Flutter By, Butterfly!

Every October, the city of Grapevine hosts an adorable event in which kiddos dress up as butterflies (or other winged things), parade together down Main Street, and each release a single Monarch simultaneously. Since Grandma had been looking forward to taking the littler girls for over a year, we overlooked that it was Flint's actual birthday that day, rescheduled his party for the following day, and spent the morning together with Gia, Pap, and Faryn.

It was a beautiful morning and the kids were all so super cute. I couldn't help but tear up a little (though I maybe blamed it on the sun and wind), watching the girls hold hands and march behind the bagpipe players (I know! BAGpipes! Aren't they just infamous for jerking tears?), with their cute little wings all sparkly and wobbling around.

The release was a little behind schedule, so there was a fair amount of the morning spent waiting, but the kids did just fine with the perfect distractions from Pap - popcorn and juice! Then all the children went up on stage with their small envelopes and after a countdown from 10, the Monarchs were released and skittered about, no doubt relieved to be freed from confinement. I know my Lyla was very concerned for their well-being inside of those tiny things (admittedly, I was too!).

By this point, Flint was heading quickly toward Meltdown Ave, so we took him back home to nap and begin party-prep, while Gia and Pap added more adventures to their day over at Nash Farm, where the girls rode horses and had all kinds of farm fun!

Sometimes butterflies get cold. And need a hoodie.

Sometimes butterflies need to lay down. With their blankies. On the concrete.

Paradin'!

What a sweet and exciting day!! Thanks, Grandma and Pap, for all the fun!!
More photos HERE!