Snickerdoodles

Oran loves making cookies! Here is a conversation we had after making some snickerdoodles:

Oran: Mom, can I have a cookie (I had just put the cookies on the cooling rack).
Me: Okay, but it is pretty hot.
Oran: Okay.

I give him a cookie. He takes a big bite.

Oran: (while still chewing his bite) Where's the chocolate?
Me: This kind of cookie doesn't have chocolate.
Oran: Here Mom (he hands me the rest of his cookie).

Afternoon Guest

Let's just say I was glad this big bug (I think it is a praying mantis) was on the outside of our window. Oran and Lucy really enjoyed watching him/her (any bug experts let me know) for the afternoon. I would say she was at least 6 inches long. I don't think I have ever seen a bug this big in the wild (i.e. not at the zoo).