Father's Day

So Luke and I got Andrew a "Dads Rock" shirt for Father's Day. Jessi gave us a "My Dad Rocks" shirt for Luke (it's still way too big, but it was adorable anyway!). I really wanted to get a picture of them together. So we had a photo op in the back yard... Yeah, it just didn't work out so great. I'll have to try again sometime I think.



This one actually isn't bad, if Luke's eyes were open.



Another not too bad, but obviously Lukey's not looking at the camera. He's starting his escape.


At this point, he's definitely had enough and is off to explore the neighbors yard!

Oh well. I tried. And at least these were taken on Father's Day. Luke and I were not well that day so it's a small miracle we got that far!

Happy Father's Day

Well, we've come a long way, baby! I have been looking through a bunch of pictures this morning, being sorta nostalgic and all. I am so thankful for the wonderful father my husband has become. It has been really neat to watch Andrew grow into his role more and more. Luke is a blessed child and I, a blessed wife. Luke loves his daddy so much. He gets SO excited when he hears the door at lunch time and at the end of the day. It is precious. Also, if he ever hears a noise out the window he starts saying and signing "Da Da Da Da Da." Because one time, Daddy was out there grilling and made noise... Now every noise from that window must be Dada. He is too much fun.

I am thankful that God has given Lukey and I just the man that we need. I love to watch Luke trying to emulate his father. It won't be long before he cries when Andrew leaves for work instead of happily waving "bye bye" and signing "I love you!"

It's hard to believe that this is our second Father's Day with little Luke. I understand a little more each day why my parents always tell me that only yesterday I was a baby on my father's knee. Thanks mom and dad.

And here are a few pictures of Andrew with Luke over the last 14 months...


This was taken just days after Luke was born. They were so very sweet together!



Again... just so sweet! I can't believe how tiny he was!


Of course, he always looked tiny in Andrew's hands.


Just holding hands and hanging out. :) Luke was very talkative that day as I remember.



I think this one was within a month of Father's Day last year. His shirt says "I Love Daddy" and was worn by Andrew when he was little! I miss that shirt!


Two boys in two hats. It's hard to believe that Luke's hat doesn't even fit him any more. It looks so big on him here!

I remember trying SO hard to get both of them to look at me at the same time... No luck, but I love Andrew's eyes in this one.





And then there's those two, taken only last month. Our little walker, talker, signer, eater, player, sleeper, but still not cuddler, has sure come a long way.

Thank you Andrew, for all you do for us. I know you work hard and then you come home and work hard some more. Thanks for all the sacrifices you make every day for Luke and me (and also for your grammatical awareness... I had to stop and think, "Luke and I... no, cause then if I take Luke away... :)).

I love you and am so very proud of you. I'm so happy that I am married to you. It is wonderful to be truly hopeful that our son grows up to be just like you.

ps- I'm sorry you had to go to church alone on Father's Day while I stayed home with our sicko!

Father's Day - a little late

So, this was Andrew's first Father's Day. Luke and I are awfully proud of him. He is a fabulous dad and the best husband ever. It's amazing how much having a baby changes your life. Little Luke has brought us SO much joy and also SO many sleepless nights. :) We love him. His personality is beginning to show more and more each day as he gets more communicative with his cooing. It's pretty funny/cute. I love to watch Luke and Andrew have a conversation. Luke obviously loves his dad and I get a kick out of watching his whole body smile in response to Andrew's antics. Too cute.

Andrew does such a good job taking care of us. He works very hard ALL day and then comes home and tries to help in any way he can. I appreciate his efforts so much. He was recently promoted to being branch manager which is great and it's wonderful that the "higher-ups" in his company see his worth. I'm proud of him for that. However, yesterday Luke and I went in to meet his staff there and I was even more proud of listening to them talk about my husband. He's been there less than a week and they had many glowing things to say about him. I'm glad that I married a man who knows how to appropriately handle responsibility in a kind way.

For Father's Day, one of the things Luke and I did for Andrew was frame some pictures for his new office. I need to get some recent ones of Andrew and Luke. But, for now, here are some of the ones taken to decorate Daddy's office... :) Okay, I didn't really frame this first one (or several of the others), but he's got such an angry face I thought I would share!










































Luke and I love his Daddy and are so thankful for him!