Thursday, August 20, 2009

Bonjour Butterfly*

For her birthday, Elizabeth received a butterfly kit from Uncle Mike and Auntie Kelly.  We immediately mailed away for the larvae and ever since they arrived, having been closely following their transformation from caterpillar to cocoon.  Once they became cocoons, Lee transferred them into the butterfly net.  On Tuesday morning, two Painted Ladies emerged and on Wednesday morning, there were two more.  The excitement at our house may very well have surpassed Christmas morning, especially when the girls released the butterflies.  We are already looking forward to getting more.
* Bonjour Butterfly is the title of one of Elizabeth's favorite books.
One of the Painted Ladies - you can see the other cocoons in the background.
As soon as they emerged, Elizabeth excitedly ran outside to pick flowers for their temporary home and prepared sugar water for them.
The girls were completely fascinated.
Releasing the last two butterflies on Wednesday night.
This might have been Elizabeth's favorite part - because they climbed right on to her finger.
  
Each butterfly was released on a plant chosen carefully by Elizabeth.

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