I can't believe my first baby is now 11.  Time is flying faster and faster, and I'm so thankful I am blessed to be able to be home with my children.  It's now only a short 7 short more years before Jacob heads off to college, and I'm beginning to feel that's just not enough time.  Jacob had a wonderful birthday (his first in Florida).  His favorite gift was his pet leopard gecko, Saphira.  He studied so much about leopard geckos, and even wrote papers about their required care.  He estimated the cost of keeping one, and Brett and I finally decided he was ready.  Saphira has already gone through one shedding, and seems to be growing well, so I think he's doing a good job of caring for her!

Here's a nice photo of the birthday boy!

Hurray!  Jacob loves his brother Oliver's gift of a book on Anoles.

Here's a gift from Uncle Shawn and Auntie Arleen that I know Jacob will love!

It looks like we're going to have a lot of studying to do!  Mindstorms!  Wow!  Such fun!

Admittedly, this is a poor photo, but Emma worked so hard on her art "gift" for Jacob, I wanted to be certain to share it with everyone.

Is it time to eat yet???

11 candles... count 'em!