praying mantis fun

The boys found this cute little guy in our backyard the other day and wanted to keep him as our pet. 

He was very tame and let the boys hold him.  

Ethan let him crawl all over his head.  Yikes!

 

Austin made Ethan grab him off before he got to his neck.  Smart kid.

 

Lauren wanted me to take her picture with him too.  Who knew a praying mantis could be so much fun?!