The Picker Family: Lately with Luke

Since I haven't had a great way of updating on Luke, I've decided to start regular installments of "Lately with Luke" (similar to Nora's Notables).

Here's what's been happening Lately with Luke:

He has been reading, reading, reading and loving the Magic Tree House books specifically this summer. We've been getting him hard or electronic copies from the public library as he swiftly reads through them. I even enjoy reading the non-fiction companion guides to the fiction books:)
He is growing quickly! He's now wearing size 2.5 shoes, is tall enough to go on water slides at the pool, is getting more molars (I think they're his 6 year molars...he's slow about getting teeth:)), and growing out of size 7 shirts (they're getting too short). I can really tell the difference in how his face has matured when looking back at pictures from last summer when Nora was born. He is now the perfect height to fit under my elbow when we're both standing (picture my arm around his shoulders at elbow height on me). I cannot believe he's already that tall! And, he's been really tired recently, so we're wondering about another growth spurt!
He is looking forward to starting football for the first time. He's got all of his gear and has been practicing running, catching, and throwing in it with Daddy in the backyard.
He, like his sister, loves his Daddy:) He particularly loves snuggles with Daddy in the recliner before bed each night.
Our sports loving boy ordered his first pair of rec specs to be prepared for the upcoming football and basketball seasons. He's pretty excited:)
He is becoming more and more responsible with his chore chart responsibilities, helping out daily with Nora, helping in the yard/garden, folding laundry, and just being a wonderful helper:) His servant's heart is such a blessing.
He is a speedster! He loves running and racing against anyone, including himself:)
He loves to be instructed/coached. He is constantly asking for ways to practice sports skills and loves working toward a goal.
He learned how to tie his shoes! This task was a long time coming, not because of Luke's disinterest, but rather our lack of focus as parents. We just kept buying goes without ties...it was easier...I know we're pathetic. But, we bought Luke new shoes with laces and knew we needed to teach him. He was really motivated because of the new shoes and learned the "bunny ear" technique from his Aunty Bridget:) Thanks Bridge for picking up where we left off in parenting:)

If you've ever met Luke, you know he is a sweet, sweet soul. We are beyond blessed to call him ours and we have thoroughly enjoyed watching him become the boy he is today. I'm sure there are many adventures ahead and we have no doubt they will be fun with our little man.