Luke is 5

Another year has come and gone and Luke turned 5.  He just keeps growing up, and we can't slow time down.  That little baby face is gone and he is our growing boy.

• Luke has grown about 1 1/2 inches in the past year.  He is tall and skinny.  We are working on getting some meat on those bones.
• Preschool has been great for him.  He has grown an interest in writing and coloring.  He loves to ask questions about letters and what things start with.  We work on rhyming words frequently.
• Luke loves making new friends.  If he is ever at a park or pool he introduces himself and plays with anyone.
• Luke has a very structured mind.  When playing anything he wants people to play by his rules and his lines.  He likes to just be in control and know what is happening next.  It comes from his father :)  Right now Lawson is alright with it, but I'm sure it will get harder as he starts to have more of an opinion.
• He loves to read books and always like trying out new ones.
• Luke is a great big brother.  He is always looking out for his siblings.  Lawson and him are inseparable at the house.  He loves to make Laney laugh.  She just adores the two of them.
• The boys loves to play dinosaurs and animals.  He has quite the collection of both.  He really likes to learn facts about the different ones and then loves to share them with people.
• He loves to be outside.  Doesn't really care what he is doing.  He has become more of a climber.  This summer has gotten him more into swimming.  He goes under without a problem.  If not in his swimsuit though he doesn't like to get wet.
• Luke's memory still amazes me.
• Luke is the sweetest and caring little boy.  He is always very concerned for others especially if they are hurt or sick.  He has a sensitive side to him that he gets from his momma.

Luke you are such an amazing little boy.  You are a wonderful big brother to Lawson and Laney.  We look forward to what the future will bring, but are trying to focus on just enjoying the little things in the present.  You have changed our lives so much and blessed us in so many ways.  We thank God everyday for choosing us to be your parents.  We love you buddy!