Superhero Silas! Although Stephen has been told that he looks like Superman (aka Clark Kent), the superhero featured here is Silas Clark (who turns 5 months today). Silas’s superpower is making things moist. It’s incredible the way he can dampen anything within his reach. He’s doing his part to irrigate the desert. His other adorable… Read More It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…
When putting Silas down for a nap, I often sing to him Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms. Besides being a soothing lullaby, I’ve found that the words of the song are a poignant reminder for me to readjust my priorities. One lie that I frequently find myself believing is that life is… Read More Lullaby
I’m in denial. My baby is not growing up. He’s still a newborn…or so I’d like to think. Last week Silas turned 3 months old. Some of his 0-3 month clothes are now starting to fit, and others have become too tight. I’ll admit it, on several occasions I’ve put him in something that was… Read More Retiring Clothing…I Hate It
If you’re wondering about the title of this post, it refers to some terminology Stephen taught me years ago. Data is information. Meta describes data about data. Here’s our personal definitions of the terms data and meta when applied to our relationship. Data refers to talking about stuff. Meta refers to talking about our relationship.… Read More Meta Date
I still live in wonder that this little miniature human being is ours and that he’s here to stay. Becoming a parent is a breath-taking experience. I think the words to this song help explain some of my emotions. A ray of hope flickers in the sky A tiny star lights up way up high… Read More 2 Months
Dear Uncle David & Aunt Tammy, How do I look in my Colts gear? Mommy thinks I’m too cute for words, and Daddy’s glad to finally have another man around to cheer for the Colts! I may be little, but I’m already a HUGE Peyton Manning fan. Can’t wait to watch the Colts with the… Read More How ‘Bout Them Colts?
Every year we observe Christmas and celebrate the advent of the Christ-child. This Christmas is completely different for me. I know I’m not the only person to have welcomed their first-born son right before the Christmas season, but being Silas’s mother has given me a fresh look at what it truly meant for Jesus to… Read More Contemplating Baby Jesus
Yes, we finally did it. We finally visited Sedona. Ever since moving to Phoenix, our friends and acquaintances have been telling us how beautiful Sedona is and how we need to go visit sometime. Last Saturday we drove up to Sedona for Silas’s first family outing. It was even better since my mom was able… Read More Sedona
Getting to know this little stranger who entered our lives, our hearts, and our home 16 days ago has been life-changing. While expecting, we longed to meet our little boy and to hold him and kiss him. Now that he’s here, we’re learning his faces, his noises, his preferences, his habits. What a cutie! Silas… Read More Growing Our Love for You