New Little Adorable Pet

Okay, I never thought in a million years that in less than 6 months I would raise a tadpole to froggyhood, and that I would be a Mommy to a turtle. This is Dash. And oh how I am adoring this little fella! He has so much personality. We bought him at Alvin's Island in Gulf Shores, Alabama. He was one of like 1000 turtles desperately trying to survive in the water tank. My children chose him, we drove the 5 hours home and now he has quite the set-up. Only the best for my little Dash. Of course I recommended that he hang out in the sunroom for optimal sunning. The sunroom is my creative space, remember? I imagine Mattie is about to meet a little turtle named Dash. Off to the drawing board I go......