My TEENAGE Son!

Jake turned 13 this weekend and he decided to not have a party this year, 

but to take the money and run.  Smart kid!  

And it worked out especially well that he decided to not go the party route because he was SO sick this week.  He had a virus, ear infection and Strep which meant he had a fever for 4 days straight and was just miserable.  He missed finals in every class except 1.  (He has to make them up next week, such a bummer!) And even though he was not feeling 100%, we decided to sneak him out to Olive Garden for a quick birthday dinner to celebrate.

  And what does he order here, you ask?

Salad.  Just Salad. LOTS OF IT!  

 Then we strolled over to Petco to look at possible future pets.

 The next day was his actual birthday, and he was still not feeling good.  So we did his birthday pajama style and hung out all day and watched movies,  played video games and did projects.  

Jake also opened a few presents...

 And went on a little treasure hunt for more.

 13 balloons with $13 inside of them.

 And although he didn't even eat a single bite, 

we made him sit up long enough to sing to him and he blew out those 

13 CANDLES.

Poor guy! Stinks to be sick on your birthday!!

But we are so glad we got to stay home and have you all to ourselves.

WE LOVE YOU JAKE!!!

CANNOT BELIEVE YOU ARE 13!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!