Mud Pit

As everyone knows, California is suffering from a major drought.  We are in the midst of the rainy season, however, which means that my backyard is basically a mud pit.

Guess which little boy is enamored with the rainy season?

This one!

When both the rain and Bennett's Hand Foot and Mouth cleared up for a bit, Bennett was more than eager to get outside to play.

And I was more than eager to break out my new lens that John got me for Christmas.

There's nothing like a crisp lens to enlighten you as to how dirty your son's face is even after multiple attempts to clean it.

Not to mention those dirty fingernails.

Bennett is definitely an outdoor kid who is constantly pointing to his bright orange coat and saying "on" - meaning "TAKE ME OUTSIDE!!"

Orelia is usually keen to skip most outdoor outings in the winter, so Bennett and I venture out when big sister goes down for her nap.

Harper is always game for going out, which helps entertain Bennett almost as much as the mud.

Almost.

Harper brings more smiles than the mud pit, however, which makes for better pictures.