We Love Sushi

My mom gave us a neon orange Nemo fish before Si was born to go in his fishing themed room...I'll admit that I put it staight in to the closet to hide it! AH! Well, his room is based on more rustic decor so the fish really didn't match anything. Maybe I'm a little silly to try and keep his room so perfect, but I figure that in no time at all Silas will be pulling everything off of the shelves and our home will never be the same, so until that day, tidy is the word.

We have so many stuffed animals, super cute and from Babystyle, all sorts of great ones. So guess what Silas chose at about 1 month old? Neon Nemo. Thadd, being the nickname king, lovingly named Nemo, Sushi. Dear sweet bright crazy fish. Our beloved Sushi. Our beloved Silas falls asleep with his arm around Sush almost every nap and every night. So cute. I have a corner of my heart that now belongs to that ugly fish. He gets to cuddle with my pipsqueek all the time and keep him cozy and secure! So mom, thank you for the fish.

s.t.u.b.b.o.r.n.

Six months ago I stood over my 1 day old son, crying over him screaming in his bili-box at the hospital. First time mama, unable to console my baby boy.

Today was much the same. Screaming child. Crying mama. We had an evening, me and Si. My ears are still ringing and my eyes are still rolling. Tonight as I was bringing Silas into his room for bed, I said, "Little man, these next 20 years are going to be quite a battle between you and I, huh, crazy child!?!"

I had recently accepted the fact that I indeed married the most stubborn person on the planet. (though my dad would say Thadd married the most stubborn person on the planet) Today I accept the fact that I gave birth to the MOST stubborn person on the planet!

Don't let the angel with the eyebrows fool you...he is very much a Wight.

My baby's daddy

What a looker!

And he's all mine. Love of my life!

It's a zoo.

Silas loved the pile of friends I set him up with in his crib the other day! Besides looking like a zoo full of animals, it is starting to sound like one too. Music to our ears...little man finds a new voice almost every day. He is a pro at low grunts, quick squeals, the uuuuuuuuh, WHA!, laughter, and the quietest high-pitched-balloon-lets-out-its-air noise, lasts forever! haha! I have been enjoying helping Si 'talk' by mimicking him and I really love his sweet noises...that really aren't sweet sounding noises!

Going Bananas...

Cute cute and too cute this child is! Today Silas tried his first "solid" food. Big day for such a little person! Those who know him know that his facial expressions are never ending and can tell quite a story...imagine the story he told us as I spoon-fed my dear son for the first time...
"HEY...what is this?!"

B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!!!!!!

Congratulations Eichelbergers!

Last night we witnessed the marriage of our dear friends, Brian and Lisa! I found my heart tugged at their self-written vows. I was so amazed by sweet Lisa when she looked Brian in the eye and with a soft voice told him that she is afraid of how intensely he will hurt her, but that she still chooses to become his wife. She promised among many things, that she would be a peacemaker in their home. These aren't the typical wedding vows, but having been married myself for almost two years, I know the truth of pain in a marriage. I know what it is like to be marred by your spouse. But by God's grace, we make the choice to love and the choice to forgive. When I chose to become Thadd's wife, I chose to love and forgive him no matter the offense, and no matter how often he commits the offense! It was a great conviction to begin anew and break the strings I have attached to my love for Thadd. Teto, you are a wonderful husband, fabulous friend, and a terrific father. I love you for all that you are, and all that you are not, and all that you are to become. Jesus we thank you for the joys and the tears of marriage! We know it is a beautiful gift when you are the center. We lift up this new couple in the journey they have before them of making their vows a reality in their daily lives.

Memorial day weekend at the Hood

Mama loves baby. Perfect day."I just love playing in the rocks sooooo much......

"...I took a bite."

Silas loves the waves and water...we found it too freezing to let the tide touch
our toes, but Si couldn't get enough!

BIG wild King Salmon- yay Thadd for catching such a giant!
Dinner is served!

Other happenings at H.C.- Silas jumped out of his Bumbo seat. Yes. Strong little bugger climbed straight out of it and landed on his forehead. He didn't shed a tear. That's our boy! Thank God we weren't breaking the rules and leaving the bumbo on a table or something! Anyways, that's the end of that helpful chair!
Of course it had to rain on us in our dopey tent but what a good God we serve, it rained all night and was lovely all day! Thank you Thadd for putting up that tarp before bed!
Also, Silas rode in the boat for the first time! My dad has multiple aluminum boats with outboard motors and we have races in the sunset every evening when the waves calm down. So fun! Silas was a hoot in his mondo life-jacket! He enjoyed the ride almost as much as he enjoyed letting the engine and the wind lull him to sleep in my arms.

A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!

My heart...

Years ago a dear dear girlfriend gave me the Tiffany's heart necklace. I adore it and wear it all the time. Silas has noticed. This week he has been taking every opportunity to play with it. This means a lot of scratches and even more slobber. But each time I hold him close, he grabs my heart. I can't and won't stop him.
I am in love with Silas.
Silas is in love with my heart.
My heart is glad.

SWIMMING WITH MAMA!

What a gorgeous weekend! On Friday, Silas and I caught some rays with Auntie Lor and Cousin Ethan in Bubba and Mimi's backyard. Itty-bitty Beckham enjoyed lounging in Laura's belly as we tried to tan our toes and help our kiddos in and out of the ICE cold pool! Buddy Si was such a good sport! He didn't complain about the temperature of the scorching sun or the freezing water! Whose child is this?! We donned some sunscreen, dropped the diaper and in he went, cute as can be! He swam in up to his shoulders. Jesus we praise you for such lovely weather, little boys and B.B.Q.!

Hood Rats

It may seem too late to post about last weekend. However, Thadd was asked/begged to lead worship at Mars Hill Eastside this Sunday very last minute and has been on the computer a LOT compiling arrangements, recording demos and communicating with his band. Fine with me since I'm not much of an internet savvy surfer, but I really have not had the time to do anything but check my emails...hence the "better late than never" update on our Hood adventure!

After a great breakfast with dear Jessi, Elias and Glory and a fabulous hair cut and color (pink! just highlights-don't be freakin!), we took off to our grandparent's cabin on Hood Canal. Since I HAD to get my hair done, we definitely got a late start, which meant rush hour. On a Friday. Traffic galore. We weren't thrilled to be stopped for so long but each time I got frustrated I just looked in the mirror at my new do and the joy lasted me for about a mile. Then I had to peek again! Yep! Still pink! Still smiling! Anyways, the drive was beautiful once we were along the canal. Always is. We pulled in, greeted the fam, and rushed to unload the car and set up the tent, set up the pack and play IN the tent (yeeaah...), and feed our angel before it got too dark.

Back at last to our favorite spot! The point of the weekend was to work to repair the damage caused be the flooding last November. It was a fun time, a hard time, and apparently Silas thought it was anything but naptime. As a mama that makes for a crazy stressful time. No naps in three days. GREAT!

We got to celebrate sweet Ethan's 2nd Birthday with all the party essentials, and wake up Sunday to a lovely Mother's Day. My First. When I woke up first thing I found a cute card on my pillow. I could hardly open my eyes but I forced myself to because I could hardly wait to read the awesome card Thadd got for me. It was precious. It was really a great day to just spend time with Silas. Holding him, rocking him, feeding him and laughing with him. We got to walk on the beach and play in the tent! So fun to experience the Hood with Si. I really enjoyed taking care of him there as I always do. Lord THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for making me a mother. This job could not be more rewarding. I love my son.

Welcome to the Hood, Shnooks! May there be many more adventures...I can't wait to watch you grow up and learn to love all the wonders of Hood Canal! Long live. Thanks T & B!