Saint Patrick's Day and more

Well, it is Saint Patrick's Day once more and here are the kids this morning.

Lia, is ready to stop this foolishness.

And she's done.

We headed over to Peoria for the parade with St. Patrick's school.  This is Becca's Daisy Scout troop, thanks to other moms who had cameras with them.

This weekend, Mike made me very happy and hung up this pewter plates in the kitchen.  These plates, featuring scenes of the American Revolution, were always in my Grandma and Grandpa Quigley's kitchen and I'm very happy to carry on the tradition.

Since the camera is out, lets take a few shots.

Both Becca and George have had ear infections that last couple of weeks, Patrick is tripping up and down the stairs, and Cecilia has been up screaming at night.  So, life is normal.  We're all more than ready for spring to come and the snow to go away.

Blue-Gold 2014

Last week, our Cub Scout pack, lead my Mike, had the Blue-Gold Banquet.  For entertainment, each den performed a song.  The Wolves sang "God Bless My Underwear".  Patrick really hammed it up.

Lia loved all the clapping and running around.

The Cub Master had each parent (I got to do it!) paint a paw on their scout's cheek while telling us the symbolism.

Here is Pat with all his new patches.  Sorry for the 'smile' but he does that for some reason.

I have no idea what Patrick is doing but its that same look on his face.

Here's Mike explaining the Arrow of Light right before he awarded it.

 Mike asked why I took this picture.  I thought it was kinda cool with him next to the cross.

It was a nice night, the kids had a blast running around like crazy-nut-jobs and Mike did a great job.

Daddy-Daughter Dance

Tonight is the Saint Patrick's Daddy-Daughter Dance.  Becca and Mike got all gussied up and headed out for an evening of desserts and dancing .  Here's Miss Becca all dressed up in her new dress.

 Don't they look nice?

So cute!

We can't go very long with out being goofy at in this house.

UPDATE:  Here are some pictures the hostess shared with me from the dance.  First, Becca had to fix her tights because she took off her shoes.

They did the Macarena.

Dancing with Daddy.

Becca was so excited when she came home last night and Mike had a little sparkle in his eye.  I'm so glad her first date was so wonderful.