Butterflies!

Sunday afternoon found us wondering through the butterfly exhibit at Meijer Gardens. 
It was LOVELY.
And you know how I am NOT one to complain (hahahahaha) but it was SOOOO hot and humid in there that my hair will probably still be curly tomorrow. 
Seriously. 
I do love butterflies, but tropical living would NOT be the life for me.

But enough of that, there are butterflies to see! 

Sometimes, if you held very still, a butterfly would land right on you! 
Hertsje had one land on her knee, and another one land on her shoulder. 
Broeder tried, but holding very very still is not as easy as it seems.

 This butterfly was my favorite.
When its wings are down, they are a gorgeous shade of blue.

I want to go back.
Next time I'll wear shorts and a short sleeved shirt.
And bring a bottle of ice water to pour over myself.
Then I'll roll in a snow bank on my way out.
I am NOT kidding.
It was THAT hot in there.
I never saw so many sweaty people in March in Michigan in my life!
Still, I think you really ought to go.
It's worth it to see so much beauty!

Yesterday Is Foggy

I learned yesterday afternoon that perhaps it would have been better had I skipped lunch.

So for the rest of the afternoon THGGM and I watch fog roll in and out.  It really was beautiful to see.  At one point he asked me to take a picture of the chairs that we could no longer see.  Hmm.  Maybe.., not?  I am pretty efficient at taking pictures of nearly everything, but not so much at taking pictures of things not seen.

And On Monday

Famke came with her little brothers on Monday.

She still was not feeling well after her bout with the flu that began last Thursday.

In the morning, we colored pictures and played with puppets.

Then we had lunch.

I made homemade macaroni and cheese, because everyone loves it and it is Kado's favorite.

But he couldn't eat it.

I'm not stupid. Remember?  I left the big bowl out.   So I did not push him to eat anything.

 Which was wise, as not long after that the big bowl was called into action.

Please tell me that spring will come and this flu will end.

I might not believe you, but tell me anyway.