Yesterday morning, I was just leaving with Hunter on a walk and when I went out the front door was surprise to see this beautiful butterfly on the wall near the door. It startled me because of its size; I quickly realized that it had just emerged from its cocoon. I ran back inside to get my camera because I knew you'd all enjoy seeing it too.

Hubby came home and I had to show him as well.  I don't know how to tell a male from a female, but she sure was gorgeous; I think she was still wet as it appeared her wings were sticking together.

I meant to google butterflies to find out the average time they take before they fly away.  With Monarch's, it seems they leave quickly but I bet she was on our step for about 15 min.  I was actually worried that something was wrong but eventually she was gone.

As a young wife, mother and a new christian I once heard women described as butterflies-that we are delicate but strong, carried on the wings of emotion and flutter in the highs and lows of life. Men, with their brute strength are more like bulls-they charge into situations and often trample on delicate creatures under their feet.  At the time I thought this was a wonderful description of the differences between the sexes; not to be offensive to either. 
We are now off to the clip and snip-oh my poor little Hunter. 
I hope your day is better than his.
Blessings, Noreen & Hunter