The Big 8

Warning...long post...but don't worry it's about this awesome guy.

 He has been so excited to finally have this special day (really time) come around. The kids get friend birthday parties when they are 8, 12, and 16. These are their special years and they sure look forward to them.

 Luke decided to invite all friends from school and have a lego party with banana splits for his friend party. This month has been super crazy so he got to celebrate a week early, which he didn't mind at all!!

Braden trying to blow out Luke's candles before he could...haha...good thing Luke didn't mind. 

 We played several games with the kids... a lego relay,

 pinata, and lego bingo. The kids had a blast and Luke loved having everyone over. 

 The morning of his actual birthday Sam and I were taking off so we made his favorite breakfast, strawberry crepes with cream cheese filling,

 let him blow out candles again,

 and open his presents. He is way into jokes and we found an awesome one that doesn't make us too sick of them.

 His sisters got him a book also and he loved it.

 Aunt Natalie was here to watch the kids for the weekend so she got to be part of the festivities and so grateful that she was able to be with the kids so we could go.

 Luke with his book from last year. Love that smile of his!!

 Sunday we had his birthday dinner, this kid sure loved having so many parties all spread out. We made him alfredo with homemade french bread and carrot sticks. He want a vanilla cake with chocolate frosting with army guys on top. Super simple...just my style! Plus he got to blow out candles again.

That afternoon is sort of was warm so Sam and the kids broke out the croquet set from Christmas and played for awhile. Luke said he had a great birthday plus now he is 8, which is so crazy!!

Here are 8 things we love about Luke:

1. His curiosity about everything and I mean everything.

2. He is very fun loving.

3. He finds great joy in super simple things like playing outside all day long.

4. His desire to live the gospel for the right reasons.

5. He loves to read his scriptures every night and is so good about always remembering to say his prayers.

6. His sense of justice and what is fair and right.

7. His love for his brother and sisters, he completely adores them.

8. His ability to be creative and make the most amazing creations.

We love you Luke!!