For Zachary James Pratt

Hey Zach, I am sorry it's been over a week since I last wrote. Quite a lot going on here. Your brother turned 21 last Saturday and we threw him a big party. I still cannot believe where the time went. Cody Robertson, Ben and Mitch were there as well as Nana, Granddad, Auntie Kim, Uncle Gregg, Michelle and her whole family, Aunt Christine and a few more. We had the Mecca cater so everyone had lots to eat and of course there was a cake and a champagne toast. Cody performed a few of the rap songs he has written and we were all really impressed. He also made a wonderful heartfelt speech and said something special about everyone there. It was particularly touching when he mentioned watering the roses with granddad and making pudding with Nana. We were all in tears as what he said meant so much to all of us. The next day was Mitch's 21st birthday so Cody went to work at 4 AM, then came home and helped him celebrate too.I am so very proud of the man he has become. Last night was ...

Well Zach, by now the ceremony is over and hopefully you have had a fun and safe grad night to celebrate. You are officially a high school graduate now, you made it and I am so proud of you. I hope you got my card. Your dad signed for it so you may have been out. Do something you love with the money I sent. Nana and Granddad just got back from their time-share in Tahoe and your Aunt and Uncle were in Hawaii with friends as well.Things have been crazy here weather-wise. Saturday it was 112 degrees and then Sunday back down to 68 and rain last night! We are preparing to have everyone over to celebrate your brother's 21st Birthday. I am simply in shock as to how it got here. Where did the time go? He is such a wonderful person. We went through so much and have come out of it even closer than before. He is just so caring and thoughtful. We went to lunch and hung out for a while on Saturday. He is busy writing and playing music and is still hard at work at Safeway. Nana, Granddad, Unc...

Congratulations my beloved Zachary. I am so very proud of you on this day and every day. Know that I am thinking of you on this very important milestone in your life and that I will love you always. Mom, XOX