Fridays are typically my day off (along with Saturdays). Ricardo had foot surgery right before spring break, and there were a few weeks during his recovery where Xaris would really want to play with papa like always, but his foot was just in too much pain to allow for much active play time. So, while he was home recovering, it was a little easier to get the girls out of the house for part of the time, rather then have Xaris face repeated disappointment that papa's "Super-booboo" was still present and an obstacle in their usual rowdy play. Most days our out-of-house time was just going out to the church and going to work like normal. But Fridays have been fun because we got to choose adventures! One friday we went to the children's aquarium at fair park, which is less than 3 miles from where we live. It was a lot of fun! I don't think I managed to take any pictures there though. Another week we went to the butterfly house at the same location, and I did manage to come away with some photos.
The butterflies were fun and beautiful. X loved to watch them and would get somewhat close to look at them if they were still. She was wary of them flying though, and I suppose I don't blame her. They flutter by kind of fast and unpredictable sometimes, and a few of them have wingspans close to the size of her face! She was thrilled when one landed on my shoulder though, and then walked/fluttered it's way across my torso to my other arm. She still talks about it occasionally.
While we waited for the "release" time, where they were going to be bringing in new butterflies, we played outside in the park, and did a wacky impromptu photo shoot in their new matching outfits from Gramama. I love these pictures. They have so much character in their various expressions, but sometimes not in the same shot!
This last one is my favorite :)
