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Hey kids,
Daddy here. I say it a lot, but I can't believe how fast you guys are growing up. Jake turned 13 yesterday! I can still remember when Mom told me she was pregnant with Jake and I was soon going to have another son. I was so excited on that day, and ever since then too. I'm so glad you are just the way you are Jake, you bring so much joy to our family. I remember when Tutu and Grandpa came to the hospital when you were born and they looked into the nursery and asked, "Which one is ours?" I pointed to you and they asked, "What'd you decide on a name?" I looked right at Grandpa and said, "Jacob Albert." He was so happy and smiled so big. He loved you so much Jake. Last night, I asked you where you wanted to go for dinner and Alex kept pushing you to pick Cattlemen's but I told you to make your own choice. You asked, "Where's that place where Alex got that huge burger?" Alex chimed in, "That's Cattlemen's!" To which you said, "Oh then definitely that place for sure!" So we went, and he got the Mother Lode burger.

After the delicious meal, Mom and Jake headed to the acrobatic show at the Cascade Theater and the rest of us went home. When they got home they were still super excited to tell us all about it and we presented Jake with his present, Madden 17. He loved it, again. Seems we do this every year for his birthday, lol. It was a great night. Happy Birthday Jacob, I love  you so very much.

Daddy