Animal Interest

We don't own a pet, so Chica hasn't interacted with many. But she's recently shown interest while on walks or out in public, if she sights one.

Then, yesterday, at the airport, a tiny dog was traveling with its owners and Chica reached and and leaned over until

I brought her close. She wasn't brave enough to actually touch--her cute little lip started quivering and she backed into Mama's arms--but she tried.

Then this afternoon, she got the chance to try again with her cousins' teeny dog.

It took her several tries over several hours--each time inching a little bit closer--then finally, she touched and ran.

I was so proud :)

Then she got really brave with Grandma and tried her hand at the leash:

Really, what man or beast could resist this cutie-patootie smile:

Happy Weekend, peeps.