After waiting for all five butterflies to emerge and stretch their wings we decided that it was time for
THE RELEASE.
We waited for a warm sunny day, went out to the field, and opened the cage.
The butterflies needed a little coaxing, but eventually they all emerge and fluttered off into the sunset. 
I can see how those people who rescue wild animals, nurse them back to health, and release them back into the wild become so crazy passionate about it.
It was incredible to watch them fly off to freedom.
I don't want to think what really happened to them that night.
I choose to imagine they have made their way to Mexico to ride out the rest of winter.
In fact I wasn't going to be surprised if they showed up at our kitchen window the next morning looking for more oranges to eat.
Thanks Uncle Chad, Aunt Katie, Sofia, Emily, and Sullivan for a wonderful gift!
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