1 Year

Good Morning Birthday Boy!

1 year ago my life changed forever. I gave birth to the most precious, beautiful baby boy! Not only a wife now I became a mother. People have always told me that being a mother changes things, but I had no idea how much I would change. I have changed the way I view the world, my sleep habits, the way I drive, the way I view other drivers, the way I see tragedy, the way I see joy, my definition of love, and I now have "mother bear" added to my personalities. I would not change the last year of my life for anything in the world.

My son is such a fun little guy. He can be so serious one minute and completely fun loving and goofy the next. He knows exactly what he wants and lets us know. He has grown so much. I can't believe how big he is; when I take a step back and watch him I am shocked that my tiny baby is starting to look like a (bald) little boy. He has also been using a fork and spoon with meals. It is pretty cute when he actually gets stuff on them and eats off of them. Usually he just holds them in one hand and eats with the other. He is getting so tall and losing his baby chub. When I ask him if he wants something he nods his head and says please.

Silas Loves Thor, playing with cars, chasing after kids (and is mommy), little people toys, balls, books, remotes and phones.
Silas Loves to eat, broccoli, oranges, peaches, toast, cheese, meat, gold fish crackers, berries and applesauce.

Silas has had some big change this week. He is no longer drinking formula and doesn't have a bottle any more. I was thinking the transition would be a lot harder than it ended up being. I am glad I decided to get rid of it at this age. He was starting to really get attached to it, wanting it more than anything when it was time to sleep. He  transitioned like a champ. I hope other transitions are this easy as he gets older.

For Silas' birthday  We had a swim party. It was fun. Silas loves the water so I thought it would be fun to so something that he likes. Dick took him in the water and swam with him until he nearly fell asleep. Then we got him out wrapped him in his towel and I held him for a few minutes until he fell asleep. He took a little nap on the couch while others continued to swim. When he woke up he had started eating, so I fed him a little food and then we had cake and after that he opened his gifts. It was a great party and we are grateful to all those that were able to make it and missed those that couldn't come.

Silas had his check up with the doctor. He weighed 21 lbs 14 oz 45th percentile and was 30 1/2 inches tall 75th percentile. Everything looks good. He is a happy healthy little boy!

 Picture overload below...

enjoying a swim

Some of the party guests

napping

dinner

The cake

Blowing out the candle

eating cake

opening presents

Candy Bar

food

Monster Feet

baby hulk

11 Months!

11 Months

My little man is growing fast. He is already 11 months old. Silas is now a pro walker, climber and runner.  Silas has mastered climbing onto the couch this week. Nothing is safe from him anymore. He is such a fun little guy, he is full of personality and loves people. He is pretty much a Mom's boy. When he sees me he wants me to be holding him.  I will pick him up and hug him and then talk him into doing other things. He loves food! He will eat anything I give him, but he prefers feeding himself.

Silas has always been a little jabber monster. He loves hearing himself talk. Along with all him nonsense words he has started saying mama (milk, more Mommy), Dada, no, yeah, hi, hello, bye bye, I Love you, thank you, night night. Some of these 'words' only Dick and I would know that is what he is saying. He sure does love to talk.

He loves to play with cars, cups and his little people.  Whenever he picks up a car he moves around the surface and make a little grumble (vroom vroom). He loves cars! Cups of any kind, bottle lids, bath toys. He puts them up to his mouth and talks into them and then passes them to me and wants me to do it too. He carries his little people animals all over and loves the sounds that his zoo and barn. He also loves to play with my phone and has recently learned to put it to his ear and talk.

cookies make everything better

bedtime

books are great

reading

brushing

side walk chalk

cars

sitting with Grandpa

pop sickle

Stickers

moo...neigh

marshmallows

 Only a month left until he is one! Time flies by way to fast!

