A Huge Praying Mantis
Written by admin on September 28th, 2007I walked out to the goldfish pond this morning and there at the top of the rain barrel was one huge praying mantis! I have rotated the picture so you can see the praying mantis sitting horizontally. This praying mantis was almost as long as my open hand! As I moved toward it, it would move its head to keep a clear view of me. It even lifted its front legs up as if it were going to challenge me. I hated to fall in the goldfish pond, so I kept my distance and only took a couple of shots!
I need to get outside and read before heading out to work. I love having my quiet time by the goldfish pond. The sound of the water falling continuously into the pond is very soothing. It’s Friday though, so I did my usual bill paying and mail opening this morning. That takes way too long! Sigh.
The Hundred Dresses
The Family Under the Bridge
Caddie Woodlawn. With the Wisconsin big woods theme, goes along great with a FIAR study of The Raft.
A Year Down Yonder
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning
Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study With the Gentle Art of Learning: A Story for Mother Culture. Sweet fictional story about a newly homeschooling mother who incorporates nature study.
Nature Crafts for Kids: 50 Fantastic Things to Make With Mother Nature's Help
The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
Awakening Beauty the Dr. Hauschka Way
A Redbird Christmas: A Novel
The Usborne Internet-Linked Book of Knowledge
What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know
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