Kirsten and Mark

Seriously, this is what Britton does every day…multiple times. He’s constantly pointing to the drums and asking to play. He doesn’t care that they don’t really make noise, he just likes the motion. But, when we do hook it up to Guitar Hero, it’s that much more exciting. We really  might have the next “world’s greatest drummer” in our midst.

Brit was excited to give Mark his card and gift on Father’s Day. He drew on it himself and helped sign his name. The gift cert is to Amoeba, Mark’s favorite store in the world (it’s all music, what else?) When Brit and I went in to buy it he was enthralled. I’ve decided since they both like it so much, it can be a daddy-son activity from now on.

Because we love and appreciate him so much, he also got a new pair of shoes, and this most amazing “cookie brittle” with oreo and coconut. My friend Jewels makes it, and seriously, it is like the best thing ever.  Check it out at Celebritybakesale.etsy.com.

Britton has started to say dad really well, and loves playing with his daddy. They swing and play “toss the baby in the air” and with a look, Brit is laughing hysterically. The cutest is when he leaves for work, Brit waves and blows kisses! When he comes home, Brit runs in and starts laughing and wants to be picked up.

I love my guys!

Brit and I had a fun little outing Monday down on Balboa Island. I was in the area picking up something for Mark (Guitar Hero Drums–we have a full set now) and decided it would be fun to take him.

I love crossing that little bridge onto the island and being greeted by the old-fashioned-looking shops and adorable beach houses. It brings fond memories of my childhood rushing to mind and I could wander around for hours. We found a great parking spot and took the semi-short walk to the beach/docks. There really isn’t much sand or beach there, with all of the small private piers and the ropes anchoring small craft. But, we did find a place where he could touch the sand and the water.

He was so excited he just stood there for a couple of minutes looking at the water and trying to decide what to do. Once he figured he wanted to touch the water he walked down the incline with pretty good balance, till this:

He looked around trying to find a way to stand back up without touching the sand with his hands. After a moment he “snow-angeled” his legs and started to touch the sand, but still didn’t like it.

When he got to touch the water he started splashing. It is his water activity of choice, so there was a lot of that going on. But, he did have to drive an hour in those clothes, so it didn’t get too out of control.

As we walked back to the main street–well, I carried him this time because there was sand in his shoes and he didn’t like it–we searched for a place to grab a little lunch. A sit down place? No. $7 for a basic turkey sandwich? I don’t think so.

So, this became lunch:

I have to say, he quite enjoyed it. We did have something healthy too–an APPLE, RAISIN, OATMEAL cookie…no really, it had a whole layer with chunks of apples and raisins in it. It might have been the best cookie like that I’ve ever had.

I really enjoyed our little afternoon outing. Spending time with Brit is so fun because he has such a fun personality and is learning so much all the time. Even though I’m with him all the time I sometimes feel like I don’t spend the time with him like I should since I’m trying to get work done.

But, lately I’ve been trying to just spend those minutes engaging with him and playing. He’s so funny and makes so many faces–he started doing “O” face again and saying “Ohhhh” when he’s excited about something.

Brit found my camera in the diaper bag and wanted to know how it worked, so I turned it on and showed him how to take a picture. He took over from there…

I love his creative use of color, light and perspective.

Notice the choice of depth perception and partial view of his subject.

Not nearly as interesting, but he’s experimenting with realism here, so…