Luke's birthday. Born at 8 lbs, 6 oz, but probably less than that in this picture. (24 FEB 2002)

Just over one month old. He's weighs about 9 lbs, 6 oz here. (28 MAR 2002)

Just over two months old. Closing in on 12 lbs. (27 APR 2002)

Almost three months old. I'd guess him to be about 13 lbs. (20 MAY 2002)

Four months old and hanging out in Sweden. Approx. 13½ lbs. (26 JUN 2002)

Five months old today and almost 14 lbs. (with drool). (24 JUL 2002)

Six months old and loving it! Approx. 16 lbs. 4 oz. (25 AUG 2002)

Just shy of seven months old, Luke enjoys some swing time. (21 SEP 2002)

Eight months old and out for an early evening stroll. (Two teeth!) (24 OCT 2002)

Nine months old and Luke's just polished off 8 oz. of cow-juice. (24 NOV 2002)

Ten months old, about 19 lbs. and waiting for Santa! (24 DEC 2002)

This big thinker is eleven months old and certainly over 20 lbs. (24 JAN 2003)

One day before his first birthday, Luke is almost 22 lbs of joy. (23 FEB 2003)

Luke visits a park in Pittsburgh, 1 day shy of 13 months old. (23 MAR 2003)

One day past 14 months old, Luke's 7th and 8th teeth are threatening to come in soon. (25 APR 2003)

15 months and one week old. Also very clean. (31 MAY 2003)

3 days shy of 16 months old. Don't touch his juice box! (21 JUN 2003)

17 months old today. Luke's current favorite word is "Mamadoo." (?) (24 JUL 2003)

18 months old and playing with one of Daddy's hats. (24 AUG 2003)

At 19 months old, Luke tests the strength of the seatbelt before driving off in my car. (27 SEP 2003)

20 months old, and a good deal heavier, Luke is bundled up for a crisp fall day. (26 OCT 2003)

Inspiration comes to the 21- month-old artist in his studio. (23 NOV 2003)

22 months old and celebrating Christmas in song. (26 DEC 2003)

23 months old and stuffing himself with pasta. (27 JAN 2004)

Two years old and 1 day. Luke just let go of an Elmo balloon and is wondering where it went. (25 FEB 2004)

Just shy of 2 yrs 1 month, Luke is a happy guy who enjoys dressing up and wearing many hats. (20 MAR 2004)

A week shy of 2 yrs, 2 months and still too cool for school. (17 APR 2004)

2 years, 3 months, and 5 days old and excited to be on a ferry boat. (29 MAY 2004)

2 years, 4 months, and 9 days old and accumulating others' hats. (3 JUL 2004)

2 years, 5 months old. Luke is a hip, cool, swinger. (24 JUL 2004)

2 years, 6 months, and 5 days old. Getting lots of mileage out of this shirt. (See Aug'03). (29 AUG 2004)

About a week past 2 yrs, 7 mos. Throwing leaves is fun. (3 OCT 2004)

About a week past 2 yrs, 8 mos. Drawing pictures is fun. (27 OCT 2004)

Once again the rascal is pleased as punch to try on more hats. In this case it's Pop's. (2 yrs 9 mo's) (26 NOV 2004)

Christmas day, Luke is more than happy to have breakfast. Nice bed hair! (2 yrs 10 mo's) (25 DEC 2004)

Monster in the bathtub! With fish fingers! Arrrrrgh! Doesn't want to leave either. (2 yrs 11 mo's) (25 JAN 2005)