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Showing posts with label Eric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eric. Show all posts
April Highlights
Technically, this picture is from the end of March, but it's adorable...
Silas with his friend Ruby
Silas with Nora
Silas with his Great Grandpa Randall
Silas looking stoic (or sleepy?)
Baseball!
Silas checking out the car
Playing with the train table at the library with Papa
His first bath with his sister
And, finally, going out for a walk with Momma, Nora, Susie, Ruby and Rose
Silas with his friend Ruby
Silas with Nora
Silas with his Great Grandpa Randall
Silas looking stoic (or sleepy?)
Baseball!
Silas checking out the car
Playing with the train table at the library with Papa
His first bath with his sister
And, finally, going out for a walk with Momma, Nora, Susie, Ruby and Rose
19 months old
I got a new camera for my birthday and I've been taking A LOT of pictures over the past couple of weeks. I've uploaded about 50 photos onto our flickr site today. Here is a link to the site. Below are a few of my favorites from the batch that I uploaded...
The snow from the big storm has been slow to melt, even though the temperatures have been above freezing. Here is Silas at our local playground. He was so happy to go down the slide.
Since I'm on maternity leave, Silas got to have a playdate with Ceci. They both really enjoyed playing in her kitchen.
Calliope is getting so big... here she is sitting in a high chair for the first time.
Silas at the pediatrician's office
Using his Papa to practice his balance
Silas helping to serve up brunch at our monthly Roving Brunch.
Silas, Tim and Calliope celebrating my 38th birthday (February 26, 2010).
The snow from the big storm has been slow to melt, even though the temperatures have been above freezing. Here is Silas at our local playground. He was so happy to go down the slide.
Since I'm on maternity leave, Silas got to have a playdate with Ceci. They both really enjoyed playing in her kitchen.
Calliope is getting so big... here she is sitting in a high chair for the first time.
Silas at the pediatrician's office
Using his Papa to practice his balance
Silas helping to serve up brunch at our monthly Roving Brunch.
Silas, Tim and Calliope celebrating my 38th birthday (February 26, 2010).
Snow!!! February 6, 2010
Pittsburgh received 21 inches of snow over a 24 hour period from Friday night through Saturday night. Silas got decked out in his snow suit and headed out to enjoy it. After the snow fell, the sun came out and we had a beautiful snowed in week. I had the entire week off of work because the storm was so massive (plus 4 more inches of snow on Tuesday). Here are a few pictures from the winter wonderland.
and of course... a Video
and of course... a Video
Grabbing the reins
Well, Bethany and I have been slack in updating this blog since she went back to work in August/September. I sort of suspected I should take a greater role in writing on his blog when I quit my job at the end of September to watch Silas full-time, but I didn't quite get there until now. I'm going to post as I see fit, and Bethany will do interstitial posts when she feels moved and has the time to put bits into the computer. The next few posts will be a quick catch up of what Silas and I do all day...
Thanks for sticking with us.
-Eric
PS. You'll note there is an extra person in the thermal image above. We took it at the Carnegie Science Center, and it was too challenging to wrestle a timed-out kid in a stroller, the streams of people wanting to see the exhibit (or just walking through), and the digital camera trying to think too hard about how to take the picture...
September 25, 2009: 13 months 3 weeks
I guess my once a week plan is definitely a bust. The good news is that Eric has quit his job to stay home with Silas and start a consulting business, so maybe he'll pick up my slack and start posting more frequently again. Hooray for life's big changes :).
Silas spent a total of 3 weeks in day care, he ended up being sick for all of it except the first two days. He also managed to get both of us sick. I'm looking forward to the whole household getting better.
Silas's second molar also popped up last week. It's the furthest forward molar on the bottom left. So he has a pair on the left side now to really help him chew. His third molar is also coming in. I just noticed it today. It's on the top right.
