There are so many amazing things about babies... it's so hard to pick the best.  

My sister tells me that the best part about babies is their smell.

Like that new car smell - only much nicer, of course. :)

Some people think the best part about babies is their size.

And how tiny every perfect feature is.

Other people think the best part is when that little baby catches your eye for one brief moment...

And everything is suddenly right in the world.

I think the best part about babies is when people related to me have them.

And when they have red hair, and tiny little feet...

That just makes the best even better.

To see Silas's newborn photos, click here.

Today you get to meet my Mexican/Asian nephew.  

His mother is from Minnesota, and his father is from the Dominican Republic...

So we call him the little Mexican (although he has the squinty eyes of an Asian!).

Unfortunately, since his birth last July, I've only gotten to see him a few times...

Hence the lack of pictures.

When I was in MN a few weeks ago, we remedied that. :)

He loves books...

And plaid. Obviously.

And every now and then, his lower lip sneaks out... and it's SO darn cute!!

The cutest part though...

Are those chocolate brown eyes!!

He's pretty much a favorite. :)