Congratulations Josh & Jackie!!!

Welcome to the world Baby Barnes!

Fletcher William Barnes

Oct. 29th

8lbs 7oz.

20 1/2"

6th Annual Karras Family Pumpkin Carving Party

This weekend everyone came over to my house dressed as animals. Seriously. There was a pig, turtle, duck, lamb, cow, butterfly and a ladybug. I'm not so sure I get this whole dress up thing since I didn't see any of the big people dressed as animals. However, I did get a sugar cookie with icing and sprinkles. Score 1 for Sophia!

This year there wasn't as much carving as in past years since the animals were running circles around their parents leaving little time for pumpkin artistry but we had lots of fun anyhow and still managed a good show of jack-o-lanterns at the end of the evening.

Thanks to everyone for celebrating Halloween with us!

Overheard...

Sitting in the waiting room at the dentist yesterday. Old, no make that REALLY old, man sitting across from me. Receptionist comes over to explain that he needs to have two teeth removed and that she can drive him home and pick him up again tomorrow to have them taken care of. Is that ok, she asks. He appears to have either not heard her or is sleeping. Then suddenly picks up his head and declares, "GOD DAMMIT!" Then looks at me and says, "Honey, stay young and pretty. I'm 102 and getting old stinks. DAMMIT, DAMMIT, DAMMIT!"

And that's what happens when you live to be 102. You get super grumpy and are allowed to say bad words at the dentist. Shoot, I'd be happy to still have teeth at 102.

A Bug's Life

This weekend me, mommy, daddy, Paula, Blake and my Godsister Ailey went to the Zoo for the annual Zoo Boo. The parents dressed us all up in silly costumes, loaded us in the wagon and pulled us around the zoo while they begged for candy from strangers. Weird. Anyhow, I scored some pretzels and new crayons out of the deal. I also got to eat a wonderful dinner (hot dogs and sweet-ter-tater fries) beforehand at my best buddy Ailey's house. Mommy says "compliments to the chef" about her big person food too : )

"So, do you feel as awkward as I do"

Pumpkin Animals


Daddies & daughters

XV Months

You're never going to believe this but on Wednesday I turned 15 months! Seriously, it's true. Today I had my well-baby check up with Dr. Peltz. She says I'm right on track and doing good. Yay! And for the first time ever, I didn't cry so hard that I puked! Definitely something to jot down in the record books. Here are my recent stats:

Weight: 21 lbs. 2 oz (25th percentile)
Height: 31" (50th percentile)
Head: 17.25" (10th percentile)

Since I turned one I've learned lots of stuff. I love to walk and even run sometimes. I think jumping is super fun too. My favorite words are "cack er"(craker), "ssshhhoo" (shoes) and Dad-in (daddy). Still holding out on the "ma ma". If you ask me to say ma ma I will look you right in the eye and say "Dad-in" with the biggest smile. Stinker. I say lots of other stuff but no one knows what it means but me. I'm super-duper silly and I absolutely LOVE to dance. My new favorite talent is feeding myself (or at least trying).

Cider Mill 2008

Every Fall we visit a cider mill - because we're American and that's what Americans do. This year we decided to "get all crazy" and visit one where we could travel out to the orchards and pick our own apples and pumpkins too. It was SO much fun. Sophia seemed to enjoy it although she definitely prefered the apple picking (and subsequent throwing) over the pumpkin patch since her little feet weren't able to combat the wild vines. She also got to try corn on the cob, doughnuts and cider for the very first time. All but the cider got a thumbs up.

5 Year Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary Mommy & Daddy. I heard that yesterday was the big 5! And although I'm a bit miffed about not getting to go out for steak, chocolate cake and a movie, I AM glad you had fun.

WAY back when...

BOO!

It was a beautiful crisp Autumn day. Daddy put up our (friendly) ghosts, mom planted daffodil bulbs and I tried to smash ants with my fingers. All in a day's work, I suppose. Oh, and here's my new squinty smile that I've decided is my signature look. I like the way the sun bounces off my pearly whites.

Puddle Jumping