Category Archives: Jacob

This is our 8 year old, Jacob’s, mini-blog! This is where he will share with you what he is learning or what is on his heart. I hope he will let his love for Jesus leak out, too. :)

Happy High School Graduation, Jacob!

Dear Jacob, How did we get here so quickly? I know I have most likely said those same words in almost every letter I have written you. Time flies faster than we ever want it to. I really cannot believe … Continue reading

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Happy 18th to my First Born

Dear Jacob, I have put off writing this letter for several weeks because I just cannot wrap my head around the fact that you are already 18 years old!! How did these last 18 years fly by so quickly? I … Continue reading

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Happy 17th!!

Dear Jacob, I lose my breath often when I think about having less than 365 days until you are 18! Watching you grow up has came with great blessings, but realizing that it won’t be long until you achieve adult … Continue reading

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Happy 16th‼️

Dear Jacob, I really cannot believe that you are actually 16 years old. How has 16 years flown by so quickly? I can still remember sitting in that hospital room looking down into your eyes for the first time. You … Continue reading

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Happy 15th Birthday!

Dear Jacob, Wow! I cannot hardly believe it. You really are 15 years old! How is it even possible? The time has surely flown by. It seems like the years go by faster and faster. I cannot even remember the … Continue reading

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Happy 14th Birthday to our Oldest!

Dear Jacob, Fourteen! Really! You are really fourteen years old? It is hard to believe. So far, you have made the teenage years so easy. I am so grateful. I have loved watching you grow into a young man. It … Continue reading

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The Teen Years Have Begun!

Dear Jacob, I cannot believe you are already 13 years old! My very first baby boy is not such a baby anymore. I must have blinked one too many times because you have grown up over night. You are only … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to our Oldest! 

Dear Jacob, I am so far behind. And, I am sorry. Our lives have changed quite a bit over the past 4 months, but I wanted you to know that I did not forget about writing your birthday letter.  I … Continue reading

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Happy 11th Birthday to an Awesome Boy

Dear Jacob, It has happened again. You have gotten a year older. The double digit saga continues. You have broken us in well. I am sure you will agree that this past year was not so bad. Being 10 did … Continue reading

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Double Digits! Oh My!!

Dear Jacob, How did it happen so quickly? Are you really ten? I cannot believe how fast time is flying by. Your sweet smile and quirky personality make our world go round. You keep us laughing with all your funny … Continue reading

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