Jacob was born a few months after Rich and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. It’s hard for us to imagine what our life would be like without him! What a pleasure and joy he’s been along the way. We couldn’t be prouder of our firstborn son.
His birth twelve years ago taught me what the strength of mother-love was really like. I’ll never forget the first time I saw him and held him, I was amazed at the love I felt for my baby. . . . . .my heart grew in ways I never imagined when I became a mother.
I love you more than words can say, Jacob. Thank you for being such a bright part of our family. I hope you have a wonderful birthday today and that we can laugh and celebrate all day long. You are supposed to get a birthday snow storm! Dad says he’ll sled with you later. Love, Mama
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Happy Birthday to Jacob!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Jacob!
Happy birthday to a handsome young man!!
Happy Birthday Jake!!!! We hope that you have a great day…we love you so much. I can’t believe that you are 12 year old…I remember the day you were born…boy does time fly. Love you Jake!!
I’m back after a little hiatus from blogging/reading posts over the busy Christmas season. . .loved this dear post. . .our first-born sons would likely be buddies. . .they sound like they are similiar boys. I loved reading through/perusing your other recent posts as well. . .LOL at the Christmas before and after pics. . .can soooo relate! Sounds like ya’ll had a beautiful Christmas. . .Happy New Year and Happy B’day to Jacob today!
Happy Birthday, to Jacob! I just love that dimple in his chin!
Happy Birthday to your birthday boy!!Hope he has a wonderful!!!!!
Kelly
Happy Birthday Jacob! I hope he has a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday Jacob, we love you and we hope you have a great day…enjoy the snow! Love, Uncle Nate, Aunt Melissa, and Makayla
Happy #12, Jacob!!!!This old mimi can remember 12 very well.Enjoy this year and live for Jesus 24/7!!____________I can see that your Davey-do resembles his big bro, Jacob.:)Happy New Year to you and yours.!!!!!!xo
ahhh… 12 years old?!? How could that be? Time flys! He is a handsome young lad.
Happy 12th Birthday to Jacob! He is growing into quite the young man.
A very happy 12th birthday Jacob — I’d love to hear you play that violin!
Aaaaw. Happy Birthday to Jacob! I’m sure he must know how much he is loved.
Have a wonderful birthday, Jacob! What a handsome young man, and so very versatile as well.
I hope Jacob has a wonderful birthday!
Happy 12th Birthday Jacob! Praying for the Lord to lead you in all he has for you. Twelve is a wonderful age. Enjoy!Great slide show.
Happy Birthday Jacob! I think we all thought you’d like chocolate cake–see all the mini’s? I hope your day was extra special!
Jacob you are such an awesome youngman and wonderful big brother.May the Lord bless your day with joy!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACOB. What a fun day to be born!!! I pray God blesses this next year, as you grow to know Him more!!! Happy day to you!(To Shanda: When I look at pictures of your children, I see Shanda, then I see Rich, then I see Shanda, then I see Rich!)
I can’t believe he’s 12 already…wow! I hope he has a nice (snowy!) birthday today! 🙂
Congratulations to the mother! You raised a fine young man for a dozen years. May he continue to arise and call you blessed for many dozen more.
(of course, the violin picture is my fav!)
Happy Birthday Jacob. You are such a big handsome boy now!
Happy 12th Birthday Jacob. Hope your day is spectacular.
Happy Birthday Jake, I remember visiting you and your mom in the hospital when you were born. I can’t believe that was 12 years ago.
Love,
Aunt Colleen and family
Happy Birthday Jacob!!! There’s always something a little extra special about the first-born!
A birthday snowstorm? Fantastic! Happy birthday Jacob!
happy birthday jacob
n happy new year to shanda and ur babies 🙂
Happy Birthday to you Jacob! How cool that everyone is celebrating tonight!! One big birthday party! Woohooo!!
Happy birthday Jacob! And Happy New Year to you all!
OH you know J has my heart and always will XOXOXOOX ~Auntamanda
Wow it seems so much like it was just yesterday!!!