First pair of Levis... I think!

So, I suppose I may have owned a pair of Levis as a kid, but it would've been before I was brand conscious, and as I recall where we often shopped, I don't think I ever had a pair. John has worn Levis since I've known him, and it's his brand of choice when it's time to buy new jeans. Well, I am now the proud owner of my first pair of Levis! I have to say these are some of the best jeans I've worn... comfortable, great fit, and a smaller number than other brands which always makes a girl happy. (I am wearing style #515 by the way.) So, hooray for new jeans!

Speaking of jeans, I think baby jeans are something of the cutest things ever. I wonder if they make Levis for babies... hmmm.

So long, farewell

Well, I guess it's time to say farewell to our beloved bouncy. Oh, we spent many hours bouncing, vibrating, kicking, lounging, and sleeping in this chair. I was hoping to hang on for just a little longer as it's getting increasingly difficult to keep little man contained these days. But I guess the fact that he can climb in and out of the chair himself means that it's become more of a hazard than a safe place to put a baby. So long, bouncy. You were always so good to us.

Nicknames

Did you know that Ian is the Scottish form of John? That's not why we chose the name, but it's pretty cool anyway. When Ian was itty bitty and showering us often during diaper changes, we would sometimes call him Ian McPeein'. Well, in true Scottish fashion, he has recently earned some other nicknames of sorts. I'm not sure why we've adopted these McNicknames, but oh well...

John's favorite is Goober McStinkpants. Stinky McStinkpants has been said around here, too. I betcha can't guess why we call him that sometimes. Really, the rest of these so-called nicknames are no-brainers: Sleepy McSleepyhead, Fussy McFussface, Snotty McSnottster...

Silly, silly parents we are.

Whoa Wierd!

I was trying to look at someone's Picasa pictures today, and it prompted me to log in with my google id. When I did, it already had photo albums set up for me... it was ALL the pictures that I had uploaded to blogger for both this blog and my pregnancy blog. I know google and blogger are more streamlined now, but that's pretty cool, eh? And it was neat to go back and look through all the pictures I've used. I still haven't figured out how to view my friend's album, though.

Voting Mom

Well, I didn't take advantage of early voting, and I debated on whether or not I wanted to vote at all. I felt disgusted by politics in general and ill-informed about the real issues. But, I did some reading and decided to vote after all. While I was voting, Ian thought it would be fun to play with the vinyl dividers on the booth. Then he kept pulling my hair. I couldn't get the kid to SIT STILL long enough for me to punch a few buttons. Finally, a voting personnel came over and offered to hold Ian while I finished up. I was almost done anyway, but I appreciated the gesture. Then, Ian tried to eat my "I Voted" sticker. Wow... things have changed since the last time I voted.

Our Fun Weekend

This weekend was Halloween and Baylor's Homecoming. They happened on the same weekend last year, I think. This year, Ian was Yoda Baby. But what was he last year?

And how did he enjoy Homecoming?

My how things have changed in a year's time! I've posted more pictures of this year's festivities and a fun video on johnandkaren.com. Below is the video, but if it's too small to read the words, check it out on our site.

Happy Halloween and May the Force Be With You