Luke's 4th Birthday

Happy 4th Birthday Luke! The great thing about having my birthday and Luke's birthday within 2 days of each other is twice the desserts! Luke loves cupcakes so that was his "cake" this year. I enjoyed only having to make cupcakes rather than trying to create some masterpiece of a cake. Since Luke's birthday was on Sunday we decided to keep it very simple. We invited the Lynn family, the Taylors (Chelsie is one of Luke's favorite people- she has babysat the kids in the past and they are always asking for her to come over and play), and Adrian. Simple gathering of friends and chocolate was how we celebrated this year. I am sure that I will completely overdo it next year to make up for it. :)

"Finally, a dessert that I like!"

The kids in their "Cars" party hats


Luke's birthday was also the same day this year as the Primary Program at Church. Luke's part was: "I know that I am special because Heavenly Father gave me a family." He spoke clearly and loud into the microphone. We were so proud! After we got home from Church, we let him open his birthday presents. He could barely wait for us to get through the door so he could get his presents. He got a Lightning McQueen race car, the Sheriff car from the "Cars" movie, the engine Percy from Thomas the Tank Engine, a Thomas book and Captain America and Hawkeye. Luke loved his presents so much that he sleeps with them every night along with his pet dog "Molly" and some of his favorite artwork pieces. Soon there won't be any room left in his bed for him!


Miriam was so excited to see Luke's new toys. We are still working on Luke sharing them with her though.

Our big 4 year old! I am so grateful for this little light bearer in our home. Luke is such a kind and forgiving little boy. He loves to laugh and thinks of new ways to humor us each day. He has such a good heart and is genuinely a great kid. He wants to do what's right and he says the most innocent prayers. Luke has brought us so much happiness and we feel so blessed to be his parents.