Happy Birthday Jake!

My baby is turning nine today. I wish he could stay little forever, but he is turning into such a little man. He has become such a hard worker and is really helping his dad get the yard put in. He gets up, changes into his work clothes, and goes outside to shovel without being asked. He is the families sunshine and we would like to share nine things about him with you.

1. He loves to snuggle, and we love to snuggle with him. He is a very loving boy and people are just drawn to his personality.

2. He is a hard worker, and recently talked his dad into a shovel more his size. That same shovel flipped back and hit him in the head the other day. I think we are over that grudge but I can't be sure until Saturday.

3. He loves to tinker and build things.

4. Jake is FUNNY! He is very witty, so much so that Reed is convinced he will receive a knuckle sandwich one day because of it.

5. Jake is very smart and has received 100% on all of his spelling tests since the beginning of the year.

6. He was the third person in the class to pass off his times tables and has since taken it upon himself to help others do the same.

7. He loves Boy Scouts. A lot.

8. He is quite a gentleman.

9. His mannerisms sometimes remind me of an old man. He is wise beyond his years and gets along well with all of his grandpa's.

We love him so much and are so happy he is a part of our family!