Curious, but still into the ball

This picture is very Owen. He's clearly curious about what's on the table in front of him, yet not so curious that he's willing to set down the ball in his arms to explore it. 

Teeth!

I wish I had better pictures of Owen's teeth, but he's funny about them. We've started brushing them every night after getting tips on how to do that from Dad's sister-in-law Jeanie, a hip cynical dentist in New Jersey. He's not kind of into having his teeth brushed but there were some hard nights for a while. He's got somewhere around 10 teeth so far, and it seems like new ones are coming in every time I look. 

Owen and mommy

This picture was taken right before Christmas. He's already too big for this shirt. 

Here's a broom for you

Owen, as I've mentioned, loves sweeping. 

No gift?

I forgot to get Owen a present from Idaho. He was not impressed. 

Brothers

As we prepare Owen to be a brother, it's nice to see I have such a happy handsome one. Andy gives good picture. 

Yard work

We saw this totally hot lady doing yard work. I took a bunch of pictures; this is probably the best one. 

Andy is ready

for a night on the town! 

Andy really liked Boise

In this candid shot, I found why Andy was so interested in visiting Boise. 

Funny sign

I took this picture in Boise. They sell "Entertainment Books." No educational books here, just entertainment books.

It's that kind of city. 

You last blogged when?

I told Owen that I hadn't posted anything since last Thursday. He gave me this look.

Searing disapproval. Wait until he finds out I don't know how to spell either. 

Out of town for the weekend

It's Martin Luther King, Jr. day on Monday! To celebrate the legacy of the late civil rights leader, I'm going to Boise Idaho, where there are no black people. I have a dream, indeed.

Seriously though, I am going to Boise this weekend to meet up with my brother Andy (or "Varner" to his college friends and "V-dog" to his college DEA handler). I'll be back very late Monday. In the meantime, Bridgette may do some guest blogging here and, if I can get access to email, I'll post something quick. Expect the blog to reappear in earnest on Tuesday night.

A correction

You may think, based on what you see here, that Owen isn't allowed to play with the iPod. Such a belief would be in error. I'll post some Owen-with-iPod photos next week, I hope, as well as the long overdue Owen-with-stuffed-animal photo.

There's something about his eyes

They just convey this great world-weariness in this photo. Such confidence. 

Owen and the Christmas decorations

Owen is really going to cry when we put these up. 

Happy boy!

Owen, happy and in some of his favorite pajamas. 

Caption Contest, phase II

It's Caption Contest Time!!


Voting will run until Friday at 3 pm, EST, at which time the entry with the most votes will win!

What's the best caption for this photo?
	My folks gave me this dead phone, but what I really want is the real iPod my Dad won't let me touch.
	Think I don't know how to dial Japan??
	"Hello father, I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint: it's in my diaper, and it's not a toaster."
	Yes!! Now that I have the teleaphonic device I shall use it to contact My Minions around to globe and begin my bid for world domination!!
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Hello!!!

Owen says hi! 

Pork Chop!

This is from our summer trip to the midwest. Owen, at the Iowa State Fair, was introduced to the pork chop by some deadbeat. He kept gnawing on the bones. 

I have no lip!!

Owen freaked me out that he didn't have an upper lip. It turns out he was hiding it in his mouth.