We had lunch at KJ's parents' house this afternoon where Ella and James got to play with Big Daddy. James was very exhausted, but I had a chance to get some pictures of his climbing adventures. He stood up at T and Big Daddy's house today, too, with his hands on the keyboard. I was thinking it would be really crazy if he was an early walker like his daddy. KJ walked at 9 months. That would be very unexpected for me, as Ella didn't walk until 13 1/2 months, but James is already 2 months ahead of her in the crawling department.
Big Daddy is whistling the "Andy Griffith" song for James.
James loves music; he always sings along when he hears it.
There he goes...
Ella will often take out her camera when I do.
I should do a post soon with her pictures.
Contrary to appearances, he did not fall and bust his head open here.
I rescued him before that could happen.
He just lay across the trunk for a second.
He did it! Look at that big boy.
I had a song in my head by Marty Goetz as I was thinking about God being our Father. If you have never listened to his music you are missing out! He is a messianic Jew (He has a song called Jew Born Anew.) who composes the most beautiful music, most of which is pure Scripture. He sings and plays the piano. I was thinking of a line from We Being Many: "...with God as our Father, who loves us a mother loves her newborn child." Listen to it! I just did, and it is good to go to sleep with such truths in your heart.
Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, hope in the LORD from this time forth and forever.
- Psalm 131:2-3-
Way to go, James! At this rate he should be walking and talking in about 2 weeks! ;) Those pictures are precious - I especially love the look on Ella's face as she is taking a picture of James. You can tell she loves her little brother!
ReplyDeleteI always love looking at your pictures, Lynn. I cannot believe how much James is doing. He's amazing! And I am so thankful that Ella loves her Daddy so much. I always knew that K.J. would be a great one! I hope that Tuesday comes quickly.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the Marty Goetz song. I must agree with your sentiments regarding his music. K.J. introduced me to him while you guys were at Mobile. I have loved his work ever since. I had not yet heard this song, but my heart was encouraged. Thank you for passing this on.
Thanks for the pictures and the kind words. I am sorry we could not chat last night. But I am about to check out of the hotel for the last time! I will see you tomorrow!
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