Ladybugs

We made our annual ladybug hike early in January, but I just got around to downloading the pictures this week.  It has been so dry this year, so the trail had absolutely no mud and it was a beautiful day for a hike.  All of the ladybugs were in the same spot as always and the kids enjoyed seeing all of them.

More Ladybugs

On Sunday, we decided to go on a hike in Redwood Park and ended up going down the Stream Trail again to see the ladybugs.  It was a gorgeous day and the ladybugs were still hanging out in the sunshine.

Ladybug Hike

We took our annual hike to see the ladybugs in Redwood Park today.  We met some friends there and enjoyed the walk down to the ladybugs.  Surprisingly, it was muddy, despite the fact that it hasn't rained in a few weeks.  The ladybugs were in the same location where we originally saw them four years ago.  It still boggles my mind that they end up there every year.  It was in the fifties today, so they seemed to be enjoying the warm weather.  We stopped at Girl's Camp on the way back for a picnic lunch and then headed back up the hill to the car.  Julia was insistent on walking on her own for part of the way back.  Of course, it was for the entire uphill portion and that little firecracker didn't mind one bit!  She did a great job and Alex was a good little hiker as always.

Ladybugs Among the Redwoods: Year 3

We ventured out to see the ladybugs this morning, after having to postpone our original plan on New Year's Day.  The weather has been so gorgeous and today was a lovely day to go and see if we could see the ladybugs.  Sure enough, we did find them.  There weren't as many this year, perhaps because the weather has been so strange and dry.   It was a nice little hike and a great way to spend the morning, followed by a nice lunch of Indian food in Montclair.

Ladybugs: Year 2  http://smaskensbaby.blogspot.com/2011/01/ladybugs-in-redwood-park.html
Ladybugs:  Year 1  http://smaskensbaby.blogspot.com/2010/01/ladybugs.html