Downs Syndrome Is A Pocketful of Sunshine

Baby Luke was born in 2009.  When my sister-in-law and her husband found out during the pregnancy that Luke had Downs Syndrome, there was some apprehension at first.  Going into uncharted territories for the first time was scary.  When Luke came into this world and as the days passed, the joy grew.  He had a rough few months having to undergo surgeries for kidney problems and cataracts, but he was a trooper.  He's still a fighter!  His vision problems don't stop him either, he's a go-getter. 

At Christmas last year, he latched on to his grandma and became grandma's boy......

this Thanksgiving and Christmas, he was still grandma's boy, loving to sit in her lap and listen to her silly songs made up just for him.....

being more mobile, Luke was into a lot of things.  One of them being the dog dishes so he could empty the water bowl and bang it on the floor!

I think I'll call him the light chaser.  Until he gets old enough to have another eye surgery, bright lights are one of his favorite attractions.  He loved the lights on the Christmas tree....

and his light up ball......

and practicing his walking.....

and being a pocketful of sunshine in our lives......

but nothing compares to loving on his grandma.  She loved each minute she got to hold him because right now, at this time in our lives.....................................  these are the moments that take your breath away....