jake also hit a milestone this month when he turned 12 years old!!!
what to say about jake? he melts my heart everytime he smiles, giggles or seems to understand something. this year, i discovered he likes "The Beatles" and that it helps if we sing snippets of songs to make him aware of what's happening next. he willingly gives rides to his younger siblings by letting them sit on his lap. he loves outings as much as his siblings do (which is a lot).
what to say about jake? he melts my heart everytime he smiles, giggles or seems to understand something. this year, i discovered he likes "The Beatles" and that it helps if we sing snippets of songs to make him aware of what's happening next. he willingly gives rides to his younger siblings by letting them sit on his lap. he loves outings as much as his siblings do (which is a lot).
on his birthday, we went and celebrated with my family in new york.
we had a celebration later with my mom (grandma ellie). jake unfortunately couldn't eat his piece of cake until the next day because he was sick.
my mom gave jake these therapy balls. nanna jean, aunt annie and uncle brian sent jake a great black pea coat with a zipper in the back. i'll have to post a picture of him in it. he looks so handsome. my friend, shirlene, helped me turn a throw blanket into a poncho with a hood for him. (not a super hard task, but as my sewing maching had a cobweb on it when i brought it up from the basement, you can imagine how grateful i was to have shirlene helping me.)
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Happy Birthday! Somewhere I have photos of you when you were pregnant with Jake - how time flies!
Happy birthday Jake! He sure does warm my heart when I see him smile or hear him laugh. How cool is it that he likes The Beatles? He is so hip.
Happy birthday again Jake!
p.s.I guess your best birthday present is having the best mommy and daddy in the world!
p.p.s. I like the Beatles, too. We're the coolest huh, Jake?
Happy Birthday Young Man! Can you believe your baby is 12?? It was awesome seeing him congratulated on receiving the Aaronic Priesthood on Sunday. He is such a handsome and sweet kid. Glad you could be with so much family to celebrate.
Also, I love the birthday tribute to your dad. I don't know him, but the the few times I've seen him at church I always walk away saying to myself, "that man is crazy for his grand kids!" He really shows such love to them all.
@ jennah - he received his graduation from primary. he won't be getting the priesthood.
Happy Birthday, Jake! I can't believe it's been 12 years. I wish we could have been there for a family party to celebrate with you. Much love!
Happy Birthday to Jake!! What a fantastic milestone...do post a picture of him in his peacoat--I bet he looks so handsome!
A great milestone. He has great taste in music and certainly in mothers. He picked the best family to come to, that is for sure.
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