Happy Second Birthday Luke!

We hope you enjoyed your second birthday in Heaven Luke. It doesn't seem fair that something as joyous and happy as a birthday has to share the same day that you left us as well. Today we tried to remember the happy memories of our time with you. In your honor we enjoyed all of your favorite foods today - grilled cheese and clausen pickles for lunch and coney dogs, pringles and frozen pears for dinner. Lucy got to watch your two birthday candles sparkle atop a pair of chocolate cupcakes as we sang Happy Birthday to you. We couldn't help but wonder what it would have been like with you here to blow them out yourself. We know Lucy would have watched you in admiration and wonder. Your dad and I went through your memory box, photo album and baby book. We cried and smiled and laughed as we related stories about the day you were born, reminding each other of little details that one or the other of us had forgotten. My breath caught in my throat when my nose caught your scent in the outfit you wore when you were born. Your scent brought us right back to the day we got to hold you for the first time Luke, two years ago. We would do anything to bury our noses into the nape of your neck and breathe in your beautiful, sweet scent again. We miss you so much it hurts.
We love you Luke.
Happy Birthday.
Mama, Daddy and Baby Lucy