In December of 2006, we took Mattie to Butterfly World in Florida. It is truly an amazing, tranquil, and memorable place to visit. It appeals to all the senses. I can never see enough of these beautiful and fluttering creatures. Every time we visit Florida, we go to Butterfly World. It connects us to Mattie and to many butterflies, which also remind me of Mattie.
Quote of the day: Life is short. If you doubt me, ask a butterfly. Their average life span is a mere five to fourteen days. ~ Ellen DeGeneres
As tonight's quote points out, a butterfly's life is short, yet beautiful. This maybe one of the many reasons why I think of Mattie each time I see a butterfly!
Peter and I visited Mattie's memorial tree at his school today. We wanted to change the ribbon and bow around the tree and add a few ornaments. All in memory of Mattie's 15th birthday which is fast approaching. The metal butterfly ornaments we added to the tree today, were purchased at Butterfly World in Florida. This seemed appropriate given how much Mattie loved visiting this preserve.
This is Mattie's yellowwood tree. Soon trees and flowers will be springing from the tree.
Can you see the big butterfly ornaments we added to the tree? They are made out of metal and enamel and are truly colorful and special like a butterfly.
Our daffodils that we planted come back every year, along with crocus and tulips! I changed the bow and ribbon around the tree. Took down the winter themed bow and put something springy in orange.
Butterflies blowing and floating from the tree in the wind. In addition to the butterflies, there are legos, toy cars, hearts, a bird house, and chimes hanging on the tree.
Later this afternoon, we took Sunny outside in our commons area off leash. He LOVED it. I captured Sunny and Peter playing hide and seek!
Love the tail batting around with excitement!
Sunny checking out the squirrels from our commons area balcony.
1 comment:
Vicki, Mattie's memorial tree is beautiful. It is all the more special because of the planted flowers and the attention, it receives!
I loved BUTTERFLY WORLD. I hope, we will return there when we next visit, Florida. That is a perfect place to go. I wish we had someplace, like this here.
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