I'm going to start with a quick catch-up on what has happened in recent months...
- We had a baby, Carson, on Valentine's Day of this year (2008)
- 1 month after Carson was born, Brittany had her appendix removed (that was fun)
- I am in graduate school at Washington University
- Brittany's sister had their 2nd baby, Blake, in August of 2008 (he's almost as big as Carson already, the NFL scouts are already watching him)
Let's start with our little man, Carson. Today was his 9 month check-up, we can't believe he's 9 months old already. Technically he'll be 9 months old on the 14th (as his birthday was Valentine's Day). Anyway, he's 18 lbs. 12 oz. and 28 3/4" tall. He loves to crawl around and pull up on everything he possibly can, which is always fun for us. He's finally figured out (sort of) how to get back down from the standing position; some trips back down are more graceful than others (think "thud").
Halloween came and went, Brittany and I dressed up as ourselves and Carson was a monkey! We hung out with her sister and her husband along with their two kids (our nephews), who were a giraffe and a kangaroo. It was a little zoo.
The week before Halloween we were in Columbia for Mizzou's Homecoming, we made it to the game and had a great time! Mizzou beat Colorado 58-0!
I have more pictures here, if you want to take a looksey.
Election 2008
I'm going to veer off for a bit and talk about the recent election of Barack Obama. I have no problem telling you that we voted for McCain. We don't agree with much that Obama brings to the table, but he will be our next president. I will admit that this is an historic event, and a great thing for America. I just hope that when the honeymoon ends and he's actually in office, we don't go full on "rob Peter to pay Paul". I work hard for my money, and if I want to help those who are less fortunate, that should be my decision; I'd rather the government stay out of it. Anyway, hopefully we can move forward in a useful manner as a country and make the best of the next 4 years. Onward and upward!
When I posted previous entries into this blog, I liked to end with a funny picture. I'm going to expand that to funny and/or interesting. I'm stickin' with the funnay this time. Until next time, I bid you adieu.
