Wordless Wednesday

The Many Faces of Silas

I suppose this will make up for the lack of Silas in the previous post.

On The Other Side

It's been a while since I've been on the other side of the camera, and I took some time last Sunday to experiment with the self-timer with Micah.  I even managed to pull Tom away from the chiminea to suffer through a few as well.

So, in case you have forgotten what I look like, here are a few reminders... ;)

The sun was a bit harsh reflecting off of the lake.  Next on my to-do list is experimenting with filters.

And, at this point I'm sure you are wondering where is Silas.  Well, he was inside sleeping.  And we don't wake peaceful, sleeping babies. 

Catching Up

Below this blog entry you'll see that I was trying to catch up on a few things that have been happening around the Deen household.  I still have several more stories to share, but I'm pooped and this little lady doesn't get President's day off like her husband.  Ackham.  Someone has to do the dishes.

So, I'll leave you with this picture of Micah's new haircut.  As you can see the cow licks are just untamable!

Valentine's Day

My Name is Silas.  I like to hold hands squeeze your finger and give kisses.  Wet, slobbery kisses.  The evidence is on my shirt.

For Valentine's Day we did our usual routine.  We stayed in.  We made heart-shaped chicken alfredo pizza.  Except this year we skipped the movie and did our normal evening routine of bathtime, storytime, and bedtime.  The most exciting part was giving Micah two Hershey's Kisses and watching him run laps around the downstairs. 

My favorite Valentine came from Micah.  He had a little help from his teacher to get the heart-felt words down just right.  I hope you get a little giggle out of it like I did.

Date Night

I just want to begin by saying we love Primrose, the boys' school.

Once a month they hold a Parents Night Out at the school.  All of the kids show up in their PJs ready for an evening of pizza, movies and games while the parents get several hours to themselves. 

Last Saturday night was the first time we'd gotten to take advantage of Parents Night Out since Silas was born. 

First on our agenda was indoor rock climbing at Canyons Rock Climbing Gym.

It's been 6 years since either of us has been climbing.  And after 7 routes we were pooped.

Next, we went over to Main Event for some food and arcade games.  We wanted to bowl, but we got there too late in the evening to get a lane.  Instead, we watched part of the Kentucky game at the bar and spent way too much time and  money playing the vintage Pac Man game.  We had fun!  And I can't wait until the next Parents Night Out.



Gone Fishin'

Two Saturdays ago the town of Frisco held a kids fishing tournament.  They stocked the pond with 3,100 rainbow trout.

The boys left the house early that morning to pick up some bait and find a good spot.   

 The had fun eating snack and playing in the mud.

Unfortunately, Micah gets his fishing skills luck from his daddy.  They didn't catch a thing.

But, Micah had a grand time on the playground in the park!

Sweet Snuggles

I caught these two snuggling before bed last night.  It was too sweet not to capture.  I love them!

I have many more pictures and stories to post this weekend.  Here's to hoping I can sneak away to get them all posted.

Later Taters!



Wordless Wednesday

Happy Valentine's Day

With Love,

Homemade Studio

It's amazing what you can do with a blanket, a Boppy, and an open window.  Micah even said, "It's like the picture store."  I took these pictures at home a few weekends ago when the weather was kinda cold outside and I really wanted to get some pictures of Silas.

So, I realize these aren't exactly professional photos, but they're good enough for me.  I can see the flaws in them, but I can also see the sweet, precious child that I want to freeze in time.  

I'm really looking forward to enrolling in the photography workshop Tom got me for Christmas. 

 Of course, Micah had to get in on the fun too!

Gosh, he really looks like his daddy in this one!

Brothers

We may have posed them, but I'm pretty sure Micah likes being a big brother.

3 Months Old

This sweet face is 3 months old.

(Okay, he's really a little more than 3 months old.  I'm trying.  Having two of them keeps me busy.)

He wasn't really thrilled with posing.

[Pictures taken 2/4/12]

Tidbits About Our Chunk

1.  He weighs 15 lbs 10 oz.

2.  He's in size 2 diapers, 6 month clothes, and 9 month sleepers

3.  He has his first cold

4.  He still has a clogged tear duct in his left eye

5.  He giggled for the first time today (2/8/12) !!!!!!

6.  He typically eats 4 1/2 - 5 oz of milk every 3-4 hours

7.  He loves taking a warm bath

Pinewood Derby

Last Saturday I finally got to attend one of Tom and Micah's Pioneer Club events: 

The Pinewood Derby

Tom spent the better part of the prior weekend building Micah's car and Micah helped with the paint job.  I think it was more of a competition for the dads, but the kids seem to have had alot of fun too.

Micah:  "Whose name did they call?"

Tom:  "Yours."

Micah won 3rd place overall.

He received a medal, a pinewood derby patch, and a 3rd place ribbon.

He was a very happy boy!

And we're very proud parents!

Hi There!

I just wanted to drop by to say that we have been SO BUSY lately!

 I have several thing I'd like to post soon. Real soon. I promise.

I hope this will tide you over. It's a glimpse of what Silas does in the bathroom while we get ready in the mornings. And a snippet of Tom chasing Micah around trying to dress him. Typical morning.