When Uncle Andrew was visiting last week, we took a little jaunt to the playground, one of Desert Boy's favorite places. One of the pieces of equipment had been overturned, which actually made it more fun than its original intended use.
Uncle Andrew and his friend peer into the upside-down container. What could possibly be so intriguing?
Maybe a little toddler, absolutely enthralled to have a blue clubhouse that no one else can get into. (Of course he can't get out of it by himself, but he wasn't thinking that far ahead.)
You can tell by his grin that playing hide and seek with the adults is so much fun. He doesn't even have to work hard to hide.
Meanwhile, over on the grass, a little dog named Lluvia has come to play with Henry. Or does Henry have other ideas?
Henry is licking his chops. He looks like he might want to eat little Lluvia. She could be a tasty morsel.
Lluvia is on her back, pleading for mercy.
Please, don't eat me. I'm really not tasty.
Will Henry resist and not take a bite?
Henry decides the excitement is just too much and lies down to take a break. Lluvia lives another day.
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2 comments:
What a funny name for a desert dog. . . or maybe it's just wishful thinking. Lluvia is a cutie.
What fun! I was just wondering about Henry yesterday - glad to see him!
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