At the Hardware Store

I made my mom a desert terrarium for her birthday. 

I completely love it.  I think I need one of my own.

I bought the little plants at Home Depot.  On my way into the store, I spotted a awesome photo opportunity.

You never know what you're going to find at the hardware store.

I'm pretty sure the people driving by in front of the store thought I was completely nuts.

That's really nothing new.

Time for a new goal!

Last week I managed to successfully stalk and photograph a Monarch butterfly at the Botanical Garden with my Dad.  I was so happy!

This afternoon Dad and I were in his backyard working on taking pictures of flowers and spotted another one hanging out by his Daisies.  

I just can't decide which one I like best.

Hmmmm.... what to stalk next....

P.S.  Yes, I know, the Dog Fighting paper is still not up.  I'm working on it.  I think the stress of 3 summer classes has given me an ulcer and yesterday I cut my foot while heading out to kayak on the Fox river - I know people who have ended up in the hospital for many days as a result of cuts and Fox river water so I'm a little freaked out.  I think I'm turning into a hypochondriac.