'Praying' for Fall...

I love this little guy(or girl, maybe some bug expert can tell me if it's a boy or girl).  I was washing the dishes and he was watching me just outside my kitchen window.  I didn't realize Praying Mantis' turn color in the fall too, but then, I guess that must be part of their protection.  They change color with the leaves to camouflage themselves with the seasons?  We always have lots of bright green ones in the spring and summer, but this one was just too cute, staring at me.