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? Time flies faster than we ever want it to. I really cannot believe you graduated high school today. I am so very proud of the young man you have become. You … 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 can’t hardly believe it. You really are 15 years old! How is it even possible that you made me a mommy for the first time 15 years ago? The time has surely flown by. I can’t … Continue reading

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Happy 14th Birthday to our Oldest!

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

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The Teen Years Have Begun!

Dear Jacob, I can’t 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 just … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to our Oldest! 

Dear Jacob, I’m so far behind. And, I’m sorry. Our lives have changed quite a bit over the past 4 months, but I just wanted you to know that I didn’t forget about writing your birthday letter.  I just haven’t … 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 wasn’t so bad. Being 10 didn’t slow … Continue reading

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Double Digits! Oh My!!

Dear Jacob, How did it happen so quickly? Are you really ten? I can’t 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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Happy 9th Birthday to One Sweet Boy!

Dear Jacob, Has it really been nine years since you stole my heart? Yes! Nine years have come and gone. But you, my dear, have made the past nine years unforgettable.  You make my job as a mommy so simple yet … Continue reading

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