Science in a nut shell... or a cocoon

Anybody who knows me knows I never pass an opportunity to teach my kids science (thanks Mom), so this week we had an exceptional find at our home. It was much better than the "fossil" that Cole found in the yard which turned out to be a bird's foot or the other nasty stuff the kids love to show me. A week ago we found these orange and black pokey caterpillars on our Passion flower. I was ready to spray them so they wouldn't eat the beautiful flowers, but thought I'd look them up on the internet. I found what it is, the Gulf Frittilary butterfly according to enature.com. So, we have been watching these insects as caterpillars, then cocoons, now butterflies. Just thought people would like to see what we've been up to. Hope you enjoy, Grammy Honey!

Run down... Limo to go

Avery ran her Gator Gallop on Wednesday. Q and I had the pleasure of watching her and joining her on a few laps (I had to give Q a piggyback ride and I am weak). She ran 16 laps- really 8, but they double the small track for the little ones. But... the big news is the limo ride. After collecting her money she should have her $200 for the limo ride with Mr. Painter. She is so excited. Here are a few pictures. Mrs. Console brought orange slices for the run... Papa, Avery really does brush.

Pledge of Allegiance

Who would have thought AWANA would teach my boy so much. Sitting in the car today he said, "Mommy, guess what I can do!"