Mufasa

Mufasa, originally uploaded by coonjamm.

This photo is from our Grand Rapids trip to the zoo last week. Last night Emily and I attended the Lion King on Broadway in Lansing. This photo made me remember a portion of the play in which Mufasa (the big dad lion) tells Simba (his son) that he needs to always remember who he is. Later in the movie, when Simba has run away from being king, he is reminded of these words. Simba had to return and be king, even though he didn't want to, because that was who he was. He was the king's son and that was his role. I was challenged as I sat watching the play as I realized that there are probably many times that I neglect my role as a child of the one true king. I must follow in my heavenly father's footsteps as Simba followed his father.

Getting away

2 stooges, originally uploaded by coonjamm.

We took Monday and Tuesday of this past week to get away from the craziness of our lives for a few days. We took the kids to a Holiday Inn in Grand Rapids that had a small indoor waterpark. I use the term "waterpark" loosely, but for 2 little kids, it was pretty nice. They enjoyed splashing around in the different environment.

We enjoyed McDonald's, a trip to the zoo, and great time together as a family! Our kids are definitely pretty mischievous though as shown by their faces in this picture!

My Daugher is SUPER athletic!!!

Chest Pass, originally uploaded by coonjamm.

I think I am that ridiculous father that sees everything my children do as a sign of significant athletic prowess. This perfect chest pass to me is a great example of this. Or when Brady loses his balance but manages to catch himself. Instinct and reflexes??? I think not...pure skills. Which they probably got from me!!! :)