Little Buddy

Kelly and I can't believe how fast Silas is growing up. He loves to have fun and loves to laugh and is starting to sit up and play and interact so much. He's the sweetest little boy, although he's starting to realize crying might get him something. He'll learn fast that it won't work with us!!!! We are so thankful for Silas and thank God everyday for him. Enjoy the pictures, including some with his new cousin Benjamin!!

6 months old

We can't believe that Silas is already 6 months old!! And he's rolled over onto his tummy twice now, and Kelly missed it both times. The first time, she was upstairs, and I saw it happen. But it happened so fast. The second time, Kelly laid him on his back, turned to do something, turned back around, and he was on his tummy. He's a sneaky little guy, and he loves to have fun. God has given us a gift in Silas! Also, in a couple pictures, you'll notice Claire Kohlman (Silas' first girlfriend).

Happy little boy

Silas is such a happy little boy. He loves to play and talk (his own words) and he loves to smile and laugh. He loves to scream and hear his voice and he loves to look in the mirror. And he loves his mommy!!!! He is the sweetest little boy when he wakes up; very laid back and relaxed and just sort of grins at everything. Everyday we are amazed at God's goodness.

Growing and growing!!

Sorry it has been so long since we've added any news or photos to this page. Silas is growing up fast on us and will be 20 weeks tomorrow!! He is learning to have a great time, and he loves to smile and laugh. He kicks his little feet and he loves to be tickled. We are very excited about our first Christmas with Silas. Its been a whirlwind of a year as we look back over 2007. About a year ago was when we had our scare with Kelly in the hospital, and Silas was just a little gummy bear inside her at the time. And here comes Christmas time again, and we are so blessed to have this beautiful little boy smiling at us. I feel so blessed every time I look at Kelly and Silas. The Lord has been so good. We've added some new photos below, including Mama Marty and Granna Beth and Aunt April!

Vacation!!

We went on our first vacation as a 3-person family and had an amazing time. We spent 3 days in Blowing Rock, North Carolina and 3 days in Johnson City, Tennessee for my 5 year reunion at Milligan College. It was a week full of relaxing, taking drives, taking walks, visiting old shops and towns, beautiful mountains, swimming, more relaxing, seeing old friends, visiting Great Grandmother Eileen, shopping, and relaxing even more. Silas had a great time. He loved the mountains, he loved the road, he loved hotels, he loved Milligan, he loved Great Grandmother Eileen, he loved meeting Mommy and Daddy's friends, and he loved spraying Daddy's face while getting his diaper changed.

Fall Retreat

Silas went on his first retreat this past weekend! We had our Vine Ministry Fall Retreat and Silas loved every minute of it. He met so many people and he was well-behaved. Kelly and I are amazed every day by Silas and how he grows and changes. And we amazed every day that Silas is our little boy and that God has given us this child and this responsibility and has made us parents. We are so thankful and honored.

Growing Fast

We can't get over how fast Silas is growing and changing everyday. He is starting to smile a lot and its amazing what that does in our hearts. He is starting to sleep better and better during the night and for longer periods of time!! When his little tummy is not hurting him, he's such a peaceful little guy and just loves to look around. He really enjoys looking at lights. He knows his momma's voice and smiles real big when she talks to him. Its hard to believe that he is coming up on 8 weeks old. Thank you for all your prayers over the last couple weeks. We have been so blessed by God and He has provided and been so faithful.