29 Candles!

Today we get to celebrate a very special day; Jake's 29th birthday! Although I think the real celebration belongs to Kathy since she's the one that did all of the hard work. Thank you, Kathy and Dan, for raising such an amazing, caring, faithful and strong man.
To Jake: thank you for being the kind of guy that I can fall in love with again day after day. Best friend, supportive husband and wonderful father; you're all of these things and so much more. Happy Birthday! I'm certain this year has a lot in store for you. I love you!
And now a look back at Jake through the years...

29 years ago today...
1 candle on the cake
Check out those 2-year old chubby and dirty little feet
Jake and cousin Justin helping with the laundry
So precious when he's sleeping
This must be where Ashley gets this pose
Check out that awesome 80's hair
Ride em' cowboy! 6 days after I met Jake - 6 days before I told Mom he'd be the one I'd marry (my heart still skips a beat when I see this picture)
Good looking Logger Jake - Astoria 2003
College grad 2004 (and just a little bit drunk)
One of the happiest days of my life - June 26, 2004
If that's not pure joy, I don't know what is. Holding his baby girl for the first time - December 20, 2007
Big blue! August 2008
Later that evening, celebrating with his biggest fan
Looking snappy
And the winner for Best Looking is.....
He'll always be his mama's boy

Happy birthday, Jake! I love you!