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Treasure Boy

Dear Silas,You are Mommy & Daddy’s treasure. We look at you and smile. Because of you we understand more fully God’s love for us, and that has changed us forever. We are in awe that God has given you to … Continue reading

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Mr. Personality

Silas’s personality really started to come out while visiting Grandma and Grandpa in West Virginia. He’s loving stuffed animals these days. Aunt Ruth Anna gave him Clifford the Big Red Dog for his birthday, and Clifford is easily Silas’s new … Continue reading

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My 1st Birthday Party

I’m the Birthday Boy! Grandma colored a banner for me, and Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Bell came to celebrate. Mommy cooked a yummy chicken supper, and then I opened my presents while we Skyped with Aunt Charis all the … Continue reading

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Happy 1st Birthday, Silas!

You are our treasure boy. A year ago today you landed—warm and cuddly, and oh, so tiny—in our arms. Mommy couldn’t believe you were here. Daddy walked around with a smile on his face for hours that day. Mommy and … Continue reading

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First Haircut

Before.After.Stephen was the barber, and he did a terrific job—especially when you factor in that he was cutting the hair of a wiggly baby!To minimize the wiggles, we sat Silas in his booster seat, gave him a sippy cup with … Continue reading

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October Scenes

As the only baby in the church nursery, Silas has all the toys and books to himself. However, a friend of ours had her baby this week, and another friend is due this month, so Silas won’t be alone for … Continue reading

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11 Months

“Daddy fed me breakfast today, and I made it as messy as possible!”

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The Humanoid Walks

While we were practicing music for church, Silas was getting in some walking practice. {Note: please mute the audio if you’re expecting perfect musicianship. This has been a public service announcement. Now back to our regularly scheduled programming.} Yes, the … Continue reading

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First Steps!!

Silas took three steps tonight! He was standing in front of me, holding a paper towel. All of the sudden, he took three steps forward and then fell to his hands and knees. He’s been trying to take a step … Continue reading

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From Librarian to Chef

Silas has decided it’s time for a career change. The magazine rack just isn’t as interesting as it used to be. Although we installed some cabinet locks a while ago, they haven’t really been needed until this past week when … Continue reading

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