Nature Walk

Payton rode her bike around the neighborhood today. She LOVES riding.

Right after we went on a nature walk and look what we found.

Anyone know what type of bug this is? It looks like a huge rust colored ant. It is about an inch long and is furry. Yes, I said furry. Isn't that gross?

Then we saw the biggest praying mantis I have EVER seen. It was about 5-6 inches long.

Notice anything wrong with him?
He has a bum arm.

It looks like he is missing from his elbow down... We watched him walking around, making do with 2 legs and 1 arm.

It reminds me of how amazing our Creator is. That He is creative and unique in all His creations.

"The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made." Psalm 145:9

Goodwill Table(s)

Remember the table from Goodwill that I showed you on Thursday? Well here it is today.

Chris took apart, stripped and sanded the whole thing down to the original wood. It ended up being a beautiful oak underneath all that paint. I can't wait until it is finished. It is going to be beautiful!

We already finished a table that is waiting to be pictured and posted on CraigsList. Here is the before picture:

I actually saw it at Goodwill about a month ago and wanted it for our house. It sat around and then we decided to work on it and sell it. Here is the finished table:
Isn't she pretty? We actually want to keep it. But hopefully we can find a good home for her. :)

Finished Bike Ramp

Remember when I posted about Craig, Chris & Dylan building a bike ramp? Well I never posted a finished picture. So here it is:

Didn't they do a good job?