James...

I just wanted to post a classic cute kid picture. That's the first one. The second picture is James ignoring his parents' guidance. Hold on buddy. Don't worry he didn't get hurt. Also we posted a couple of new videos. One is of Jamers talking and the other one is of him exploring bubble wrap.

Moving Again?????

We're in the process of buying a house! YEA!! We are so excited, but we are nervous that it will fall through. Our closing date is February 8th. The house is in Spring Lake Park. Please pray that everything goes according to God's plan and that God continues to provide work for us! Here's a link for pictures. I'm pretty glad I married a painter.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lisarhody/475ManorDr

Trip to Wisconsin - Meet my Uncles

James made it his quest to master the stairs. Thankfully - he wanted someone to follow him. And thankfully, he will wait at the top before going down on his own. This is an improvement from last trip. These are 2 of James' favorite people in the whole world. REALLY. And "who wouldn't want to be just like them?" This is Uncle Matt...
And Uncle Nathanael.
We took James for his first ride in the sled. He was a bit tired and over bundled. I can only guess this is why he decided it was more endurable to take it lying down.
We thought putting him in a box would help - and it did. This is Jesse sending him across the snow for me to catch him. His first time down, James looked pensive. The second time down he cried. There was no third time down. James really wanted to walk in the snow or at least on the driveway - but Mommy bought him boots that have a heel on them and then bundled him up so much he couldn't bend anything - so it was too difficult. But of course it was fun to be outside. At least we imagine it was since James tried to make a break from the house numerous times.

Mommy's Purse

A couple of stories and James and my purse.... On this particular day James took my purse off the door knob and preceded to put it on the same way all toys should go - around his neck.

With some struggle (it's heavy) he changed his mind. He took it to the door and said "bye bye" as he reached for the door knob (which thankfully he can't open).
Story #2

I watched James as he grabbed my purse (once again off the door knob). He sat down and unzipped it. Took out the pack of gum. Opened it. Took out 1 piece. Unwrapped it and started to put it in his mouth. At this point I stepped in. I guess he's been watching how that's done.

The Zoo

We went to the zoo to break up the monotony of winter life. We thought James would love the animals- at least the monkeys. He watched. No reactions. The best part of the zoo was when Auntie Heidi came. We learned how gross Gorillas are - ask what they were doing. yuck.

Monkey Boy

Stuffing those cheeks...

James loves his bananas.