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Native Idahoans, we moved to Nevada in 1995 and have called the Silver State home ever since. Nevada has been good to us and we love living here. While we miss our Idaho families, we like making our mark on the world right here in Nevada. So for now, enjoy the news and notes and catching up on all the exploits from the Las Vegas Cranors.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

The praying mantises have arrived!



Yes, the blessed occassion has occurred. If you look close at the picture in the middle, you will see several baby mantises perched on the picture frame, and several others on the wall. Unfortunately they hatched inside, but luckily we were able to get them all rescued and safely out to the garden. We buy mantis eggs at the nursery every year and love to watch them hatch. There are usually a couple hundred that hatch and I must admit they are pretty cute.

The garden, by the way, is the most successful we've ever had. The sunflowers are even taller now than in the photo with Lauren and Jimmy. The strawberries, peas, tomatoes, jalapenos and artichokes are all doing fantastic. We hope the praying mantises help keep them all healthy!

2 comments:

Liz said...

Nice pics Bud! You should post a pic with Skippy's new home...and Erin's paint job. Welcome to blogging!

Cranors said...

Welcome to Blogging, praying mantis's are awesome, I had one as a pet at Rick's and his name was Rick Miers, after the famous nascar racer.