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.