11 Months Old...

Little Luke,

Happy 11 months! You are NO LONGER a baby at all! You are SO BIG! Your voice is big, your stance is big, a you create BIG smiles on people's faces. You crave the spot light-cant imagine where you got that from. I am not sure if this is the age, or your personality. Daddy and I are trying to find a balance so you get just the right amount of attention. Everything reaction I make to you, I think about.

When we are out and about you flirt with all the girls. You smile and wave as they pass by and hearts melt. You know how to get a reaction. In the car you yell and yell until I sing or talk to you. You wont be ignored:) In the morning, you hear the birdies chirping and you too become a birdy until Daddy or I come and get you. This week you are off the bottle. Only sippy cups for this big you. You are an EXCELLENT eater. You love the strangest foods...or should I say ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING! When we go out to eat, you have no problem eating off everyone's plates. You better be out of the 5th percentile for your 12 month check up!:)

It looks like you will walk any day. You are a seasoned crawler and appear to be ready for the next step. You love to crawl up to the kitchen and walk along the banister, you crack yourself up.

I love being home more with you this summer. We play in your pool and go to the park! You love Alex, your cousin-sitter:) It is has just been a great summer so far.

As we plan for your first birthday party I have such mixed feelings. I am so glad a little boy has replaced the newborn baby but at the same time, I miss those days so much. When we go to the park and see the little boys playing baseball, I cant wait for the day you are out there. We have so much to look forward to and so many memories to cherish but most of all we have the special times right here and now with the sweetest little boy in the world!

Love you,

Mommy and Daddy