Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Jacob's Birthday Weekend

The cake was designed by a friend from work - I think she did a great job!

Waiting for all the friends to arrive
First Bowler
Jerrod's up

Wyatt's got great form!

Ainsley and Jackson take a turn

Skylar is grateful for the bumper rails (as they all were!)


Picking up the spare


Singing

Blowing out the candles

Opening Presents

More presents

Addison in the playroom

Daddy and Addie

She is such a flirt

Jacob and Jerrod on the new slip n slide

Jacob was doing some fancy moves

Jacob and Jerrod


I cannot believe that he is already 5. I still vividly remember the moment that I first saw him. His gorgeous little face. I remember him holding my finger and resting his exhausted little head on my chest. We stared and stared at each other when he was awake, and when he was sleeping, I stared some more. That perfect miracle that God sent to me - my son. The past 5 years have been filled with every emotion imaginable thanks to that little boy: joy, sadness, fear, amazement, pride, guilt, anger, exhaustion, worry, happiness, contentment, peace, and love greater than I could have ever imagined. I am truly so proud that he is my son - he is such a blessing in my life.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Amy,
Jacob looks like such a sweet boy. He is a cutie too! It's funny how one little person can bring so many emotions in a Mommy - kids are a joy. I can't believe we have 5 year olds. It doesn't seem that long ago, we were sophmores in college.

Joy and John said...

Hi Amy and Jeff,
What adorable pictures and sweet comments! You are such great parents to precious and perfect Jacob and Addison!

Can't wait to see you all again!

Lots of Love,

Nana and Papa

Aunt Joanie G. said...

It sure looks like Jacob had a fun 5th birthday! I can't get over how much Addison and Jacob look alike - both adorable! Amy, when do you have the time to put all these pictures together? I really enjoy seeing the kids and reading your comments. You can surely tell what a proud and blessed Mommy you are. Love, Joanie