**Hey, Hey! Just a little intro paragraph before this post! I have been on a screen break for awhile – SO, SO good for this Mama to do that!! We have been back to full-time school for two weeks now and it is busy – but my goal is to get back on this little space to keep some GREAT memories of ours! Stay tuned!

And he is EIGHT.

Eight!!

August 3rd was Tate’s birthday!

August 4th was our celebration!

Tate asked for fish tacos (a favorite around here!) and ice cream sundaes.

You got it buddy!

Great choices!!

After dinner and a bit of clean-up, Tate opened his presents!!

He had lots of very cute willing helpers too!

Then it was time to sing to that adorable boy!

Addie Mae stuck eight candles in his ice cream sundae, and Grant lit the candles while we all sang!

Yes, there is an adorable naked baby in the background!

I did not take as many photos as I usually do, but I have this cute one!!

Can you all believe Tate is EIGHT?

And has been home FOUR years??

When I think back to the first day I held him, it seems SO recent in my memory.

When I say he has been home four years, it seems SO long ago!

Tate is AMAZING.

A gem. Precious gem.

Super smart – in a people and relational kind of way.

He can read people within two seconds of meeting them.

And he can read your emotions whether you like it or not.

AND I LOVE THAT ABOUT HIM!

We really believe God is going to use Tate mightily for His Kingdom!

We can’t wait to see how the Lord leads this amazing boy!!

WE LOVE YOU TATE OWEN, our cheerful young warrior!!

Happy, Happy Birthday!!