So I went to Big Bear (in Southern California, near LA) for a party, and was grilling outside on the patio.
The patio overlooked a hill, and I saw something moving very slightly in the brush...
I went and caught it. Meet BILL the California Alligator Lizard!!!
He was my best friend for about 5 minutes, when I took some pictures (sorry about how poor they are) and then put him back.
I was sooo excited!! YAY BILL!!!