Recent Happenings

Yesterday afternoon Andy and I drove up to New York City to go to my cousin Evangeline's ("Vangie") organ recital for her master's degree. The kids got to have a little slumber party at Grandmom's house. And we got to have an evening free of them.

Also in attendance were my aunt and uncle (which I believe I haven't seen in a year and a half) and Vangie's sister, Bryonie, recently moved back to the States from Scotland. And, naturally, I haven't seen much of her lately either. I mean, it's not like you can just take a day trip to Scotland every week.

The recital was wonderful! (As if we had any doubt it would be.) And very fun to catch up with everyone. Fun not to have to put anyone to bed for once. Do adult things like sip champagne and eat cake and talk to other people taller than, say, three feet.

Here's a little proof. (Not that it's a terribly good picture, but, well, oh well.)

Cousins (gotta love 'em):



And then this morning, we woke up to torrential rain. And my cupboards were still woefully bare. But since the kids were over at the in-law's, I took full advantage of my solitude and stopped at the store before I picked them up. [You know what? There's an Aldi right around the corner practically. I can't believe I'm just now getting around to shopping there. *hanging head in shame* Well. It's the beginning of a very lovely relationship.]

When I walked into their kitchen, Madeline was sitting on a stool at the counter, sticking her fingers into the sugar bowl, licking them, and then repeating the whole process. Lick, dip. Lick, dip.

The words "sugar, spice, and everything nice" immediately came to mind.

Lick, dip.

We'll work on manners later.