REAL Halloween Decorations

Who needs Halloween decorations when you have critters like these hanging around your home?  Meet the orb spider - at least that's what I think this is. He's taken up residence outside the boys' playroom, which makes him a good object for observation.  Every morning, we find a brand new, Halloween style web ready to catch the day's meals.

This critter is actually smaller than most of the orb spiders we've seen around here.  In truth, our yard sometimes feels like the wilderness.  We've watched roadrunners capture lizzards in the backyard and discovered other creepy-crawlies like tarantulas and scorpions.  While not generally considered welcome company, these critters fit in during Halloween . . . I guess . . .

The Big Kid

I can hardly believe this is my second grader.  When did he get so big???

Conversation

 

Gabe: Are you a princess, mommy???

Mommy (internally): Why yes, yes I am . . .