Not too much going on because it's cold outside! Yes, even here in Florida we've been getting into the 30s at night. Half my orchids are living in the garage although Dad took them outside for some sunshine and to hose them down. The high today is supposed to be 55 but the sun is really warm which is good because we had a Monarch and a Queen come out!
Here's the Monarch.
And here's the Queen.
And here's a Monarch cat. I think I have at least three of them but this is the biggest.
Sorry no update last weekend but I didn't go to the museum. They were having their annual Chocolate Festival (yes, that's a thing, apparently). You get to learn about the science of chocolate and then eat the samples! Things get pretty crazy and with the cold weather my boss figured it was probably safer for me to stay home. At home, unfortunately, I've had quite a few Monarchs and one of the Queens parasatized by those flies (I forget which kind they are). You think the cold would have killed them off. At least their larva never make it to becoming more flies because I squish them all!
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Melanie! So glad to hear that things are looking more positive for you! 
Plus, I think the chocolate tasting cost extra. I guess parking was going to be so much of a problem they were going to park people at the elementary school across the street and have them come over using the covered walkway that leads to the museum. But I'll be back this weekend and hopefully have some nice photos of the butterflies for you guys! I just hope they made it through all these cold days okay!
