Toadstools, Mushrooms, Fungi everywhere!

We have had a very dry summer, but in the last few weeks we've had some really nice rain and since then, there are mushrooms popping up all over.  I've never seen anything like it, there are many varieties and new ones pop up every day.
I've always liked mushrooms and enjoy taking pictures of them. Hopefully the neighbors aren't watching me getting down on the ground taking these pictures.  :)   

So, I have a bunch of photos to share with you - some cute ones, some ugly ones and some weird ones!

Have you ever seen a curly mushroom like this?

Look under the leaves - there are three more back there - like a whole family!

 

I like these flat ones

This one looks like a lobster is trying to dig it's way out.  It's called a stinkhorn fungus.  It's not on the favorite list!

  

and this one is called Coral fungus - it really does look like coral.

I think these are so cute!

Last but not least - these are the tiniest things, only about 1/2 inch tall.  I had to pull grass away to get the picture.

Can you believe how many types of mushrooms we have, just on our property?  It reminds me what a great Creator we have; so many varieties, sizes, colors...and that's just the mushrooms on one property!

Reunion Time

Last weekend we had a reunion with Bob's family.  He comes from a family of 6 kids and all of them were there. His younger brother has a beautiful property with lots of room to play, woods and walking trails and he hosts this every year. Quite a few of the grandkids weren't able to be there as some live out of state, and several were away for the weekend.  However, we had some special guests - Bob's one remaining uncle and his wife. They are both 88 years old, still live at home and drove 45 minutes to come and join us!

Here's Bob with Laura and his 2 sisters, Karla on the left is 1 year older than Bob, Diane on the right is the baby of the family.

Two of Bob's brothers; Larry is the oldest, Tom is 1 1/2 years younger than Bob.  

Here's the gang all enjoying supper.

After we ate, the kids had fun with sidewalk chalk.

We went hiking in the woods...

The kids were having a great time.

Here's Bob with his Uncle Neal and Aunt Linda

Our Heather and Laura, with niece Alecia between them.

The kids enjoying some ice cream

Laura and Aaron

Bob with his other brother Rog

We even got a group photo.

The girls were having fun with glow necklaces

We ended the night around the bonfire. It's always good to have family time!

Friday Funny