I love those wonderful little spiny spiders! That one's the spiny orb weaver. We called the next one Banana spider back in south carolina. Those fur bracelets give me the eebie jeebies! She's the golden silk spider. Don't know about the next one, eating the caterpillar for lunch! But the last one is the daring jumping spider.

looks like a mediterranean gecko to me. they're really cute. i'll warn my daughter in dickinson about that gator!!

Jeanne, your bird pictures are beautiful. Snow pictures always look so pretty, but I know what a hassle it can be to have to shovel it. So good that you feed the birds, poor things, everything is all covered up! I have Berber carpeting too, Jeanne, we put it in when we moved here about eleven years ago. Mine is showing wear in the traffic areas like in front of the couch and love seat, and I found it harder to clean with my steam vac because it was so "textured"--but I loved the look and it was really the "in" thing at that time. Now I need to see about replacing mine too, probably with more carpet unless the flooring guys think they could "blend" new wood in with what's already in my entry and hallway. Wish I would have just put wood in there to start, but we thought it would feel too "cold". Now I realize we could have used an area rug! Live and learn, right? LOL On your new vinyl flooring--make sure you follow the directions for cleaning. Just a slightly damp mop and don't use any other products unless it's something reccommended by the mfg. I used one of those Swiffer wet pads on mine and it left a "film" so it doesn't shine like when new now. And remember, liquids are it's enemy! Other than that, it is almost indestrucible and easy to clean. Enjoy! Luvs

I think this is a fun idea! I am totally BEWITCHED By this beautiful LOVE SONG