Big Boy

Siley turned 1 while we were away and we celebrated prematurely with our friends and family in Sydney.  We had our traditional Blessing event at the house of our wonderful friends the Wheatleys.  Our first year with Silas has not been, as many people predicted, a "just fit in" kinda third baby.  He's dominated our world and made everyone else fit around him for most of his days.  Although much of our year has been entertaining, jiggling, feeding, patting, pacing and holding him, he has brought SUCH joy to us.  He took his first steps on Mum's 70th birthday and has been so much happier since being able to get places himself...actually happiest on top of the dining room table after scaling the couch.  He announces his position on the summit with a laugh/roar combination.   His chuckle will melt your heart, whoever you are.  The other two are quite practiced at collapsing on the floor and sustaining injury simply to hear him belly laugh. Simply gorgeous.

 

Our precious friend Salli sharing her insights and reflections on Silas.

 

 

 

 

'This is not the first time I've had this, ya know'.

On his actual birthday in Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne. 
Silas: "Lover of Trees".