September 14th, 2015

I found this Speckled Gall while we were leaving the park yesterday. I was pretty excited because I have always wanted to see inside one.

I think this is from a Besbicus mirabilis, I could be wrong, I wasn't able to find much more about it then photos of the galls.

I think that the gall is on a white oak leaf.

 

Gall wasps stimulate the over growth of tissue so their babies have a safe place to live and grow.

The top side of the leaf where the gall was attached.

The underside of the leaf, where the gall attached.

This is where the gall was attached to the leaf.

The wasp larva lived here!

 and because I love to shine light through things!

Hope you have a great night!!

September 13th, 2015

Spent some time at the nature park!!

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September 12th, 2015

Here are some things from today:

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September 11th, 2015

A little light.....

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September 10th, 2015

Jen introduced me to one of the newest animals at the zoo today, in fact I am the first member of the public to see her!

*****Spider Warning******* 

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September 9th, 2015

Have a good dose of healthy grains!

And a dried apricot!

Here is Inky for you!

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September 8th, 2015

While we were in Boise, Joel convinced me we need to get some magnetic silly putty......

He lost the magnet that came with it, but that's okay, we have Bucky Balls. (There are no small children in the house to eat them so it's okay to have them around.)

This is what happened:

As soon as the small magnets were placed on the silly putty it began to eat them!

Yeah, good luck cleaning this up Joel......

Here are some impressions made but setting the magnets down for only a few seconds:

This is Crazy Arron's Thinking Putty.  There are many different kinds available and all look super fun.... Check it out if you want!

Have a great night!