jacob dillon

I am officially the father of three teenagers!

Jacob turns 13 today!

Our middle son, who’s all in or not at all. And I love that about him….

Jacob, you make your mom and me so proud all the time!  We are so very pleased with the young man you are and the man you are becoming.  You reveal such commitment and passion in all that you are.  Thank you for your faith and faithfulness and for how you help for others to see good in everyone.  My continued prayer is that Christ would define who you are in this life.  Having confidence that with a heart like yours, He will be honored.

I love you buddy.

Love, Dad

The boys had their combined birthday dinner Saturday night at Outback (Bowen’s birthday is on the 25th).  We’ve had a relaxing day at home today.  Jacob and I went for a run this morning while Bowen and a friend rode their bikes.  The boys have played some video games, and we topped the day off with Tiersa’s homemade Mac-and Cheese and a trip to Braum’s.  Jacob got birthday cake ice-cream to celebrate the occasion.  Tomorrow… the Ranger’s game!

our jacob

The Reeves clan has had a fantastic day!

Our Jacob Dillon was baptized into Christ this morning!!!

For three days he’s told me, “Dad you’ve got to hold it together on Sunday.”  I’ve done the best I could….

What an awesome, awesome, awesome day!

Jacob I am so very proud of you.  Your heart for God and others is undeniable.  Your love for our Savior and His Kingdom is evident in everything that you are about.  I am so very thankful for your commitment to Christ and decision to radically follow Him.  A father has no greater joy than to know that his children are walking in the truth (3 Jn 4).  You make my heart smile.  Thank you for revealing faithfulness in all that you are and for committing yourself wholeheartedly to the way of Jesus.

We had all sorts of family and friends in for worship this morning.  Jalepeno Tree for lunch.  Homemade chocolate cake at our place for dessert.  God is so good!

Glory to God!

Jason

jacob dillon

Our middle boy who always in the middle of it turns 12 today.  Jacob (who more and more is going by “Jake” these days) is our adventurous, outdoorsman, athlete who’s all on all the time.  He doesn’t know half-way or half-speed.  He’s in with both feet with everything. 

Jacob’s our sensitive one.  He’s the first to reach out and the first to volunteer.  I once had a homeless man ask if I had any extra cash but I didn’t.  Jacob quickly said, “I’ve got some Dad,” and gave the man his only 15 dollars. In the moment his generosity impacted the man and me more than he could have ever thought. 

The  word that describes Jacob best is “loyal.”  He is fiercely loyal.  To his family.  To his friends.  And to God.

Jacob I love you so very much.  I am very proud of who you are and who you are becoming.  Thank you for loving God and for loving your family.  And thank you so much for just being you! 

I love you Buddy!

Love, Dad

Enchiladas (made by Tiersa) and strawberry birthday cake (made by Kacey) tonight!

We went shopping and spent Jacob’s birthday money earlier today.  He came home with a high-speed paintball gun with all the extras.  Cats and siblings beware!!!