When our second granddaughter was little ( she’s 17 now) she used to call butterflies, flutterbies. Sweet, right? If you’ve been reading Katherines Corner for a while you know I have shared my affinity for butterflies on several occasions. They always seem to be around when something nice has happened or just before something wonderful takes place. I’ve had this love of the colorful winged creatures my whole life.
We had a beautiful day here on Sunday and the flutterbies were everywhere. Our ornamental pear trees and lilac bushes were covered in butterflies, flying from branch to branch, and I was mesmerized by all of the activity. Butterflies symbolize transformation, new life, and new beginnings.
I was slow to grab my camera ( bad blogger). But I was truly transfixed by their activity. I just stood there gobsmacked as I imagined the soft sound of ambient music playing in the background.
No photos of them on the lilac bushes. I focused my camera on the pear tree instead. But, this photo of one of our lilac bushes with the sun shining through might be one of my favorites.
I stood there with my arm extended hoping one would find me as appealing as the blossoms of the tree. But, no luck, the flutterbies were much more interested in dancing among the pear and lilac blossoms. It really was an amazing thing to watch. I’m happy I can share it with you today.
Please share your flutterbies story with me, my friends. I can’t wait to read your comments.
I look forward to seeing you back here on Thursday for the TFT blog party. Please invite your bloggy friends too!
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Aw, absolutely loved the story of your granddaughter with “flutterbies” and thank you for sharing that here, as well as your gorgeous pics, too. Hugs xoxo <3
So pretty & I love her special name for them. Just what I needed to see today!
That’s a lot of butterflies.
That lilac shot is brilliant.
Lucky you with those beautiful lilacs to naturally scent your home! And those monarchs are stunning.
Pat
Hello Katherine!! I’m a little backed up on my reading so I hope this will get to you. I’m 60 years old and have always called them flutterbies. I got my now 12 year old granddaughter calling them the same. I too am utterly in love with these delicate creatures. While I paused on each of the photos of them, the picture that held my attention longest was the one of the sun shining thru the lilacs. Very calming…very soothing. I love Katherine. Keep up the good works. Mimi
Mimi, we are two peas in a pod. Thank you for your lovely comment and compliments and for being a Katherines Corner subscriber. Hugs!!