Yep, we finally moved into our new home. *big grin*

We love our everything about our new house--well. almost. everything. 

This is what I found in the atrium last week...

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To those that are not familiar with the desert--this is a scorpion...  They scare the sh** out of me. (period) 

Of course, I immediately contacted "pest control" and scheduled bi-monthly visits to keep the critters out of the house--if only it were that simple.


Yesterday--as I was making my pre-sleep sweep through the house (looking for any signs of scorpions) I found this! 
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YES, that's a black widow--if you haven't seen one up close, it looks exactly, EXACTLY like this picture as it hangs out inconspicuously in the corner of the garage.


I have taken Raid to every crook and crevice in this blasted house...

So what did I find belly up in the bathroom today? 
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I'm so NOT cut out for living in the desert. 
 


Comments

E.L.

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:51:39

Yeesh, add some big centipedes in and you've got most of the nasty insects/arachnids! Congrats on the new house, and if I were you, I would be carrying a fly swatter and other various killing accessories around with me at all times!

 

Nicole

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:24:08

Hi E.L.!

Fortunately I've only seen the small centipedes--they look almost friendly in comparison... dashing across the floor... I like your idea--I'll need to invest in a "safety belt" of sorts--Raid, swatter, hammer--all the bug killing necessities! (Yeesh is right!) Thanks for stopping by :)

 

Julia

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:15:07

Just wait until you get a rattle snake...

 

Nicole

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:26:22

 

Nicole

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:27:19

Thanks Julia--just what I needed to hear ;)

I've actually been watching the bushes and field next door very closely, too--it would be my luck...

 

E.L.

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:55:05

 

Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:42:19

CONGRATS on moving into your new home! :)

Eeeewwwwwww! Hopefully all your unwanted visitors will be gone with the bi-monthly pest control visits...*shudder*!

Yes, I miss you - but I respect your priorities - especially with Kate being so young and you being in the classroom this year...but I still miss you! :)

 

Nicole

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:26:39

Hi Stacy!

I miss you too! I'll will continue to stop in every once in awhile--Love your blog *giggles* Best :)

 

bartolomo

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:00:10

Nicole,
Hey! Just hit your link for the first time in quite a while and saw that you had recently posted. Congrats on the new house. Hope the creepy-crawlys don't freak you out too much. Every area has its problems. Btw, how's the new neighborhood look for running?
Joe

 

Nicole

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:52:03

Hi Joe!

Well, I'm trying not to get too creeped out--isn't working ;)

The neighborhood is awesome for running, now if it would cool down a bit--even at 6 a.m. it's 90 degrees.

Hope you are doing well! I'll stop by and visit your blog soon--Take care--Nicole

 

frogmama

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:39:42

Are you back from your blog break? So good to hear from you! Sorry to hear about your uninvited pests though...

 

Nicole

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:20:58

Hi frogmama,

I wish I had the time to come back--but unfortunately there are too many things on my plate--I'll update as I can and still visit once in awhile... Still love your blog! You're a serious crack-up girl! Take good care...

 

Nicole

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:55:10

Hi frogmama!

No, I'm not officially back--but I'll continue to post as I have time :) Still love your blog when I have the chance to read it--hilarious! Take good care...

 

Utah Mommy

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:21:53

Hello Nicole, long time no hear. Sorry for my long silence for i have my reasons. But now i am trying to get back on blogging as possible as i can. I miss blogging, hopping from one to the other. God bless!

 

Anne

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:45:08

I stopped by to see if something might be happening here and low and behold, a new post (at least it is new to me). Those bugs are horrific and I would definitely have already packed my bags and moved to the big city. I am usually OK with bugs, but not deadly bugs.

 

Robin

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:13:41

Hi Nicole,
It has been a while since I've been here to see you. I am happy for you that you are in your new house. I can not stand bugs, I feel for you and your family. Glad you called the pest control people. Be careful and take good care! :-)

 

╰⊰⊹✿Utah Mommy✿⊹⊱╮

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:44:11

Congratulations! That's good to hear you finally moved. And sorry for not being online for so long. How you been? hope all is well. Hope to hear from you soon, God bless!

 

Paula Lee

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:27:20

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