And now Luke is a year old! It's hard to believe he's already a year, but almost harder to believe that we've only had him around for a year. Luke had a GREAT first birthday. My mom and dad and McB and John came over to help him eat cake and celebrate. He was a little skeptical about the cake at first, and just ate a small bite at first, then realized how much he liked it and tried to fit the whole piece in his mouth. He made quick work of the first piece...and the second, and the third. He got some awesome presents, like a huge set of blocks for knocking down towers and a real pair of big boy shoes for professional outdoor walking.
The enduring favorite from the birthday, however, seems to be his new car. Unfortunately, he discovered the recycling bin at about the same time and became very attached to this specific Miller Lite can. We've tried to take it away many times and each time, we're met with these heartbreakingly sad wails. Finally, Marty taped it up so he couldn't hurt himself and now he plays with his two favorite toys together. It makes him happy, and it makes us laugh. Of course, we'll discourage this behavior more seriously starting with his 16th birthday...
Luke's 1-year checkup also went well. Here he is in his big-boy shoes and little else, looking quite proud of his big-boy belly. Must be all the Miller Lite...
