Jakob turns 4!!!

 

Jakob is 4! We couldn't be happier to have this special guy in our family. He is a love-a-bug and ADORES his family, friends, Primary teachers, Mary at Smith's--pretty much everyone! He loves to play with other kids, reading books with Mommy or Grandma Edington, going to the store, and watching "shows". Josh and I have always recognized his gentleness, his skipping-down-the-halls-singing happiness, and his soft heart as uniquely Jakob. People are always asking how we got such a sweet kid. Should we be offended?

Jakob had a GREAT birthday! On his birthday (May 15th--the day the priesthood was restored!), we went to a local park and met up with some of his friends. The kids played in the barely-working splash pad. I actually think Jakob prefered it that way--he is easily intimated by water:). That evening, we had some close friends (Trumans, Whipples and Boyds--THANKS!) over to help Jakob celebrate. The kids had tons of fun playing games in the guest house and eating "Kung Fu Panda" cake. He got a REALLY cool tricycle!

On Sunday, all the family came over to celebrate, along with my niece Courtney (and Dominique!). We started a new tradition with the aunts and uncles giving dollars for the kids to pin on their shirts instead of bringing presents. Jakob was SO excited to take his money to Walmart and buy Thomas the Train bathtub squirters! Everyone had lots of fun talking while the kids played.

Happy birthday Jakob! We love you SO, SO much!!!