Happy 4th Birthday Malachi!

Malachi certainly wasn't ready to turn 4 years old today. He was a grouch most of the day and maybe should have had a nap rather than a birthday party, but of course that didn't happen. We had a local cake company (Celebration Cakes) design a cake based on Malachi's specifications - cows (of course), tractor, fence, hay, grass, and water. I think she did a great job incorporating it all into the scene. I know he really liked the cake.


Malachi was so excited to see his cousins and friends. I had my friend Jen do her photography again since I wanted to be in the pictures more and also so I didn't have to worry about taking pictures and could enjoy the party more.


He's always going to be my baby.

I will miss these days.

He had his cows spread all over the table this morning. He got a new dairy barn with many cows so he neede new pasture space and fences.

He is very specific about where all the cows go and how they belong in certain spots. He also knows bulls from cows by their anatomy and knows that the babies generally need to stay with their mommies.



Here he is showing me how old he is:

4 fantastic years. . . or maybe crazy, busy, God- given- blessings, years. Malachi currently loves cows- more like being infatuated. He enjoys going to Awanas and learning about God. He is such a teachable boy. He learned to ride a real bike without training wheels this past winter. He thoroughly loves his time on the farm with Grandpa Darrell- especially doing chores and taking care of the baby calves.