Jake's 17th birthday-August 22, 2019

We haven't been going all out for the kids' birthdays lately. We just let them pick out one present (the older kids anyway since they like expensive gifts) and then a restaurant of their choice for a family dinner. Jake really wanted Airpods for his Iphone this year so that's what he got. He chose Olive Garden for his birthday dinner. It was so fun just to be together and enjoy each other. Jake's a good young man with a heart of gold. He adds so much to our family and I can't even tell you how much he pitches in and helps around the house and with his younger siblings. I love this boy with all my heart!

Getting ready to open his present

Look at that smile (we never see his beautiful teeth anymore)

The one thing he wanted for his birthday-Airpods

The birthday boy with his little shadow and big bro

Not a fan of this picture of me but if I guess I should include it because Dennis and Eli are so dang cute!

Getting ready to enjoy his chocolate lasagna cake

This one just cracks me up. I see this "look" from time to time when he's not happy with me. :)