September 6, 2009

labor pains....{edited}

guess what's going on around here
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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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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:

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

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

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

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

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  5. 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...

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

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

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  8. Oh, that second photo is breathtaking.

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

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

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

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  12. 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.

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

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  14. so thrilling beth. my daughter loves this post.

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth