Praying Mantis

Yesterday we were putting the flower pots to 

bed for the winter. We found this bug while

we where tipping over the large pots.

I store the larger pots upside down to keep

them from freezing and splitting over the 

winter. 

Last week I found a walking stick bug.

Love the connections with nature.

Supper time

 After supper I took my camera and went outside to

see what was happening.

The autumn joy sedums were hopping with bees.

The praying mantis thought it was a good supper.

It was a beautiful day today.

My birthday celebration continued for the week.

I brought my friend Gail back her art  from the show

and I left with a full bucket of raspberries.

Next I went to Doris's house with her paintings

and she had made me 2 ceramic plates for my birthday gift.

I went home and made a fresh raspberry pie.

Mariam stopped over for some art and left with

a nice vase plus she wants some photos for her

kitchen remodel, she brought a paint swatch with

so I can E-mail her some photos for her to choose from.

Trees or water lilies in the pond are her favorites.

All in all a good day.