Silas has stopped doing the 'franken-baby' walk and has moved on to the 'drunken baby' walk. He looked so grown up in his overalls and real shoes, walking the streets of Dormont. Thanks Grandma Bobbye and Grandpa Bob for the clothes and shoes! Below that picture is a cute pic of Silas with his papa. Next is a picture I took at Becky and Tim's house two days before Becky went into labor.... Then, a shot of Karen and Silas at Roving Brunch. I was pretty lame and didn't get any group shots of roving brunch this month. Becky and Tim were at the hospital laboring (they had a baby girl on 9/21 named Calliope... Congratulations to them!!!). So, I was kinda distracted. Plus, Silas and I were both feeling pretty sick. But, the food was fabulous and Maya took some pictures of the feast she and Ryder cooked up. Finally, the last pic is another cute one of Eric and Silas playing with Eric's thumb ring. Silas likes to take the ring off and put it back on Eric's thumb.
Silas spent a total of 3 weeks in day care, he ended up being sick for all of it except the first two days. He also managed to get both of us sick. I'm looking forward to the whole household getting better.
Silas's second molar also popped up last week. It's the furthest forward molar on the bottom left. So he has a pair on the left side now to really help him chew. His third molar is also coming in. I just noticed it today. It's on the top right.
Silas has stopped doing the 'franken-baby' walk and has moved on to the 'drunken baby' walk. He looked so grown up in his overalls and real shoes, walking the streets of Dormont. Thanks Grandma Bobbye and Grandpa Bob for the clothes and shoes! Below that picture is a cute pic of Silas with his papa. Next is a picture I took at Becky and Tim's house two days before Becky went into labor.... Then, a shot of Karen and Silas at Roving Brunch. I was pretty lame and didn't get any group shots of roving brunch this month. Becky and Tim were at the hospital laboring (they had a baby girl on 9/21 named Calliope... Congratulations to them!!!). So, I was kinda distracted. Plus, Silas and I were both feeling pretty sick. But, the food was fabulous and Maya took some pictures of the feast she and Ryder cooked up. Finally, the last pic is another cute one of Eric and Silas playing with Eric's thumb ring. Silas likes to take the ring off and put it back on Eric's thumb.
September 12, 2009: 13 months 1 week old
Ok, so it's been waaaay more than a week since I've updated the blog. Life has changed bigtime in the past couple of weeks. The big change... I got a job teaching 8th grade math. I interviewed for the job on August 24th, got the offer on the 27th, started working on September 1, and the students started on September 3rd. Silas went to daycare for the first time on September 2nd. He's got his first daycare cold, but other than that, seems to be doing fine. We take the bus together in the morning and I drop him off on my way to work, then pick him up on my way home. We got lucky and found a decent daycare around the corner from my school.
Over Labor Day weekend, we went to Indiana to visit family and celebrate Great Grandpa Randall's 90th birthday. While we were there Silas got his first haircut and his first ride on a pontoon boat. I've posted over 60 images and a video on our flickr site HERE. Below are a couple of my favorite pics from the trip.
Playing on the swings with Grandma Kathi
Silas's first haircut
Silas on the boat
Silas with his Aunt Angela
Silas with his Great Grandma Helton
Over Labor Day weekend, we went to Indiana to visit family and celebrate Great Grandpa Randall's 90th birthday. While we were there Silas got his first haircut and his first ride on a pontoon boat. I've posted over 60 images and a video on our flickr site HERE. Below are a couple of my favorite pics from the trip.
Playing on the swings with Grandma Kathi
Silas's first haircut
Silas on the boat
Silas with his Aunt Angela
Silas with his Great Grandma Helton
August 26, 2009: 12 months 3 weeks old
Silas had an action-packed week this week. He got to hang out with his friend Ruby for the first time in weeks, then on Friday he went to the pediatrician for his 12 month checkup. His stats: Height - 28 inches, Head Circumference - 44.25 cm, Weight (fully clothed) - 18 pounds, 12 ounces. He's tiny and healthy.
