Blessing the Sawdust

So, we went on a hike/nature walk in Jacksonville on Memorial Day. This was Alex and Dominic's first "real" hike, meaning they were not strapped in backpacks or slings, and actually got to hike (AKA: run/walk/meander/climb things). It was a real adventure for them.
They loved exploring every hole and bug and tree and rock we came across.

This is a Giraffe-tree we found in the woods.

At one point in our venture, Alex ran ahead of us and we came upon him sitting behind a stump praying (for his invisible food). He was so cute, and he knew it, that he "prayed" a few times for us, but the last act involved "eating" his food when finished praying. Molly caught his grand finale on video. Enjoy!



Yes, he got a little carried away and actually licked up the pile of sawdust on the top of the stump. I am hoping that one day Alex will grow out of his need to taste everything he comes across, but at least for now it provides for cheap entertainment. :)