PENCILED IN: It appears that Madison Beckley, 5, is being stalked by a small force of huge pencils during a visit to UCSD's Geisel Library. Her uncle, Scott Beckley, submitted this photograph.

ART LOVERS: When Jake Albanese, 5, and sister Lexi, 3, got into an open box of markers, they were inspired to try out some artsy new designs on their faces. Tom Albanese, their dad, submitted this photograph.

SMELLING THE ROSES: Chloe, a 2-½-year-old golden retriever, flashes a smile that says she's happy being among the flowers with her pal in the family's garden. Tod Herrington, Chloe's pal, submitted this photograph.

SO WHAT'S FUNNY? Hunter, the English setter, seems to be asking himself that question as he's drawn into the antics of Neema and Kayla Pike, 5 and 3-½, who whoop it up at their uncle's birthday. Uncle Gordon Kane submitted this photograph.

ROLLING ON: Alex Prado, 5, grabs an opportunity to see how kid-friendly the grass is at Linda Vista Park while on an outing with his mom, Lily Prado. She submitted this photograph.