what we did

 1. A praying mantis visited my garden this week. I watered all the plants and was shutting the window, when I looked back for a second.. and there it was.. sitting there the whole time watching me. I've never seen one in person.. they are a lot bigger than I thought they would be.

2. I watched the Apple event on my computer. I knew the new iPhones were coming.. I just didn't know they'd be this cool. I'm pretty sure I want the 5s, but I'm not sure which one.

3. More lettuce leaves from my garden. Almost everything, except the cucumbers, is still going strong.

4. I started playing The Million Second Quiz. It was surprisingly easy to qualify as a "line jumper," and when I did it said only 27% of the players had qualified.. which seemed low.

5. Lily and Noah had their second, and probably last, pool day of the season on Wednesday. It was mostly fine, until it was time to go inside.. and then I remembered why it was only the second time.

6. Lily got out her construction paper, glue stick, and scissors.. sat down at her table.. and just.. made this. All by herself. I had nothing to do with any of it. I don't know.. seems like kinda advanced art for a 4 year old.