dolphy's big day

Dolphy is a Sea World Souvineer and one of Kooka's favorite stuffed animals. He's been snuggled, stepped on, had his tail in a cast, ridden in an airplane, eaten ice-cream-star soup, had a makeover - the guy gets around. Anyway, last night Kooka won a lovely tie-dyed dolphin at the DJJD Carnival. And as I tucked her into bed she said, "Get some sleep mom. Tomorrow is dolphy's BIG DAY!" I asked what she meant - I mean Dolphy's already had a pretty exciting life - what could be bigger than that? A tremendous grin spread across her face as she held up her new prize. "Tomorrow Dolphy's getting married!"

So, this morning we were in the kitchen when the announcement came, "The wedding is about to start!"

Aaron and I entered the sanctuary to the strains of the NutcrackersRussian Tea dance from the Nutcracker. Pastor Kooka was dressed in "fancy" black with a blue rose headband. All of the "A-list" was in attendance - Aaron and I, Kitty-Meow-Meow, Silverhorn (who looked a little sad, as Dolphy used to be her husband. Apparently she's been demoted to aunt), Baby Pasta, Green Riley, Smudge the Dog, Nella, Capricorn, Toto, and Baby Christmas - who "is really, really sarcastic - that's why we always keep a pacifier in his mouth."

At the end of the aisle sat Dolphy and his beautiful bride Belina. She wore a red veil and a diamond tiara.

Pastor Kooka began:
"Dolphy and Belina have loved each other's kindness and warm loving hearts since they were very small children. So they decided they should get married. And now they will kiss."

After much applause, and the obligatory smooch (during which Baby Christmas had to be reprimanded, and the pacifier stuffed down his throat a bit further), there were party favors. I left with a hand-made fan, a magic wand and an emerald ring.

Best wedding I ever went to.