Blake ACCIDENTLY got in the Mud!

trixietx

17 years ago

He just couldn't help it.

It's a good thing he likes to take a bath.

Comments (18)

dedtired
17 years ago
Omigod that's hilarious. We shoud introduce him to Ari and her birthday cake. That would be one heck of a smeary mess.

He's a cutie. Was he in trouble? He looks like he's not sure. Oh, mud is wonderful. He will be a gardener some day, or a baker -- mud pies.

How old is he?

Pam
annie1992
17 years ago
I agree, he's a cutie. I think all children should have the opportunity to play in the mud and it looks like Blake certainly took the opportunity presented to him!

Annie
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sheshebop
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I agree. I hate it when parents don't let kids play hard like that for fear of getting their clothes dirty. That's what washing machines are for! Kids who are allowed to play in mud and experiment with frosting are more creative and well adjusted children (I just made that up, but I believe it). Trixie, he is absolutely adorable. You must just love having him around. When will the new one be coming?
centralcacyclist
17 years ago
Mud is good. That slippery silty mud is the best kind!
Gina_W
17 years ago
LOL! How cute is that!
homesforsale
17 years ago
Funny funny and cute:)
Looks a lot like me after a day in the garden..I come in..after chatting to passersby and the neighbour..look in the mirror before my bath/ shower and think..Oy.. then think.. oh lala who cares?
pkramer60
17 years ago
HeHe! All he needs is a toad in his pocket to be all BOY!
bubbeskitchen
17 years ago
Never met a muddy kid I didn't like! LOL Looks like an "Oliver Twist" character.
susan_in_nc
17 years ago
Does he know how to puddle stomp too? Always a favorite of my DS when younger.

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Lars
17 years ago
My sister and I used to play in mud puddles in Texas when we were little. That was one of the best things about a summer rain (besides the cooling effect). We took off our shoes, however, and wore special clothes for it. We also had a couple of very large creeks with limestone beds that were deep enough for swimming when we were small, but we had to watch out for snakes. One creek was very near the house, but the other was a couple of miles away because the property got divided during one of the inheritances.

Lars
doucanoe
17 years ago
Oh, he is sooooo cute! Looks like fun, wish I could join him!

Linda
sunnyco
17 years ago
I love that picture. I'm using it as my desktop for a while. :)
Marigene
17 years ago
OMG, what a cute little guy you have there, trixie!
ann_t
17 years ago
I have to keep coming back to look at this picture of Blake. He is so cute.

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shaun
17 years ago
Hahahaha!!! That is priceless!
chancesmom
17 years ago
That picture will make good wedding material! He is an absolute doll Trixie! No wonder you are enjoying him so much.

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whiteorchid75
17 years ago
Adorable! Zane loves to play in mud! I need to get pics of him all muddy someday soon....
Terri_PacNW
17 years ago
Now that is a perfect picture!

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