August 13, 2006 | Mama Smith

TOYS! TOYS! TOYS!

Tonight was round one of Brighton’s birthday celebrations. Which will unfold over the next month as we celebrate again when Matthew returns and in September with his two buddies – Clara and Zady – at Allen’s Lane Park for a big joint birthday celebration.

But this was his first real party, which made it all the more special. He was able to celebrate it with his “GranTini” before he flys to London tomorrow to join Matthew and find an apartment for he & mom.

Brighton had both his own cake and one to share with Dad.

He wasn’t quite sure what to do with the mass of chocolate in front of him. He just stared at it for the longest time, then gently pushed a finger into the frosting. We finally ripped off a chunk for him to try, which immediately sent a full-body shutter through his tiny frame. He’s going to take after his dad and be a sugar-phobe. He definitely liked smearing it on his body more than he like partaking in the goods.

Here are a few more shots of the evening. Tomorrow we’ll celebrate Brighton’s real first birthday.

“Hmm, which present will I open first?”

Every little boy needs something to bash in for his birthday

Thanks for the puppy, Nana!

Sweet! My very own cellphone to chew up!