happy birthday luke...

Our sweet, kind and loving middle child turned 9 on New Year's Day.  We love ringing in the new year by celebrating Luke's birthday.  We had friends over for New Year's Eve and they left late, so the kids didn't go to bed until almost midnight.  However, Luke was up early because he desperately wanted his presents.  Every year it gets harder and harder to surprise him with his birthday gifts.  This year, both boys had a very lego Christmas.  His birthday was mainly Star Wars action figures and Spider-Man, of course there was Spidey.

Our birthday tradition is that the birthday person gets to choose the restaurant where they want to have their birthday dinner.  This year Luke asked to go to Buffalo Wild Wings, so we could watch the bowl games.  He invited his cousins and grandparents so it was a super fun birthday meal.  We brought the cake, which he asked me to buy not to make this year.  He said my cake from last year was good, but the one from the grocery store came with an action figure...

Happy Birthday Luke!  We can't wait to see all the amazing things you do and learn this year.  Mom and Dad love you more than you will ever know...