The Critter with a critter!

When Len was mowing the lawn last weekend, he found a long lost friend,
"Freddie the Frog!" Now, we actually think Freddie is a toad, but it sounds so much cuter saying frog. About two years ago (maybe even longer), we had a "watch-frog" that would sit on our front step as if to keep an eye on the place and protect us from harm's way. He would perch like a bulldog with his front legs standing solid and strong. Every spring, Freddie comes back (though I'm sure it's likely a 'new' Freddie each year - - how long do toads live?) and we welcome him with open arms. We haven't seen him in awhile, so I was so pleased when Len showed Zachary and I who he found in the backyard. Good thing Len noticed him in time... it was right in the path of the weed wacker. The pictures below don't quite catch the moment, but Zachary just squealed in delight when meeting a fellow critter! After the excitement, Len released Freddie so he can continue to watch over us from the front step!

Later that evening, Daddy and Zach were foolin' around on the laptop, and Zachary thought it would be fun to see what happened if he pulled Daddy's hair REALLY hard! Both Zachary and I had a good laugh during that one... even Daddy chuckled a little, in between the tears! (jk)