The B's of Spring

Our butterflies hatched last week.  Layla kept a close eye on the chrysalides

 and we actually got to see one come out.  It was a very fun process but I may have become a little obsessed with our caterpillars/butterflies :)

 

We got to visit with our favorite buddies, Liam and Shea, last week.  

Grady has started to join right in with the pack!

 

Grady is big enough to ride in the bike trailer now.  He liked the bike ride but wasn't too sure about the helmet.  Maybe because last time we put him in a helmet it didn't come off for six weeks!

Yesterday, we released the butterflies.  The rain had stopped and the temperature was right so we decided it was the perfect day.

The butterflies disagreed.  Only one flew out of the net.  After waiting for quite awhile, I had to take them out with a stick while Layla cheered, "Go lay some eggs, butterflies!"

Two hours later, this poor guy was still on the leaf I put him on.  He finally flew away or got eaten by a bird when I checked on him later! 

Now...bring on the nice weather, spring!  We are so ready for you!!