Yesterday, we had some visitors. Alfredo, who looks about four but is actually ten years old, stopped by with his brother and cousin. When asked why he came by, he let us know that he only wanted to introduce his family to us (as they all eyed our cherry tree, full of fruit). Now- since these guys are so short, they usually lose out to the taller boys who come by to steal a snack. But since Alfredo and his buddies asked permission first, we found a way to even the score.
What started as a fun time picking and eating cherries, soon morphed into a full-on olympic event, as these tiny little dirty boys took turns hurdling our bushes, doing front and back flips in our yard, and challenging both Holly and I to arm wrestling competitions. (You think the cherry-overdose had anything to do with this?)
After about an hour, this whirlwind of little boys decided to pack up and look for fun elsewhere. And with their faces sticky and their limbs tired from breakdancing on our patio, they they declared their thanks and vowed to return the next day - or whenever there were more cherries.
Yesterday, we had some visitors. Alfredo, who looks about four but is actually ten years old, stopped by with his brother and cousin. When asked why he came by, he let us know that he only wanted to introduce his family to us (as they all eyed our cherry tree, full of fruit). Now- since these guys are so short, they usually lose out to the taller boys who come by to steal a snack. But since Alfredo and his buddies asked permission first, we found a way to even the score.
What started as a fun time picking and eating cherries, soon morphed into a full-on olympic event, as these tiny little dirty boys took turns hurdling our bushes, doing front and back flips in our yard, and challenging both Holly and I to arm wrestling competitions. (You think the cherry-overdose had anything to do with this?)
After about an hour, this whirlwind of little boys decided to pack up and look for fun elsewhere. And with their faces sticky and their limbs tired from breakdancing on our patio, they they declared their thanks and vowed to return the next day - or whenever there were more cherries.
4 comments:
You were right, bubba. I love this blog entry and pics! Cherry trees?? I didn't know you had trees with edible things on them! I think Holly gets the prize for her wonderful back bend!! What precious little boys......I'm sure they are full of mischief, too. I'm glad the "little guys" got to beat out the "big guys" for once. They will probably always remember the afternoon you guys spent with them!Seems like there is a scripture about let the little children come........looks like that is what you two are doing everyday.....proud, proud of both of you!
Love you forever,
mom
Miss you guys and think of you often! TJ--Jay is now dancing to your music. It is so funny.
Love, Laura
Holly... Are you sure you can't come home with TJ? Pretty please?? Only 6 more weeks until we come see you!
I agree with Moriah. Jump on the airplane, too. I could do a little fundraiser while you are here to pay for it.
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