9.06.2009

labor pains....{edited}

guess what's going on around here
?

basically the coolest thing I have seen in a very long time
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there will be baby photos very soon
I promise
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~edited~
we witnessed the birth of baby number two late this morning
{baby number one was born yesterday while we were out of town}

18 comments:

apriliniowa said...

Beautiful. I'm excited to see what flies out.

Holly said...

Oh, wow, I had no idea that the chrysalis becomes transparent enough to see the colors inside...How cool is that?!

Carolyn Ford said...

Yes, I think so. Very amazing to watch and I can't wait for the upcoming births!

Vivienne said...

that is breathtaking beth! i can't wait to see your photos of what happens next!

molly said...

yes!yes! been there, done that...did it with our 1st graders last year: raised them from littles to big beauties.
have fun! its really a cool miracle...

~JarieLyn~ said...

Wow, that is very cool. I've never seen a cocoon before. What an awesome discovery.

Roban said...

I had no idea you could see them through the cocoon. How cool! I can't wait to see your babies!

Wanda said...

Oh, that second photo is breathtaking.

Lisa said...

so cute!

Wildflower Studio (Michelle Dransart) said...

wow! I love that shot! Can't wait to see more!

Kim Mailhot said...

How cool ! I have never seen the cocoon at that transluscent stage before ! What a treat !

clairedulalune said...

Beth, this is fantastic! Beautiful photographs as always! Cent wait to see the babies!

Catherine said...

Very beautiful indeed!

suzyQ said...

What a great shot!

Eileen said...

A birth is amazing ... a re-birth is just so awesome! If we could all see dying as a caterpillar does ... on to a rebirth into another amazing creature! Beautiful Beth and a treat for all of us to have you there to capture the miracle.

The Bodhi Chicklet said...

That is one stunning photo, Beth. Can't wait to see more.

Char said...

wow!! fantastic

SE'LAH... said...

so thrilling beth. my daughter loves this post.