A Birthday Celebration

Yesterday we celebrated Cheyenne's tenth birthday by having a party with some family and friends.  It is her fourth day with a swollen ankle and being on crutches.  A total bummer when you can't even run, play, or walk when people are here to celebrate you.

Note the birthday candles.  I mean what kind of mother forgets to buy candles for a birthday cake.....on a birthday?!?  I had to dig and dig, but did find a "9" and two "1's" in the bottom of a box.  We put the "9" on the cake, made a plus sign on a "1", and stuck in the other "1".  "9+1=10" right?

Horses of course for decorations par Chey's request.

Yummy!

S'more time.

Needless to say there was no dancing on tables, but with a good dinner, some cake, presents, followed by a campfire, it still was a nice party.  

Chey, if I could switch places with you I would.  Hang in there and keep your spirits up!

We all love you a bunch!

All in all, I hope you had a good day!

Little Jack's Presentation

For the end of first grade the kids have been working on an animal research project.  When their research is complete they were asked to do a presentation for the class on what they have learned.

Jack chose the armadillo to research.  He also made a little diorama to represent the armadillo's habitat.

  
Today was his day to do his presentation for the class.  I was helping out in the classroom and was able to be there to watch.  Jack (a.k.a. Dad) was able to come to see it, too.

 

You did a great job Jack-jack!

Dad and I are very proud of you!

Happy Birthday Cheyenne!

Today our little Chey turns 10 years old.
Happy Birthday! 

The celebrating started early with going for breakfast to the Perc Place With Auntie Sara before school.

Of course we have to take birthday treats for the class.  The treat of choice were parfaits.

Yummy!

After school Cheyenne had baseball practice.
Only with the Krells' can the poor little birthday girl finish baseball practice getting x-rays and waiting for a phone call to see if her ankle is broken (or not).



Needless to say, Cheyenne's special birthday dinner was a little bit delayed.

A birthday just isn't a birthday without singing and cake of course!
So after all of the commotion....

we had our cake!


Definitely not the best birthday ever, but definitely one we'll remember!


We love you Chey!

Memorial Day Weekend

We enjoyed our Memorial Day weekend.  Not necessarily "enjoyed" it in a way as some might have, but "enjoyed" the extra time of not having anywhere we had to be or anywhere we had to go.  We found plenty to do to keep ourselves busy.

Saturday we helped pick stones out at the farm.

Sunday we painted the chicken coop which desperately needed to be done.  When it started to rain we had time for a cookout.

Monday we had more stones to pick, but this time the crew was smaller so each of the kids got their turn to drive the tractor.  They were excited about that.

For lunch we had a picnic at the park.  It was hot.  The thermometer read 90 degrees.  The first really warm day we've had.  The kids had fun cooling off by playing in the creek.

Tomorrow it is back to school.  Some of us needed to finish up our homework and work on projects.

Only 8 and a half days of school left before summer vacation begins!

We are counting down the days!

A New Dinner Adventure

Tonight in the Krell kitchen a new dinner experience both for cooking and eating.  On the menu.......squid.  Something none of us ever had before.  

Jack-jack excited about the squid.  Definitely tasted much better than it looked!

Along with the squid we had scallops in buttered noodles with lemon and garlic served with spinach salads.  The kids loved it and are excited for next Friday night.  They requested mussels and clams.  Something else new for them.  Never cooked those before either, so it will be something new for us, too!  I can't wait!

Spring Concert

Tonight Hannah had her last choir and band concerts for 6th grade.  It was really nice.  The kids sounded (and looked) great!  Can definitely tell how they improved since the beginning of the year.

 The 6th grade choir.

Hannah is on the top row, third one in from the right.

The 6th grade band.

Hannah is of course in a spot where we only can see here when the director isn't directing.

She is sitting where his right elbow is pointing (can barely see).

Kids!

I quickly learned why little goats are called "kids".  I wonder when "kids" officially become "goats".  We've had these goats for four years and they still haven't outgrown the "kid" stage.  I am assuming they never will either.

I am amazed by how much trouble these goats can find and get themselves into on a daily basis.  I am even more amazed as to how (human) kid like they really can be.  Especially when caught in action and the "Oh gosh, did I do that?  I didn't mean to.  I am so sorry." reactions they use trying to maintain their innocence.  Innocence?!?  I laugh!

Funny goat story to share:

Yesterday early evening we were all playing outside.  I did see the goat laying on the sidewalk by the basement window.  Later I didn't see the goat, but could hear it "whining and neighing".  I couldn't figure out why, but didn't really think much of it.  I came into the house to get something and could hear the goat even making more of a fuss.  I decided maybe I should go and see what all the fuss was about.  I looked and looked, but couldn't see the goat anywhere.  I could hear it.....I just couldn't see it.  I was so puzzled.  The closer to the house I got the louder the noise was.  Following the the sound I came into the house through the side door instead of the front door we usually use.  Out of the corner of my eye I saw the goat, in the basement, standing on top of our freezer, waiting for someone to come and help.  For the life of me I couldn't figure out why the goat was on the freezer.  More importantly I couldn't figure out how it even got there.  As I helped the goat down I looked up and saw.  While the goat was laying on the sidewalk by the window it must have leaned a little too far back and fell right in!  Goat and freezer are fine.  We just need a new window!   

Only at the Krell house!