidural only worked on one side! OUCH! We soon discovered that Zeph was breech--which I had been telling them for weeks by the way--but no one listens to me, it's just my body. I don't have a medical degree or anything. Moving on...In about 5 mintues my room was filled with nurses and other hospital personnel and I found myself being rushed to the OR for an emergency C-section. Yikes I was terrified. I remember Dr. Phillips telling everyone in the room to stop for a minute. Then he calmed me down and told me everything would be ok and prayed for us all. Of course God is in control of all things and he ordained my c-section because He knew it was needed. In the OR we found that the cord was wrapped around Zeph's neck twice. I can't even think about how bad that could have been. AND just a little help for me--the c-section meant I received a spinal block THAT WORKED, so less pain! Zephie I love you very much and you and Zack are the coolest things to ever happen to me!


Above is my favorite picture of Zeph and me, and a picture of Zeph at his birthday party.

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Every month Home Depot has Kids Workshops where kids can build things and learn to use tools. Brian being a "tool guy" LOVES to take the boys. Today was a rare day where Zeph was away, so it was just the three of us--me, Brian and Zack. I don't like it when Zeph is away, but one-on-one time with Zack is precious and we both enjoy it tremendously. So Brian got up and took Zack to the Home Depot Kids Workshop. He and Zack both came home grinning from ear to ear. They had the best time. This is a picture of Brian and Zack in his adorable Home Depot apron with his project for the day--a goalpost for paper football. HOW CUTE!!