Chasing bullfrogs

My family went to dinner at Creeds Cafe tonight.  Creeds is a small family style restaurant with a friendly waitstaff who recognizes us when we come in.  Although with two rambunctious boys and a pretty teenage daughter, it is no wonder they remember us.   It is warm today and even though the forecast calls for rain, the night is mild and calm.  We came outside to be greeted with a beautiful sunset set off by a large pecan tree across the parking area.

The sky somehow seems bigger out here in Pungo.  There was just enough light for Caleb to chase bullfrogs in the tiny pond beside Creeds before we had to go home.  There were probably 10 or so giant bullfrogs that splashed in as he made his way around.  Last year we were successful at raising common frog tadpoles in a kiddie pool on our porch.

It is amazing watching them lose their tales
and grow legs, then finally become this cutie.

Seeing the bullfrogs makes me want to come back to gather the giant tadpoles in a few weeks.  However, our kiddie pool has other uses since I brought home 3 ducklings from last month's chicken swap.  They may even be cuter than bullfrogs.

After this long cold winter when I thought the grass could never be green again, I am thankful for the spring and all it's life!  We have seen frogs, snakes, butterflies, ladybugs, and the boys have even spotted a few lightning bugs in the evening.  Have I mentioned I love it out here?

One ladybug wasn't ready to be set free quite yet!