January was such a special spiritual month for Jacob and Sarah. Sarah loves the temple and was so happy to go a couple times this last month. And Jacob loves to have a buddy to go with. This month was special for Jacob though because on January 4, he was ordained a Teacher in the …
⭐ Jacob Appreciation Post ⭐ I feel so blessed to have Jacob in our family. He is just pleasant to be around. He wants to be helpful. I am not exaggerating that he probably asks me at least five times a day if there is anything he can help me with. I love his sweet …
Jacob and I received some new callings this month! When we had all of the realignments in our stake and ward, Jacob was released as the President of the Deacon’s Quorum. He has now been called to serve as the First Counselor in the Deacon’s Quorum in our new ward. He is excited – and …
Earlier this year, as we were approaching parenting our first teenager (looking at you, Jacob!), Mark and I thought it would be a special idea to go on a trip. So for Jacob’s 13th birthday we gave him a special father and son trip to Disneyland! We decided to wait until September for the crowds …
Jacob and the other young men in our ward got to go on a campout this week to Martin’s Cove. I am so grateful he was able to have this experience. They hiked Independence Rock and were able to push handcarts around Martin’s Cove. It was a great way to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of …
THIRTEEN! TEENAGER! HOW?!!! Even though I do not understand how we got here, or how time is possibly moving as quickly as it is, I absolutely loved celebrating this guy. Jacob is so easy to love and is such an amazing young man. Jacob requested orange rolls for his birthday breakfast. Lydie had to scurry …
This spring has been FAR busier than our normal and I honestly don’t know how we have navigated it all – especially with our fair share of sickness. But Jacob and Sarah wanted to try a new activity – CROSS COUNTRY! It was so fun! This was the first time Jacob has done something athletic …
Jacob was set apart as the Deacons Quorum President in his quorum and it was such a sweet moment. Jacob is such an amazing young man and I am excited for this opportunity he has to stretch himself and learn so much.
⭐ JACOB APPRECIATION POST ⭐ This boy is quickly becoming such an amazing young man. Time goes by so quickly. Jacob is really attentive and helpful – especially with me. Almost always when I come home from the grocery store, I barely have time to get out of the car before he is coming out …