the need for speed--Happy 5th Birthday Lukey!

Our baby turned 5 a couple of weeks ago! No sillies, not Miles. Time doesn't fly that fast! However, our first baby Luke (all of our boys will always be our babies) did just have a birthday. He went from 4 to 5, which to me, is big kid world in the blink of an eye. It feels like we were in the hospital having him yesterday. But really, it was Miles. Except that it wasn't yesterday. You know what I mean.

Anyway, our little Lukey has been loving all things related to speed lately--particularly, Lightning McQueen. And if you aren't sure who Lightning McQueen is, you must not have boys or have been to Target (or any retail store for that matter) recently, because this race car from the movie, Cars, is everywhere. So, for his birthday, we called on race fans from all over and had a party geared toward speed! And, being that his party was about 10 days after Miles was born, I sure felt like I needed some speed--if you know what I mean--but I wouldn't do that, don't worry!

Race fans. . .start your engines!!!

We started out with a bing bag toss into tires (like Mater's junkyard)

and the kiddos made license plates like Lukey is modeling to wear during the big race. . .

but before the race, they had to fuel up with cake and ice cream of course. . .

and then they were ready to speed off. . .

Lukey opened some sweet gifts from some sweet friends. . .

while the "behind the scenes crew" made their own license plates. . .

and Mommy and Daddy's too, so we could have a family pic, but Miles was already asleep by then.

And this piece of art was made by my talented sister, aka Aunt Mary. . .

Happy Birthday Lukey. We are so proud of you and love you with all of our hearts!
Happy 10-10-10 to our Speed Racer! We thank the Lord for you everyday!