Siler Family Photos

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December 2007

Rebecca BYU

Enjoying the snow and mountain views on campus

David BYU

Our little boy doesn't look so little any more

Snow Berries

Red berries peeking through the fresh snow

Static

Rebecca enjoys a charging game

All-American David

David poses for a shot in front of the mountains

Carousel

David on a carousel horse

Snowman

David finishing a snowman started by Maryann and Rebecca

Snow Family

Created by David and Clark

Mischevious Santa

David gives a silly look for this photo

Delivery Time

David was delivering toys to all in the house

Reminiscing

Remembering our wedding day

Fresh Snow

Temple Square was beautiful in a fresh layer of snow

Christus

We enjoyed a few minutes break in one of our favorite peaceful spots

Temple

This shot looks almost surreal--such a large building looking so small and dream-like

Spires

A nice shot of the temple spires

Siler Sledding

We enjoyed a sledding adventure together

Sledding Form

Maryann shows her prowess at sledding

Sledding Family

Another family photo

Sled for Two

Ready to be pulled up the hill for another run

Clark-sled Team

Clark plays the role of a dogsled team

Silhouttes

The sledding hill

Backwards

This sled only worked well when facing backwards

Sledding Candid

Preparing for a return up the hill

Ice Sledding

Maryann on a fast run down the hill

Temple at Night

A dreamy picture of the temple

Temple Square

Lights at Temple Square from above

Snow Seat

Pausing for a family photo with the Christus in the background

Grandpa Stories

David enjoys a Christmas Eve tale

Bangs

Rebecca gives a silly face

Brothers Three

See any family resemblences (besides the beards)?

Captivated

They loved this Christmas decoration

Ice Skating

Daddy-daughter skating--Rebecca's first time

David Skating

David tries skating for the first time

Graceful Maryann

Maryann gliding across the ice

Assisted Skating

Rebecca enjoys a spin with Maryann

Skating Candid

Clark and David skating

Moving

Merry-go-round in motion

Carousel Fun

Clark and Rebecca waiting for another ride

Hula Hoop

David tries the ancient art of hula

Temple Square

Our family in front of the temple

Crazy Eyes

David tries silly glasses

Purple Skies

An unmodified shot from our front door in early December

Get the Point?

Rebecca enjoys a bath

November 2007

Christmas Tree

Our beautiful tree

Curly Hair

Rebecca cutely shows her newly curled hair

Dinosaur Hunt

On the trail of a dinosaur

Woman

Maryann models the woman symbol at IKEA

Rocket for Two

On a trip to imagination

Tunnel

Siblings at the play area of a mall

Mall Story Time

Taking a break to have a story

Art Time

David drawing on a new easel

Beautiful Butterfly

Our little butterfly princess

Handsome Butterfly

Taking an opportunity to be a butterfly

Mother and Daughter

These two are a beautiful pair anywhere

Father and Son

A candid moment of laughter together

Priceless

An amazing image of beauty

Curious Smiles

Sitting on the ledge for a picture opportunity

Keyhole

David makes a silly pose in front of this fun window

Growing Boy

Our little boy doesn't look so little anymore

Family Fun

A family photo at Zilker Botanical Gardens

Siler Family

Another family pose near a lush stand or trees

Washed Out

A nice pose, unfortunately too bright background

Reflections

Posing in the Oriental Gardens

Play Break

Taking a rest from family photos to explore the stream

Bridge

A nice picture in a beautiful setting

Waterfall

We love David's happy face in this one

Spidery Tree

A quick candid taken while pretending to set up a family pose

Little Stream

I think David is listening while this little stream says "give"

Unexpected Photo

Maryann and Rebecca watch a cute squirrel

Reading Buddies

David and his friend enjoy a book together

October 2007

Halloween 2007

Even though we didn't match, we still had a great time dressing up

Trick or Treat

David and Rebecca preparing to go out on Halloween

Angelic

Many think this isn't technically a costume because Maryann is always an angel

Pumpkin Portrait

David drew cute faces on these pumpkins

Flying High

David with his kite

Kiting

David loved the cool air and the invitation to play outside

Hay Bale Maze

A fun 'hale bay' maze

Hayride

Clark and the children about to set off on a hayride adventure

Bouncy Ride

The hayride was very bouncy and quite fun

Texas Drought

I thought this was a wet year—I guess I was wrong

Tractor Time

David shows the best technique for operating farm machinery

Old Time Photo

Rebecca and David during their trip back in time

Simple Beauty

Even without color, Maryann shines

More Hayriding

Even the cow in the background had a great time

I Saw Clark

A funny picture opportunity

Happy Tree

Maryann checking the view as a tree

Loot Check

David and Rebecca on a pumpkin search

Hay Maze

Not as threatening as the corn mazes

Smile in the Shade

A quick picture in a dead end of the maze

Tetherball

Who knew these things were still around?

