Luke Is 13!

My Luke is 13 today.

Which means I live in a house full of teenagers now!

Today, we celebrated with a movie

and Luke’s favorite meal.

On Thanksgiving Day, our extended family celebrated my Luke

with a cake that I made for him.

We have one more party to go when Luke’s

oldest sister (Crystol) and brother-in-law (Alan) are in town,

but the annual birthday call from Crystol came around lunchtime

and Alan texted this evening!

Luke has had fun celebrating his entry into the teen years

and I have had fun watching him.

As a matter of fact,

I have had fun watching my Luke from the start.

At the very beginning.

At his first art show.

 (So I obviously had on heels in this photo -

I wasn't THAT much taller than my Rob)! 

When I catch sight of his free-hand drawings.

He is so very talented.

(And he’s the only kid I have who actually likes math).

Luke,

my love for you

is beyond measure.

I am so happy that God chose your dad and me to be your parents.

You were planned 

and wanted 

and loved 

by both of your parents.

To the day your dad died, he loved you and wanted the best for you.

In fact, his last words were to tell Wesley and you,

“I love you.”

And I am so blessed now that I have the privilege of watching you grow.

You are wonderful to watch, young man!

I am so happy and blessed that I get to be your mama!

And I look so forward to many more years

of watching you

and loving you beyond measure!

Happy 13^th Birthday, Luke Edward!

I love you!

Mama