The Birthday Cake Photos

Monday was Luke's birthday, of course!
Here are the birthday cake photos.

Mommy and Daddy are very proud.

Such a charming little devil.
He reaches for the cake. I am worrying about where this is going to end.

His first taste of the sweet sweet chocolate and he is back for more.

This time he really digs in . . .
. . . and shoves the cream filling in his mouth.
The beginning of the end.
This baby went straight into the bath.
Order is restored.

Luke Is One Year Old!

On March 16, 2009, Luke will be one year old! I couldn't wait until tomorrow to post, so here are some photos from the last few days.

Here he is having fun in the push car that Aunt Tara gave him!
In celebration of Luke's birthday and because Grandma and Grandpa Siorek are visiting us, the whole family went to the Oregon coast this weekend.

Luke watching Elmo videos on YouTube.
I believe this is the one where Elmo helps Grover say the Alphabet.

A trio of nice photos from Grandma Siorek.

Luke reading one of his favorite books, Yummy Yucky.

Pushcart

Today Luke became the proud owner of a little pushcart from Ikea. He loves to walk with the push cars at Day Care, but we didn't have anything like that for him at home. He will only walk by himself if he is holding on to something.
He was so excited. He cruised around the house giving rides to his stuffed friends.

He didn't stop until we told him it was time to get ready for bed.

Even after he got into his jammies, he had to get some last laps around the house. Look at how tired he is, but he still wants to push his cart! We literally had to pry the cart from his hands to put him to bed.
Here is a video I cobbled together from a few different clips. Watch the face that Luke makes when he bumps into the wall with the cart. The expression of annoyance is surprisingly grown up.

The Sweet Moments of Parenthood

Luke woke up at 5a.m. and after feeding himself a bottle on the couch he fell asleep again, nestled into his Boppy pillow. I left him there on the couch and he slept until almost 7:30a.m.

I was sitting at the dining room table working on the computer when he woke up. The couch is just a few feet away. I saw him stir and open his eyes and look in my direction. I smiled. After a second of recognition, a sweet smile lit up his little face in return.

I will almost forget the way he howled like a maniac at 5a.m. until we figured out the exact combination of things he wanted (bottle, couch). That sweet smile of recognition will melt my heart forever.

Mobile Luke

No, Luke isn't walking yet. I finally figured out how to get photos from my phone to my PC. So here are some photos of Luke taken from our mobile phones over the last 11 months.

At the Cafe

In his room

Playing with scarves at Day Care
Playing with Brobie
Before he could crawl
Looking worried
At a picnic this summer (this one is my phone screensaver)On the slide

Sporting a mohawk

Ready to crySmiling

Sleeping

With Cousin Bella

With Uncle Ben

With Grandma Stewart

With Cousin Sonja

Wearing his golf shirt
Rockstar

Looking around

Sleeping

Practically just born

Trucks, Shadows, and Dap Kings

Luke's favorite thing to do at home right now is to push his two trucks all around the house.

He loves his wooden truck that Uncle Matt made him and his plastic cement mixer.
Luke concentrates really hard on driving his trucks.

Here are some cool pictures Daddy took of Luke playing with shadows.

It's never too early to practice good dental hygiene.

Luke wearing his Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings t-shirt.

More Days in the Life of Luke

Here are some more descriptions of Luke's days at Day Care written by his teachers.

I enjoyed . . .
Being sensitive and throwing tantrums. :( I played but would get mad and throw my binky down. I gave Marlo and Agnieszka lots of hugs and snuggles and didn't want to be put down. :( Love Luke

I enjoyed . . .
Flirting with Renne! I'm going to be a heartbreaker! :) I really liked chasing her up and down the climbing structure, playing with the farm animals and camping gear, and splashing in the touch tub with funnels and pans! Love, Luke

I enjoyed . . .
Playing with the link rings and reading books-- well, chewing on them mainly! : ) I was very curious about everything and liked to inspect things. I had fun playing on the small structure with Renne and Reese and checking myself out in the mirror! Love, Luke