Butterflies

A couple of days ago (I know I know, I am behind!) Jamie and I braved the heat and took the kids to see the butterfly exhibit at the Desert Botanical Gardens. In Colorado this is an INDOOR exhibit, why in the world is it OUTSIDE here??? It was closing in on 105 degrees and we went midday (smart). I don't know how the poor butterflies survive, but they seemed to somehow. They had just recieved a new shipment of butterflies that morning, so there were a TON! Grace and Dallas got cards with pictures of all the butterflies on them, and quickly started trying to find all the butterflies on the card. They did really well! Gracies favorite was the Zebra butterfly, which I think was mine too! I can't believe how purple poor Noahs face can get when he is really hot! We cut the trip short and only ended up staying about 30-45 min, although the kids would have stayed much longer. Next year we will be going in March :)
The pics are only so-so because we were in the direct sun, but you get the idea. I didn't have the heart to post any of the pics of Noah, he looked so miserable in all of them, even though he really did enjoy his time there, mostly tried to eat all of the plants and flowers


Gracie the butterfly




















A butterfly landed on Dallas' hand and on his head!


Searching for her favorite butterfly using her guide






There were quite a few on the ground, so we spent a lot of time down there




















Checking out the butterflies


Best Buds




















Grace was so excited!




















Dallas and Grace showing off their butterfly card