Bugs (and other interesting things)

Sam has been enjoying seeing more wildlife on our three acre property, including this caterpillar...

...and a molting cicada.

Isaac's parents came Sunday. They helped us freeze fresh sweet corn and prepare for our new woodstove installation, which my ever-handy husband is taking upon himself. So far he's been able to postpone climbing onto our 30-foot high, steep slate roof. But a trip up there is unavoidable.

Isaac was so excited to start working on his project that he stayed up until 4 am working on the above, the hearth pad to go under the stove. He made the wood trim himself from an old oak barn beam!