Butterflies in May

Robert took yesterday off and we decided to save what's left of our sanity by getting the kids out of the house (and out of the way of the contractors) by going to the Pacific Science Center.   I brought my camera along even though I know it's too dark in there to get decent photos but you just never know when a photo opportunity may present itself.  I am so glad I decided to throw it in my bag!

I wish I could say I intended to capture the following shots but that would be an utter lie. Well, the first one anyway.  I simply gave up trying to get Lainey to look at the camera and started taking photos of the butterflies.  As I was framing one shot, Lainey popped into my viewfinder and I snapped it.  Then I just followed her around and ultimately, got some of my best photos of her.  She probably loves bugs more than anything (except her Mommy of course) and to capture the peaceful, happy look on her face was priceless.  

 After hearing tell her 805 times, "don't touch the butterflies with your fingers," what does she do? Use her hair! Creative or sneaky, I'm not sure.  Considering how much she loves insects and butterflies, I was quite impressed with her self restraint. 

 This one flew off and hit her nose, startling and delighting her. 

 I want to touch you soooo bad!

I wanted to get a photo of this one in particular but they just wouldn't cooperate. Their wings are a beautiful blue but you only see it when they are flying. Not once did they open their wings while stopped. 

And last but not least, one of 3/4s of our crew.  Lainey and Daddy had just assembled this grasshopper and she was quite pleased with herself.  Not enough to let me take her picture though.