Malachi's Year in Review

It's hard to watch and believe that this kid is growing up so fast. Sometimes I just look at him in awe that he isn't my baby boy anymore as his face looks more grown up and his legs won't quit growing! He has grown and changed so much this year, becoming less of a little boy and more of a big kid! He turned 7 this past year and it won't be long before he blows out candles on his 8 year old birthday cake.

And somehow I blinked and I have a 2nd Grader!

Something I like about Malachi is his willingness to try new things, even if he ultimately doesn't enjoy them. That was the case this year with track and basketball, but that is okay because he at least gave them a go and now he knows!

Something that has continued to grow and develop in him is his enjoyment of cooking!

 

We had some really fun trips with this kid this year, including Whistler

And a fun Mommy and Daddy only trip to Chicago! I had a blast seeing all the sites with him while Daddy worked. 

And a very special moment this year was getting to reunite with a special friend whom shared the same city, same orphanage, cribs side by side, and came home together 7 years ago!  They hit it off right away! 

He also gave fishing a try for the very first time and caught the biggest catch of the year (but no way he was going to touch it)!

There's so much to like about this kid. He's funny and silly, he's always up for a good time.  He lives life big! He is also kind and caring and a wonderful big brother!

 

We celebrated 7 years with him in our family! 

Another fun thing about Malachi is his love for music. He loves to sing and dance and recently started piano lessons too!

There are a few sports that he has decided to continue with. He loves playing soccer and he loves taking swim lessons.

Malachi is a great kid, he's smart and funny and loud and entertaining. In the year ahead I look forward to teaching him more as he can be a fun student to teach. He will start 3rd grade - wow! I look forward to spending more time with him in the kitchen, I look forward to laughing with him. I look forward to teaching him more on the piano and I can't wait to see anything new that peaks his interest! 

What do you want for Christmas? Legos

What are you looking forward to about next year? New Years Day