Malachi's 3rd Birthday

My wonderful nephew turned 3 in November.  It's cliche, I know, but time sure does fly... I feel like just the other day I was holding him as a newborn... and yet I find it hard to remember life without him.  When I met Malachi James my heart exploded with love.  I felt a love for him that I had never experienced before.  I was pregnant at the time, and I realized this was a glimpse of what I would experience with my own baby.  I still have a connection with Malachi that I can't describe.  He's always been "my boy" since I had Avery.  Now that I have a boy, Malachi is my "first" boy. :) He brings me such joy.  I love watching him grow up.


Malachi had his party at a place with a bunch of huge blow-up toys to play on.  It was awesome.  The kids LOVED it!  It worked out nicely because my sister was 8 months pregnant, very uncomfortable, and didn't need to stress about a party at her house! 


Since I had just had a baby 4 weeks ago, I wasn't allowed to jump around or do the obstacle course... boo.  So I took pictures (and handed off my camera to get pics of kids inside the bouncers :)).


Here's Malachi's party in pics...

Grandma Susie :)

I love how Kamdyn's leg is propped up on the belly :)

Ezra partied hard :)

Lovely mamas

The only pic I could get of Malachi playing - he's too fast!!

My mom and Jacklyn raced through the obstacle course!

Jacklyn won...

Avery took a while to warm up to the idea of the big bouncers...

but once she did, there was no getting her out!

Uncle Adam!!

The party attenders :)

Pretty genius to put cookies and grapes in cups.  Kids love to eat from cups.

Malachi showing his muscles :)

Sam and Isaiah :)

Malachi got to sit on a throne to open gifts :)

Malachi James, you are such a joy to me.  I'm so glad you're my nephew!  I love how you are ALL rough-and-tumble boy, but you also have the sweetest spirit.  You are so smart - you remember EVERYTHING.  Your laugh is contagious - you are such a happy boy.  I love how you run to me and give me the biggest hugs.  I enjoy our conversations about cars, the cabin, family, toys, food (always pb&j or mac&cheese :)), and sports.  I love watching you grow.  I can't wait to see what God has in store for you in the future!


Happy Birthday, Malachi James :)