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Matt's favorite hat

Matt in the hat:)

Matt trying to do the Gig 'Em thumb.

So lately Matthew has been glued to Daniel's Aggie hat...I'm guessing because he sees that Daniel wears it quite often, especially recently when he's been working on his car. At least Matt's got the right idea with picking the right colored hat to wear! :) (Oh and it's football season too...Gig 'Em Ags!)
I just think it's so cute how he mimics his dad and even wears the hat just like Daniel. A lot of times Daniel will wear it backwards and of course, when Matt can snag the hat, he wears it backwards too.

Just like little boys look to their dads and try to mimic their every behavior, if only we could act the same with God, our Heavenly Father, in our lives. Constantly looking to the Father, watching, waiting, copying His perfection, and trying to be just like Him. Picture a life of surrender, full of grace, love, patience, truth...without sin. Someday my friends! Unfortunately, even when our behavior as parents isn't that great, our kids can still mimic it, good or bad. Thank goodness God's always perfect and we can look to Him as our example to mimic. If we follow God in every area of our lives, and our kids mimic us, then their lives will better reflect a truly perfect Father, rather than our imperfections. There's some motivation for ya~!

James 4:8 - "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

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