an entomological education

Oh Monday, you always come too soon. The beginning of the workweek rudely interrupted a weekend spent lounging around, puzzling, reading, strolling, drinking hot cider and sleeping (a lot of sleeping). I have fully fallen into fall and have happily embraced my bulky wool socks and cozy, contrasting layers once again.

(jumper: Bargain Boutique; plaid tunic: Marshall's; belt: Goodwill; socks: from mom; booties: Seychelles)

K and I saw a woolly bear caterpillar while strolling through town yesterday (see above). I love them! They're so soft and cuddly :) When I was a kid I always just assumed that woolly bears would turn into monarch butterflies--I'm not sure why, maybe because of the orange/black coloring? Anyway, turns out I was way off. In the spring, after spending the long winter months in a cozy cocoon, the woolly bear will emerge as an Isabella Tiger Moth! So there--fun fact for the day :) I did also see a perfect, beautiful monarch butterfly this weekend--so lovely! On an unrelated note, here is my finished puzzle:

Told you I was a puzzle geek. This only took me three days!