Catching fireflies

Here's an example of how you can have a lot of fun without going anywhere or spending any money - just step outside at dusk and catch some fireflies! Unless of course you live in Colorado, like we do, and do not have these cool insects anywhere around. We first discovered the exciting presence of fireflies last year on the way to Dekalb. As it was getting dark, we kept seeing strange flashes shoot past the car window. At first I was a little puzzled, but pretty soon we discovered further in the distance (and up close, smashed into the windshield) the little flashes of light were fireflies. The kids are mesmerized by them - they are very slow fliers too, so they are easy to catch. Even Cameron, who is terrified to hold a ladybug, was eager to hold them and watch them glow in his hand.


Here is Cameron and his cousin, Gavin, who he repeatedly called his best friend on our trip.









Reesey got bored and decided to pick flowers instead.







Becca with her cousins, Ainsley, and Claire. The baggie is full of fireflies. These 3 caught an amazing 62!












Cameron on the hunt!