Silas Tariku makes everyone around him smile (and sweat...LOL)  He is a 6-year old full of energy and love.  Each day he changes and grows and amazes us.  He works harder than any other little guy I know just to get his basic needs and wants met.  For that I am proud.  I pray to approach each day with a smile like his.  His smile makes me know that everything is going to be all right in the world.  This Birthday I'm thankful he blew out his own candles on command.  Very proud and very blessed to be his mommy.