This weekend we released the butterflies that we had raised from caterpillars. They were mailed to us as five small caterpillars, and we observed them as they grew to be five beautiful butterflies. They even made the journey to Chicago with us! We learned a lot from these creatures. Caterpillars are amazing in that they know exactly what to do in the process of becoming a butterfly. They all did it within 8 hours of each other. They are also very messy creatures, as you can see from their habitat.After we watched them emerge from their chrysalides, we observed them for a couple of days and then released them into the great outdoors.
Ellie also went to her first baseball game this weekend. It was "Star Wars" night at the Whitecaps, and we couldn't resist bringing the boys to see all the people dressed up as Star Wars characters. Darth Vader even threw the first pitch! Ellie did great. It is so fun to take her on these adventures.
That's awesome. Loved the butterfly lesson and seeing you guys all take flight to the ball park. What a blessing to enjoy the event as a family!
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Betsy
Where did you get the butterfly habitat?? I'd love to get that for my boys--that's so cool! Looks like you guys had a nice game :)
ReplyDeleteLaura, we got the butterfly kit from Insect Lore. We are doing the ant farm next!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.insectlore.com/
So glad I got to experience the first hatch of the butterfly with you guys. That is exciting they all hatched and you let them go.
ReplyDeleteHow fun you were all able to go to a baseball game together too!
Miss you all. Love, Aunite Amanda
Great to hear you are all getting out and about, butterflies in tow and all! I have no idea how much work these updates are for you, but we LOVE reading them!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad we got to spend Saturday evening together. It was so fun to see the boys' expressions as they watched all the costumed characters! And, I think Ellie had an enjoyable time too. Can't wait until our next adventure!
ReplyDeleteLove, Lynne and Kristin and
the "younger Hunters"
Hey that site is neat--thanks for the info. We actually are just starting the ant farm ourselves! Too funny :)
ReplyDeleteStar Wars at The Whitecaps...I wish I would have known about that! Gage loves Star Wars! Looks like you are all having so much fun this summer! Great to see Ellie being a part of it all! Take Care!
ReplyDeleteI. Love. That. Wrap.
ReplyDeleteYou should have called us about the Star Wars game. =) Matt and the kids would have been all about it. Making it to a game is on our list of things to do this summer!
Dear Emily and family,
ReplyDeleteWe too enjoy all your updates and appreciate all the work that you put into them.
The butterflys and the ants seem to be a lot of fun. One of my fiends here homeschools. I'll have to mention it to her. I know that her older two would really enjoy that.
Congratulations to Noah on finishing his first year of school!
We are happy to hear that Ellie is doing so well and that you are able to enjoy so much as a family.
Love, prayers and hugs, Julie & Philip