So Cool in the Pool

The kiddie pools have proven to be a hit with the alpacas. The gals--Goldie and Van--trot right over to their pool every time they hear the hose start spurting water. So far little Lili has yet to climb into the pool, but she has taken to sidling close, taking a squirt, then lying in the cool mud about her feet.

The boys are less predictable. Perhaps because all five of them share one pool they share less and challenge one another more. It seems that only one will settle into the cool water on these hot days. Although the others may step in to be hosed down, more often than not they will collect about the edge of the pool and jockey for position without going so far as to climb in and luxuriate in the cool water. [In the photo, Spencer has claimed the pool for himself, as three other boys debate each other around the pool's edge.]

Silly boys. They're missing out.