Joe Jr.

Last fall we got a visitor in our driveway: a small turtle that Eli named "Joe". One of Joe's relatives joined us today! Just as we were pulling out for a Faith-In-Action project this morning, Lehr spotted a small turtle in our rain soaked driveway. He grabbed it and put it in a grass filled cardboard box so Eli could 'play' when we returned. After lunch we came home and took the little guy out. He looks identical to Joe, but about half the size. Eli was very intrigued, but Joe Jr. did not care for Eli. Anytime he could see or hear our oh-so excited kid, the turtle pulled his head into his shell. Lehr and Eli sat outside watching Joe Jr. from about 15 feet away for ten minutes or so before giving up and putting him in the grass. Eventually he came out and made his way back to the stream behind our house.