Mardi Gras Masquerade

Hi all! Libby here. Now, I don't know if you've even herd of Mardi Gras. I only know about it from a book I read. This is how the dictionary defined it: a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday, most famously in New Orleans. Now it just so happens that our friend Liz Miller had also herd of Mardi Gras and had invited us over for a costume party at her house.

 Side Note: This is Marie's newest painting. Isn't it pretty?

 We all forgot about masks. One simply must have masks at a Masquerade mustn't one? So, I photo edited these masks in.

 While Marie-Grace and Liz had a talk...........

 I snagged a cookie from the bowl! Yum!

"You know what?" said Liz to Marie, "I read a book about thieving Indians recently. Hem, hem Libby. Why don't you wait for the rest of us?" "Well than," I replied, "Let's dig in!"

"You know," I remarked, grabbing the last cookie, "At the Mardi Gras party I read about, there was dancing."

"Well then," said Liz, trying to sound grand, "We shalt dance." So we swept around the room, tripping over each other's feet.

After that we played a game called "Don't laugh Copycat!" Here are Our best pictures of that.

Before we had to leave, I had a nice long talk with Liz. I always have lots of fun with her.

Did you Celebrate Mardi Gras?

Valentine's day and a Visit with Old Friends

 Good day pleasant readers! Yeah, Hi! First of all, we are really sorry we haven't posted in a long time but at lest we're posting now right?  Anyway,we are going to tell you about our Valentine's day party and our visit with our old friends, Caraline  and Katie Janssen. Yep, so let's get going!

We had Sagie, Addy, Jubilee,and Liz over on Valentine's day. We invited Alexandra, but she couldn't come. I don't remember why.

 Every one brought food. It was great!

 On Sunday afternoon we drove down to Nanna and Poppa's house. The above and below pictures are from the next day. Schoolwork took a lot less time there. I'm not sure why.

 After finishing our work, Kristen showed us her father's new sword (it wasn't sharp, thank goodness). He bought it at some place called knife cave.

 After that, Kristen and I painted each other's nails while Samantha and Libby talked and ran around. 

 Then something funny happened. Samantha,after flopping down on the bench said : "I can't wait till Katie and Caraline get here. Maybe I'll get a rest."  She breathed in and out deeply, pretending to be exhausted. Marie and I stared at her. Katie and Caraline were old friends from the year were we lived in Aurora. "Oh, I guess we forgot to tell you they were coming, didn't we?" "Well, that's just it. We invited Addy and Jubilee over and forgot to tell you!" I exclaimed, finally finding my voice. After general exclamations of surprise, we all laughed together.

  A little while later, Libby flung up her arms while almost shouting: "Katie, it's soooooooo great to see you again! It's been forever!!!!!! 

 Meanwhile, Marie shook hands with Caraline in a very proper manner.

 Caramel and Vanilla were happy to see Pepper, to!

 Just then, Addy and Jubilee came in and we had introductions.

 We had much enjoyment with everyone there (we even put on a play, although no one bothered to take pictures of it). In other words, we were very sad when they left at six o'clock.

The next day, (after schoolwork) I really wanted to go outside.

We both went. That is, Libby played and I took pictures. On the tire swing.....

The monkey bars..........

In the sandbox......

And my personal favorite, on the trampoline.

Then Libby and I went up to the  tree house and had a long talk about everything and nothing, as only sisters can. Now we are back home. I was really sad to leave Nanna's. So was I, but it is good to be home.

What did you do for Valentine's Day?

When was the last time you saw an Old Friend?

My afternoon with Jubilee

 Warning:  Long post. Over 16 pictures.

Now, before you say anything, I'm very, very sorry we haven't  been posting and we should be ashamed of  our selves. Marie- Grave and I have been trying to get a better schedule for blogging.

Now, to get on with the post.

 "There's nothing to do!" I cried, throwing out my arms.

 " Why don't you make something, or play with Caramel? said Marie, who was putting away fall clothes.

 "Do you think I'm about to make something when you just hand sewed that dress in two days?" I asked,   "and Caramel's to sleepy to play."

"Then why don't you call Jubilee and see if she and Addy would like to come over." Marie replied, closing the drawer.

 "What a great idea! I'll call her now!"

 In no time at all Jubilee was at my House. "IT'S GREAT TO SEE YOU, LIBBY! I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU SINCE, LIKE, POPCORN DAYS!" was my greeting. 

 Red Ribbon was excited to see Vanilla, to!

 I suddenly got an idea, and whispered it to Jubilee. "That sounds great!" she said.

 We turned on my favorite CD (Rachel Scott, Sons and Daughters) and then danced to it.

 I tried a few moves...........

 .........Then Jubilee.

 Crazy, Huh?

 Until then, Addy and Marie-Grace had been talking quietly,but when they noticed Jubilee's handstand, they suggested that we all have a snack.

 There was however, a very slight emergency, when Caramel, (who was now very much awake) and Red Ribbon stole our Cookies!

 (We did, by the way, manage to get them back  before the dogs slobbered all over them.)

 After that,we all watched Snow White.

 So, to sum it all up, we had tons and tons of fun.

What do you do when you invite friends over?