Our first 'pet'

I would have put money on myself being the first to bring home a 'stray' to adopt into the family.  Laken and Marielle second.  But the award for first pet-find goes to Barrett.

                 It began with a run in the park, which led him to Tuck.  Our new, adorable little friend.

Who knows how long we will keep him.  I had my doubts today when Laken asked where his mommy and daddy were.  How could I explain that they were at the park and keep him here with us?  What message was that sending her?  I might have to 'reunite' them.  Besides, a box just doesn't seem like what God intended for turtles.  But Laken and Marielle had some time to fascinate over him and learn to be gentle with small creatures.