Da Guys...

chadd, gary, and boyz
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Chadd and Noah Sommers.

Gary and Luke Underwood.

In about thirteen years, the Underwoods will destroy the Sommers on some driveway basketball court somewhere.

Noah and Luke will lead the Buckeyes in sacks in 2027, after which Luke will break all OSU hearts and turn pro after his junior season. Coach Spielman will try to talk our son out of it, but ultimately this is the best decision for his future. Plus, the Browns have the #1 pick. Luke will then begin training with Buckeye old-timer Ted Ginn Jr, to improve his speed in the 40.

For now, we'll settle for eating at the world's greatest restaurant. Pancho's rules.

Lambert fun...

sybil and kids
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Here's Sybil Lambert, surrounded with kids.

Hers are Keenen (front) and Jadelyn (back). Ours our Luke (asleep) and Allie (glaring at Dad's 27th take of this picture).

Dude...

happy boy 1
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is happy.

His first visit to Akron had him busting out smiles all over summit county.

Then again, this picture was taken in Stark county.

Life on the border...

Zac, Hil, Luke, and Zeppe's.

derrs and luke
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Good times with the Derrs. It was great to catch up with them. The Wadsworth-dwelling Derrs enjoy life at The Chapel and also at Westfield. The Derrs also enjoy eating pizza and cheesecake with the Underwoods. The feeling is definitely mutual.

Happy Guy...

happy boy and fullerz
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On Wednesday, Luke joined us for dinner at John & Jamie Fuller's abode in Akron. Chloe and Claire Fuller are two of the cutest girls we've ever seen. Thus, the big smile on Luke's grill.

Party on?

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Friday lunch was a big hang out at Dan & Jill Bahry's. Mostly for the women and children, this was Jennie's small group for a couple years, starring Jill Bahry, Lori Funai, Chris Debevec, Heather Saylor, Debbie Embaugh, Heidi Sluss, and - oh yeah - Jennie in the middle trying to restrain Allie.

Woof, Woof!

gary, dan, and boyz
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On Friday, Luke and I got to hang out a little bit with Dan and Caden Bahry.

The time went too fast.

Dan and Jill are our friends from Akron. Their son, Caden, will one day join Luke in the linebacking corps for the Cleveland Browns.

Luke also promised to keep Caden out of the end zone when Green meets Delaware Hayes for the state championship in 2024.

Sending a message...

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At just two months, Luke Thomas Underwood let's the world (and his parents) know about his request for a pet.

Ain't happenin, bro.

At least for a while!

Allie's Ark

allie and friends
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All the animals are now lined up and ready to go. Allie plays with the dining room chairs, as if they would lead her friends to safety.

Cute baby.

happy boy overalls
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Not just the thing you're supposed to say... it's really true! Dude is cute!

Get in touch with your "inner child"

allie's inner child
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We knew Allie was cute, organized, and fun to play with.

We didn't know that having a baby brother would make her all sentimental.

She has gone retro on us...

Crying like she did when she was Luke's age - or at least trying to impersonate his cry...

She also climbs into Luke's bouncer... trying to bring back her "inner child..."

Bounce

Luke tongue out
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Luke enjoys the bouncer, but not when it's shaking. Sometimes, he can't even find a seat there...

Happy-faced guy...

smiley boy
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Luke has a great demeanor. Almost always smiling or sleeping. He grows more alert and happy each day. Dude is in the top 97% for weight of babies his age (2 months). He's at FIFTEEN POUNDS!

The people who said Ohio State linebacker are now thinking pass-rushing defensive end. Think Mike Vrabel. That's Luke Underwood.

The Usual Suspects...

allie's usual suspects
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Morning Cheerios... Allie lines them all up straight, and then devours them one by one. We are amazed at her organizational skills and attention to detail. Almost 20 months. Yikes!!