You know that one thing each of us has that can make us go weak in the knees? Turns out, Nigel’s weakness is weeping willow leaves.
(By the way, if you click on the picture below, you’ll see that not only is Bernard smiling, he has green lips.)
My goodness. Look at the unwavering concentration on Nigel’s face, and the cute pattern of color that travels up from his lips to his nostrils. Another discovery. I noticed this for the first time yesterday.
In any case, I’ve never seen Nigel so animated and excited… more proof he really is getting more comfortable here. Love it. ♥
September 25, 2010 at 5:42 am
Goobers green lips made me smile! LOL. And Nigel has beautiful black markings on his lips. We’ve just never seen that part of him before since he’s been keeping it tucked up and to himself.
Guess green willow leaves are the “Paco’s treats” to Nigel. Hope you have a big tree! (Do you loose leaves in NM, or do they stay on the trees year around?)
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September 25, 2010 at 10:58 am
C,
Fortunately, we do have a big tree. 🙂 Unfortunately, we do lose leaves here in Albuquerque. C’est la vie. 🙂
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September 25, 2010 at 7:13 am
I wonder what other little things Nigel will reveal to you…the animated expressions and patch of color on his muzzle are priceless.
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September 25, 2010 at 7:33 am
Ok, now you need to tone down the CUTE factor because I’m about to head out with my trailer and bring home some more donkeys:-) Seriously, those are some sweet pics and I’m so happy you found Nigel’s delight.
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September 25, 2010 at 8:15 am
Bernard’s green smile cracks me up! But I’m surprised the boys even noticed the tree when they have all that luscious green grass to eat. Nigel has an adorable muzzle!
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September 25, 2010 at 8:35 am
Oh my! Thanks for sharing with us the boys’ intimate details. They are ridiculously adorable in these pictures!
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September 25, 2010 at 8:37 am
Love those expressions! They all have such personalities. 🙂
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September 25, 2010 at 9:43 am
But… Where is Fergus?
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September 25, 2010 at 11:00 am
Cathy,
In the last photo, Fergus is looking up… standing next to Nigel. 🙂
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September 25, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Oh, thanks. I guess that I need a course in burro ID. I was worried that he wasn’t getting his treats.
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September 25, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Cathy,
We love you for worrying about such things! xxoo
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September 25, 2010 at 11:41 am
Those photos make me long to reach out and pet soft velvety muzzles! The boys are beautiful.
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September 25, 2010 at 12:39 pm
That mark on his lip looks just like a dress! So adorable.
My favorite tree as a child was a willow. I still miss it (although I didn’t eat the leaves).
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September 25, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Winter,
Why, yes, it does look like a dress!
You are just too funny. 🙂
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September 26, 2010 at 3:06 am
They are SO cute! Very kissable little happy muzzles all the way around :o)
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September 26, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Walk softly, and carry a big treat. 🙂
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September 27, 2010 at 7:10 am
Oh be still my beating heart! I just love your boys Justina – love ’em!
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