Strange Critters in the Neighborhood

Maybe its the changing weather, maybe its our proximity to the forest, but for whatever reason our house has been inundated with strange critters.  Of course, I feel the need to photograph these crazy creatures.  Stink bugs will NOT be featured in this post, but do know that I see at least 20 of them everyday. 

First off, the grasshopper.

Then came the Praying Mantis.

We also had a visit from a few mice, but no need to worry...Ella caught both of them.  She didn't kill them either!

Ella's Catch.

Cat in Action

The perks of owing a house I suppose.