The best day of his life

I'm guessing but I think that November 28th, 2009 might just be Luke's best day of his life (all 23 months of it). We were in Utah and woke up one Saturday morning and the day just got better and better. Here it is in picture and video. Happy best day ever Luke!

Woke up, went on an early morning walk with mom & dad to explore beautiful Huntsville





Threw rocks and more rocks into Pineview for some big splashes


Later Grandpa Songer took him outside for some serious swing time.
We looked out the window FORTY FIVE minutes later and he was still getting pushed on the swing. Now that is some stamina Grandpa.
He then played outside with Grandpa for a few more HOURS. He was in heaven!


Fun day so far right? Well, next we drove to Smithfield to my brother Jake's house. Does everyone remember my cool brother Jake? If not, click here or here, or here. So, true to Jake's nature - he had many adventures (some, of course, with his signature dash of danger) awaiting Luke when we got there.

FIRST - He started out with a scooter ride and hot chocolate. I don't think I've ever seen Luke this thrilled about ANYTHING. He kept saying "motorcycle! motorcycle! Go FAAST!" and got really mad when he had to let other people have turns.



riding with daddy


and with mommy


Here are the boys (Luke & Truman) riding with Jake on the bike. Sounds like they like it...



where have I heard those happy sounds before? oh yeah....



Next, it was back to Jake & Rebekah's for FIVE things any almost 2 year old would love:

1.TRAINS (Thomas the Train no less) 2. a TRAMPOLINE 3. a WAGON RIDE 4. a HAMMOCK swing and 5. a full blown CAMPFIRE!!!

(Dinner was Rebekah's amazing SUSHI and TEMPURA!! But I think Joey and I were more excited about that than Luke. )





AND THEN... right before bed we all got to experience the new hot tub. Oh man, it was a FREEZING cold Northern Utah night - so this felt so good. Luke jumped right in and had an absolute blast splashing around with his cousins. (and almost drowning a few times. Gracie named herself the official "baby-saver" -it's always good to have one of those around)



The night was topped off by being put to bed by a special guest instead of same ole mom & dad.




WHAT A DAY! Isn't it the best when you put your child to bed and know they lived that day to the very maximum enjoyment possible? Thanks all you dudes who let my kid live it up for the day.