Our friend, The Praying Mantis

While babysitting my niece and nephew, this little guy appeared in the backyard.  In Africa, it is believed that the bug brings good luck to whomever it finds.  My mom and I picked him up to give the kids a better look, and they were pretty fascinated by the strange bug.  Alyssa named him "Biff" and wanted to keep him.  Blake was not afraid of Biff at all, and kept touching him. :D

In France, it's believed that if you are lost the praying mantis points the way home...hopefully if that happens, you can find one!