Finding Nemo

Silas is Gil in a Finding Nemo play.

We couldn't seem to get him to smile!

And here is a short clip...

Mowing Grandmother's Lawn

Silas loves to use this old-fashioned lawn mower at Grandmother's house.

Road Trip to Albuquerque to see Grandmother

First road trip since we've been back to the US.

It was also the first time Silas tried Gobstoppers

4th of July Parade

Silas' first American Independence Day Parade.

The one here in Monument, CO is remarkably good.

Nerf

Silas and mom shooting each other with nerf guns.

I'm just happy no one went after the camera man!

Deer

Some deer in the back yard.

Chainsaw

Silas getting a chance to work with a chainsaw... as you do at 7 years old...

Mummification Experiment

I never had this much fun at school!

A few days later...

Pulling Teeth

I believe this was Silas' first tooth to be pulled.

He wanted to do it in a unique way...

Girder Bridge

I remember building with Girder sets when I was a kid.

Now I'm having fun with Silas using this kit.

He didn't want to smile!

This was part of school, so Silas can explain the bridge.

More Books

One of many trips to a used book sale.

Silas, is Mum still inside buying more books!?!?!?!

Home School - Egypt

Mum sure makes home school fun!

Here is Silas learning about Egypt.

He gits to make hats.

Play with dough.

Make hieroglyphs.

What fun...

Fate - Dodgem Cars

A fate (or small fair held by a local school) is a great place to have fun.

Silas was able to get into a fire truck and wear a helmet.

But the best part was some of the rides.

Silas especially liked the "Dodgem" cars.  In the U.S., we call them "Bumper" cars.  I think the object is to hit each other, not dodge each other!

Silas was excited because it was the first time he could ride alone.

After a short wait in line with mum...

Silas the crazy driver!

Papa Surprises Silas at Kids Club

I was on a business trip, but surprised Silas by coming back a bit early and visiting him at Kid's Bible Club.

I love this kind of welcome!

Sewing

Silas with some other home-school kids, learning to sew.

What a great life skill!

Feeding the Birds with Jacqueline Roche

One thing that is spectacular in Australia is the diversity of beautiful birds.

Here is Silas feeding a few outside of Bob and Jacqui Roche's house.

And a short video.

Silas.... AKA Maverick

Silas dreams of being a fighter pilot.

I guess that's better than his old dream of being a rubbish guy.

Aircraft Carrier Race Car

For Silas' AWANA car race, he decided he wanted an aircraft carrier.

It turned out nicely and ended up being the fastest car in the race too!!!

Oma Moore's Memorial

It was wonderful to see Silas speak at Oma's Memorial Service.

Silas with Grandmother Graves at Red Robin.

It is nice to have restaurants that can deal with Silas' peanut allergies!

Cracker Barrel - Silas Puzzle

Silas at the Cracker Barrel.

I'm not sure if he is very excited about the puzzle or the yummy Apple Butter on the table!

First Aid

Silas had a chance to learn first aid.

I hope he never needs to use this on me!

They learned how to use bandages.

I think Silas received more bandages then he applied.

He must have done something right.

Another Megablocks Bell Tower

I think this is one of Silas' most favorite things to build with Megablocks.

I sure do love this little guy!

Silas went on to build his own tower next to this one.