Caterpillar, 9-19-12

Our son must have picked up the caterpillar just at the right time, because two days after he brought it home, it started scouting out its new home for a special development. . .

New addition to the family

My son rescued this Monarch caterpillar at the bus stop. Apparently there was a troop of ants intent on its demise.

Waterlilies

"Kids, the willow tree was just struck by lightning! Stay inside while I run out and take pictures!"

"Tooth Fary. Come."

Teamwork

Smoky Days: Summer, 2012

Soot on the sidewalk--The fire broke out right after I washed our windows and swept the sidewalk clean.

Thank you, firefighters!