Well, it happened! When we went to bed, the pupa had turned dark gray. At sunrise, my husband noticed it wiggling now and then. Everyone rushed out of bed to observe it…for quite some time. We tried to get it close to a stick again. Amazingly, just before 7 it reattached and the butterfly made it’s entrance into the world at 7 am MST. We were able to see the whole thing unfold. It’s hanging from the branch and drying it’s wings. (As you’ll see Sleeping Beauty got in our pictures…she’s on the placemat below the bowl. She seems to approve. 
*As I post this during naps, the butterfly has opened completely and tried to fly around the bowl. Not so fun I imagine. I think we’ll set her free at dinner tonight. *
That’s so fun for them to experience it firsthand! What a great picture for them to carry with them.
Sleeping Beauty is an appropriate witness to the occasion.
I’m glad you had success.
Amy, I love reading about your everyday happenings! Even though we are so far apart I feel close to you and your beautiful family!