Round and Round

David practically rode on top of this thing

Break in the Shade

Maryann seizes an opportunity to relax while the children play

Prime the Pump

Rebecca helps work the pump at the duck races

Autonomy

David quickly learned how to work the pump and had a great time doing it alone

Pumping

Something about a dusty farm and a cool pump makes me quite thirsty

Duck Race Circuit

The water pumps are used to push ducks around the track in a race—great fun!

Meet Jack

We had a great time carving our pumpkin

David and Jack

David loved helping with the pumpkin surgery

Hayride

On a preschool field trip to the pumpkin patch

Best Friends

David and Rebecca, hand-in-hand

New Shoes

Clark enjoyed his new giggling shoes

Silly Times

The children hitching a foot ride

Pumpkin Pudding Parfait

David loved this dessert

Sloppy Smile

The dessert that's happy to see you

September 2007

Train Time

Preschool field trip to Zilker Park

Lineup

The 'Bee School' group

All Smiles

Excitement is shown while waiting to ride the train

Riding High

What a fun park

Sprinkler Time

David moving the sprinkler

Soaked

The lawn may be dry, but David is all wet

Water Fun

Rebecca preferred the wet fun on the porch

Sprinkler Stream

I love the visible droplets and water pattern

Longing

Weighing her options

Invitation

Rebecca being invited to David's fun world

Country Habits

A Texas pedicure

Big Shoes

Rebecca loves shoes—regardless of size

First Day

David is off to his first day of preschool

Anticipation

Rebecca wants to be just like David

San Antonio Temple

Sunrise at the temple

Mist Meltaway

Early-morning mist fades before the power of the sun

Illuminated

Fun at the temple in the morning

Hydro Curiosity

These two love water

Well Looky Here

Inspecting the flume

Giving In

Temptation is too great to not splash in the water

Top-heavy

Playing a "I can stand in this square" game

Peeking

Just before a rousing game of peek-a-boo around the lamp

Star Cover

On the San Antonio star cover

Summersault

Preparing for a roll in the plants (wasn't finished, though)

Fun at the Zoo

Relaxing in the zoo's tot playland

Cute Suit

Rebecca looks great in this top fashion piece

Combing the Sand

Playing in the sand

Lying Down

David shows Rebecca how to lie in the flow

Waterfall

Loving the trickling water on his feet

Sand Toy

Rebecca loved this sand toy

Relaxing

It's nice to relax after a long day of playing

Apple

The fruit of Maryann's artistic talent

Sunshine

This is how every day looks to Maryann, or, everyday is brighter with Maryann

Wheat

Who knew yellows could look so good

August 2007

Camping In

Bringing the great outdoors inside

Bags

The children try the sleeping bags

Storm

Austin skyline when we tried to see the bats

Silhouettes

David and Rebecca looking for bunnies on the back lawn

Fountain

David tries to stand still before exploring the fountain

Fountain

Excited to be close to water

Big Locker

David in a locker

Measuring Up

David was excited to get measured by a statue instead of a nurse

Balloons

Orange and white on campus

Balloons

Another shot of the balloon fun

Wendy's

Enjoying a frosty on the first day of a new semester

Tower

David loves the chocolate frosty near a favorite water feature with the UT Tower in the background

Peeking Through

Rebecca plays with her little chair

Stretch

Part of silly play with Rebecca

Sandbox

Cooperative playing in the shade

Heroes

Comparing costumes

Batboy

Apparently, even superheroes need story time

Batgirl

Rebecca's turn

Tuckered

A super Sunday nap

Cap 'n Grin

A fun smile in a silly cap

Goggles

Rebecca tries the favorite bath-time goggles

Goggling

Another view of the goggle fun

Up on Top

David gets a high ride after a fun walk

Totem

David tries to give Rebecca a ride on top

Bench

Rebecca watches the action in a pond

Pokey Tree

David wanted a picture next to the 'pokey tree'

Out on a Limb

David poses for a fun photo

Family Tree

Too bad we couldn't all fit in this fun tree for a family photo

Spotlight

David shows where the sun is shining through

Peeking

Looking for creatures in the bush or pond

Relaxing Walk

Along Town Lake, downtown Austin

Fountains

A break from the summer heat in the gazebo's shade

Puzzled

David discovered the joy of puzzles

Finished!

