Multi-Talented

I let Jack have control of the camera this morning and he thought it was the best thing ever. Here are some of his masterpieces.

Buster's one-eyed bunny rabbit, a firetruck and other miscellaneous toys/junk.

The corner of the recliner.

The back end of the firetruck.

Lightning McQueen.

In case the whole photography thing doesn't work out, I think Jack has a good shot at becoming a professional flasher. I asked him to show me his new robe last night and this is what he did....

Some really late Christmas pictures

All dressed up, getting ready to sing in "big church" the Sunday before Christmas. (Video to come soon)

Saying something about opening presents.

Being upset about opening presents (he was pretty much done after 3).

Checking out a toy car.

Playing with a new blanket from Grandma.

Playing his guitar with new BIG picks.

Silence

I have been trying to write a new post for almost 3 weeks. But every time I sit at the computer, the words have a hard time coming out. I was going to write a post about the new year and reflect back on 2008, but that just made me want to whine. Truthfully, it's been a very difficult year. But in the midst of it all, God is still faithful. I am learning that God is not silent. Even when we don't feel Him, He is working. His answers might not always be the ones I'm hoping for, but I continue to trust that He is sovereign. I lean into His promises of never leaving me and always loving me.

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.” - Helen Keller




(Hopefully I will write more very soon!)

Jack has THE best dad ever...

Well, He IS everywhere...

I was trying to get Jack to go potty before his nap. He was sitting on the toilet and I was sitting on the edge of the bathtub, across from him. I was singing "Away in a Manger" with him, trying to pass the time and see if something could get accomplished. Here's how the song went...(sung by Jack)

"Away in a manger,
No crib for a bed.
The Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky
Look down where he lives in the potty."

and then...
"There's Jesus in the potty!" (said as he's putting his head between his legs, looking into the toilet bowl.)

We both had a good laugh.

Little Elves

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First School Picture

Oh my word. This is Jack's first school picture, taken a couple of weeks ago. I hope this isn't the beginning of a trend.

I think they caught him in the middle of saying "Cheese!"