Sam Akin gently lifts one of his three butterflies, being careful not to touch its unfurling wings as he watches for its first flight Thursday, July 19, 2013. Akin received three caterpillars from his Cub Scout leader, Nathan Sullivan, and has cared for them through the caterpillar and cocoon stages before they began opening their wings today. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)

Sam AkinFrom Caterpillar to ButterflySam's CrittersCub ScoutsBonnie VculekEnid