Suprise

This post is about Silas. My second baby boy. As I was looking for pictures to do today's post and give you a update about the month of January I found some very special pictures that I didn't have a chance to put up. I have always intended to do a blog post dedicated to just Silas so here it is. Silas came to us last April, just a  teeny tiny little guy. I was afraid to hold him he was so small. I think. I was also so worried when they left him alone with me that first night. He was so newborn. I didn't hold Carson until he was 3 days old.. Silas was probably 3 minutes when I got to hold him... He hadn't even had a bath yet... :)

Silas was a complete surprise! When I found out that I was expecting him, Carson was only 9 months old. I was shocked and terrified to be pregnant again so soon. How in the world was this right? I questioned God... because I had trusted Him to give us our next baby in His timing. I trusted His timing... How could He be right to give us our 2nd so soon....

He was SOOOO RIGHT!!!

Silas has been nothing short of a miracle and a blessing in our lives. I love that he and Carson are so close in age. They are buddies. I love that I have two little boys who wrestle and throw a ball back and forth. I love these little boys in a bazillion ways.

Silas is so sweet, and so happy. He has the most contagious smile and mischievous grin.

He is like Carson in a hundred ways, and yet so different too. He loves food. He hates naps. He can crawl, and stand and make a mess of trouble in a single second. He loves to attack and finds the funniest ways to draw attention to himself. He loves his big brother, and anything that he does is super cool and must be attempted.

This past weekend we found out that we are now expecting baby #3. We are super excited. It is soon- Silas is 9 months old, and in that short little 9 months we have learned to trust God's plan and just how much of a blessing children are. Maybe we will 30. ha ha... totally kidding. :)

Sooo lets rewind. are those older photos I found. 

Silas got his first haircut--

The boy was getting pretty shaggy. Time for a cut 11/9/2011

He did so perfect. I remember the days when Carson used to sit this still for me

The funny thing was he would grab each piece of hair that I cut off

Are we done yet??

Oh please let me look good.

I almost cried when we finished.... This cut made him look a little too much like a little boy.

  

Had to get some pictures to show off his new do.

So these had to be put up for all to see. My baby boy- the little brother- soon to be big brother who has captured my heart, and made me so happy, and proud.

I love you little foot.

December comes but once a year

 My favorite time of year is October, November, December. Particularly December. To me these months are crazy! They are jam-packed with different things to do, places to go, people to see. AND I LOVE IT! To me these months are full of memory making opportunities. So tonight's post covers 53 photos- 53 memories. :) Oh there are at least 500 more pictures I can upload if you don't think we have enough. :)

Saw this great photo idea on pinterest... he-he that baby was eating the lights like mine though.

Theirs was so perfect in it's lighting, and idea. I think mine is perfect in it's real life sense.

We spent a night as a family at our local zoo- they do a light walk

There's a carousel. :)

and a train ride

This picture captures what Carson thinks of the train tride.

It was a great night out together.

For those of you not aware California is still 70 degrees in December. So we needed some ice cream during our shopping.

This was Silas' first trip

hmmmm

attack!!!!

Attach back! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current weigh ins-  Carson 24 lbs 8 ounces; 33 inches long  Silas- 24 lbs 5 ounces; 27 1/2 in. So wrestling is a pretty even match. :)

he really is a cutie

They both are.

 I just cant even believe how blessed we are. A house, a home, where family and love abide. Its amazing! God is so good- so very good! Christmas is the best time to praise Him, and thank Him. His goodness, his grace, and His gift.

Keeping with tradition I put the Christmas pictures together with a poem. 

Twas the night before Christmas,

 Our Carson was mellow,

And Silas was quite a happy fellow

There was great food, and our tummy's were full

The presents were opened and this one was cool

A basketball which got thrown all over

I think Silas got tired of being the rover

And soon very soon the night came to an end

And sleep did the bottle to Silas send

But Santa had plans after the boys went to sleep

And in the morning when their eyes did peep

It was Christmas morning- There was much to do

Open the presents and play with all things new

Doing this -- Carson had so much fun

From Silas- a shirt that says as a brother he's number one

Each gift opened brought laughter and squeals

Clothes, movies, puzzles, books, balls

and hot wheels

Our Christmas was more wonderful than words could ever say

I hope that these pictures that did display (Carson made this- so funny)

We are so blessed and so happy together

Whether a sunny day or colder weather

(Note to Carson- Do not leave your popsicle laying around near Silas, note to self- do not leave SIlas anywhere in the near vicinity of a popsicle unattended)

Sometimes were dressed up

Sometimes we just play

And laughter throughout each day

But there are smiles

The Lord has a plan and a purpose in all

And we really are just having a ball.

Now were sorta caught up, but there is some more
Soon to come cause right now my eyes are sore. :)