I don't know how we got so lucky, but we amazingly got a reprieve from the rain on Duckling Day. Equipped with rain boots, we were able to hunt for Easter eggs . . .
and discover that there was CANDY in the eggs!
On a bit of a sugar high, we joined our friends in quacking and waddling . . .
and visited with the Easter Bunny.
I don't quite know what it is, but Duckling Day is magical for me. It may be the combination of Spring, children celebrating Easter and a favorite book (Make Way for Ducklings) . . . or it may be that none of these fun festivities occur at my house and all I have to do is make a duckling outfit (or two) and then head to our local park and library. It helps that Mom and Ken always have a brunch following Duckling Day which includes homemade beingets and we all know fried dough makes everything better. By the way, credit for the beautiful tutus goes to Mom (Cath)! Regardless of the recipe for this magical event, we have once again added to my repository of joyful Duckling Day memories.
I am so glad you like Duckling Day as much as I do. There is something SO fun about a bunch of grownups getting together to be silly with children, down to the off duty officer blowing his whistle and saying "Make Way, make way for ducklings!" Plus the kids get books! Top it all off with a house full of assorted people, good food - What could be more fun?
Posted by: Mom | May 03, 2011 at 08:00 AM
I know you made the shirts, but did you make the skirts as well? Both girls are very, very cute. And, not everyone can pull this off, they both look good in yellow.
Posted by: the_mel | May 03, 2011 at 10:15 AM
I never put together that Duckling Day was connected to "Make Way for Ducklings"! Really should have, given the author was from Hamilton and all, but I thought we'd discovered that book from the dustbin of history. Regardless, it's always a treat to see the latest installment. You all have to be one of the most festive attendants!
Posted by: Eric & AMy | May 04, 2011 at 09:45 PM
@Mel - My mother-in-law made the skirts . . . she's talented in many ways!
@Eric - You all have fantastic literary taste . . . whether it originates from the dustbins of history or otherwise.
Posted by: Nikki | May 06, 2011 at 12:25 AM