Malachi is 8!


I told him over and over that he did not have my permission, but he did it anyways. He turned 8 on September 18th! 

I honestly don't know where time has gone! He is officially growing up. No more yearly well checks at the doctor even! 

I am so proud of this guy. I love his personality. He is a rule follower and a leader. He has developed a competitive spirit, but in a sweet way, as to not put others down. He has such a loving relationship with his siblings-always looking for ways to help them. He definitely has a servant heart. While still into drawing and illustrating-he is recently interested in rocks and mineral discovery. He has an entire shelf on his book case dedicated to the rocks he finds everywhere he goes. He wants to discover their story-was it an arrowhead? Used by Indians? Where did it come from? 

He also enjoys running and competing in his schools races. He has placed 4th and 3rd at the last two races-and earned metals. 

I love this boy. He is such a blessing to our family. He helps us love and encourages us to be kind. I can't believe it's already been 8 years. Another 8 and he will be driving. I can't even. 
For his birthday this year-he wanted to go on a cave tour and have a minecraft theme. 
For the snacks, we had lava or water (jello), dynamite (twizzlers), sticks (pretzels), gold (Hershey's gold bars), redstone (strawberries), gems (green covered chocolate), dirt and grass (cupcakes), with mint ice cream or sherbet, creeper juice, and pizza! 
He had a fantastic day. We loved getting to celebrate our big guy with some of his closest friends and family. 

Happy 8th birthday, Malachi! I can't believe you're our son! 


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