By We took another trip to Huff Park today. No frogs or snakes but we did find a very strange beetle called an oil or blister beetle. Michaela is going to add this to her bug collection she created this summer for our local 4H club. This isn't the greatest picture. I will get a better one when we mount it for the bug collection.
Since we did not see any wildlife (aside from common birds) Alex decided to show the girls what seed pods were all about. Everything along the wetland area is done blooming and is dying off for the winter. Alex showed the girls how some plants just need a gentle shake and the seeds come pouring out. He forgot to tell them though that we don't shake Mommy's plants in the garden! I think we will have Liatris (commonly known as Gayfeather) growing everywhere next spring!
Along the trail we spotted a tree that has large heart-shaped leaves. It's Mother Nature's way of showing her love to those that take the time to stop and enjoy her beauty.
Fall colors are painting the skies everywhere around here. This tree reminded me of a flame as the shades red, orange, and yellow swayed in the breeze.
It's never too early to introduce children to nature. At nearly 3-months old Lily loves being part of our Huff Park adventures.
What can I say? You two do such a good job with all the girls. An adorable one of Lily! She looks perfectly contented.
Oh I do miss having seasons. We moved from the East Coast to California when I was 7, and the picture of the tree on fire brings back childhood memories. By the way, the beetle is cool, the girls are gorgeous and the leaf is precious.