FIRSTS

First Bath

First trip to the pediatrician

First time in the swing

MISCELLANEOUS

LUCAS STANLEY SILVA Born: 03/24/2011 11:01 p.m.

Weight: 9 lbs 2 oz

Length: 21.5 inches

Right after the first bath

First Family Photo

Getting ready to go home Initially, not a fan of the car seat... Perhaps it's not so bad

Oscar's Groomals

Chelsea's Bridals

October 10, 2008
Engagement Pictures
(Taken by: Chante Weber, Freckled Fotos)

These are just a few for you to enjoy.

I was recently looking through the pictures that I have saved and found a few that have not yet been posted but provide a look into the past 18 months.

February 12, 2008

Oscar's Nauralization celebration

February 12th was a great day for Oscar. He became a citizen of the United States of America. There were approximately 198 others in the ceremony with him. Oscar was one of 4 U.S. Soldiers. The judge who conducted the ceremony had the soldiers stand at the end to be recognized. This judge also had each soldier share a few comments about why they wanted to become a U.S. citizen and also a soldier. What an amazing event!

We had a surprise waiting for Oscar at my office. The ladies in the office were kind enough to get a cake and balloons for the celebration....once again making it happen! Oscar was pleasantly surprised.

The Silva Residence

Here are a few pictures of our home!

I rather like the way this turned out.

My bathroom

This is part of an open area that basically connects everything. Notice the mirros that Julie did for the wedding. Perfect Spot!

Oscar's bathroom. I know, I know. He often asks, "why do I have the pink bathroom?"

Master bedroom. The bed will eventually be dark brown to match the rest of the furniture.

View from the diving point from the dining room and living room. Looking east into the apartment.

Living room and dining room. Not all pictures are hung...but they do have a nice resting place in the corner of the dining room right now.

Kitchen.

Entry way.

I hope you've enjoyed your brief tour of our home. There is a 2nd bedroom but it was not complete enough to include in this picture gallery.

January 2, 2009
Wedding of Oscar Silva and Chelsea Johns

January 2, 2009 was a wonderful and memorable day! Follow the URL to view some of my favorite photos from the wedding.

The day could not have been any more perfect! The weather was cooperative until about 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. which was great! The snow did come and made for an interesting departure at the conclusion of the reception. Osar and I are so appreciative of those who came to celebrate our day with us.

Not only did I have the "Make It Happen Team" to help with the set-up and during the reception, I had many members of my family by my side to make the day perfect! I am so blessed to have so many people (family and friends) who love me and wanted my day to be the best it could be. I love all of you!

Pictures from the wedding!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=101801&id=699001619

...one moment in time

November 1st started out as a normal day. I woke up in Paris, France! Today was the day I would be flying home after being gone for 15 days. I could not wait for the wheels of that plane to touch down in Salt Lake City. Before that could happen I had to fly nearly 10 hours to Cincinnati, OH; go through immigration; retrieve my luggage, go through customs, re-check my luggage; change clothes and look pretty. What? I was under strict instructions to "look beautiful" when I landed in Salt Lake City. A difficult task on most days but on this particular day this could prove challenging after flying for 14 hours. I did my best!

I landed in Salt Lake safely and on time. On the flight I was sitting next to a very nice gentleman from Montana. We chatted while we waited for the flight to take off about where I had been and whether or not we were both flying home. I was so nervous and excited not knowing what was going to happen when I landed in Salt Lake but having an idea of what might happen. I blurted out, "I think my boyfriend is going to propose to me when I get to Salt Lake". This kind gentleman looked a bit shocked followed by a huge grin. It was so fun to share my excitement and receive a response of this enthusiasm with this man.

View the video below to see what happened when I finally made my way to baggage claim.

This was one moment in time that I have dreamed of for a long, long...long time. In all of my dreaming I never imagined that I would be proposed to in such a way and by such a wonderful, loving, kind, handsome man who loves me with all of his heart and soul...much the way I love him. We will be married on January 2, 2009 and it will be another moment in time that will be one of the most joyous days of my life!

So, how did we manage to get on TV? My brother, Graydon, works for KSL, a local TV/Radio station. Oscar had talked to Graydon about how he wanted to propose and Graydon made it happen. Thanks Graydon!! A shout out to Bobby Jackson, the man behind the camera.

Just a quick note: I was traveling from Paris with my colleague, JAE, and as we waited by baggage claim in Cincinnati we retrieved my bag and then proceeded to wait and wait. JAE's luggage did not come. If my luggage had not come I would have landed in Salt Lake City wearing jeans and a polo shirt. Thanks to the 2nd team for assisting in my task to "look beautiful".