Quick Takes Friday

I have been a lazy blogger this week. It almost continued through today, but I rallied and managed to cobble together a post. It might be a little heavy on pictures though.

1. I mentioned a wedding in the family. IndieGirl was a blushing bride last week. Yes, she's only six, but we figure these times in our society call for early betrothal. Or maybe she was just playing a part at school. Mr. Q married Miss U in a lovely ceremony at the school. All the girls were 'U' and all the boys were 'Q' in the kindergarten activity. They processed into the cafeteria in pairs, the boys were giant paper bowties and the girls wearing paper veils. After an exchange of vows in which they agreed to work together in spelling, they were pronounced "kwah." It was a very fun little ceremony, with cake and punch afterwards. I took a picture of IndieGirl with her groom, but do not have parenatal authorization to post it. I imagine this is one activity that will be remembered.

2. It is rainy here today and I am loving it. First, because we really need the rain. Second, because it fuels my laziness in a good way. I'm looking forward to a day at home with no pressing obligations. Husband and I will enjoy a quiet evening at home (well, once the kids are in bed), watching a movie if our Rangers get rained out.

3. Speaking of the Rangers, we went to a game Wednesday. It was Mean Green night, and we got tickets for four dollars! Thanks to a family connection we parked for free, and it was dollar hot dog night. This is pretty much the only night all year that we can afford to take the kids. Butterfly's godparents graciously agreed to spend the evening with her, so we had a really great time. Our good friend and her four kids (including our goddaughter) joined us for the fun. The Rangers had lost 5 in a row, but they busted out of that slump big time at this game. We missed Ian Kinsler's history-making triple, but we had to get our kids home and in bed. Something about being responsible parents on a school night or something. Here are some pictures.



4. Well, Easter came and went. And as I caught up on blog reading this week, I realized that our family has yet to participate in one quintessential Easter activity. We have never dyed eggs! I guess I have always felt like it was just an exercise in frustration, where I would have to fight my urge to do it for the kids and try to minimize messes. But I realize the kids are older and we will definitely get in on the dying action next year.

5. Butterfly turned one in February and I never posted the traditional eating cake picture. She had a cupcake, and her initial response was not a happy one. But once the realized there was chocolate she was all in. Here she is, making quick work of it.


6. More Easter talk. We got a bit crazy and decided to go to Mass at 7 a.m.! I don't really know what we were thinking. The kids did great though. Well, Butterfly was not happy the whole time, but she never is. It was rainy and cool, so we had to make some wardrobe adjustments. Friends of ours gave Butterfly a precious bunny coat that did not fit all winter. It finally fits now, just when we don't need it. We used it on Easter morning though, and she looked pretty stinkin' cute.



7. And here she is, sans coat. My mom bought this pretty dress when Butterfly was born and I was very excited to put it on her finally. It is gorgeous.


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