Luke's birthday

. . . is many weeks past, but I thought I'd post some pictures from his big day, anyway.

This year, he wanted me to bring football cupcakes to his school (thank you, FamilyFun.com)and distribute whistles to his classmates (yep, all the moms were really glad that I did that.)

The class sang Happy birthday to him, and he loved passing out his cupcakes. (I'm not Martha Stewart, obviously, but I do get points for effort!)




His actual birthday is always during the Thanksgiving holidays, so he had a bday party with his Texas cousins this year. To extend the football theme, he wanted his "real" party to be a Dallas Cowboys party. Rob thought that was a great idea, and got the chance to relive his own childhood adoration of America's team. :-)

The cousins played "Pin the football on Tony Romo," guessed how many football candies were in a jar, autographed a home-made Dallas Cowboys pillowcase, made a football picture frame out of fun foam, and whacked a football pinata. Fun was had by all!





Luke with his Texas cousins & Granddad and Mama Kay


Luke at 7. Amazingly hard to believe. He has grown in every way this year; his body and his feet got a lot longer, he is now able to read on his own with very little help, and he just seems "big." The most wonderful characteristic to observe is the spiritual maturing of this very young boy. He surprises and delights us with his tender heart and his awareness of God's presence in the world and his assurance and confidence that God loves him immeasurably. And oh, the laughter. Tonight we were talking about the birth of Jesus, his life, and his resurrection, narrative style. He asked some good questions, paused, then said, "By the way, whatever did happen to Noah's ark? Did it just fall apart or something?" That boy.

Who could describe what he means to us?

Happy (belated) birthday, big guy. May God's blessings, protection, and grace cover your 7th year,and may His light continue to shine brightly in you!

I love you!
Mom