We had a day full of fun, family, and cake - lots of cake! Silas had a blast trying out all his new, big boy toys. :) He did seem to be a little overwhelmed by all the people, though. Our house doesn't have a lot of seating and the kitchen and living room are connected. Where do people congregate at parties? The kitchen. So everyone sat/stood around in the kitchen in a half circle watching Silas. He was slightly intimidated but handled it like a trooper. He loved the slide from Papa, Gramma and Kellee!
Coins from Grandpa Brennan and Grandma Mary
We stripped Silas down to his diaper and put his very own birthday cake in front of him. It didn't take him long to discover the sugary goodness of birthday cake. :)
Thankfully the weather was beautiful so we were able to get outside in the backyard to play. The big kids played with a ball and did flips (okay Kellee's boyfriend, Josh, was the only one doing actual FLIPS) and cartwheels in the backyard. Silas got a cute little 4-wheeler from Jake's Mom and absolutely LOVED riding around the backyard like a big boy. He looked so confident and so serious riding his big boy 4-wheeler.
I'm really amazed at the transformation Silas has had in the past month or so. He is far beyond "baby" and so much more "boy" now. I rarely get a glimpse of baby Silas anymore but instead each day watch him do more big boy things. He's really developing his independence in playing solo and playing with us. Silas loves initiating play with us - tickling us, giving us kisses, playing peek-a-boo, imitating noises or words, etc. He points at things he wants (which is so nice to finally have an indication at what he wants/needs). I can't help but every day think how amazing he is and how in love with him I am!
So Silas, here's to the best year of Mommy and Daddy's lives! You have been the most wonderful addition to our family and we love you so very much! I'm excited to see what the next year brings....but just one request - can you not grow up quite so fast? :)
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