Queen Hertsje Holding Court

Usually when the first four grandkids arrive, Hertsje is sleeping.

When they hear her wake up, they all hurry in to see her smile.

She has a smile that captures hearts.

This week someone had the idea to get out the bin of puppets.

There are enough puppets for everyone to pick out a favorite or two.

What better audience for a puppet show than a captive cousin!

 Even Zeke gets in on the play.

Hertsje loves to pet Zeke.  Zeke must not mind too much, as he always wants to snuggle up between her and me.

And if Hertsje happens to drool a bit, she has a lady-in-waiting ready to wipe her chin.

 Kado loves to kiss her soft head.

And apparently, so does Winnie the Pooh.

 While Queen Hertsje bites her crown, Feintsje arranges her ruffles in a pleasing manner.

The puppets and the puppeteers made for a pleasant morning.

And the queen was well pleased!