The Kohlbacher Clan

What?  

Join us for our lil' cupcakes 1st Gotcha Day!

Click here to view the invitation.

Where? 

R.P. Brooks Park
7101 Merriman Parkway
Dallas, TX 75231

Otherwise known as "Train Park" which is located off of Abrams between Skillman and Walnut Hill.  Go East on Merriman Parkway off of Abrams and you will see the park on your right.  Find a spot on the street to park- there isn’t a parking lot.  Click here for a map.

When? 

This Saturday from 4:00 to 5:30

Why Celebrate?  

This is the day Uganda granted us “legal guardianship”- the day we officially became a family.  We’re celebrating God’s faithfulness in uniting us as a family from across seas.

If you’re unfamiliar with our journey to Zane check out Zane's Adoption Video.

Why Sixty Feet? 

It just so happens the “International Cupcake Kids Day” is on Saturday, May 4^th this year (www.thecupcakekids.org).  This is where kids raise funds for Sixty Feet with cupcake sales.  The ministry of Sixty Feet exists to bring and restoration to the imprisoned children of Africa (specifically Uganda) in Jesus’ name. 

We want to bring awareness to the ministry of Sixty Feet who are serving hundreds of children held in various remand facilities.  Check out www.sixtyfeet.org for information and ways you can help.  Here's a short video that helps explain their mission:

We will have cupcakes for EVERYONE; however, if you feel lead, you can make a donation to SixtyFeet on our cupcake sale page:

Zane's Gotcha Day Celebration Cupcake Stand

Why Orange? 

It’s my favorite color on Z-man.  Plus, it’s Sixty Feet’s signature color.  We’re asking that you either wear as much orange as you can, OR order a Sixty Feet shirt today from here. 

Dear Zane,

You’re now ONE!  Happy 1^st birthday, my precious son!  

Your dad and I are seriously in awe every day that God gave us you… because you’re amazing.  We feel so incredibly blessed!   It's been one of the best years of our lives because of YOU. 

We love your sweet, joyful spirit.  You do so many adorable things and one of which is this head bow where you look up at the person- it’s such a “flirty” look.  Another is when you shake your head “no”.  You do both moves as some sort of endearment.   You’ll do it to family, friends, and even strangers and everyone adores it.  My favorite is when I sometimes have to tell you not to do something and you pull out these moves.  It seriously melts my heart.

You're now surfing furniture with confidence, walking with a walker, and considering crawling.  You're now more interested in books more than ever before and turning the pages as we go.  Your favorite foods are avocado, peas and raspberries.  You love your new outdoor swing, musical toys, and stacking cups.    

We had so much fun celebrating your first birthday!  Surprisingly, you tasted your first cupcake and didn't show much interested.  I then presented you with peas and carrots and you dove right in.  We went with a teal theme for the party since that color was just one of the ways we saw God in the details of finding you (read more about it here). 

In the days surrounding your first birthday I couldn't help but reflect on your birth parents.  We mourn in remembrance of them, and we will mourn with you.  Son, we’ll always be there for you- to walk along side you, support you, listen to you, pray with you and love you.

You're an incredible boy who is loved by many.  Happy Birthday, my sweet, sweet boy!

Hugs and kisses,

Your forever Mom (and Dad)