fourth of july weekend

we had an unexpectedly busy weekend. on friday, we headed to griffith park. it's a bit big to enjoy (and boy, is it hot out there), but we had some lunch and sat by the merry-go-round. that night, just as leo was falling asleep, fireworks started down at the beach, so we all ran down to the park to watch. i think the run was the best part for leo...between getting whisked out of bed, being out after dark, bumping all around in brian's arms while watching me run behind...it was all pretty amusing for him...he was giggling like crazy. as far as the fireworks went...he was definitely interested, but not overly. for some of it, he was more interested in how the trees behind him were lighting up than the actual fireworks...it's always neat how kids notice the typically unnoticed.

yesterday, we headed down to redondo beach for a bbq at some friends'. afterwards, we drove to pacific palisades to watch the fireworks.they were much closer than the other night's, and leo was a little more cautious this time, but still interested. he did a lot of tight-lipped staring and teeth grinding.


then, today, we went to a bbq with a bunch of moms i met at the moms' group. it's definitely nice to be at things with other kiddos. although, leo's been having some sensitive moments...one of which happened there. he crawled up to a friend of ours, then up onto her lap...hangin' out there...then...realized it wasn't me...and boom...straight into the silent cry. and then into the all-out big-teared cry. same thing happened the other day, when our friend, deanna was holding him...he was perfectly fine, looking around, then started kissing her cheeks, and when he pulled his head back and saw that it wasn't my face...silent cry to big-teared cry all over again. silly little guy.

some pictures...

leo digging in the key bowl. this could keep him occupied for days.

leo helping todd fix his bike tire...and...just for the fun of it...leo's poop face. while pressed up against the window.