Ahhh, summertime

Rosita and I spent hours outside this weekend. It was such a joy! She loves crawling around through the grass and rocks, munching on weeds, and checking everything out. Sometimes I wonder if she would ever stop eating if I didn't eventually bring her back inside. I have another reason to love summer. Both the cat and the tortoise will be sad when they can no longer go outside next fall.

Rosita has some new friends. A few of the next-door neighbors met her a week ago and little Emily has stopped by numerous times to see if she can "play with your tortoise." I told her parents they might have to get her a pet since she has taken such a liking to Rosita.