Today my little boy turns 15! I love that I can still call him my little boy.I guess he is taller than me. I guess his voice is deep like his dad's. I guess he does drive us home from church. I guess he is starting high school this fall.
So how come I still feel like he's my little boy?
I guess it's because he still gives me a hug and a kiss every morning when he gets up and each night when he goes to bed. I guess it's because he doesn't mind snuggling with his mom on the couch every once in a while. I guess it's because he loves to play all day (sorry, I mean "hang out"). I guess it's because he loves to tell me all about his adventures and enjoys life like a two year old at the park for the first time!
For the 2nd year in a row, Jake is at scout camp during his birthday so it makes me even more sentimental toward him. I can hear his infectious laugh in my head as I imagine him having the time of his life with friends.
I don't know how we have raised three children who are so completely different from each other. Each so unique. Each so special. Each making our family whole.
So many reasons why I adore my Jakers:
---I admire Jake's love and loyalty to his family and friends.
---I'm in awe of Jake's fearlessness in adventures of any kind. He's definitely the bravest of our kids.
---I'm so proud of Jake's high level of integrity in everything that he does.
---Jake is extremely competitive. He relishes a win to the fullest, but it doesn't get in the way of his being gracious to another he knows outperformed him.
---Jake's dimples KILL me every time!!
---Jake is one of the hardest workers that I know. Whether it's practicing in a sport, studying for school, working alongside his dad in the yard, doesn't matter. He puts 110% effort all the time!
---Jake's devotion to the gospel and doing what is right humbles me everyday.
---Everything about Jake reminds me of Brendan. They are so much alike in so many ways, which is yet another reason why I love him so much.
It's hard to not sit down and count my blessings each day. Jake is at the very top of my list for today!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE!
THANK YOU FOR COMING
INTO OUR LIVES AND FOR
MAKING OUR FAMILY BETTER
THAN WE COULD HAVE EVER
IMAGINED!
8 comments:
What a great kid! One more year and he'll be driving! Happy Birthday Jake!
Happy Birthday Jake!
I've never forget helping Jess babysit Jake while Allison was being born. He missed his family so-oo bad, but was still the cutest kid on the planet. Every car that drove by he would perk up and run to the door to see if it was Mom and Dad.
I love Jake's sweet heart. And I agree with Leslie, his dimples are the BEST ever.
Jake, I hope you are having fun at camp and can avoid getting sick this year. Happy Birthday!
Pam
you are so good at expressing your feelings for your children and describing their attributes.
Look at you with all of these 'older kids'.....when did they grow up so fast!! You are doing a great job as their mother!
I love that picture of little Jake on the train.
Who told these kids they could grow up?!?
Happy Birthday, Jake.
Jakers.....Love you FOREVER! Love stealing all of your "brown sugar" can't stand how STINKIN' DANG CUTE you are! Feel blessed every day to be your aunt....Am proud of EVERYTHING you do and EVERYTHING you are! Most of all - feel EXTREMELY blessed to know you and be part of your life! LOVE YA JAKE!
Ah Leslie that picture on the train just kills me! SOO cute! I hope my kids will stay that way - still snuggly and lovey. Happy Birthday to Jake! I can't believe he drives you home from church!!!! WOAH!
Happy late birthday Jake! we love Jake. He is such a great kid!
I can't believe he is driving. Scarey!!!!!!!
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