Wonder and Joy

Last night we had our Christmas. We always have it early since we spend it with my family who live far away. 

Last year, J was too little to really understand. 

This year, we read the Christmas story with him from his children's Bible and then opened presents. We only give him few as he has more than he needs. We've continued the tradition my parents started years ago:  book and a toy/clothes, etc. They used this to symbolize God giving us His Son, and the Bible.

J was so excited when he figured out that inside the beautifully wrapped package was something fun. The little sounds of excitement coming from his mouth were so adorable! We had so much fun watching him! 

He received a book filled with tractors and he has spent more time "reading" that book than I have ever seen him read a book on his own. He likes to sit in the rocking chair in his room looking at books, but this was a whole new level of intense reading. I only hope that someday he will pour over the pages of Scripture with the same passion.

It has been such a joy watching him discover the world as he is becoming older and more aware. 

Every time he hears Daddy start the tractor outside he runs to the window to watch. When the weather isn't too bad, he even gets to ride with Daddy. Tell me about a happy little boy!