Peep!

The result of our largely unsuccessful attempt at hatching eggs - having them shipped in in March was a bad idea, it appears. Of course, the week before they shipped the temps were in the 20s, but dipped down to -11 the week of shipping. So - the sole survivor and only hatchling. It peeped pitifully until Meg donated a stuffed animal to keep it company, which helped considerably. Since the incubation took place Jennifer's kindergarten room, the chick will live there a week or two as a class pet. And - it needs a name!!

So - A name contest!!
We'll compile entries from this blog and from the kindergarten room and pick a name next week. Enter in the comments - as many times as you like, only rule is that it must be gender non-specific, as we won't know sex until it crows or lays eggs. (I'm not very good at telling.)
Thanks - can't wait to hear your ideas!!! The baby is getting tired of being called "peep", I think!

Introducing...

Mickey.
Trying him out - so far, Mom and Dad like him. We'll see if he gets a thumbs up or down from Cody and Carla - our horse mentors. Price is right - age is right (18) attitude is right - he's sweet and friendly. He was VERY willing to step out for Buck, though. I certainly didn't worry that an 18 year old ex-dude horse would be too much horse for Meg, but he's quite a bit more lively than I expected. Fresh off winter pasture, though, so we'll see what time brings. So far, we're pleasantly surpised.
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Joe's Birthday, part II

Big surprise for Joe today! Hard to find some dirt to try it out on, though.

Joe's Birthday part one - Ski Hill

The "Sonny Korfanta Fun Race" was on Joe's birthday - we had an awesome day on the hill. Beautiful weather, wonderfully well organized and smooth running race, all kids got a medal - great event. We had a ball.

Super Skiers

Bondo Brrrr

Snatched this pic from Pinedale Online this AM. They grabbed it from one of the webcams - It's -30 here this AM, but chillier in Bondurant. It was a balmy eight above for the kids first day skiing yesterday - sorry I forgot to take pix, it was a great day on the hill.

Christmas Eve

Kids got outfited with lease skis yesterday - had fun wearing the new goggles and helmets sledding today. A whopping 15 above and the kids played outside for two hours.