Luke Isaiah - You're 1!

Dear Luke Isaiah,

You are officially a one year old.  Oh, how we love you.  Your name means "carrier of light (Luke) whose salvation is from the Lord" (Isaiah).   Your heart and your smize (smile with your eyes) can light up the darkest room.  We get comments all the time that you smile with your whole face.   

 You were born on the 4th of July (Independence Day!).  I think there's something to that because you like your freedom! When you have something you want and we try to take it away, watch out! You're going to pitch a definitely let us know about it.  You're already grabbing the spoon out of our hands trying to feed yourself.  You watch your big brother closely and want to do what he does.  You're quite the little firecracker!

 Speaking of eating...You're a fan.  So far, there's not much you don't like or try to eat (that goes for non-food items!).  We're thankful you're such a good eater and so healthy.  So thankful for that!

You're hair has recently gotten really curly.  We think you've gotten that from both sides of your family.  It's really adorable.  Those chubby cheeks and that curly hair make it hard to resist you!  

Daddy and I see a really tender heart in you.  You can be quite rough and tumble already, but you have a sensitive side too.  We will be doing something and feel some little eyes on us, look up, and there you are with a grin bigger than anything.  You love to get our attention that way, just a quiet little grin letting us know you're there.  You're also quite a prankster.  Nothing thrills you more than to crawl over, bite our big toe, and get a dramatic response.  That one gets you belly laughing.  You little stinker!  

 You've had quite a first year.  We've moved three times so far, and you're about to travel the country with us before moving to another continent all before you're two!

May your light always shine brightly.  May you be filled with the knowledge of God at an early age know Him deeply.  May you know how much you are loved by your Heavenly Father and your earthly family.  May you grow to be all you were designed to be.   I pray that even though things are changing around you that you would feel secure, covered, and loved.   I look at you everyday, and find it hard to come up with the words to express my thankfulness for getting to be your mom.  We love you little guy, and look forward to watching you grow and thrive.   Oh yeah, we call you "Lukie" most of the time.     Love,  Mommy

H A P P Y   B I R T H D A Y   L U K E   I S A I A H  !