Aurora Katherine Silpala Aurora's Blog

Aurora began opening her eyes a little bit within minutes of birth. She hasn't had them open for many pictures yet, but when Markus or Tricia holds her they often pop open. They're a deep blue with tones of gray—though who knows what they'll be as she ages. When we lean our faces in close she seems to focus on our eyes, filling us with joy. She also notices and looks at large, bright things in the distance, such as the skylight above her bassinet. Markus is proud to note that he seems to have the "magic touch" ability to get her to open them on request, such as for doctor exams and, less frequently, photographs.