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Friday, October 11, 2013

Butterfly Wonderland!

I had the loveliest of days today, as I spent it having lunch with my bff Sandie and then visiting Butterfly Wonderland,  a large butterfly museum here in Scottsdale.

We started our visit watching a 3-D movie about the migration of the Monarch Butterfly. Now, I had never seen a 3-D movie before, (I know... can you believe it?) so this was absolutely magical to me!!! Seeing all those butterflies flying off the screen was amazing!! (I know... I'm easily amused. )


 
After the movie we went into the Butterfly Conservatory where hundreds of butterflies were flying around.

 These blue ones were the most spectacular, but very hard to get a good photo of because every time they landed, they folded up their wings so you couldn't see the spectacular color. I use this butterfly in my blog designs all the time, so it was really cool to see it "live".



 
It was cool cause, the butterflies had no problem landing all over us!!
 
This is a moth and not a butterfly... Each one of his wings were as big as my hand!!!
Yes, it was a lovely day!!!

19 comments:

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I want to go there so bad! Looks like fun!

ImagiMeri said...

Oh how fun! My hubby and youngest daughter have been there, but I haven't. It's definitely on my list to do. You always take such gorgeous photos.

Hugs,
Meri

Joani said...

Awesome. I didn't even know there was such a thing. Am making plans to go. Thanks for sharing.

Keith@ Vintage Crab Jewelry and Crafts said...

It looks like you had a lot of fun will all of the butterflies. I would love to see that big moth in person!

Marfi-topia said...

how fun!
I love the blue ones...but they're all just gorgeous.
thank you for sharing with us..
m

kathyinozarks said...

Wow what an awesome place to spend the day-really enjoyed all your photos Kathy

Pamela said...

It is always so much fun spending time with friends. My boys would love to visit a place like that!

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

I love going into butterfly conservatories, and once had a blue morph land on my arm. I'll confess I've not seen a 3D movie yet myself but look forward to the experience.
A nice photo of you and your friend Karen with the butterfly wings behind.
Judith

This N That said...

Awesome..Great pictures Karen..I've been trying to get a butterfly all summer..Really haven't seen that many.

Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottage said...

Thank you for the beautiful slide show! gorgeous photos and it sounds like such a neat place to go. That moth is amazing (even though I don't like moths at all!).

Sandra Kaye said...

I had a wonderful time to my sweet friend...of course anytime I spend with you is always a good time for me:):) Much love- Sandie

Diane said...

Now this would be a place I'd LOVE to go. The butterflies and moths are incredible and I can't think of anything more wonderful than wearing butterflies in my hair! Diane

hensintheorchard.blogspot.com said...

Love it, what a wonderful experience. I would love to go there one day. Thankyou for sharing. Sarah x

The Old Parsonage said...

How cool it must have seemed magical! I love to see them on our butterfly bush!

Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!

Cyn said...

how awesome. I drive past there all the time I really need to go!

Unknown said...

amazing... they are so beautiful. Have a bright and creative day ...Chickie

Vicki Boster said...

Karen- this surely was a beautiful day. The butterflies are so pretty-- but you both win the prize--- that's a beautiful photo!

Vicki

Carole said...

Looks like you had a wonderful time Karen. We have something similar in our area and I love visiting. Thanks for sharing Karen and have a wonderful Thursday! Carole xox

Rhonda said...

Karen, this looks like a very unique place, I do want to go one day. I've seen lots of butterflies in my yard, all spring and summer. I consider them good luck. Oh, that moth, I've had them that big on my deck. They are huge!!

Have a great weekend and it was so perfect meeting up with you yesterday. I had the best time. This has been a great year for me for meeting blog friends. xo R

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