That is good. While they are drying, you will get some different smells. Try to not dry too fast. You want them to feel just a little "crispy" on the outside and stiff but soft on the inside. Then you will need to cut them away from the stems and remove the bigger leaves, then put them in some air tight containers. I like to use the plastic Tupperware containers that the lids will snap shut. I have several that will hold about 2-4oz each. Then when you put them in the containers and seal them, put them in the dark and cool place. Open the containers and wave container around a bit to get fresh air into it, and then close back 2x a day for 7 days, then open containers and air them then close 1x a day for 7 days. Then they are ready, but for better flavor, continue to air buds 1x a day for another 7 days, then air them 1x every other day for 7 more days. Then they will be better.