Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

James's favorite Christmas ritual...turning on the tree each morning. What did we ever do without the Christmas tree lights remote?

Now, that's fun!

Season's Greetings!

Thanksgiving, what a great way to start the season! Since it's been awhile since my last post, I'd like to start with a belated Thanksgiving note. I am thankful for my family! For my Mom who left a wonderful Christian legacy and who continues to teach me things even in death. For my Dad who has earned my utmost respect. For my wonderful husband, who handles himself always with integrity. Who works hard each day so I can stay home with our little man. For my Mother-in-law who lovingly takes care of James so I can have a break, like going to the beauty shop this week. I even learned that Jake Gyllenhaal is dating Taylor Swift, and up to this point, my celebrity knowledge has been that Swiper gets on the naughty list in Dora's Christmas Special. I am thankful for James, who is a little obsessed with me right now, in that I can't even go to the restroom, but who is the light of my life! Whose sweet morning routine consists of making sure the Christmas tree is turned on. For each other family member and friend that have a special place in our lives. And above all, I am thankful for my Heavenly Father who makes all things possible, great and small!

Below are some recent pics. James is basically running everywhere now. Still loves outside, especially digging in the dirt, and will climb even the smallest obstacle.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game...

What a great day at the ball park!  James's birthday party was a blast and much thanks to the All-Star players and managers that came out for the celebration!

James just minutes before the first pitch.

Thanks to Grandmother & Grandpa for use of "Glass Field."

 Concession Stand

 Snowcones, the hit of the party.

 Our little rookie!

 Smash cake

 Reese Glass (James's Cousin)

 Fox Hambleton (James's Friend)

 Playing ball.

Emily Claire Broom (James's Cousin)

 He took a little taste but didn't really dive into the cake as I had hoped.

 Although he did let Mama have a bite!

 Proud Dada!

 And every good ball game must end with fireworks! :-)

 Things tend to get a little wild after dark.....Ashbrook Cummings (James's Friend)!

 And babies get a little tired!  Alivia Broom, Papaw Broom, Emily Broom & James, the one crying.  :-)

We are so blessed!  Happy Birthday Baby Boy!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

James Thomas turns 1 today!  Happy Birthday, our sweet precious boy!

He woke up to a new kitchen this morning & was so excited he wouldn't even stop to eat!

"May your little footsteps set you upon a lifetime journey of love.  May you wake each day with His blessings and sleep each night in His keeping.  And as you grow older, may you always walk in His tender care."

"You wove me in my mother's womb.  I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made...." Psalm 139: 13-14.

"Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable." ~ Plato

James is having a big time these days.  He has taken as many as 8 steps, but has not quite committed to the whole idea of walking.  He has, however, committed to his favorite new past time: climbing, anything and everything.  I'm fairly certain we may have started a bad habit with allowing him to climb all over the couch.  Now he thinks this should be a part of his daily routine. :-)  Pics Below!

"Do you have a Wal-Mart here?" Lucas Sutterfield, Age: almost 3

James & I were thrilled to host my dear friend, Mari, and her kiddos, Zoe, age 4, and Lucas, almost 3, for an overnight visit.  They had the funniest statements and questions and played so sweet with Baby James or aka "Jamie," as they kept calling him :-). Thank you for the visit!  It was so fun!  Here are a few pics of Zoe and James trying on hats at Dillards.  I don't think James is a hat man at the moment. 

My Heart!