I like the torn/worn paper and the checked paper underneath. Neat colors and nice journaling telling your sons story with his new ipod. Congratulations on being picked Layout of the Day 12/28/09.
Super page. I love the photo and how you accented it with the paper strips -- excellent use of space and the worn paper background is perfect. Congrats on having this selected Layout of the Day.
On a college campus, every student who walks by is either talking on their cell phone or has their earphones in listening to the Ipod. They do get attached to them. I love your paper layering and the strips behind your photo. Fantastic layout!