Malakai Turns 8!!

We started a new tradition this year, that the kids had the option of taking a birthday trip with mom and dad or a friend birthday party. Suprisingly they each chose a trip! We have had a fun year of planning unique fun trips for each kid that reflects their interests and hobbies. Malakai having loved trains since he was one year old, picked a train trip! He recieved a gift card and a coupon for build a bear so we also included that too. He recieved a small party at home the night of his birthday, he chose pizza, chips, and rootbeer for dinner! He asked my mom to make a Thomas Cake too. I felt like this might be the last year of Malakai being a little boy. He has loved Thomas the Tank Engine from day one. It was a bittersweet birthday for me. I will probably have to make a Thomas Cake for his 18th birthday just for the memories! :) He rode the speeder train at Snoqualmie Railroad and participated in Railroad days. He talked and interacted with many train lovers just like him. Kai can hold a conversation about the ins and outs about trains that goes way beyond basic knowledge, we love that he is so passionate about something educational and fun too! On the way home I asked him where he wanted his birthday party next year, he said, what friend party? I'm going on a trip! Life is good, and I am blessed in amazing ways.

 

Tirzah One month

Tirzah had a big day today! It's not every day that you turn one month! She wore a sunny yellow dress for the occasion. She had her doctors appointment and got an extra snuggle from her doctor who just adores her. Big Z had his 4 year old check up today too. Time passes too quickly but I cherish each moment!

Grid Kids Practice

All Summer football has been the main attraction at our house. Every Uncle, Grandpa, friend, even a grandma that came over got recruited to play some football in the yard. Plays were drawn into the grass with spray paint, old tires became targets for throwing, and Silas and Zion became Kai's personal tackling dummies. All for the much anticipated moment, grid kids!
The day has a whole new meaning to Malakai....when is practice, is it time to get ready for practice??? I believe dad and the brothers are enjoying it just as much as Malakai is. Last night at 10 pm Kai and Josh were bother bent over a paper drawing plays and talking strategy, who would of known football would be so much fun? Malakai knew that's for sure!

A great day for the pool

Grandma Jude loaned us her pool, a great day to swim. The kids were busy flipping, diving and being boys. Tirzah made her first debute in her swimsuit, she layed in the sun and got her toes wet. A perfect day!

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