Butterflies!

Princess had an early birthday party last month, and one of her gifts was a butterfly kit from InsectLore.  I think Bub (who's school-aged) actually appreciated it more, but I can't say for sure. Here are some pictures of the caterpillars as they turned into chrysalides:

 And after a couple hatched, we tried to feed them, but apparently orange was too sour for them (although it made a good picture):

 What the empty cocoons look like:

 Painted lady butterflies sipping sugar water on wadded up tissues:

I might order the butterflies again someday, when I think the kids are able to pay more attention. Overall it was a positive experience for the kids.