Emerson and the Dandelion

Can we keep him? Please Daddy!

Yesterday after school I overheard Mommy telling Daddy that she had the neighbor friend move a turtle that was hanging out on our sidewalk. Of course Daddy was excited and wanted to know where our neighbor placed the turtle so that we could play with him. Mommy on the other hand claimed that the turtle was too huge too play with and what if it was a snapping turtle .... Mommy swears we're running a petting zoo here in Alexandria,VA (We have bunnies, deer, 5 foot black snakes, a marmot that Daddy named Larry, and now turtles all within our townhouse subdivision so you can see why she thinks this). Needless to say, Mommy exaggerated a little and you'll see why when you look at the pictures below. The turtle was really cool and I even was able to hold him while running with him in my arms. The turtle peed on me a little but that was ok. I mean isn't that what they make soap for, right?

I hope all of you get to experience all the wonderful pets that I have sometime in the near future!

Love,
Emerson
"Daddy, go tell Mommy to get him some food, I think he's hungry"

"Ohhh, his shell is so smooth"

"So, this is just like a football, right Daddy?" "I wonder how far he will go?"

"Here turtle, turtle."

"1, 2, 3.... wait, how many toes does he have?"