10 months 6 days old

I wanted to make sure I remember some details about this day. It all started April 3rd when Silas took his first step alone. Since then he has been standing a lot more lately and his legs are getting stronger. At exactly 10 months old he would take up to about 3 steps. On Friday he took 7 steps all alone. Saturday his confidence just exploded and he now prefers walking to crawling. He kind of look like a cute little Frankenstein when he walks. I am a little emotional as I watch my baby grow. It is bittersweet for me. This is a new giant step in his life, it changes so many things for us all. Though I want him to stay small forever, It has been an amazing joy to watch him gain a little independence and confidence in himself. He is so happy and proud of himself for this milestone. I Love this boy!

In Action!

10 Months

10 Month/Day 303

Silas is changing so quick lately. He is starting to mimic the words that Dick and I say. He jabbers while holding his books, as though he is reading them. He says Mama, Dada and hi. He also waves hello and goodbye. He is standing more often on his own now and has taken up to 3 steps by himself! He has also been clicking his tongue. His is becoming a lot more independent.  He loves playing with other kids, being outside, swimming, and his puppy! He will follow Thor all over the house, down the hallway, from the kitchen to the living and back. He has been throwing everything. He throws his toys and then chases them. This can keep him pretty entertained for awhile. He also dances. He has been dancing for awhile now He LOVES music. He still loves broccoli, beets, cottage cheese and meat. He is such a fun and sweet little boy.

We were recently in St. George and went swimming. Silas Loved it! He was very independent the minute we got in the water. He was splashing and jabbering. there was a little step in the pool he crawled back and forth on. He stood and took a step and kept trying to walk. He went into the deep pool for a little bit and I went under the water while holding him up and after a couple of times he leaned in to give me a kiss. I kept going under and popping back up and he started laughing. Then we walked around the pool "bobbing"up and down he put his head on my shoulder and fell asleep. I think this was the perfect first trip to the pool, for this summer!

Pictures From the month...

Binkies are just for chewing on.

Yummy Carrot!

Easter!

Easter outfit

Cottage cheese is delicious

Hi Dad

He loves Balls

Chasing Thor

Playing Cars

Love

Sleepy Face

Bath Time!

Swings

Gorgeous St. George weather!

9 months old!

9 Months

Silas is an awesome boy! He seriously makes us so happy. We Love being his parents! At 9 months he is 20 lbs 2 oz (50 percentile) 29 1/2 inches ( 75 percentile) and the circumference of his head is in the 75th percentile but I don't remember the size. He has grown so fast. It is crazy to think that in only 3 short months he will be 1.

Well our little Silas keeps us busy. He is into everything! He also has a great memory and doesn't get distracted when I try to give him toys instead of him getting into the things he shouldn't. I move him and he immediately heads right back to where I don't want him to go. I have a feeling this is the beginning of a trend for us for a long time!

Silas still loves vegetables and is starting to eat everything we give him. He LOVES cottage cheese, Broccoli is still one of his favorites. He also enjoys rice, Grandma Kathleen's magic chicken noodle soup and breads of any kind.

Silas is still a climber. He climbs, in, out, onto and over anything that gets in his way. He is still walking around things like a pro and is starting to stand on his own for a few seconds at a time. He has a fun new toy that he is walking with, (walk and ride) he also pushes his high chair and walks with that.

He gives kisses and waves. He waves to the baby in the mirror pretty much anytime he sees him! He is still a little jabber box. Saying mama and dada and many other sounds.

He loves being in crowds and the attention of people. He is a smiley little guy and his cute little teeth make for a cute little smile. All eight of them are adorable!

Well I do have to say the last nine months with Silas has been a joy and I Love being his Mom. He is such a fun sweet little boy. I will always remember his tender side, the cuddles and kisses and I hope that he doesn't grow out of that quickly!

Picture Madness...

Sleeping next to the puppy that was Dick's when he was a baby.

I Love food!

I Love bubbles!

I Love Daddy!

I Love climbing!

I Love mornings!

I Love Blue!

I Love talking to Grandma on the phone!

I Love to walk/run

I Love to make sound

I Love to carry things in my teeth. ( I may learn from my puppy)

I Love to sleep with Daddy's puppy!

I Love my blankie!

I am big!