Jacob is Fifteen!!

One week ago Jacob turned 15 - time is really flying by now. I remember when Matt hit high school, those four years went by in a blink. I am trying to slow down the blink this time... I want to cherish every moment with this wonderful boy!

Jacob is outwardly a quiet, sometimes serious boy, but then he comes out with just the most funny outbursts and makes us all laugh harder than anything! He is a very responsible young man who is now serving the church on the sound crew as well as consistently serving at home. He enjoys his classes and considers going outside to shoot one of his favorite pastimes. He also loves to read. He has a close friendship with Hannah, and the two of them make each other laugh more than anyone else can. I love it.

Jacob's birthday cake - Hannah, Ryan and I worked to surprise Jacob with a book cake! Our first one! Hannah and Ryan actually did most of the work and I think it is one of the best cakes we have ever made!

Jacob had Jeremy over (his best friend) to spend the night - we ate buffalo wings and then went to a surprise showing of Cirque Du Soleil! It was absolutely amazing! The talent in those people just blows your mind. You are enthralled from the moment it begins, and wonder after wonder just unfolds before your eyes. Incredible!

But even this amazing show isn't as incredible as Jacob. Truly. Happy Birthday Jacob!!

Here is a recent picture of Jacob and Jeremy...

Back to School

School time is back again! We have cracked open all the new books and are diving into Ancient History, Math, Reading, plus tons of other subjects. I always enjoy this time of year, but the kids have a different opinion. (no surprise) I feel like the summer was so long and unproductive, though, that it feels good to have some purpose and routine back in life. May God bless our school year!!

This is Hannah's new work station for this year. She has a pretty sweet setup! This is where you can picture her doing all her school, writing her papers, e-mailing her friends and cousins, working on her blog, etc.

And this is Ryan's new workspace! He has personalized it with all his favorite things - and he feels left out without a computer of his own, so if you look closely you can see his computer made of paper and cardboard! haha

My workspace...

Somehow we didn't get a picture of Jacob's desk, but he can be found ALL OVER the place doing school. At his desk, at the table in the basement, at the kitchen table, in the guest room, and even upstairs in the bedroom!!