I found this bug crawling up the back of my couch. It was about 2 inches long. I have found its friends in my kitchen sink and crawling in the hallway. I like bugs but this too much for me. Maybe it is a kind of centipede. If you know, tell me.
Just a few pics from Costas' first soccer game. I mostly videotaped so not to many pictures, so I'll get some next time. He had a good time which is what it is all about.
We've been in our house for 2 weeks now and we have already found a box turtle, two salamanders, and a handful of frogs. The kids are loving it!
We've been to the zoo twice since moving here. They have some really great animals, including chimpanzees and gorillas. There is also a butterfly garden which is an enclosed space that we went in with butterflies flying all around us. There are also camel rides, which Costas enjoyed.
Last week Costas rode his bike without training wheels for the first time. Within an hour he was riding down the hills in the neighborhood. I just realized that my camera, which I bought 6 months ago or so, doesn't have sound with the video component. I'm really irritated that I didn't discover this sooner so I could have returned it.
Costas had his first day of kindergarten last week. After his first day he said, "I was nervous about kindergarten, but it was actually fun!" He is doing really well and likes to report about the other kids not behaving. It's very important to him that he gets a green light everyday and a toy from the treasure box after a few green lights. He loves to ride the bus that picks him up at our house at 6:50am. He is willing to go to bed early so he can make sure the he gets on the bus. I'm hoping that he will continue to love going to school.
Our last visit to the zoo before we move. The giraffe was so close to us. Costas was able to touch a stingray. A highlight was seeing them feed mice to the gila monsters. Interesting and disgusting at the same time.
A great Bob the Builder exhibit at the Fresno Met. There were exhibits that kept both kids busy for many hours.
Trying to get some blogging done. Here's pics from the last 6 months. Costas' fifth birthday, Legoland, beach, aquarium, Yosemite, preschool graduation, etc.
