Hi Handsome!

There are days where nothing nice or decent seems to happen. And just as another sigh of world-weariness floats across the room, an image, a photo, a flash of absolute cuteness catches you off guard. A smile tugs at your lips and a tear (of joy) trickles from an eye.

Lucas Warren’s cheerful face lights up the TV screen and we’re told he’s the first child with Down Syndrome to become a Gerber “Spokesbaby”. This lively fellow seems “a natural” in front of the camera.

Bill Partyka, Gerber’s CEO and President, said this to Today: "Every year, we choose the baby who best exemplifies Gerber's long-standing heritage of recognizing that every baby is a Gerber baby. . . . This year, Lucas is the perfect fit."

Lucas' father, Jason Warren, hopes this will bring more acceptance for special-needs people with conditions such as Down syndrome. . . . So do we.

Here’s to you, my handsome little man—your smile and glee are [wonderfully] infectious.