He is our firstborn, our cautious one. Jerome is very sensitive and he has an acute sense of the spiritual. He is very loving and affectionate…hugs are a very big part of his interaction with us.
I love watching him enjoy life to the fullest. I love how his questions seem to come out of nowhere and sometimes I have to really think hard before answering him. I love watching him build with his legos, blocks, and dirt and sticks. I love watching him climb trees like he was born to it. I love listening to his imagination take him on adventures of all sorts. And I love watching him cherish his baby brother.
I pray that he will grow into a godly man. That he will commit his whole life, heart and strength to his God…that he will be the kind of man his Grandpa Jerome was. I pray that he will grow in wisdom and grace.
We threw him a pirate party this year. Not because we condone what a pirate is, but because to him it is the adventure of sailing on a ship and finding treasure, wielding a sword in the air, and saying “Ahoy, matey!” with Daddy. 
And on the day of his birthday he wanted to drive out to Daddy’s work and have lunch with him. Peter works at Westlake and the boys love to watch the ducks and boats and throw rocks in the water.
I love you my precious Jerome! Happy birthday!