Wednesday, April 13, 2011

'nack Time!


Silas has a new favorite, yet messy, snack. He has always LOVED anything flavored banana, that is until I gave him a real banana. I am telling you, this kid has a thing with textures. After a great reccomendation from a friend, I began rolling his banana pieces in crunched up Cheerios. Gold mine! Silas is in heaven!




As Si was eating his favorite 'nack (as he calls it) yesterday, he decided his hair needed a little styling. Well, actually, it all began with a serious game of "so big". Then, he remembered he actually had some hair, which is relatively new around here. By they time he was finished...well, I will let you see for yourself!



Soooooo big


Wait, what's that? Hair?



Let's see...


Banana mohawk!

After inhaling an entire banana and rejecting any liquid somewhat resembling milk or formula, the baby was still hungry for more. I guess that is why he weighs almost 25 lbs!


More please!


Blowing a kiss. Well, he doesn't quite have the "blow" part down yet!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

A Wagon Full of Fun



Blogger would not let me arrange my pictures... get ready for a lot of captions!

We had a wagon full of fun at Silas's birthday party! It was perfectly quaint with family and Si's best bud here to celebrate. (I am missing pictures of the Smith family, the Blakeneys, and Graunt Kay...we know you were here and we love you!) Of course, I about drove myself crazy making sure everything was absolutely perfect. Of course, nothing went as I had played it in my head. Of course, the party was wonderful anyway. I guess over the years I will learn not to stress...or maybe I will just do it every time! Ha!

Silas decided that, since he was 1, morning naps were too juvenile. He skipped it. That totally messed up any last minute plans I had, but, thankfully, wonderful Aunt Cait flew in to the rescue. I don't think I could have pulled off the cute party I had planned without her help, that is for sure! She went above and beyond the aunt's call of duty. Thanks Cait!

Silas decided that since his party began at 11, he would go ahead and take a nap around 10:45. He slept through the first half of his party, but he was in a great mood to celebrate when he awoke!

 Silas's outfit quietly waited on his door for him to awake on his birthday!

 Picture wall


   Goodies

 Thanks Gruncle Barry for the delicious wagon cake!

 He was excited in the beginning.

 Definitely a ham!

 Proud of himself for touching the cake...he has this thing about textures.

 Si was surprised with a birthday crown, but this birthday hat was made especially for him by Southern Traditions. She would love to make one for you too!!!

 All of Si's great-grandmothers were able to come! L to R: Nannan, Granny Armstrong, Gigi

 Our family of 3

 Reading with Daddy...books are Si's favorite thing!

 My 1 year old on his birthday morning in his special birthday wagon pj's playing peek a boo with his toy while taking up the entire changing table. (How about that caption!)

 Presents!

 Grandmother and Granddaddy

 Can you tell he had a good time?

 Best buddies!

 Yes, this is out of order, but I gave up on the new blogger. Hence the captionful post.

 Mimi, Gigi, Graunt Juju

Mom, Si, Chubbs, Mimi, Aunt Cait
Can you tell which ones of us are members of the "big head" club? Ha!

The presents were overly abundant, the cake was absolutely delicious (Thanks Gruncle Barry!!! We missed you and G-daddy both!!!), the company was excellent, the baby was joyful, and the mommy saved her tears for that night. I can't believe I now have a 1 year old! 12 months post to come!

Sunday, April 3, 2011

The big day is here!

Silas is 1! I no longer have a "baby" but a "toddler." Wow! I will be back with a birthday party post. Just know that it was perfectly wonderful! Today, I want to share Silas's monthly pictures from the past year. I can't believe how quickly he has grown. To me, the biggest growth spurt was between months 4 and 5. He can still wear those pj's in the 5 month picture! This year has truly been the absolute best. God has blessed us in great ways! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE BUDDY!

Coming Home!

1 month

2 months


3 months

4 months

5 months


6 months

7 months

8 months

9 months

10 months

11 months


1st Birthday!