Showing his completed puzzle

Lying Around

David and Rebecca on the floor

Fishin'

A cute smile for a cute game

Piano Time

Maryann always has company when she plays

Piano Fun

David enjoys playing the piano

Cake

Rebecca loves to tear into her food

More Cake

A cute look on our little girl

Orb Weaver

Black and yellow garden spider in our back yard

Reading Club

David in his reading club shirt next to his certificate

July 2007

Reading

Not quite sure if Rebecca is quite there

Hat

Trying mommy's hat

Seclusion

Short break at San Antonio Zoo

Pianists

What do you call a duet with three?

Mansfield Dam

View from the top

Mt. Bonnell

A nice small hike

Twisted

Swimming laps in the tub

Usual

Here is a normal picture of our little princess

Blur

Fun picture of Rebecca

Headache

Don't stare at this one--it might hurt after a while

Style

David tries on one of Maryann's wigs

Make Believe

Welcome to pretend time

Hugs

And they lived happily ever after...

New Smile

Rebecca's newly acquired smile

Trucks

At Austin's Children's Museum

Cooperation

Playing nicely together

Hydro

Rebecca loves playing with water

Funny Smile

Rebecca gives an interesting smile atop the small slide

Pointing

While it may not be polite to point, she shows it is cute to

Mischievous

This grin matched with the tall socks makes for a mischievious picture

Fur Feet

David loves these socks

Squints

Another cute smile with daddy's socks

Observing

Rebecca watches Maryann blow bubbles

Eye Contact

She discovers the camera

Natural Bridge

David finds the cave entrance

Caving

Waiting for the tour of the Natural Bridge Caverns

Scrunched Smile

David smiles while touring the grounds

Sitting

Rebecca looks extra-cute against the sea of green

Leaning

Rebecca gazes across the meadow

Butterflies

Trying to persuade butterflies to land on her wrist

Walkway

Unnatural bridge at Natural Bridge Caverns

Sluice Box

Watching with wonder

Natural Bridge

Cave entrance, again

Spelunking Splendor

On the tour

Formations

Subterranean Silers

Family photo below ground

Dark Cave

Smiles

Loving the new adventure

Big Smile

David at the Alamo

Walking Together

Moments before, they were holding hands

Bench Break

You see lots of stars in Texas

Loves

David and Rebecca show their love for mommy and daddy

Poised to Pounce

Just before the sneak attack

Biggest Smile

Digging deep for the biggest smile

Amphitheater

On the Alamo grounds

Cute Two

Taking a break

River Tour

San Antonio River

Mirror Fun

David in the mirror maze (gloves are to keep glass clean)

Reflections

All smiles in the maze

Funhouse Mirror

David in the wavy mirror

June 2007

Generations

Rebecca smiles at her Great-grandma Rowe

Chat

Rebecca talks with her cousin, Olivia

Mountains

David on a hike in Utah

Smile Trail

Maryann smiles during a hike

Salt Lake City

David views downtown

Hike's end

Maryann enjoys the destination of the hike

Big Wheels

This would make a nice rope swing

Copper Mine

One big hole

Magnification

David tries Grandpa Rowe's sheet magnifier

Salt Lake Temple

One of the many beautiful views of the House of the Lord

Puzzle

At the church history museum

Last Piece

Rebecca tries the puzzle, too

Award-winning

Maryann and Rebecca show us this horse's award-winning fan

Configuration

On of the best track configurations we've seen so far

Training

Grandpa Rowe gives private lessons

Hogle Zoo

David tries to join the action over the fence

Taller

Evidence that Maryann is taller than a giraffe (and much better looking, too)

