Happy Birthday Malachi

Last weekend, we helped cousin Malachi celebrate his 5th birthday. The party was at the Payson pools, which we were all really excited about. It wasn't a really warm day, but luckily there was no rain. Sam, Jackson, Alissa and I went a bit early because Sam couldn't stay the whole time, and I am really glad that we did...I didn't really want to get in the water because of the coldness, and the whole pregnant thing. So Sam played with Jackson and I watched. It was fantastic!
Jackson was pretty excited about the big bath at first, but then didn't want to get in. He kept saying "no" to Sam and wanting to get out. But Sam is patient, and stayed in there with him, and in the end Jackson loved it. Especially once Nana, Papa, and the rest of the kids got there. The kids all had a great time and played all afternoon until we got kicked out because of a "chemical imbalance" in the water. We all know what that means, and so I wasn't too sad to go. We went just outside to a pavilion where Malachi opened his gifts and we all enjoyed a bit of cake. All in all, it was a great party.
I didn't really get any great photos of Malachi because he was too busy playing to pose for a photo op. At least he was having fun!