Two Turtle Dogs

Today was a day for creatures. (Above picture is typical of Hannah first thing in the morning. She is a collector and a packer. Note trophy in her bathrobe pocket. For no reason. Ball cap? Why not? Don't forget the doll's ball cap too! Broken necklace? A must have, apparently. A new day, a new combination of junk treasures to bring downstairs.)

Where was I? Oh yes. Creatures.

Our usually barren back yard has come to life.

Hannah found this in the sandbox:



The poor girl! Her only phobia is spiders (and their webs), and she manages to find a Black Widow!


There were three skinks by the door.

And Chris found this colorful box turtle.


At first Hazel didn't care at all...


But then the turtle started running...


And before I knew it, there were two turtle dogs. Sorry no pear tree.

Tongue protrusion

Do you think this dog needs some oral motor therapy?



His tongue is alway sticking out, just a little. I don't think he means to be so rude.



I have a canine niece in Philadelphia who also has the problem, but it's much more socially acceptable if you're an English Bull Dog.



I'm going to have to ask Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson what to do about this. She ought to be working on a Dogtools program.