Boys and Their Toys

I would say it is a boy thing, but I know plenty of girls really enjoy finding sand in body crevices they didn't know existed as a result from riding the dunes. Yesterday was the Sand Sports Super Show at the Orange County fairgrounds. I wasn't into duning until I met Jake and his family, I didn't know such a thrill existed. When I first pushed my thumb on that throttle and started accelerating across the sand I was instantly hooked. Yesterday was the expo, I couldn't let Jake go by himself, besides, it would be more fun than sitting at home all day by myself with Kaleb. Might as well get Kaleb hooked, and started early even though the revving engine really startles him. This was our first all day excursion with Kaleb and he did so well, I think there was too much to see and too much going on since he didn't really take a nap, but, that didn't hit him until at the end of the ride home. I don't really care about the technical jargon of the machines, I just want to know two things...does it go fast? Does it come in blue? Some day I hope we can make a dream a reality and own our very own sandrail and fourwheeler toys...but first we need a place to store them, and a trailer to haul them, and a truck to pull the trailer. This is a very expensive hobby. I used to think girls were expensive until I met Jake! Here's just a few pictures of us out enjoying the sun

And now for what is going on in Kaleb land. Kaleb seems heavier and bigger every time I pick him up. He is growing so fast! He is just getting into the 'everything goes in my mouth' faze. He is a lot more exciting and intersting as each day goes on, he's more fun to play with now. He doesn't just sit and blob as much. He actually responds to us and the world around him. So far he'll only laugh for Jake and it's not very often but that too comes a bit more each day. He smiles so readily now and it's such a joy to see his face light up when we walk in the room. And when that smile cracks across his face it makes you realize why parenting is so awesome, and so worth it, despite the times I feel like my motor is burned out. He really is a pretty melow kid, I think we got lucky with a good one! I am so excited to show him all the things there are to do in this world. And to explore the beauty of each new day with my two favorite boys my side. Welcome to the world kiddo, now let's go ride!