Another New Friend

Abby loved having Daddy home for a couple of weeks because they got to do all kinds of exploring together. One day when they were outside in the yard, they found a fuzzy caterpillar, just like the Eric Carle classic. They found a jar and some nice green leaves, and the little guy lived on the mantle for a few days, under Abby's close watch. I thought these pictures were so cute as she kept a close eye on her new friend.



Unfortunately, old fuzzy caterpillar is "sleeping" now, but I am sure we'll find his successor or another critter like him, very soon.

Abby supervised dad as he chopped wood in the backyard. She also spends hours at the window looking in the backyard for "dee" (deer). Unfortunately, she is seldom rewarded for her careful watch, but we have seen our resident fawn and his mother from time to time.

After the chainsaw and ax were put away, Abby helped dad haul the wood (or sticks) to the woodpile. Thanks to James' hard work, we now have quite a woodpile and have already enjoyed two fires in the fireplace--Fall has arrived in Connecticut!