Safety Glass

At the polar bear exhibit

Nesting

David and cousin Ethan in the heron nest

Span

Not quite up to monkey status

Contrast

Rebecca and Dave McNeill show a fun size contrast

Double-up

Rebecca takes the reins

Daisies

Flowers at Maryann's childhood home

Lightyear

Toy Story comes to life

View

Perspective from the hotel room in San Diego (Clark and Eric Hersh, taken by Tim Whiteaker)

Tin Fish

Clark at a restaurant (from Tim Whiteaker)

San Diego Temple

Dusk (from Tim Whiteaker)

Confusion

Street signs in San Diego

May 2007

On the Path

Maryann and David on a trek

Time Out

Clark and David taking a quick break

On the Edge

Holding the children close, sitting on the edge

Span

Maryann spans the gap with David

Stairway to Fun

This fun stairway led to more adventures

Bridge Overlook

A skinny bridge over an ephemeral stream (wash)

Wide Cave

We loved this spot

Over Stagnant

Above a non-moving pool

More Falls

Still holding the children tight near falls

McKinney Falls

The lower falls

Curiosity

Maryann doesn't normally venture too close to danger

Shady Break

David embraces Maryann in the shade below the falls

Skipping Lessons

Clark shows David the proper method at skipping stones

Isolation

Maryann investigates an isolated pool with tadpoles

No Burro

Clark carries the children after a long hike

Fun Times

Despite being referred to as a donkey, Clark still has fun

Overlook

Catching a view of the river

Wildflowers

Shallow soil provides a nice environment for wildflowers along the path

Lily Path

On the path to fun at the San Antonio Zoo

Lory Landing

A friendly lory explores Maryann's hat

Bridge at the Zoo

Maryann and David on a bridge at the San Antonio Zoo

Bridge at the Zoo

Clark and the children on the bridge (Can you see David?)

Enchanted Path

On the path to Enchanted Rock: the rose granite formation in the background

Hiking Break

Rebecca takes a break from hiking

Small Stream

David prepares to cross the stream

Rocky Trail

The trail turned rocky, yet remained beautiful

David, Enchanted

David smiles through this natural frame near the top of the climb

Rebecca, Enchanted

Rebecca attempts to climb through to smile at David

Natural Pedestal

Maryann and David rest near the pedestal rock

Make A Wish

Peering into a wishing well in Fredericksburg, TX

Fish Pond

David loved the lilies and fish in this "pond"

Tight Squeeze

Feeling claustrophobic in an alley

Picture Perfect

Maryann and Rebecca enjoy a nice stroll in one of Fredericksburg's parks

Smelling the Flowers

Rebecca enjoys the scent of Spring

Churches

Two of the beautiful churches in Fredericksburg: Mareinkirche (1863) and St. Mary's (1908)

Hydrant

A cute hydrant in front of Old St. Mary's (Mareinkirche)

Future Fireman?

David finds an alternate use for the hydrant

Peek-a-boo

David enjoys an invigorating game of peek-a-boo around a tree

Sitting Pretty

Maryann takes a quick break in Fredericksburg

First Swim

Rebecca tests the water on her first swim of the season

Making Tracks

Construction at Brushy Creek Park

Sand Castles

Rebecca works as a builder in the sand

Buried

Maryann is buried while David prepares to join in

Cooperation

David and Rebecca play together at the park

Picnic

Fun picnic near Lake Austin

Bubbles

David bubbling by the river (Lake Austin)

Family Fun Run

Preparing for a jog together

Reflective

Rebecca tries the running vest

April 2007 (click for random image)

Sunday Fun

David discovered a wildflower in the neighbors' yard.

Sunday Fun

David really liked this flower

Sunday Fun

Our handsome boy

Sunday Fun

David smiles for a quick picture

Sunday Fun

Our little Rebecca enjoys a nice Sunday morning on the porch

Sunday Fun

We love the wildflowers here—much better than dandelions

Sunday Fun

Rebecca has a cute little smile

Sunday Fun

Rebecca loves her family

Sunday Fun

Big smiles

Brushing Buddies

David and Rebecca "brushing up" on their hygiene

Reflection

Rebecca catches up with her friend: the reflection

Reflection

Such a cute pastime

Coloring Fun

David and Rebecca enjoyed coloring on a large piece of plotter paper—a new way to recycle

