Mark's Birthday

How is Mark 18? It seems like yesterday he was just a little toddler singing and reading all the time. We are so proud of Mark and the amazing young man he has become. Mark is a great student, a great friend, great leader, great son, and great athlete and musician. We love that he is preparing to go on a mission and also to attend college. He is going to do great things.
 

Since it is a big birthday year, we wanted to do something big for Mark. He wanted to take a bunch of friends to Top Golf. So Dad got to spend the afternoon with all of these awesome kids. 

Mark has such a great group of friends.

Mark loves golfing.

They love Top Golf.

Dad was pretty proud of this!

Lots of people wanted to come wish Mark happy birthday on the 4th of July. The Pooles came up early before Bear Lake, Melanie and her kids just moved into the neighborhood, Grandma & Grandpa came down, and the Alders and Schusters came, too. Mark asked for his regular BBQ and mint brownies for his birthday. We set out a picture from every year of Mark's life. Everyone loved looking at the pictures of Mark growing up!

Mark is such a handsome kid.

Mom and Mark definitely have a special bond.

We loved having so many family members here for the party.

Mint Brownies and Texas sheet cake!

We have the best family!

We love Mark!

Ben and Mark are great buddies.

Grandpa is a big supporter of Mark's golf addiction.

We enjoyed fireworks at our favorite elementary school.

Everyone is grown up so fast!