Not again! Last summer, we were in the process of selling our other house and keeping it in tip-top shape while it was on the market… we had a lovely birch tree in the front yard that was almost completely skeletized by japanese beetles. I was aware of the impending “beetle invasion” and checked on that tree every day. Then one day, BAM! It was COVERED in beetles and they were HUNGRY.

Well, the same thing has happened to our new birch tree in our new front yard this week. Actually, both our front yard trees are being gobbled up. Aaarrrgghhh! Stupid beetles! Interestingly, they aren’t even touching the big mulberry trees in our back yard… and the berries really haven’t been an issue for us, thank goodness!

On an unrelated topic, have you tried these new Flat Earth crisps?? They are so delicious and so good for you, too! I probably buy about 2-3 bags a week. Check ‘em out in the organic/healthy food section of your grocery store. www.impossiblygood.com I love the Peach Mango Paradise, Tangy Tomato Ranch, and Apple Cinnamon Grove flavors the best… yum!

So the iPodding (is that a word?) is going well…I’ve been having fun rating songs and creating different playlists for my various moods. Way fun! Why didn’t we get iPods earlier?? (Oh yeah- Doug hated Apple…)

Molly is doing good… did I mention that she says “no” ALL THE TIME? It’s starting to get a little old, but this is what being 2 is all about, right? She does have her sweet & sassy moments, though. She loves it when Doug and I chase her around the house and try to scare her… she always runs into our closet and gets “trapped.” What a silly goose!

Enjoy this beatiful weekend,

~ Erin