Tonight we decided to go to the Zoo for the Safari of lights. We got there very late, but managed to still take part in all the festivities. We even got to see Pan Pan, Nanny Cindy, Caleb, Ben, Gracie, and Elijah. We had a great time, and even caught up with some of mommy's classmates.What a fun night! We went spend some time with Caleb, Gracie, Ben, Elijah & Didi! Pan Pan and Nanny Cindy went to a concert, and we went to have fun with our cousins and Didi. Thank you Chopin Clan because we had SOOOO much fun. Madeline, Emma, & I were so lonesome! Hopefully we can do it again soon.
Today was the perfect day for a lazy "Banana Pancake" kinda day. There were no plans on the agenda so we just took it easy. It was so nice because I felt like we could really be "in the moment" as a family. The day started with Snuggle Saturday instead of Snuggle Sunday (a regular Dupuy ritual of early morning snuggling). I was able to hold Madeline (Taa Taa--Cajun talk) her much longer than on normal weekdays. Later in the day Emma fell asleep in the chair so I scooped her up, put her in our bed, and actually was able to take a nap with her. It was so nice.
After our nap we went outside, and Emma actually rode her tricycle for the first time by herself. I took a video, but please pardon the fact that it was taken sideways. If you know how to work hp and can help me turn it upright I would greatly appreciate it. But for now, if you are willing to break your neck for 4 seconds, or lay on your right side please watch....
As you may have read last week Daddy got you girls tickets to go see Elmo. he had been lis
tening all week to the radio station so he could try and win you girls tickets to go see Elmo. Emma, you have been excited ALL week to go see Elmo.
faces and Emma, you dance. Madeline, you kicked your feet because you were so happy most of the show. Emma, there was plenty of room for you to dance too.
The first weekend in November, Abbeville has a Giant Omelette Celebration. In 1984, three members of the Chamber of Commerce (Emery "Bichon" Toups, Tracy Kays, and Sheri Meaux) attended the Easter Omelette Festival in Bessieres, France and were later knighted the first of Abbeville's Ch
evaliers. They returned home with the determination to bring Abbeville closer to its French Heritage by hosting an omelette festival and joining the sisterhood of cities who celebrate the omelette - Bessieres, France; Frejus, France; Dumbea, New Caledonia; and Granby, Quebec in Canada. Malmedy, Belgium and Pigue, Argentina later joined the fraternity, bringing the number making seven locations to celebrate this festival annually. Abbeville's Giant Omelette is truly an international festival.Each year, foreign representatives from each of these cities arrive here to be knighted as chevaliers (chefs) into Abbeville's Confrerie (fraternity). Beneath majestic moss-covered live oak trees in historic Magadalen Square, they help to prepare the 5000 egg Giant Cajun Omelette. They also come to experience the area's joie de vivre, to share its rich culture, to meet and mingle with its people, and to make memories and friendships which last a lifetime. The omelette is then given away freely to all in attendance.Come join in our Celebration and become closer to our French heritage through the cooking of the "Omelette of Friendship". (Okay, I didn't write this and you can read moe excerpts from the website: http://www.giantomelette.org/) .
So what about this giant omelette.... It is cooked on a GIANT skillet! The festival started with 5,000 eggs in 1984, and each year they add another egg...so if you do the math, we are at 5,024! Wow that's big. Just to give you an idea of what it entails I included the recipe:
Tabasco pepper sauce® Blend with unique mixing tool (you will have to attend to know what this is) Set above ingredients aside Prepare skillet with oil and butter Add onions & bell pepper, sauté Add crawfish, sautéAdd egg ingredients to the ingredients in the skillet on command Stir gently and merrily to the beat of the Cajun music in the background Just prior to completion add parsley & onion tops Remove skillet from fire Serve with Poupart's French Bread - C'est Bon!Official Ingredients Preparer - Retired Sheriff Ray LeMaire
Today was spent just doing fun silly things. We woke up with no definite plans, b
ut decided to head to Lafayette. While running errands we heard the sounds of planes roaring overhead. Emma's vocabulary has blossomed lately. With plane being one of her favorite words, we decided to flock towards the air show. We parked our car near Adrian Vega's Dodge, and watched the Air Show. The girls absolutely loved it.
Next we decided to take them to the park, not just any park, the park where Poppie proposed to Didi. For all who do not know the story, Poppie proposed to Didi on a cement turtle. The girls really enjoyed being silly.
