Happy Birthday LUKIE!

January is birthday month and today it is Luke's turn! If I could use one word to describe my Luke it would be resolute. He is determined, he sees things in black and white, he is a little stubborn and yet still has the most wonderful whit about him. He is pleasure to be with and is always willing to accompany me on my errands. He is friend has a very special way with young children. Oh, what a great big brother he is now and will be to this new little baby!

Highlights from 2013:

Took last place in his last pinewood derby ever. Cool way to go out as he took 1st place overall in his first pinewood derby when he was 8!
Competed in the Knowledge Bowl for Westfield Elementary
Made the ALL class
Joined the local swim team and took 2nd in the backstroke
Took his first overnight backpack trip with his dad
Turned in piano lessons for the bass - yay! It has been so fun watching him play this year
Still loves his geckos Jack and Michael
Finish his Webelos award and Arrow of Light
Started 5th grade and joined the school orchestra and Battle of The Books team
Learned to snow ski, bowl and stand up on a paddle board while being pulled by a jet ski!

Such a fun year! Here's to an even better 2014 (can't wait to give you your gift tonight...it is one of those dream-come-true type!!)

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