#12.

#12.

Lucas.

Today just so happens to be Lucas' 4th birthday, so it's only fitting that he is my #12.

But he's much higher up on my "thankful" list than #12.

Born 11.12.06.

Weighing 9 lbs. 6 oz.

3 weeks early.

Chubby little guy.

Had a rough start.

Took him home after 5 days in the NICU.

I think he must've been giving us a glimpse of his stubbornness.

He has had a lot of 1st's this year:

*1st day of preschool.

*1st year of swimming lessons.

*1st year of Primary.

*1st major ER visit.

A little about him @ age 4:

*He's shy. It took us months to get him to go to Primary without big alligator tears running down his cute little cheeks.

*Is a great eater. Eating pretty much any fruit or veggie. a mother's dream!

*Stubborn. Oh man, there are somedays he's lucky to make it through!

*Funny.

*Smart.

*ALWAYS hungry. Just ask my neighbors. (Thanks for always feeding him "snacks")

*Sweet. Most of the time.

*A boy. Meaning: loves dirt & is super loud!

*An early riser.

*Loving preschool. I'm pretty sure his teachers love him too.

*Loves his sister & hates it when she leaves for school without giving him a kiss.

*Loves his friends & is ready to play with them by 8 am. I make him wait 'til 10. It's a LOOOONG morning!

*Loves "snacks". aka: candy, fruit snacks, or anything with sugar.

*Loving anything Super-hero.

*Loves the "missionary song". aka: "I hope they call me on a mission."

There is so much more that makes this cute kid so special.

We are lucky to have him as part of our family & can't imagine life without him. He reminds me to say prayers, loves singing primary songs & constantly wants me to sing to him. I will catch him on a regular basis singing the words to "Follow the Prophet." Without fail, it brings tears to my eyes. I am grateful, at the ripe old age of 4, that he reminds what I should be doing.

Happy Birthday Luke!

We love you!