Celebrating Shaina’s 30th birthday

Today marks the actual birthdays of Renn and Shaina, and the celebrations for both continue. Happy milestone birthdays sweet girls. S and I rose early as usual, savoring our coffee while catching up with the news. Unfortunately, I still have a headache from last night that necessitated medication. I prepared crepes for the birthday girl, after which she and Matt busied themselves with sorting her remaining belongings.

Renn's 1st birthday started with Mickey Mouse pancakes XOXO

Our next endeavor was house cleaning. I took on dusting, S handled the vacuuming, and then I mopped the floors. I was feeling unwell, experiencing a cough, nausea, and the like, possibly due to my headache. However, I conducted a COVID test which, fortunately, came back negative.

Kaylin and the little birthday girl made their arrival at around 12:30, with Chuck and Deb arriving shortly thereafter.

Britt took a day off work and was able to join us after lunch. She went out and blade-harrowed the two unoccupied paddocks. Deb had a lab test in town and left at 1:30. Amanda and Aislyn came over for a visit, with Mom arriving in the yard shortly after.

Amanda had to leave at 3 to pick up the kids from school and take Ada to her ball game. Aislyn stayed behind with us.

She loved playing with Renn, the new toys and winning at war.

Debby and Chuck were back from town around 3 to continue the festivities. And snap a few photos ;)

Kaylin attempted to put Renn down for a nap here, but it was unsuccessful. She left before 4 to continue celebrating her birthday with Nate and his family. Matt had the chance to try riding with Britt's assistance on Roo, while Shaina took to riding Switch. The dark skies eventually ushered in some wind and a light rain, prompting them to call it a day.

Back inside Ashlyn challenged Matt to a war game. Dave arrived to join in on the fun and he too was defeated by the war queen.

The Paetz family returned around 6 PM, and the barbecue began. Visiting, games and birthday cake were enjoyed. 

Aislyn's airship was open and below Ada opened her birthday gift from Kaylin

After enjoying the evening, the Paetz family packed up and left after 9 PM, with Mom leaving shortly thereafter.

The rain fell later in the evening. Chuck and Deb retired early, worn out from several days of travel. We played cards, with Matt bowing out at 11 PM having to work early. The games concluded at midnight, with Britt and Dave saying their farewells to Shaina before heading home.