A camel (or cave) cricket crosses my mind. The legs are probably the most impressive feature, and they have a great 'startle factor', as well. Probably the most likely candidate to be found inside the home come fall. They come in a wide variety of colors, by the way, but their basic shape is pretty much the same. If this does seem to be your critter, I'd begin inspecting the shower before you get in. NOT fun to have one of these little guys jump on you in there, especially if you happen to wear glasses and can't see that well!!!!! Here is a link that might be useful:

Respect the fact that with no one should mention a name of a builder that could be going out of business on rumour only. For the PB's on this thread from Phoenix they know the town has always been gossip central on everything. Pool people in PHX never let the facts get in the way of good story !! As far as the next few months on PB's in both PHX and LV there will be plenty going out of business. The PHX permit pool report used to be 6-7 pages of pulled permits now it is almost half that. First of all the homebuilding is gone but even in the best of times there were just too many builders in those towns barely making any money on pools. Most builders in PHX are virtually supported by mfg. rebates. Those rebates are going to dry up quick as the PHX volumes are off 70% from 2 years ago. Mfg. can finally get away from all the free stuff the PB's received for using their products. Not complaining as Mfg's started this with PB's but mfg's will also be the ones ending it and quick. Deek

I think I missed a part of your story. What is the mom's husband in jail for? Was he the one "touching" Simon? There are lots of posters here who can relate to finding out their SC lied about them, so you're not alone. My SD has embellished things to get her BM's approval, and even made up lies stemming from things we actually did (she told her BM we were filing court papers on a Sunday night when all we were doing was dropping off DH's speeing ticket payment in the court dropbox). It causes the bio-parent to react and give the kid attention, which is what they are going for, regardless of who they hurt. Alot of times this is done to gain favor with the bio-parent. I know it doesn't make it any better that other people have gone through the same thing, but it is definitely nice to know you're not alone in a situation where you feel really alone. Hang in there. I know it's tough, but you are doing the right things.

desert...thank you !! I am really loving the colors in here too..it is a surprise each time I walk in , as is the other room...my eyes are re-opened to the possibilities. Unfortunately it is only the case...the machine was gone when I bought the old table. I refinished the table ..someone had coated it with dark stain and they ruined the veneer. I tore the veneer off and cleaned and cleaned. Wish it did have a machine in it. I don't sew but it would be cool. c this is the dark stuff they had put on it : veneer removed as much as possible and some of the stain removed : all done except cleaning the black metal ( don't have a closeup pic of finished):