Gotcha Day...#4

It was a day full of fun memories. We had a dear friend of mine (love you, Kelly Hess!) snap a few family pics in her back yard (haven't had any done since October when it snowed) and we were on our way to Sharper Image. Malakai was going to get his first professional haircut. And Mommy and Daddy were going to get a hair care education. Malakai was pretty nervous, but the promised lollipop was a huge help to get through the first five minutes of tears. Elio, his barber, started combing out his hair and little did we know we should've done that a long time ago. It was amazing to see how much hair he really does have when it's combed out. He could totally do a nice big afro someday if he wants to :) So we took pictures and tried to keep Isaac from eating too much hair off the floor and watched the transformation right before our eyes. Our little four-year old had a fantastic shape up and looked like he was about 8. Mommy almost cried because he just looked so handsome! After a lollipop and gumball, we were on our way.

Back to the house for some pizza and play time. For dinner, we took him to one of his favorite spots...Oregon Dairy. I mean, what kid wouldn't want to be distracted during the whole meal and watch a train go around and around the salad bar? "I'll have a cheeseburger, french fries and pink ice cream!" His favorite color is unashamedly pink so no other ice cream flavor will do. It was a day full of laughter, family bonding, and most of all, thanking God for the blessing of Malakai in our lives. Our hearts are full to overflowing!