As I mentioned yesterday, five-year-old Anthony's first present unwrapping set a pattern that we saw a number of times throughout the morning....

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 50mm — ¹/40 sec, f/2.8, ISO 640 — full exif
Opening the Present from Obaachan (Fumie's Mom)
Some books he really likes, and some silly socks.

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 17mm — ¹/80 sec, f/2.8, ISO 640 — full exif
Opening the Present from Mommy and Daddy
Some accessories for the train set he got on his last birthday.

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 20mm — ¹/80 sec, f/2.8, ISO 640 — full exif
Opening the Present from Grandma and Grandpa

For whatever reason, the present from Grandma and Grandpa generated a powerful pose instead. I don't think he really knew what it was, but the picture of a helicopter was likely sufficient to trigger the celebration.

The helicopter thing has a central hub with the helicopter connected by a rod, so that the helicopter can go around and around, and up and down in conjunction with how much power is applied. It actually takes a fair amount of skill to control the thing, but it was perfect for him....

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 17mm — ¹/20 sec, f/3.5, ISO 1000 — full exif
Tentative but Thrilled

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 17mm — ¹/40 sec, f/3.2, ISO 1000 — full exif
Getting the Hang of It

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 17mm — ¹/40 sec, f/3.2, ISO 1000 — full exif
It Can Land, Too!

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 35mm — ¹/40 sec, f/3.2, ISO 1000 — full exif
Working the Angles

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 55mm — ¹/25 sec, f/3.2, ISO 1000 — full exif
Concentration

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 28mm — ¹/40 sec, f/3.2, ISO 1000 — full exif
Successful Landing!

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 19mm — ¹/50 sec, f/3.2, ISO 1000 — full exif
Check It Out.... Perfect!