We then got to spend the entire weekend with Zen, Jeanette and Laz visiting from NY. They had planned on visiting sometime in the next month or so, but decided on Thursday night that this would be the weekend to visit. It was a great last-minute treat! Laz and Silas had never met before. It was neat to watch them interact since they are only one week apart in age. I have a ton of photos to upload onto flickr. Once they are all up I will post a link to the set here. In the meantime, here are a few shots from the weekend adventures, including a cute video of Laz and Silas playing with the wagon.
We then got to spend the entire weekend with Zen, Jeanette and Laz visiting from NY. They had planned on visiting sometime in the next month or so, but decided on Thursday night that this would be the weekend to visit. It was a great last-minute treat! Laz and Silas had never met before. It was neat to watch them interact since they are only one week apart in age. I have a ton of photos to upload onto flickr. Once they are all up I will post a link to the set here. In the meantime, here are a few shots from the weekend adventures, including a cute video of Laz and Silas playing with the wagon.
July 31, 2009: 11 months 26 days old
Aunt Angela and Uncle Jamie joined the crew visiting! This was the first time Uncle Jamie met Silas. We all went out to the Church Brew Works for some good food and good company.
July 30, 2009: 11 months 25 days old
Visitors! Grandpa Jack, Grandma Gail, Uncle Brian and his friend Sarah showed up for the weekend. We all went out to mexican food for dinner.
July 26, 2009: 11 months 3 weeks old
Eric competed in his very first triathlon today! It was an international distance event (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run). Silas and I went and watched him compete. We are so proud of him!!! There are a bunch of pictures from the event on our flickr site here.
July 19, 2009: 11 months 2 weeks old
Oh, I keep forgetting to mention it... Silas has a new tooth on the bottom left. It came in just a couple of days ago.
So, we had to go to Lowes in the Waterfront to buy plywood, so we stopped at Steak 'n' Shake for food. Silas is now able to use a straw to drink the shake. He's come a long way!
So, we had to go to Lowes in the Waterfront to buy plywood, so we stopped at Steak 'n' Shake for food. Silas is now able to use a straw to drink the shake. He's come a long way!
July 17, 2009: 11 months 12 days old
We went out to dinner tonight at the Sharp Edge. It was a nice treat.
July 15, 2009: 11 months 10 days old
Another trip to the playground. Eric was heading off on a bike but stopped by to play for a little bit. The two of them were talking to a little girl just off the picture to the right.
July 9, 2009: 11 months 4 days old
Silas took his first unassisted steps today!!!! Only one step at a time, but he did it multiple times. We managed to catch it on video :).
July 8, 2009: 11 months 3 days old
Silas and Ceci have not had a chance to play together in a couple of weeks. So Joy, Ceci, Silas and I met at Voluto coffee house to hang out and catch up. Then, Silas and I met up with Eric at the Eliza Furnace Bike Trail for Silas's first ever bicycle ride!!! Eric ran while Silas and I rode the bike. It went pretty well, he's still a little small for the seat, but he'll grow into it :)
July 6, 2009: 11 months 1 day old
Silas likes to crawl or walk pushing things around. He had fun pushing Ryder's moving dolly around the park. Later that evening, he got to water the garden with his papa. It was a fun filled day!
July 5, 2009: 11 months old
Pretty crazy that Silas is already 11 months old! Time is flying.
We stayed the morning in Detroit before heading home. One more breakfast out with Troy before we hit the road. Here is the final reference to our trip pics on flickr. Check out all the photos (almost 200!) and videos HERE.
We stayed the morning in Detroit before heading home. One more breakfast out with Troy before we hit the road. Here is the final reference to our trip pics on flickr. Check out all the photos (almost 200!) and videos HERE.
July 3, 2009: 10 months 4 weeks old
Happy Birthday Tante Robin!!!!
We left Komta after breakfast and drove to Detroit. Here is my view of Silas while driving. The next picture was during our lunch 'break' in Mackinac City. You can see the bridge in the background.
We left Komta after breakfast and drove to Detroit. Here is my view of Silas while driving. The next picture was during our lunch 'break' in Mackinac City. You can see the bridge in the background.
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