Coloring Fun

Rebecca coloring

Old-school Mower

Maryann attacks the front lawn with our antique mower

Walking

Rebecca and Clark on a short walk about the drive

Silly Socks

David acts silly in Maryann's socks

Easter Fun

David loved decorating the eggs (Apr 2007)

Easter Fun

Maryann and David dying eggs (Apr 2007)

Easter Fun

Maryann and David pause for a smile while inspecting their work (Apr 2007)

Bathroom Fun

Rebecca discovered that she can stand on the bathroom stool (Apr 2007)

Bathroom Fun

Innocent vanity: Rebecca loves to wave at reflections of herself, wherever she sees them (Apr 2007)

Bathroom Fun

Another bath pose (Apr 2007)

Bathroom Fun

Rebecca loves bath time (Apr 2007)

Bathroom Fun

Rebecca's impression of a monkey (Apr 2007)

March 2007 (click for random image)

Rocking Chair Fun

Rebecca gives a funny smile in her newly found rocking chair (Mar 2007)

Rocking Chair Fun

Rebecca sitting contently in her chair (Mar 2007)

At the Park

Rebecca gets ready to play at our neighborhood park (Mar 2007)

At the Park

David likes to move the wood chips with his "tunnel" [hoe] (Mar 2007)

At the Park

David also likes making roads with his tools (Mar 2007)

At the Park

Apparently, Rebecca is a "Future Engineer" (Mar 2007)

At the Park

Rebecca tries to climb like her best friend, David (Mar 2007)

At the Park

Rebecca has another go at climbing (Mar 2007)

At the Park

David high in the sky (Mar 2007)

At the Park

David loves making silly faces (Mar 2007)

Fountains

At Explore UT (Mar 2007)

UT Campus

At Explore UT (Mar 2007)

Grown David

At Explore UT (Mar 2007)

Tall Rebecca

At Explore UT (Mar 2007)

CROP Walk

Walking for a cause (Mar 2007)

CROP Walk

"Feeding time at the zoo" (Mar 2007)

February 2007 (click for random image)

First Birthday

Rebecca's first (22 Feb 2007)

First Birthday

Rebecca's first (22 Feb 2007)

First Birthday

Rebecca's first (22 Feb 2007)

Bath Fun

(Feb 2007)

Bath Fun

(Feb 2007)

Bath Fun

(Feb 2007)

Bath Fun

(Feb 2007)

Bath Fun

(Feb 2007)

Bath Fun

(Feb 2007)

David-powered

Providing power for fun (Feb 2007)

Driving

Rebecca in control (Feb 2007)

Driving

Rebecca takes her turn with the car (Feb 2007)

Driving

Rebecca's drive-by kissing (Feb 2007)

Driving

David at the wheel (Feb 2007)

Lost

David and Rebecca with their car (Feb 2007)

Favorite Spot

Rebecca's favorite place (Feb 2007)

Cute Smile

Rebecca posing for a shot (Feb 2007)

Funny Hair

Rebecca's bed head (Feb 2007)

Reverent

David posing for a shot (Feb 2007)

Stately

David posing for a shot (Feb 2007)

Posing

David and Rebecca posing for a shot (Feb 2007)

January 2007 (click for random image)

Third Birthday

David's third (15 Jan 2007)

Third Birthday

David's third (15 Jan 2007)

Third Birthday

David's third (15 Jan 2007)

Third Birthday

David's third (15 Jan 2007)

Alamo

Remembering the Alamo (Jan 2007)

Alamo

Remembering the Alamo (Jan 2007)

C-c-cold

Maryann and Rebecca trying the cold storm (Jan 2007)

Eating Snow

David tries Texas snow (Jan 2007)

Feeding Ducks

At the Arboretum (Jan 2007)

Feeding Ducks

At the Arboretum (Jan 2007)

Ice Storm

We had an ice storm which shut the city down (Jan 2007)

Ice Storm

We had an ice storm which shut the city down (Jan 2007)

Piano Practice

David and Rebecca at the piano (Jan 2007)

River Walk

David and Clark on the River Walk, San Antonio (Jan 2007)

River Walk

Maryann and the children on the River Walk, San Antonio (Jan 2007)

River Walk

David and Clark on the River Walk, San Antonio (Jan 2007)
     

Last updated 07/17/08