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Jake turns 11.

Hard to believe he is 11.  My sweet little seven pound boy is now a fifth grader.  He is still my try everything once kid.  Still hasn't had a broken boy and has only had one visit to the ED.  He has his moments but he is really such a sweet kid.  He is my kid who will come lay with me on the couch.  He was so disappointed he didn't earn honor roll last semester but he is certain to get it this quarter. 


He seems to be enjoying boy scouts.  He is always looking forward to the next big thing.  Middle school, and driving. He doesn't like being the center of attention. 


He is still pretty determined to make it to West Point. 


I hope Jake will always dream big because he is really the kid who can reach his dreams and make life happen. 


He is my experiment kid.  I get to test him out and learn so many mistakes on him. 

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