Monthly Archives: August 2007

Saturday ~ The Buck We had a great day at the Truck Show/Fund-raiser for Children’s Miracle Network.“The Buck” is known for truck shows and tractor and truck pulls.My view from the passenger seat as Cerwin positioned the chapel on Saturday … Continue reading →

    Caterpillar Challenge We are going to be away from the caterpillars for a few days, so I prepared the aquarium vases with clean water and a few fresh milkweed leaves.   Michael is the only caterpillar in view on this photo, … Continue reading →

  It’s Not Easy to Become a Butterfly!   Michael spent most of the morning shedding his skin – and looking terrible.  Even though I am getting used to the times when a caterpillar is incredibly still – sometimes laying on its … Continue reading →

    Seven Random Facts About Myself I’ve been tagged by vernam06.  Thanks, I guess!  This will be a nice diversion from caterpillars.  I am very organized and cannot work well when my house or office is disorganized.  I like being organized, which … Continue reading →

  Monarch Nursery! Just when I thought I was going to have an ordinary day with my caterpillar family, I discover two babies and two others emerging from their eggs! Chaplain David Roberts brought photos for his newsletter this morning, and … Continue reading →

    Monarch Activity Today   The milkweed – from the top of the aquarium    A side view.  Since this aquarium did not have a screened top, I am using a window screen.   ~~~   Michael   Michael was … Continue reading →

    A Family Supper Last night my mother’s family – the Hawthorne’s – were at our family pavilion (in our woodlot) for a carry-in supper.  The weather was perfect – and it was wonderful to spend time with aunts, uncles, cousins, and their … Continue reading →

  Learning More About Monarchs   I smiled this morning when I saw the design Michael’s munching was making.  It reminded me of people who won’t eat the crust on their bread!   After checking on Michael, I looked for the four eggs.  … Continue reading →

    My New Friend is a Glutton!   This is what Michael’s leaf looked like at noon today.   Right now (10:43 PM) it looks like this! ~~~ I’m suspicious that it is a boy because of the small … Continue reading →

  INFORMATION ON MY MONARCH EGGS AND CATERPILLAR Due to some questions and interest in what I am doing. I understand that all you have to do is keep the milkweed alive by placing it in a glass or vase of water.  … Continue reading →