Another month has passed already since our sweet Jamesy boy joined our family! I just can't get over how much faster this first year is going by than with the other two. It must be because my time has be divided by three, which is the way it has to be. I just wish sometimes there could be three of me to fully enjoy each stage with each child! I am so grateful for these three kiddos, they truly fill my life with such joy.
James was 14lb 1oz (17%) and 26 3/4 inches (89%) at his appointment this month. Maybe he'll be a basketball player like his daddy.
I love this first picture of our sweet boy - it really captures the wonderment in his eyes that is so often there! He's just taking everything in. Sometimes I wish I could get inside his little head and see what he's thinking, just how he processes all of the information thrown at him everyday - Landon would tell me he's thinking, "wooshe gaga" (from one of their favorite Olivia the pig books)
I love this sweet gummy smile :)
That sweet gummy smile I know won't last a whole lot longer as the whole teething process has definitely begun. He's usually sucking on a finger or his fist and there's lots and lots of drool :)
Today it snowed! This is the first time this year that it actually stuck for long enough to make a snowman. The kids loved throwing snowballs at James and playing with him through the window.
And the older two goof balls. Here's Landon with a peanut butter tongue :P
Landon is starting to read! Well, sort of... He has all his letter sounds down and is starting to read three letter, short vowel words, he's so excited about it. It makes me slightly less afraid of beginning kindergarten this year! Ever since Landon learned how to fold a paper in half and cut out a heart, he's been obsessed with cutting.out.everything. It's amazing some of the things he will make, so I try to not get too stressed out about the paper that fills the floor while he's at work. He's also been doing so much better with other kids, and controlling his temper. He still has his moments, but it's so encouraging to see him maturing and learning how to handle his emotions.
We're in the process of potty training with Olivia... It hasn't been easy, but we are sort of getting there. I will be thrilled when we are on the other side of this! She's such a sweet girl though and such a girl! She just loves anything pink and princess related and has very strong opinions. I think one day she'll be giving me fashion advice ;) I have treasured her prayers lately, she still prays for aunt Donna (who went to be with the Lord last June), and many others and thanks the Lord for sweet things like bananas, Halle's birthday party (that we got to be a part of thanks to iChat!), and going to a Thunder game with daddy (six weeks ago). I just love her sweet tender heart.
Psalm 127:3
Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.
