Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da

Here are some recent pics of Gus' birthday, Turner and Owen at the Science Museum and a Turner in his new soccer uniform - which, by the way, haven't changed in 30 years...

Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da

Yo Gabba Gabba

Turner (and Dad) have always been fans of Yo Gabba Gabba!. A couple days ago Turner drew this cool picture on his Star Wars marker board (Ah, marketing to 4-year-olds...). Anyway it's a great study of iconic forms of these characters. And how kids see things. I know that sounds deep, but follow me here...

1) On the left there's Muno. Turner got the one large eye, the smile, "bumps" on his body, as well as the overall shape of good 'ol Muno (who lives on the Moon). Notice Turner didn't draw arms? Why? because I don't need to see arms to know that that's Muno. Just like I don't need to see Muno's red body.

2) Next in line is Foofa. The shape of her body and the flower on her head is a dead giveaway.

3) Brobee is in the middle. The horizontal stripes are what makes Brobee. But Turner took it one step further and and put the three points on top of his head. Awesome!

4) Toodee is drawn with the least amount of detail. Which is ironic because she's the lamest character on the show. The shape is still there though.

5) Last, but certainly not least, is Turner and Daddy's favorite Yo Gabba Gabba! character, Plex. Again the shape is totally Plex, but the antenna is awesome.

Turner is by no means a savant. He's a kid. He draws things how he sees them. He drew these "from life" as he was watching them on TV which I find remarkable. I know the characters and when he showed me, I knew who each and every one was. He draws the iconic form of each character with very little unneeded detail. I love the way kids draw. So simple. Always perfect.

Kickflip*

Turner has been really getting into football recently. (thanks for the Witten jersey O'Briens!) So when the Cowboy's lost yesterday we had to get our minds off the game and head to the park. Turner brought his skateboard and I had him start doing tricks. The ollie seemed too simple, the board was moving too much to photograph during the heelflips, and there wasn't any rails for Turner's favorite trick (50-50). So we took pics of him doing straight kickflips. What a ripper! He decided not to wear his helmet and pads 'cuz he's so hardcore and such a daredevil. Also, this picture is totally photoshopped. I couldn't help myself...

Gustavus Allan Ring

G-Daddy & Goose

Thanks to G-Daddy and Gigi for coming to visit over the New Year. I know Zach, Lauren, Baby Martin, June, Lane, Tara, LaRue, Peanut Butter, Greg, Ashley, Turner, Gus and Gurdy loved hangin' with you guys. Love you!

Gus' new toy