"Hey, wait for us!" Billy called, walking over to grab Alex's sun hat. Not that there was a real sun outside, but it helped to keep the little guy cool.

Soon enough, father and son were seated by the edge of the garden, watching the girls. Billy bounced Alex on his knee, waiting for the baby to give some cue about his plans. Did he really want to explore?

It seemed he did. The father eased the fidgeting boy down his leg, keeping a careful eye on their son as he crawled about the grass. He'd walk soon, wouldn't he?

"Just give it some more time and he'll be playing with you too," Billy called to the girls.