We've been invaded!!!

The last two weekends we have had and over abundance of visitors in our yard, woods and neighorhoods, atleast the ones that are over 17 years old. Since ours is over 30 our invasion has been massive. What are we being invaded by . . . .

Cicadas!!!!

Hundreds of these little guys are all over and they have left their skins behind. They are on grass blades, trees, fences and even our play set.

Some think they are gross, some, like my dog, have enjoyed eating them and beefing up their protein in their diet. And then there are those that just want to play with them and they would include . . .

They are also VERY noisy. So far they are still a novelty so we aren't that bothered. I know some that fry them and some that try them chocolate covered. But I don't think I'll go that far. Anyone else have this summer time joy right now?