Insect Spotting.

During our stay in Wheatley, Mom P asked us if we had ever seen a praying mantis before. I had - ONCE. Phil hadn't - EVER. Until today...in the mall parking lot...



Lindsay: (waiting for Phil to get in the car) PHIL! What are you doing?

Phil: (outside the car, making bizarre movements for me to join him at the sideview mirror) GET OUT HERE!!!

Lindsay: (getting out of the car) WHAT IS IT?! (thinking something awful has happened)

Phil: (whispering happily) IT IS A PRAYING MANTIS!

Lindsay: Oh my goodness!!! Let me get my camera! (goes to get camera and starts snapping a series of photos)

Random Man: (watching us take pictures of the "car") DUDE! Did someone just hit your car?!

Phil: (Embarrassed) No - it's a praying mantis!!!

Lindsay: It is SO COOL! You should come see!

Random Man: (walks away).