Little Man Turns One

Today my first born son turned one.

Luke,

From the moment I found out I was expecting I loved you with everything I had. IT was a magical Fathers day and Dad and I were thrilled to know another baby would be joining in on the fun. My pregnancy with you was hard. I was sick a lot, but the thought of holding you made me so excited I pushed through those hard days. My labor with you was a calm and bonding experience just me a Dad. Then you arrived and my heart almost burst with love! You came with such presence. You were all boy and the most handsome baby. Son, I have loved you with the strongest Maternal love from the very beginning. You are a very special spirit. A very valiant one indeed.  This last year with you was rocky, but my love for you never wavered. You are a fussy one, I know you don't feel well. We won't hold it against you. When you are happy, it is simply spectacular. Only those closest to you get to see that side, but that's okay. Your Dad, Genivieve and myself love you to pieces. You are our Lukey, Lukey Dieter, Dieter Man, Deetz and we love you to the Moon and Back. HAPPY BIRTHDAY baby Boy!

On your very special day you woke up in the best of moods! You and I spent some pecious alone time feeding you breakfast before Daddy and G woke up. We laughed, sang songs and just enjoyed the moment.

We headed to the store to buy the traditional birthday donuts. We even played in the fun car buggy.

can I really eat this?

now that I cut it up, you gobbled it up

chocolate anyone?

you love Legos, so we played for hours

Sis ready to party at Famous Dave's BBQ

Next Bass Pro to stare at the fish

always have to stop at the playground, I mean tents.

still not walking, but getting closer

picking our party supplies

"Luke Dieter you are the only one. Lukes Dieter, I love my little son." This is the silly song I made up one day while you were screaming as a tiny baby. It seemed to calm you and it has become our little thing. We love you Dieter, one is going to be a great year!