Random things

We got another pet tortoise. This one is named Edward and is over 70 pounds. He is too big to live in the same part of the yard as our baby tortoises, so Karl built him a temporary pen and burrow until he has time to do something fancier.

I learned how to make a string of chili peppers. It was fun and I have more to use up. I grew Anaheim chilis. They are pretty tied up like this (it's called a ristra)-- I learned how on the internet. I like the thought of decorating with things from my garden.

We found a 2 inch long scorpion in our hallway a couple of days ago. Karl's sister taught us a nifty way to get rid of them. Hang a piece of duct tape down until it sticks to the scorpion, then wad the scorpion up and throw it away. No squishing required, since they are hard to squish anyway--and like to play dead and then run away.

We're making it through the heat. The kids like to go outside in the morning when it's not as hot. I'm excited to go to Moab and Fairview soon! It will be cooler and there will be lots of pretty scenery!