5 Big Ones

Luke with the mazes at the children's museum

Boatman

Disney with best bud and bro.

Today is my Luke's birthday. 5 years ago I was (still) in labor with this kid. When I found out my labor was probably going to be long (the nurse at the hospital told me 24-36 hours- luckily(?) it was only 21) I got a pep talk from my Mom. She told me I could do this for Luke, that he was worth it. Boy is he! We love this kid so much. He made Kiley and me parents and that's a pretty special thing. He still gives awesome hugs and is super cuddly- even at 5. He loves anything book related. He doesn't take naps much and lately has been spending quiet times listening to the magic tree house series. We've already read it once but he doesn't care and loves listening to them over and over. He loves games- we have been playing one card game for the last week- as much as Kiley or I are able. He is an awesome big brother. A big helper to Andrew- often taking his hand to help him with something or take him to go play together. Andrew loves to wrestle with Luke and Luke is a great sport. Luke loves to laugh and has a great laugh. His school and church teachers always tell us how much they enjoy him. He can still act shy but comes out of his shell faster. A few months ago he even gave the scripture in primary!

Favorites (per his answers today)

color: orange

animal: T-rex

food: pizza

cartoon: scooby dooby doo

game: Crazy Old Fish War

Wii game to watch: Indiana Jones

Wii game to play: Mario Brothers

computer game: Psychonauts

scripture story: Samuel the Lamanite

book: Magic Tree House

first book he read: Green Eggs and Ham

dessert: sherbet

favorite thing we did in the last year: Disneyland!!

Happy Birthday Luke- we love you!