The Birthday Boy!

03.04.08

Dear Luke Sawyer,

Hi my sweet baby boy! As I type this I know that you are quickly becoming my little boy and no longer my baby. Everyone warned me that you would grow up so fast and it’s so true. I will always cherish my memories of holding you for the first time and how I knew we were meant to be. You were so tiny (5 pounds, 13 ounces to be exact), but I knew you were safe in my arms. I suppose because I had you with me 24/7 for nine months that I felt I knew you already, but there was so much to learn. I loved the moments when you fell asleep in my arms and were as content as you could be and there was nowhere else in the world you wanted to be. I watched in amazement as you began focusing on different people and objects that caught your attention, but always seemed drawn to your dad and me. I was thrilled to see your first smile and to this day (and I suspect from here on out), that smile makes all the worries of the world disappear for a brief moment and is all that matters. It wasn’t long until you were putting anything and everything you could get your hands on in your mouth and having a hey day with all your toys. Little did I know the destruction a baby could create with a box of toys and a big room to spread them out in. And what a silly sweet personality you have. You love to scoot (or as we say “Row the boat”) all over the place and you have such charm when you tilt your head over to one side and flash the sweetest smile ever! Everyday I am so thankful that God blessed us with such a beautiful, happy and healthy baby. You have shown me a love I never knew, but wouldn’t trade for anything. I am humbled to know that God gives us a glimpse of His love for us through our relationship as parents, and I pray that one day soon you will understand His love and gift to you. Your father and I will always be there by your side to help you grow, learn and to support you. We love you so much sweet boy!

Love always and forever,

Mom and Dad