What a Whirlwind Year Fudge and Vern Have Had with William and Kate!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Many of you might remember that Fudge and Vern were invited to the Royal Wedding. We don't want to sound like name droppers, but William and Kate are very good friends with Fudge and Vern.  There were a couple of minor glitches that day, but overall, Fudge and Vern were on their best behavior.  In honor of the one year anniversary we thought we would share some favorite photos.

They got a little bored before the start of the wedding:

Vern found a mud hole right before the big dress reveal and luckily avoided stepping on the train.  This was a very close call:

Fudge and Vern got caught up in the moment:

They were asked to pose with William and Kate:

Thankfully, they took off their hats before posing for the royal pictures:

One big happy family:

They even got to go on the Honeymoon, although they had to wait for a taxi:

Fudge and Vern have also been to a couple of fancy schmancy engagements with the Royal Couple this first year:

Here they are at a rodeo. No one told them to wear cowboy hats:

When William and Kate got a new puppy, Fudge and Vern were right there to help with the little guy:

Who knows what pictures we will have next year!! 

[Donna K & Quincy]

LOL, I had to look it up. Fascinator referred to a lightweight knitted or crocheted headscarf as evidenced in various novels of that time.  It seems that the word comes from the latin “fascinatus” meaning “to bewitch, or cast a spell on”.  The English language verb “to fascinate” means “to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall”, “to arouse the interest or curiosity of; allure. “ or “ to transfix or deprive of the power of resistance, as through terror”. I'm leaning toward the truth of the last reason.

[F, Calla & Luca]

That is a fascinating explanation : ) To me they are just peculiar especially the one's Fergie's daughters' wore.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Hey, I might know, too. Personally, I think they are really just ugly hats and we are all "fascinated" that anyone would put one on their head and go out in public :) 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Donna, You know I always like your comments :) LOL

[Leslie and Halas]

Fudge and Verm really get around! And now that they have a pontoon boat, they will have even more adventures. How soon will Will and Kate be joining you on the boat?

[F, Calla & Luca]

Better yet, how soon before Fudge, Vern  and Laurie get invited on the royal yacht, no offense to the pontoon boat.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Now, how do you know our pontoon boat is not a yacht? LOL

[F, Calla & Luca]

I now realize now that I do not

Know the pontoon is not a yacht

I apologize for the slight

A picture posted will put all right

Better yet when I come to boat

I will personally see beauty afloat : )

Mea culpa

[PJ and Zach]

Niiiice, F!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Thanks.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Love this rhyme!!!

Pretty soon you are going to find

That our boat is one of a kind

BIg as a house with a motor to boot

and a huge horn that we can toot

Please take my word for it, I wouldn't lie

It is a yacht, I cross my heart and hope to.....never mind!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Wow Laurie! You could have the DK cruise on your yacht!!  Then the doodles could come too!!!