August 5, 2009: ONE YEAR OLD

So, I don't typically wax poetic on this blog, but today is a big day for Silas. Today is his first birthday. Yes, he won't remember it, but I will. One year ago today I was laboring away and in less than two hours from now, one year ago, Silas was born. The very first post on this blog is his birth story. It's pretty amazing a whole year has gone by. It's been so amazing to be able to spend the whole year home with him and watch him grow and learn and smile and laugh and walk. What an adventure. Even though he won't remember, we still tried to make the day special for him. We started out by treating him to a cupcake at Dozens in Squirrel Hill. Then, Eric went off to work and I took Silas to a new store called Toys 2 Try. They have a large play area and they sell tons of European made toys. Silas played and played, and then I bought him one of the toys he seemed to like the best (that wasn't a ball!) as a first birthday present from his Mama and Papa.

Happy Birthday Silas. We love you.