The Zorio Family: Water, Animals, and "More"

This week was one of the hottest we've had so far this summer here in Alabama with the heat index over 100 some days, so we made sure to stay cool this week either by staying in doors until evening or playing in water.
Tuesday morning John was mowing our yard and came across a turtle digging a hole behind our shed. John came in to get us to come see the turtle. Dawson was interested in the turtle at first until he realized it didn't move fast and he wasn't allowed to touch it, and then he was more interested in playing in the yard. Dawson loves playing outside, and has started crying and pointing to the door when we finally force him to come inside.
On Wednesday we took Dawson to KidVenture to play on all of their indoor slides and toys. Before we left this time, we let him spend a few minutes playing in the bigger kids area, and he loved all of the "big kid" toys in addition to having fun playing in his area for over an hour.
On Thursday morning John had the idea to take Dawson to PetSmart for something different to do since Dawson loves animals and it would be something cool and indoors. Dawson loved looking at the cats, lizards, birds, fish, dogs, and hamsters!
After his nap that day we filled up his Crazy Crab Pool in our backyard and let him and Bentley play in the water, and I'm not sure who enjoyed this more, Dawson or Bentley. John and I had fun just watching both of them with the water.
Friday morning we talked to some of our friends and learned that a cute Jack Russell Terrier had wondered into their garage to stay earlier in the week and appeared to have been dropped off in their neighborhood. They brought him by our house for us and Dawson to see. As with all animals, Dawson, of course, loved him. Bentley was not quiet as welcoming to having another dog in her yard, but she (kind of) warmed up to him. The owners have not yet been located and this dog has not yet been reported as missing at any of the shelters or pounds in the surrounding areas, so at this point they are looking to find a new home for him. If, by some chance, you're reading our blog and want him or know of someone who does please let me know! He is a male Jack Russell Terrier white and beige in color. He has not been fixed yet, weighs about 25 pounds, and stands about 14 inches tall. When he came to our house he did well with Dawson, so he seems to do well with children as far as we can tell. He will walk on a leash, comes when called, loves attention, and likes riding in the car with his head out the window. :) He seems very sweet. Dawson loved watching and pointing to him and squealing as the dog and Bentley ran around our yard.
Friday was the hottest day this week, so on Friday afternoon we decided to take Dawson to the Pop Jet at Bridgestreet to play. He was cautious of the water at first, but then decided he liked to kick the little water coming out of the smaller jets!
Well, the title of this blog is Water, Animals, and "More" because this week Dawson has started signing "more" A LOT! Many of you know, we've been working on this for 5 or 6 months, and he has previously shown interest but also known that we would still give him more even if he didn't sign it to us. Every time he's been in his highchair this week and wanted more of anything he has signed "more" to us! He has also started doing the sign language for "all done," but it is not as clearly obvious as when he signs "more." We were so thrilled after all these months of signing these couple of words to him that he finally is doing it and knowing what it means!
Well, that's about it for this week. The coming week should be a lot of fun as John and I will be celebrating our 3 year wedding anniversary in Tunica, Mississippi, and Dawson will get to spend a couple of days playing with his Grandad and Nana while we're gone.