One of the things my kids have been talking about doing since before we ever left Arizona is “surviving” out in the forest using only their survival knowledge and a few small tools.  So far I have nixed the idea because well…I like my children and I’d like them to stay alive a little longer.
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Edit: I fixed the pictures.
Does anyone know what this is?  Anyone?  Anyone? Bueller? 

Is it Chamomile?  I need to pull some and dry it.  Where are my children?

Black Swallowtail Caterpillar.

It will turn into this.

Tent caterpillar.

Turns into this.  And then it will fly in your hair as you are trying to unlock your front door […]

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A Leaf Bug.

It looks like a leaf.

Leopard Moth Caterpillar.

Bristly and black with red stripes.

It doesn’t sting but it is very shy.

Someday it will be this.  Very appropriate name, doncha think?  Except I think, if I were God, that I would make the caterpillars look like the moth they will become.  That is only fair right?  […]

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